A 45 year old man has died after being hit by a vehicle crossing the road in Ardwick Green in the early hours of this morning The driver remained at the scene and there have been no arrests. As officers work to establish the full…
The Prime Minister Kier Starmer has indicated that he wants Angela Rayner to return to the cabinet In an interview with the Observer Starmer he said that “of course” he misses her and that he was “really sad that we lost her.” He tells the…
Two men, aged 24 and 28, have on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after shots were fired at a property on Wally Square, Salford. Police say that a man walked up to a property before discharging the firearm,…
The family of Connie Fish, aged 87, have paid tribute to her following her death in Little Hulton last week Connie was on a mobility scooter when she was involved in the collision with a car on Manchester Road West at around 11.15am on…
Greater Manchester has been selected as one of six regions which will stand to gain from a government-backed guaranteed job, which will begin roll-out from Spring 2026 More than 1,000 young people are expected to start a job in the first…
Covid schemes under Boris Johnson’s leadership cost the nation £10.9bn according to reports in the Sunday Mirror this morning “Government sources say checks were “so lax they may as well have left the door wide open”, allowing fraudsters…
More than 100 youths fighting and throwing fireworks, triggering a dispersal order to be put in place in Oldham yesterday evening The disturbance took place just before 5.00pm on Union Street in the Town Centre Police have implemented a…
Side Street, Manchester’s creative day-to-night bar, kitchen and event space, is taking over its trio of curated spaces this New Year’s Eve, with Good Custard DJs – the local party collective and record label known for showcasing some of…
Clues contained in tree rings have identified mid-14th-century volcanic activity as the first domino to fall in a sequence that led to the devastation of the Black Death in Europe. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the…
Two of the world’s rarest lions have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of efforts to protect the highly endangered animals from extinction. The pair, a male named Nilay, who has travelled from Köln Zoo in Germany, and a female named Shanti,…
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been selected for a new pilot focused on reducing serious violence, specifically knife crime, in Manchester City Centre, targeting key hotspots across the city centre. This initiative aims to create…
Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report. The authors call for urgent action as new analysis shows…
The Government aims to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030 as it reveals its child poverty strategy today Plans also include extending the eligibility for those on Universal Credit to receive upfront childcare costs when returning…
Oldham MP and former local Government Minister Jim McMahon has criticised the Government after it announced it was postponing four Mayoral elections for two years The Government said that previous plans to hold inaugural mayoral races next…
The John Rylands Library, part of The University of Manchester Library, has been awarded the FX Award for Museum or Exhibition Space 2025, triumphing in a highly competitive international category. The Library was recognised alongside an…
popular Hydes Brewery owned community pub in Ashton on Mersey has delivered a memorable festive celebration for more than 90 local pensioners, who gathered for the pub’s free annual Christmas party. Invited guests to the Old Plough enjoyed…
The family of a man who died following a collision on Rochdale Road, Manchester, have paid tribute as officers continue to appeal for more information. Jason Parr, 61, suffered fatal injuries after his e-bike collided with two pedestrians…
The man arrested in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue has been charged with four terrorism offences that are not directly linked to the attack. Mohammad Asim Bashir aged 31 of Shaftesbury…
Police are investigating two suspected arson attacks in Oldham earlier this week On Tuesday 2 December at around 10:10pm, it is believed two men wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, drove to a property on Warren Lane in a red vehicle,…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered the Salisbury poisoning to demonstrate Russian strength around the world and bears a moral responsibility a public inquiry has concluded Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, were poisoned with…
Refuge’s iconic NYE event is back, this time with a celebration unlike any before. This year’s theme brings together a world of mystery, glamour and midnight magic with its very own Labyrinth Masquerade Ball. The Refuge resident queens,…
The launch event for MAD//North 2026 – the premier marketing, advertising, and design festival dedicated to the North’s vibrant creative landscape – took place on Thursday at the WPP Campus in Manchester. The evening drew industry leaders,…
The Health Secretary Wes Streeting is to launch an independent review into rising demand for mental health, ADHD, and autism services in England. The review follows concerns over the mounting costs of current diagnosis and will ask whether…
A man who served in the Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during World War Two has celebrated his 100th birthday, becoming the sixth centenarian residing at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. George Evans…
A 2050 Vision for the Future of Rail in Greater Manchester’ was unveiled by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, during a speech at the Public Transport in the North of England conference in central Manchester today. Developed…
A e bike rider has died after colliding with two pedestrians on Rochdale Road in North Manchester yesterday evening police have confirmed The 61-year-old e-bike rider tragically died at the scene, and two pedestrians, aged 48 and 50, have…
A Winter crime blitz is underway in Greater Manchester as teams across the force come together to support a Home Office-led campaign. the local police teams across GM will be supporting the ‘Winter of Action’ as part of our crime-busting…
Nursing staff are warning that patients face a “devastating” winter as new analysis reveals a rise in 12-hour waits for hospital admission – a 90-fold increase in just six years. We believe ministers have acted with “insufficient urgency”…
Strikes by 320 tram drivers working for KeolisAmey Metrolink Limited this weekend have been put on hold after their employer came forward with an offer of improvements to rotas and shift patterns. The drivers, members of Unite, were due to…
Greater Manchester has launched the first city region-wide Baby Bank Network, bringing together community-led support to help families facing financial hardship and crisis. Research shows that a baby’s earliest experiences are critical to…