Shock CCTV footage: Bury man jailed after pleading guilty to kidnapping and robbery
Kyle Williams, 24, of Pembroke Drive, pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court to kidnapping and robbery.
Young traders set up stall as National Youth Market returns to Manchester
Traders aged 16 to 30 will be offering a range of goods to the shopping public, including delicious street food, handmade crafts, artisan treats, vintage clothing and funky own-brand fashion.
‘Let’s keep raising aspirations’: Youth crime figures plummet across Greater Manchester
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained by Mancunian Matters from GMP revealed that in 2012/13 there were 9,921 charges given to young people whereas last year it had been reduced to 6,776.
Community groups urged to celebrate what’s great about their area by Big Lottery Fund
New research has revealed that more than half of people – 63% – said that they have never or cannot remember ever coming together to celebrate with their local neighbourhood.
‘An air of optimism’: Board changes could signal return of happiness at FC United
Following a difficult season on the pitch and a summer of infighting and resignations off it, FC United have elected a new board and the mood at Broadhurst Park is improving.
‘I don’t have time for it’: Manager of failing Manchester nursing home dismisses CQC criticisms
The manager of a failing nursing home has said he ‘doesn’t have time’ to deal with CQC criticisms, despite the centre being placed in special measures.
Manchester director uses ‘horrible’ youth nightmare as inspiration for short film
A ‘childhood recurring nightmare’ has inspired a Manchester film producer to create his own crowdfunded sci-fi horror.
‘Calculating’ and ‘predatory’ Rochdale man imprisoned for sexually exploiting children
A ‘calculating’ and ‘predatory’ man from Rochdale who admitted sexually exploiting children online has been sentenced to ten years in prison.
LEAVE triumphs: The UK votes to ditch the EU after historic vote
The country voted 51.8% to 48.2% to leave the European political block after many analysts had predicted a comfortable Remain victory.
‘It’s not the old guy in the shed anymore’: Communal brewery set to open for Manchester beer lovers
An open brewery offering people the chance to sign up and make their own beer is coming to Manchester.
‘What message are we sending?’: Manchester youth service urges caution over drug decriminalisation calls
Leading Greater Manchester youth service Early Break is urging caution over new calls to decriminalise drug use in the UK.