General election 2015: Greater Manchester political landscape ahead of vote
Ahead of what promises to be one of the most closely fought general elections in recent history, MM profiles all of the Greater Manchester constituencies.
Election 2015: Manchester Greens aim to Crowdfund way to political victory
The Manchester Greens are the latest branch of the party’s North West contingent to launch a Crowdfunding campaign to raise vital cash for their election candidates.
Prison system ‘fails’ female offenders… but GMP ‘have the answer’ for Manchester
Female offenders are being ‘failed’ by the current rehabilitation system, which ‘cannot help women’ – yet Greater Manchester Police claim their ground-breaking initiative will reduce the number who re-offend.
Decision on fracking put on hold… along with democracy, say Manchester campaigners
A Manchester anti-fracking campaigner believes Lancashire council may have been ‘bullied’ into deferring the decision on whether or not to approve two new sites in the county, putting ‘basic democracy on hold’.
Apprentice star Sanjay on hate crime: ‘Being half Indian and gay has its challenges’
Apprentice star Sanjay Sood-Smith spoke about his own personal experiences of homophobic abuse in Manchester yesterday, as part of the city’s Hate Crime Awareness Week (HCAW).
Police warn Rochdale ‘be extra vigilant’ after violent night attacks on women
Rochdale Police are urging the public to stay safe at night after two women were assaulted in the Kingsway area over the past four days.
Trafford Lib Dem candidate calls on volunteers to step up as youth centres face cuts
The Lib Dem candidate for Stretford and Urmston is calling on volunteers to do their bit as Trafford faces cuts to youth centres and libraries.
Jailed: Oldham womanising brute who ‘enjoyed’ taser and stabbed mistress to death
A womanising brute from Oldham, who stabbed his secret mistress to death after he amassed a string of lovers behind his wife’s back, is facing life in jail.
Dubai driver who mowed down Stockport nutritionist had licence just three days
A Stockport businesswoman was mowed down and killed in a road smash in Dubai by a woman who mistook the accelerator for the foot brake as she was parking her car.
Manchester children in need of adoption face 20% longer wait to find families
Children hoping to find new families across Greater Manchester are facing a 20% longer wait to be adopted than three years ago, according to latest government figures.
Manchester’s ‘vast’ hidden sex crime shame: Trafficking, forced marriage and FGM
The report – Tackling Hidden Crimes and Behaviours – published on January 14 by Manchester City Council states that the city is a ‘hotspot’ for unreported sex crimes such as female genital mutilation.