Gas tanker blaze on M56 near Manchester forces motorway closure in both directions
A propane gas tanker has burst into flames on the M56 near Manchester, causing the motorway to be closed in both directions – drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Wigan woman, 67, ‘bravely’ fights off knife-wielding thug in newsagents robbery
A Wigan shopkeeper, 67, has shown ‘tremendous bravery’ and fought off a thug who threatened her with a 12-inch knife while demanding cash.
Cabbed crusaders: GMP and council train taxi drivers to be Manchester’s ‘eyes and ears’
Manchester taxi drivers are set to become the eyes and ears of the city, looking and listening out for signs of domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, child sexual exploitation, human trafficking and hate crime.
Clubber stabbed in neck on dance floor of Oldham bar in run-in with group of men
A man has been stabbed in the neck while he was on the dance floor of an Oldham nightclub.
CCTV: GMP warn shopkeepers ‘be on your guard’ as Leigh computer store hit by wanted trio’s ‘distract and grab’ scam
Shopkeepers are urged to be on their guard against a distraction scam after a trio made a ‘brazen’ attempt to nick a tablet computer at a store in Leigh.
‘Horrific’: Blackley teen dragged into bushes and raped in broad daylight in popular dog walking area
A Blackley teenager has been dragged into bushes and raped as she was walking home in broad daylight near a wooded area said to be popular with local dog walkers.
Manchester burger van vendor knifed by ‘customer’ who got behind the counter
A burger van man was stabbed in the thigh in a ‘targeted attack’ by a ‘customer’ during his shift on Manchester’s Bury New Road this weekend.
Labour MP Lucy Powell deems Manchester ‘ideal place’ to house Parliament
Manchester MP Lucy Powell is backing the campaign to move Parliament to Manchester after the city was named top choice in a recent poll.
Manchester will be livin’ la vida loca as Spanish festival salsas back to Albert Square
Manchester is set to get a taste of la vida local as the celebration of all things Spanish salsas back to the city this summer.
Police appeal: GMP release images of Moss Side pervert wanted for sexual assault
A Moss Side pervert, who followed and sexually assaulted a woman, is still on the loose and police have released an image in a bid to catch him.
‘Better future for all’: Small local firms get £99m fund to build Northern Powerhouse
A massive £99million in funding is to be provided to local firms across Cheshire and Warrington to help create jobs and boost skills.