Rochdale supermarket staff ‘traumatised’ as duo wielding sword and hammer raid store
A masked duo, brandishing a sword and a hammer, has raided the tills of a Rochdale supermarket – police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Bolton man left fighting for his life after collapsing while fire tore through his home
A Bolton man was left fighting for his life after a fire blazed through his home, where he lived alone.
Man jailed for murder after stabbing victim’s death five years on from Wigan attack
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing and killing a man, who did not die until five years after the attack in Wigan.
Manchester BMW driver fined for using dead dad’s disabled badge to get free parking
A Burnage driver, who was caught using his dead father’s disabled badge to get free parking, has been prosecuted and fined more than £500 including legal costs.
Blood donor restrictions for gay and bisexual men ‘out of date’ and ‘unfair’, says Manchester’s LGBTF chief
Manchester’s LGBT Foundation is calling for gay and bisexual men to be granted the freedom to donate blood.
Paul Massey murder: GMP issue description of gunman who shot Salford’s ‘Mr Big’ four times in ‘targeted attack’
Following the death of Salford’s ‘Mr Big’ Paul Massey from a gunshot wound to the chest, Greater Manchester Police have released a description of the gunman.
Flashy prize for Manchester Day photography competition winner’s ‘vibrant’ event snap
The talented winner pf this year’s Manchester Day photography competition has been announced after judged sifted through hundreds of ‘dazzling’ submissions.
Oldham Labour MP renews call for robust review of ‘draconian’ benefits sanctions
Oldham’s Labour MP Debbie Abrahams has renewed her calls for a full review of Iain Duncan Smith’s ‘draconian’ social security sanctions.
Paul Massey murder: GMP confirm Salford security boss shot dead in ‘targeted attack’
Police have confirmed that the man shot dead in Salford last night was security boss and businessman Paul Massey.
Smokin’! American-style food joint a first for Oldham town centre thanks to school pals
Two old school friends are hoping their new restaurant will get a red hot reception when they open up in Oldham’s Independent Quarter.
‘Our thoughts are with them’: GMP boss Lloyd comforts family of Paul Massey after Salford’s ‘Mr Big’ shot dead
Greater Manchester Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has spoken out following the shooting and murder of Salford’s ‘Mr Big’, Paul Massey.