Eight buildings with surprising histories in Manchester
From the John Rylands Library to the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester is rich in history – but there is a
Heartless thief cons way into home of elderly Wigan man with ‘extremely poor’ sight to snatch his wallet and cash
A heartless thief has taken advantage of 90-year-old Wigan man’s kindness and ‘extremely poor’ eyesight to con his way into his home and steal his wallet.
GMP concern for Manchester elderly after woman, 93, attacked and robbed at home
The safety of Manchester’s elderly is in question after a violent thief stole £260 from a 93-year-old woman, by forcing his way into her home.
Openshaw Men’s Shed: A place for elderly gents to up root loneliness and isolation
A new project aiming to combat loneliness and social isolation in older men through therapeutic activities has recently been launched in Openshaw.
Rochdale pensioner, 92, knocked down confronting burglar in high-viz jacket
A 92-year-old man has been left extremely shaken after confronting a burglar in his home last week – with police yet to catch the intruder.