The MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth has warned of the increasing pressure A&E hospital staff are under from the NHS winter crisis and has criticised the government saying their reaction to the crisis ‘beggars belief’.

Craig Wilcox, 28, vanished in January last year after telling friends that he was living in fear of ”some lads” who were ”after him.”

Funerals are never easy, but an eco-friendly company from Chorlton are offering a service with a difference.

An Oldham MP shared the struggles of her dementia suffering mother, and encouraged the community to educate themselves on the debilitating disease at a Dementia Friends session.

Alan Bennett cast doubt over suggestions that police will again look for his brother Keith Bennett

Greater Manchester has around 4,000 dementia sufferers in the area

The Men in Sheds Greenfield scheme is being run by Saddleworth and Lees Councils and Age UK Oldham

Event runs until June 14

Debbie Abrahams made a Point of Order in Commons