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19/08/2025

A deeply personal short animation film that was eight years in the making premieres this September in Manchester.

A deeply personal short animation film that was eight years in the making premieres this September in Manchester. Small Hours: A Portrait of Alcoholism by

19/08/2025

Five GMP officers are to be investigated over the death of a man in police custody in Wigan earlier this month-Ellis Rocks, 26, died in hospital on Sunday 3 August after he was found unresponsive in custody.

Five GMP officers are to be investigated over the death of a man in police custody in Wigan earlier this month Ellis Rocks, 26, died in hospital on Sunday

18/08/2025

Tributes have been paid to Jean Oglesby CBE – a remarkable philanthropist and community leader who has died at the age of 86

Jean, alongside her late husband Michael, co-founded the Oglesby Charitable Trust in 1992, building a legacy that has touched thousands of lives across the North West and beyond

Tributes have been paid to Jean Oglesby CBE - a remarkable philanthropist and community leader who has died at the age of 86 Jean, alongside her late

16/08/2025

16/08/2025

In a letter to the Kier Starmer Mr Khan said he felt it was ‘best to stand down at this time so not to distract from the hard work the government is doing to secure the best possible trade deals for this country’

The Labour and Manchester MP Afzal Khan has resigned as a trade envoy to Turkey after a controversial trip to Northern Cyprus last week. The Cypriot

16/08/2025

In Hulme, 1880, a forbidden ball takes place, historian Chris Hoyle tells the story.

13/08/2025

The Home Office is announcing the rollout of 10 new Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans to seven forces across the country – including Greater Manchester Police

the Home Office is announcing the rollout of 10 new Live Facial Recognition (LFR) vans to seven forces across the country – including Greater Manchester

13/08/2025

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08/08/2025

Oldham, England – 1969

07/08/2025

Two men have been arrested after appearing to spray water specifically at members of the Jewish community in a video that went viral on social media yesterday

The men, aged 26 and 36 who were arrested in Farnworth remain in custody for questioning, on suspicion of racially aggravated common assault

Two men have been arrested after appearing to spray water specifically at members of the Jewish community in a video that went viral on social media

07/08/2025

Arcades Shopping Centre in Ashton celebrates its 30th anniversary this year , here is an image of construction after the old Woolworths site was demolished with steel framework being put in place.