Life on the outside: Manchester ex-prisoners scheme up for national award
A Manchester-based ex-offenders scheme Gate Buddies has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating its high success rate in rehabilitating former prisoners.
GMP officer shot by Dale Cregan commemorated with baton relay across Britain
The PC Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund is organising an event with a difference, to celebrate the life of the 23-year-old Greater Manchester Police officer murdered by Dale Creegan.
Salford bookies terror threat: Thugs with ‘bomb’ traumatise William Hill staff
Greater Manchester Police are appealing for infromation after a bomb threat at a William Hill gambling shop in Eccles, Salford, left staff but ‘understandably shaken by this traumatic ordeal’ yesterday morning.
Plucky Polish teen chases violent racist thug in Salford to snatch back her bag
A Polish teenager has been subjected to a terrifying late night racist attack just outside of the city centre leaving her afraid to leave her home.
Moss Side pub shooting: Boy of just 17 quizzed by Manchester police
A 23-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the leg after police were called to Great Western Street shortly after 1.45 on Monday 16 March following reports a shot had been fired.
Rochdale teen repeatedly punched in the face by thug who asked ‘what would you do if I nicked your phone?’
A Rochdale teen was left ‘shaken’ after being punched several times in the face during an attempted phone robbery.
Hunt for Salford McDonald’s machete thief: Police release key CCTV images
The images show a man who police wish to speak to in connection with the incdent at the counter moments before a McDonald’s worker was threatened with a large machete in Pendlebury on Wednesday January 7.
Flour power: Convicted criminal-turned-baker wins prestigious business award
A 27-year-old’s unlikely story continues after she landed the ‘Business Newcomer of the Year’ accolade at the Pitman Training Super Achievers Awards 2015 last week.
Hammer-wielding thugs raid Salford McDonalds in ‘terrifying’ robbery
The incident, which took place at about 11:40pm on Thursday March 12, saw two thugs jump over the counter in McDonald’s on Bury New Road in Higher Broughton.
TV weatherman Fred Talbot jailed for five years for child sex abuse of two boys, 14
TV weatherman Fred Talbot has received a five year prison sentence after being found guilty of two counts of indecent assault.
Longsight drive-by shooting: Police appeal after man shot in leg
The 29-year-old was walking along Northmoor Road at around 10.30pm on Saturday March 7 when a vehicle pulled up alongside him and fired a shot.