Piccadilly Gardens fire breaks out in Manchester
A fire has broken out in the city of Manchester and caused disruption around the centre of town. At around
Firefighters mark 9/11 anniversary with minute’s silence
Firefighters in Greater Manchester are today marking the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a minute’s silence at fire
Cagney’s canine catastrophe: Salford pooch saved by firemen from reclining chair
A dog was rescued by Manchester firefighters last night, after getting its head stuck in an electric reclining armchair in Salford.
‘You can’t jump until you’ve said goodbye to your family’: Fireman rewarded for Big Wheel heroics
A hero firefighter who saved a drunk and abusive suicidal man clinging to the Big Wheel in Manchester City Centre last year has been honoured for his efforts.
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.
Oldham chip pan fire: Woman ‘lucky’ to be alive as home had no smoke alarms
A 66-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after a chip pan caught fire in her Oldham home that didn’t contain any smoke alarms.
‘Mindless’ firebugs torch NINE cars in minutes during Stockport arson spree
Firefighters were called to Turncroft Lane in Hazel Grove at about 5.50am following reports that two men had set a Renault Megane, Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Corsa alight.
In pics: 30 firefighters battle fierce blaze at Withington day care centre
Around 30 firefighters tackled a serious blaze at a day care centre in Withington throughout the early hours of this morning.
The Christie’s annual fundraiser an enduring ‘feet’ for only ‘bravest of soles’
The Christie’s event will be held at the Trafford Centre’s main stage, in The Orient, between 10am-10pm where any brave souls will be challenged to do the ‘Firewalk with a Twist’ – an eight foot toe-twisting walk across 10,000 toy bricks.
Have no fear, Bolton’s Angels are here: Teens honoured for risking lives to save elderly woman from chip pan fire
A group of Bolton teenagers described as ‘angels’ after rescuing an elederly lady from a house fire have had their heroic deed recognised this week.
Public sector strike: Manchester will grind to halt as city faces ‘biggest protest since 1926 General Strike’
The national day of industrial action follows months of disputes between the public sector and the government over working conditions and pay.