Rochdale care provider slates home’s ‘inadequate’ rating from CQC as ‘inaccurate’
A Rochdale care home for the elderly is reeling from an ‘inadequate’ rating in their latest report by the Care Quality Commission.
‘Any bin will do!’: Dogs Trust urges Manchester children to become ‘Scooper Heroes’
Kids across the city have been given a lesson in picking up their dog’s poo as part of the Dogs Trust’s ‘Big Scoop 2015’.
Hundreds of jobs to go as Aviva announced plans for Manchester closures
Workers at the firm’s Salford Quays base have been told the site will be vacated by December 2016 while the bases in Stretford and Albert Square will be relocated to Norwich, giving some employees the chance to relocate.
CCTV appeal: Bus pervert touched himself before sexually assaulting young boy
A man, who touched himself while sat near a young boy on a bus and then sexual assaulted him, is still on the loose – and now police have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to.
Heroin, crack and stacks of cash seized as eight arrested in Oldham police raid
A stash of heroin and crack cocaine – worth up to £7,000 – and a significant amount of cash has been uncovered in an early morning raid in Oldham.
Fight against FGM must tackle disparity between government and African community views
A Manchester female genital mutilation awareness charity, Africans Unite Against Child Abuse (AFRUCA), is calling for ‘widespread community’ action to fill the ‘gaping hole’ in the provision of support for FGM victims.
GMP charge three teens after ‘fun loving’ Denton man stabbed to death in brawl
The heartbroken family of a ‘cheeky chappie’ murdered in a brawl in Denton are one step closer to justice as three teens, the youngest just 15, have been charged and one arrested.
GMP appeal for help catching firebugs behind tirade of arson attacks in Rochdale
Police are hunting for arsonists who were behind three linked attacks that happened on the same day in Rochdale.
‘We miss him every day’: Family pay tribute as ‘fun-loving’ former soldier’s Stockport killer jailed for life
A ‘charming and fun-loving’ former soldier’s killer has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the ‘vicious attack’ and murder that took place in Stockport in December 2014.
Curtains up! Salford’s Lowry workers honoured with Royal Award for voluntary service
The royal honour is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK, celebrating the outstanding work that millions of people do for their local communities.
Rape stats reveal more than 10% convicted in Manchester re-offend… but is it MORE?
More than 10% of convicted Greater Manchester’s rapists re-offend, according to shocking statistics collected over the past 10 years – but this could just be the tip of the iceberg according to a national rape charity.