Thousands expected to flock to Manchester’s Mega Mela extravaganza for South Asian celebrations
The celebrations begin at 12pm on Saturday
Arrest made after woman subjected to brutal gang rape at Gorton house party
Woman was allegedly raped in upstairs bedroom by multiple men
SHAMEside: One in five expectant Tameside mothers smoke up until childbirth – with devastating results
North West has second highest percentage of pregnant smokers in UK
Surge in suicides among mentally ill patients overshadow falling homicide rates, Manchester study shows
Figures reflect the current economic circumstances
Pensioner scared to go out after violent robbery outside Middleton home – police release images of suspects
The two men fled in a tax after stealing cash
‘Never be afraid to speak up for a relative’: Salford families with loved ones in care homes offered guidance
Guide includes further guidance and relevant contacts
Two more men arrested on suspicion of assisting fugitive murder suspect Michael Cope
Three people have now been arrested
Manchester menace’s reign of terror ends after being slapped with CRASBO for string of crimes
Loui Dyer pleaded guilty to theft
£40billion on HS2 railway is ‘waste of money’, claims Bury Tory MP who rebelled in government vote
Costs for the railway are expected to rise
Video: Have you seen amazing goal by ‘next Ryan Giggs’? Manchester United offer wonderkid youth contract
Ten players taken on as first-year scholars
Dog owner called to court after Yorkshire Terrier viciously mauled to death in Spinningfields
Dog owner is due to appear in court for an offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act