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Man on roof in Middleton town centre prompts major emergency response
Man wanted by police on Middleton roof prompts stand off, drawing emergency services and disrupting town centre.
Old Trafford parking crackdown: full list of eight roads with new restrictions
Old Trafford parking crackdown on eight roads targets obstruction and congestion for residents and businesses.
Man stabbed in Prestwich, two arrested as police cordon in place
Man stabbed in Prestwich; two arrested for affray; police cordon remains in place.
Eccles man charged after guns and ammunition found in house search
David White, 57, has been charged after guns and ammunition were found during a search of a house in Salford.
Man, 58, seriously injured after being hit by car while acting as banksman in Wigan
Man, 58, seriously injured in Wigan while guiding HGV reversing; police appeal for witnesses.
Have your say on huge plans for Old Trafford regeneration including new Man Utd stadium
Trafford council has launched a consultation on Old Trafford regeneration plans centred on a new Manchester United stadium to benefit locals.
Trafford council prepares to ask Andy Burnham for financial help over budget crisis
Trafford council asks Andy Burnham for financial help after two years of tax rises fail to prevent the threat of bankruptcy.
Former Oldham Athletic Director helps raise £25,000 in 24-hour padel marathon for mental health
A former Oldham Athletic director helped raise £25,000 for mental health charity Six Connections through a 24-hour padel marathon.
Wythenshawe fugitive who taunted police with topless selfie caught and returned to prison
A fugitive who taunted police with a topless selfie on Facebook has been caught and returned to prison in the Oldham area.
Police investigate sexual assault on teenage girl in Victoria Park, Stretford
Police probe sex assault on teen girl in Stretford's Victoria Park, with area cordoned off, alarming locals.
Oldham GP praises Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping
Oldham GP welcomes Andy Burnham's pledge to end rough sleeping, a key local issue.
Saddleworth nurseries receive top Ofsted ratings
Uppermill nursery celebrates first Ofsted report after transformation, bringing quality early education to Oldham families.
Trafford Local Plan approved: 28,000 new homes, new Man United stadium, and employment spaces
Trafford Council approved a plan for nearly 28,000 homes and jobs, mainly in Old Trafford, shaping development until 2039.
Three men, including Bury man, charged with 46 child sex offences in historic abuse probe
Three men face 46 charges for historic child sex abuse against 10 girls in Bury area.
Woman arrested on suspicion of arson as Dovestones moorland fire continues
Arson arrest made as major moorland fire near Dovestone, Oldham, sends smoke across Manchester.
Woman charged with aggravated arson over Dovestones moorland fire
Woman charged with arson after week-long moorland fire at Dovestones Reservoir in Oldham area.
Mossley man walks 1,200 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End for charity
A fundraiser cycled John O'Groats to Land's End at home, raising over £2,200 for Maggie's Oldham cancer centre.
Ashton-under-Lyne candidate for GM mayor backs 'mass deportation'
Mayoral candidate Marlon Scott West backs mass deportation, alarming Oldham locals due to his grooming gang stance.
Bell rings again at Millgate Arts Centre in Delph
Bell returns to Millgate Arts Centre in Delph as it raises £100k for community theatre development.
Hustings in Oldham sees mayoral candidates clash on immigration
At the Oldham area mayoral hustings, Marlon Scott West's calls for mass deportation and rape gang inquiry stir controversy.
Oldham's Old Library wins Regeneration Project of the Year award
Oldham's restored Old Library wins national award, now a civic and cultural hub for locals.
Woman arrested as Dovestone moorland fire declared major incident
Major incident declared as firefighters battle Dovestone moorland blaze near Oldham; residents advised to stay indoors due to smoke.
Woman, 20, charged with aggravated arson over Dove Stone fire
Woman charged with aggravated arson for Dove Stone moorland fire in Oldham area; ongoing blaze concerns locals.
Teaching gives bigger perspective, says Oldham pianist Rose McLachlan
Pianist Rose McLachlan performs at Uppermill concert celebrating pharmacy centenary and raising funds for MIND.