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Helen Greaney

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I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.

Police chiefs given powers to sack unfit officers

The government has given police chiefs the powers to sack officers who are not fit to wear the badge. Chief constable Stephen Watson - or...

Andy Burnham pledges 10,000 new council homes in Greater Manchester by 2028

Newly re-elected mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has made tackling the housing crisis a top priority for his third term. He has unveiled measures...

104,000 panel solar farm set to power the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester has signed a landmark new deal that will see up to 65% of its electricity demand supplied through a brand-new...

Police investigate following firearms discharge in Oldham

Police are investigating following report a firearm was discharged in Oldham this morning. Officers were called to a property on Prince Edward Avenue at around...

Blue Peter Book Club launches in Manchester Central Library

Book lovers are in for a treat at Manchester Central Library later this month. Blue Peter - the BBC's iconic children’s TV series - is...

Wiltshire Farm Foods Manchester receives fourth royal honour

Manchester-based ready meal provider, Wiltshire Farm Foods, has been awarded a King’s Awards for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2024. Regarded as the UK’s highest business...

Andy Burnham elected as mayor of Greater Manchester

Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative party) has been re-elected as Mayor of Greater Manchester for his third successive term. Mr Burnham's impressive win saw him...

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