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‘Fake’ poppy seller hauled into court after Trading Standards swoop

A trader who imported 'fake' poppies and dangerous toys to be sold in Manchester, has been fined. In 2022, Manchester City Council’s Trading Standards team...

Takeaway boss prosecuted for fraudulently claiming £20,000 Covid support grants

A takeaway business and its owner have each been fined after attempting to claim more than £20,000 in government grants that they were not...

Police appeal for witnesses following fatal Withington road collision

Police were called to Mauldeth Road West at 11.52am on Friday, to reports of a road traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The...

Police appeal for witnesses following Hollingworth Lake assault

Police in Rochdale are seeking witnesses to an assault that took place at Hollingworth Lake in Littleborough at around 2pm on Saturday. A victim in...

Landlady discovers cannabis farm in unrented Bury property

A landlady notified police after she discovered a sizeable cannabis farm at her unrented property on Higher Croft in Whitefield, on Wednesday evening. Police had...

Witnesses sought for Oldham road traffic collision

Witnesses who saw a road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian in Oldham, are asked to come forward At around 4pm on Saturday,...

Dynamic duo to represent Greater Manchester Police at National Dog Trials

Greater Manchester Police will be represented at the National Police Dog Trials in Scotland  for the first time in over a decade. Police constable Stuart...

US PGA Championship: Schauffele holds his nerve to secure first major with record score

Xander Schauffele held his nerve to sink a birdie putt on the 18th hole to seal his first major with a record-breaking score at...

Further searches made as police continue Stuart Everett murder investigation

Police are searching more locations in North Manchester and Salford as they look for more evidence as part of Stuart Everett’s murder investigation. They began...

Man charged with murder following death of Michelle Hodgkinson

A man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Michelle Hodgkinson (pictured). Michelle (51) was stabbed and killed as she walked...

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...

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