The ‘escalating crisis behind closed doors’ in our prisons
‘Shocking’ rise in prison deaths with tragedies at Strangeways and Forest Bank 06:34, 19 May 2025Updated 06:47, 19…
Damian was always on his bike – then one day, the unthinkable happened
Cyclist Damian Taylor tragically died after he was struck by a lorry in Salford. His mum and step-dad…
Manchester ‘falling behind’ in race to rollout 5G – and bureaucracy is to blame
A telecoms company believes government policy over 5G masts is creating more legal battles and slowing down progressManchester…
The family-run Greater Manchester bakery hidden on an industrial estate serving up recipes from thousands of miles away
The bakery and cafe is wedged between a tyre shop and vehicle repair unit and sells pastries, cakes…
NHS Greater Manchester boss warns of ‘tough decisions’ as staff face uncertain future
MPs say NHS staff are being left in limbo for months while the government has ‘no clear plan…
Hundreds of Greater Manchester NHS staff left fearing for their jobs
More than 500 staff in Greater Manchester could now be at risk as the region’s NHS has been…
Man had a ‘profoundly wrong’ sexual encounter – and said it was ‘wonderful’
Martin Rosenfield, 62, was sentenced to six months behind barsMartin Rosenfield(Image: Manchester Evening News) A social worker has…
Primary school teacher sacked by head ‘intent on revenge’ awarded £370,000
The judgement found that the actions of the school’s headteacher, Michael Earnshaw, were ‘tainted by a personal animosity’…
“I have just driven into this s***show”: Making small talk with people in the queue from hell
One woman said her commute from Bolton to Manchester took FOUR HOURS during ongoing roadworks 18:59, 14 May…
Why is it taking Salford council a YEAR to put Chapel Street’s new bike lanes in?
The controversial project has been unpopular with drivers in its first few weeks – but this is why…