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09/05/18

Sherrie Hopwood aged 57 was riding her horse near Daisy Nook Country Park near Oldham. Ms Hopwood has over 50 years riding experience and had taken her horse Jay, to the Daisy Nook bridal path. They reached Crime Lane, which was water-logged, when her... read more >

11/04/18

Nearly 800 reports of domestic violence within Greater Manchester's LGBT community were recorded by police during the past 12 months. In April 2017 Greater Manchester Police (GMP) became the first force in the UK to specifically record such cases of...

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08/03/18

A new code of practice has been launched to help retailers improve the effectiveness of product safety recalls among consumers. Although the code is voluntary, it is hoped the new measures will provide 'clear guidance' for retailers needing to recall...

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06/02/18

Gangs of "feral" teenagers and organised criminals are plaguing parts of the Metrolink network, damaging ticket machines and attacking drivers and staff. A fresh wave of assaults and vandalism during 2017 included one incident that saw a driver...

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05/01/18

Greater Manchester's most senior health chief has warned that the region's hospitals are 'very close' to running out of space, and that this year's winter pressures could be about to get even worse. Jon Rouse, chief officer for Greater Manchester...

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