Greater Manchester Police issue update after parent and son killed in crash

Tributes have been paid to Greater Manchester Police officer DC Stephen Oake, who died in the line of duty on this day (January 14) in 2003 while protecting his fellow officers from a knife-wielding terrorist. His colleagues have called him a "true hero" for his actions, which saw him posthumously awarded a medal for his bravery.

When viewers watch new ITV drama After the Flood they may think it was shot in a real-life storm. But the dramatic rain-soaked scenes in the new six-part series were all created using gallons of water and special effects.

Police have issued an update after it was confirmed the death of James Morrison's wife is "non-suspicious".

A Greater Manchester NHS chief issued a public statement on Wednesday night (January 3) as hospitals across the region face huge pressures and long waits at A&E.

This is the moment a mouse was spotted scurrying around near an entrance to the Trafford Centre's busy food hall at Christmas.

Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Trafford Centredemanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Crowds of demonstrators flooded the shopping destination waving flags and clutching banners.

A 'determined, enthusiastic and tenacious' Greater Manchester Police officer has been honoured by the King.

Dodgy plumbing at a prison in Rochdale nearly led to a 'full shut down', a report has revealed. HMP Buckley Hall is said to be 'well past its original life expectancy' and earlier this year major problems with the mains water supply almost resulted in a 'mass relocation' of hundreds of inmates.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

Shoppers were heading in their thousands to the Trafford Centre on Friday, in scenes described as "busier than Christmas" around the huge car parks. Digital signs stating "All car parks FULL" were placed around the perimeter of the Trafford Centre on Friday afternoon with queues of cars seen along the entrance and exit roads.

Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone has cost nearly £100m so far as the future of the controversial scheme is still unknown. The plan to charge vans, taxis, buses, lorries and coaches which do not meet emissions standards has been 'under review' for nearly two years.

Hear the word ‘Ibiza’ and images of a sun-soaked party-island spring to mind - not a town in North Yorkshire and a mediaeval castle. But that’s the nickname that Skipton received this year.

Eleven abandoned rabbits have been rescued after being discovered in cardboard boxes in a park. Among the homeless bunnies are four babies just a few days old.

A man has been arrested after police were called to a domestic disturbance in Bolton.

They're a familiar Christmas sight - the snaking queues at butchers across Greater Manchester as families make their final festive preparations.

Police are asking for help in finding a man who failed to turn up at court. Greater Manchester Police said that Nathan Riley, 28, is wanted after he didn't show up for a hearing.

Manchester United and England footballer Mason Mount says he felt 'privileged' to spend Christmas festivities with a group of special people 'often overlooked'. Residents at Timperley Nursing Home were thrilled to be joined by the special guest for their early Christmas dinner on Thursday, December 21.

A suspected speeding driver is alleged to have led police on a dramatic 90mph chase through Manchester for more than half an hour before eventually being caught. Greater Manchester Police traffic cops were alerted to a Mazda 3 in the south of the city.

Christmas Eve weekend is here and it looks to be starting out with characteristically Mancunian weather as the festivities begin. Here is the weather forecast for the weekend, and the weather expected to roll in on Christmas Day and Boxing Day over Greater Manchester.