Police 'becoming increasingly concerned' for safety of missing girl, 15

Police are appealing for help to find a missing woman from Dukinfield.

Ryan Giggs has a “fantastic temperament” ex Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson told jurors today. The 80-year-old came to Manchester Crown Court in person to give evidence about Giggs during his trial.The 48-year-old former Manchester United star is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex Kate Greville, 36, during their six-year relationship.

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has become a grandmother for a second time, making the announcement last night (August 18) on her Instagram that her son David Cunliffe has welcomed a baby boy with his fiancée.The actress, 46, shared a series of photos of the newborn named Clayton Lenny David Cunliffe, saying she is "very proud" of her son David, 26, and his partner Courtney. She captioned the adorable images: "Introducing…..Clayton Lenny David Cunliffe!!! Our beautiful new grandson was welcomed into the world on 17.08.22 weighing a whopping 10lb 7oz!! She added: "I am so very proud of our future daughter in law @courtneyleac for being such a warrior and of our son @cunliffe890 for being the most wonderful supportive partner.

Police have been invited to help a Rochdale children’s home following a ‘significant number’ of incidents in which youngsters have gone missing. The council-run home, which cannot be named, was rated ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted following a two day inspection in June.

A seven-year-old girl was reportedly taken into the woods in an abduction attempt. The child is believed to have been taken on Wednesday afternoon from Warne Avenue, Droylsden, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday afternoon.

A 'large number' of police officers are currently carrying out "extensive" searches in an area of Tameside after a young girl was 'taken into the woods' by a stranger.

Two police officers have successfully apprehended a pig after he was caught hogging all the greenery in some people's gardens.

Forensic officers are continuing to investigate at the scene of a shooting in Moss Side as police put in a dispersal order for the area.

The UK Foreign Office have confirmed they are in contact with police in Manchester following the disappearance of three children from Wythenshawe who are believed to be with their dad.

Police have released a new image of a teenager who has been missing since the start of August. Aron, 13, was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, August 2 in the Broom area of Rotherham.

If you live in or around Manchester, you'll have heard of Heaton Park.

Jurors were shown footage of the moment Ryan Giggs was arrested and placed in a police van after allegedly headbutting his ex-girlfriend. Kate Greville alleges that the former Manchester United star attacked her at his home in Swinton after they had an argument at the Stock Exchange hotel.

Nottingham will not be in the mix to host Eurovision 2023, the leader of the city’s council has confirmed.  Last month the BBC confirmed the UK would be taking charge of next year’s contest after it was previously announced winners Ukraine had been ruled out amid the ongoing Russian invasion. A number of cities are thought to be eyeing up a bid to be chosen as host, with locations such as Manchester, Brighton, Sheffield and Birmingham in the mix.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a 'high risk' missing man who was last seen near Manchester city centre.

Police have recovered thirteen stolen high value cars following a burglary in Trafford. Officers from the Neighbourhood Crime Team carried out a raid in Ashton today (August 8).

An 11-year-old girl has died after going missing at a water park in Windsor, Thames Valley Police has confirmed. Emergency services were called at around 3.55pm on Saturday to reports of the child getting into difficulty at Liquid Leisure near Datchet.

More police will be patrolling the area around a luxury Salford block of flats which residents say is ‘really, really high for crime’.

An 'unprovoked' serious attack in Bury town centre left a victim with a bleed on the brain and a fractured skull. Police are now trying to trace a man they wish to speak to as investigations into the incident continue.

Nine men and a woman have been charged with drugs, firearms and money laundering offences after police raids. All 10 are appearing before Manchester magistrates' court today - Thursday.