Police fully shut road near M6 after FIVE-vehicles crash in 'icy conditions'

The police watchdog is continuing to investigate a crash in Trafford in which a young woman died, an inquest hearing has been told.

A man who was arrested after an elderly woman was hit by a car in Wigan has been bailed, police have confirmed.

Five boys were arrested at a Metrolink stop last night after reports of a knife-point robbery.

The police crackdown on Manchester's 'Counterfeit Street' has led to the conviction of a man for an 'abhorrent' sex attack on a woman.

England and Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps has been voted the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year for 2023.The 30 year old was a crucial part of the Lionesses team that made it to the Women's World Cup final and bagged FIFA's Golden Glove award for being the best goalkeeper at the tournament. After her win at the Sports Personality of the Year, Mary said: "I am honoured and humbled because I think this is the ultimate all-round sporting accolade.

A husband and wife died following a crash with a police car.

Police have released CCTV pictures of a man they want to speak to after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted on a train to Manchester.

A man was found with a knife after 'throwing bags of drugs' when spotted by police in Bolton on Friday night (December 15).

A road in Trafford is shut after a three-vehicle smash involving a police car.

Over the last year or so, the sight of squads of police officers - prising open the security shutters as they launch yet another raid - has become a familiar one on Manchester's notorious 'Counterfeit Street'. Since last November, when GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson vowed to clean up the area around Bury New Road in Strangeways 'once and for all', more than 200 counterfeit shops have been closed down.

A 71-year-old woman is in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries after a crash involving multiple vehicles. The incident which took place in Westhoughton on Friday (December 15) involved several cars and a heavy goods vehicle which left the scene.

Broadband is one of many services where household bills are on the rise, with higher prices for slower speeds and mid-contract hikes creeping into users' plans. There's no doubt consumers are on the lookout for a balance between cheaper deals and a strong reliable connection, something that's vital this Christmas season.

A man who was arrested after a stabbing outside a leisure centre in Irlam has been released from custody, police have confirmed.

One person was rushed to hospital in an air ambulance while 'multiple others' were injured after a serious crash on the M6 this morning.

Police have authorised a dispersal order in a Bolton neighbourhood this afternoon after reports of young people 'causing harassment and nuisance'.

The independent police watchdog is investigating the circumstances leading up to the death of a 'beautiful' and 'caring' young woman in Trafford, they confirmed. Xena Georgiou, 20, was driving a BMW which collided with a row of parked cars in Sale, Trafford, following a 'short' police pursuit last Sunday night.

Police have issued an update after a group of four attacked a man before bundling him into the back of a BMW. Greater Manchester Police has issued an update this afternoon (December 8) following the kidnapping in Sale, Trafford, earlier this week.

The family of a young woman who died in a car crash have paid touching tribute to a 'beautiful, loving and caring girl'.

Police have issued a dispersal order in Rochdale this evening after reports of 'up to 40 youths' fighting in the town centre.

Police searching for a missing 17-year-old girl have issued an urgent appeal for help to find her.