Police watchdog's appeal over woman who died after crashing BMW in cop chase

A 'kind and caring' woman died having taken a toxic mix of prescribed medication, an inquest heard. Kirsty Doyle, 46, was on a range of medicines for complex mental and physical health problems.

Pet Shop Boys have shared an exclusive clip of them performing ‘It’s A Sin’ for their new ‘Dreamworld’ Copenhagen live movie – watch it exclusively on NME above.The band’s new live film – recorded during their 2023 ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ world tour – will hit cinemas on January 31 and February 4.“This cinematic celebration of Pet Shop Boys’ unparalleled career promises to be an unmissable experience for fans and music enthusiasts alike,” said Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing who are sharing the film.“Join us in celebrating four decades of musical innovation as we bring the magic of ‘Dreamworld: The Greatest Hits Live’ to the big screen.”Tickets for the screenings are available here.In a five-star review of Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Dreamworld’ gig in Hull in 2022, NME praised “the band’s infallible greatest hits collection, and their ability to constantly stay ahead of the pack”.It added: “[The concert] shows the range of styles and subjects tackled in their canon, and is a two-hour joyous celebration of their decades of holding pop to a higher standard.”The band also recently extended the ‘Dreamworld’ tour into 2024 with new UK and Irish dates.Find any remaining tickets here and see the dates below.JUNE 202404 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow06 – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham08 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 09 – Co-op Live, Manchester 11 – SSE Arena, Belfast22 – Isle of Wight Festival 2024, Newport

A man has died after being rushed to hospital from a building site in Partington. Emergency services were called to reports of concern for welfare of the man at the site on Hall Lane on Monday afternoon (January 22).

The family of a 16-year-old boy who died after falling 200ft off a cliff edge were lied to as the Scout Association was worried about “reputational damage”, an inquest has heard.

A person has died after being hit by a train in Wigan.

Police have issued an appeal for the public's help to find a missing woman from Oldham.

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.

He's spent much of the last few weeks on social media taking aim at female football commentators and pundits. But former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has also been involved in plenty of other controversies over the years.

Hundreds of people gathered to watch the funeral of a seven-year-old Manchester United fan who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run. William Brown sadly died when he was hit by a car while trying to collect a football from a road in Kent on December 6.

Ellie Leach's demand to Vito Coppola as they reunited for the first time since winning Strictly Come Dancing has been uncovered as they made an appearance on This Morning. The pair were reunited this week after spending Christmas and New Year apart.

A 27-year-old woman was rescued and cut from a car following a crash outside the Royal Oldham Hospital on Tuesday evening (January 9).

Bobby Brazier has quickly been brought back down to earth as he returned to the UK after a post-Strictly Come Dancing holiday with his family. The EastEnders actor headed to Mauritius following the end of the BBC One dance contest last month.

The police watchdog has issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward after a 20-year-old woman died in a crash following a chase.

One person has been injured following reports of a collision between a car and a motorbike in Denton. Police and fire crews were called to Town Lane at around 5.30pm on Saturday evening (January 6), and the road was cordoned off for a short period of time.

The family of a labourer who died following a tragic incident involving a lift at The Royal Oldham Hospital say they're desperate for 'vital answers' at an inquest due to begin next week. Dad-of-one Sandy Noble, from Scarborough, passed away after suffering serious injuries on February 22, 2021.

Strictly Come Dancing star Ellie Leach has been inundated with compliments as she shared a new snap on social media. The actress took her fans and followers back to before Christmas when she put on a stunning display during an outing with her best friend.

Zack Steffen's Manchester City nightmare is set to end with a return to the USA in the January transfer window.

Police have released a fresh appeal for help to track down three masked burglars who burst into an elderly woman's home on Christmas Eve.

Police are appealing to members of the public to help trace a man wanted in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle.

Police have renewed an appeal to find a missing woman last seen almost two weeks ago as the search to find her continues.