School regains 'good' Ofsted rating after battles with curriculum and 'boisterous behaviour'

A Dutch man has died after battling a very powerful and relentless strain of COVID-19 — for 613 days.

A man ran to a pub for safety after being threatened by masked thugs. The victim had been followed by a group of men after getting off the tram at Shaw and Crompton, in Oldham, on April 10.

Faithless have announced their return to the live stage after eight years, and teased that new music is on the way. Check out the newly announced shows below.Announced today (April 19), the band have announced a new run of live shows, set to take place across the UK and Europe later this summer.

It's been decades since Alesha Dixon burst onto the UK music scene as MC in charge of Mis-Teeq. Since then, the entertainer has gone from strength to strength, becoming a household name thanks to programmes like Strictly Come Dancing and Britain's Got Talent, which returns this Saturday (April 20) on ITV and ITVX.

One of the region’s largest hospital trusts, employing more than 20,000 people, has launched a major redundancy scheme and frozen recruitment in a bid to cut costs.

A Lib Dem councillor in Oldham has lodged a complaint about a parish council's majority party amid a row over a newsletter ahead of the local elections.

"A child somewhere in this country is going to die because of a vape. It’s only a matter of time."

A developer is turning a home in Oldham into a ‘controversial’ House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO), despite opposition from local residents. The house at 1 Norfolk Crescent in Failsworth is permitted to become a six-bed rental arrangement.

A problem blighting dozens of communities across Greater Manchester is to be the subject of 'decisive steps' by the police. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed that a specialist off road bike unit will be re-established for the region in the coming weeks to address off-road motorcycle anti-social behaviour and related crime.

The breakup between Spanish singer Rosalía and her former flame, Rauw Alejandro, has captured the attention of fans and media worldwide. However, amidst the headlines and speculation, one voice offers a grounded perspective on the matter – Rosalía’s grandmother, also named Rosalía.In an exclusive interview with El Gordo y La Flaca, the 89-year-old matriarch shared her insights and reflections on her granddaughter’s relationship and the aftermath of the breakup.

The list of candidates for this year’s Manchester City Council election have been confirmed.

Helen Flanagan has bravely broken her silence on her ‘terrible’ battle with anxiety and psychosis after splitting from ex-husband Scott Sinclair. And while the mother-of-three has been through some dark times, a source tells that she is finally bouncing back and is feeling strong again. “It’s been a really tough time for Helen ever since she split from Scott and her recent post took a lot of bravery,” they said.

A woman has denied causing the death of two friends in a crash in Oldham. Harry Atkinson, 20, and Lewis Meeson, 21, died following the collision on High Barn Street in Royton, Oldham, on April 15, 2022.

Commuters were left stranded across Oldham this week after delays and cancellations blighted the borough’s brand new bus system. The town’s buses were taken over by the Bee Network on March 24, but the publicly controlled system has run into “teething troubles”. Now, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham apologised to inconvenienced passengers.

A pub operator championing local communities has won a prestigious award naming it the best of its kind across the country.

Shrek star Jean-Paul Vignon has died at the age of 89.

A mum diagnosed with breast cancer has won a huge amount of money as she undergoes chemotherapy treatment.

A dad whose baby son died in a bathtime drowning tragedy has vowed to get justice after winning the right to sue Scotland’s biggest council for compensation.

He isn't the only promising young footballer to fail to live up to the hype. Many players come through an elite academy, some even make their debut, then fail to make the grade and play out their career in the lower leagues.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple’s Invasion is rounding out its Season 3 cast with Ashton Sanders (Moonlight, Wu-Tang: An American Saga) and Eric Lange (Perry Mason, Escape at Dannemora) who will tackle major recurring roles.