Two suspects arrested after gun blasted at house in 'targeted' shooting

A 20mph zone will be introduced on a “lethal” road in Oldham following the tragic deaths of two cyclists. Stamford Road in Lees is due to receive a new speed limit and a number of traffic calming measures to reduce the risk of further accidents.

Two boys aged 16 have been arrested by detectives investigating a reported rape in a park in Bolton. Greater Manchester Police said officers were 'made aware' on Saturday of reports of a rape in Queen's Park off Chorley New Road in the town.

Primark has opened Hello Kitty themed cafes at two Greater Manchester stores. The cafe arrived at the Trafford Palazzo branch on Wednesday and opens at Manchester's Market Street store today, Thursday.

Love Island: All Stars' Demi Jones and Luis Morrison have reportedly split after two months of dating.The pair met on the special spin-off show, which launched in January, and despite being in something of a love triangle with Kaz Kamwi, Demi and Luis went on to pursue a romance. However, they got a shock as they became the first couple to be booted off the show, barely a week after arriving into the villa. They continued their relationship on the outside, going on a series of dates, but Demi later admitted that the distance was tough, as she lives in Portsmouth, whilst Luis resides in Manchester.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after three people were stabbed in a horror attack outside Bury Market.

Jamie Carragher is still of the opinion Manchester City are the team to beat as the business end of the Premier League season approaches.

Pep Guardiola will have a near fully-fit squad for Manchester City's clash against Liverpool.

Manchester United resume their fading top-four charge against Everton on Saturday afternoon (12.30pm) and the pundits are predicting a routine win for Erik ten Hag's side at Old Trafford. The game kick-starts an exciting Premier League matchday with important fixtures at both ends of the table.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has been flooded with messages from fans after sharing a social media update. The dancer has been away from screens since the end of the BBC One dance contest back in December.

Two teenagers have been charged after an alleged attempted knifepoint robbery in Bolton.

A man has been charged after a police chase on the M56 ended in a smash at Manchester Airport.

Fans of Blackpool Pleasure Beach have been left ‘hurt’ and disappointed after arriving at the resort on this season's opening day only to find several of the rides not running.

Detectives are continuing to question two suspects after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed as he answered the door in a horrific attack.

Seven people were arrested in dawn raids in Greater Manchester today by police investigating a huge suspected drugs line to Scotland.

Dramatic pictures show what appears to be a bullet hole in a window after gunshots were blasted at a house in Bolton. Residents heard 'four bangs' and 'commotion' shortly after midnight on Tuesday (February 27) on Yewdale Gardens, Breightmet.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger was bowled over by the support of her friends and co-stars as she briefly broke away from the cobbles for another role. The actress, who plays Glenda Shuttleworth in the ITV soap, returned to her musical theatre roots over the weekend.

An acclaimed chef from Stockport is set to represent the North West in the latest series of The Great British Menu. The BBC’s ultimate culinary show returned to television screens a few weeks ago, and follows a group of top chefs as they go head-to-head to secure a place at the illustrious Great British Menu Banquet.

Two men were injured in reported knife attacks in Little Hulton on Saturday (February 24). Emergency services attended two scenes, both nearby, at around 11.30am.

An iconic Mancunian nightlife spot for generations is about to reopen following a multi-million-pound refurbishment.

Two flood alerts are in force in parts of Greater Manchester this afternoon - with more heavy rain forecast to fall.