Oldham child gang-rape suspect later attempted to murder wife Exclusive: Greater Manchester police ignored claim ‘Offender J’ among men who had abused 12-year-old, paperwork shows The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
‘They thought we were problem children’: how grooming victims were failed in Oldham National inquiry on grooming gangs will look at how police ignored girls while officials feared fuelling the far right The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025
Grassroots group’s bank account frozen due to ‘Palestine Action investigation’ Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine, which has no affiliation to direct action group, informed by deputy mayor The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025
Family pays tribute to daughter, 13, as Greater Manchester police investigate death Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of harassment and later bailed after death of ‘one of a kind’ Madison Richardson The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
‘We refuse to be afraid’: solidarity and vigilance in British Jewish community targeted by IS plot Life goes on in a vibrant Greater Manchester neighbourhood after a plan for an attack was thwarted The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025
Andy Burnham apologises for GMP historic failings towards LGBTQ+ people Peter Tatchell said that the foundation would ‘continue to campaign for a full and formal apology from Greater Manchester Police’ The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025
‘My blood is boiling, brother’: the foiled plot to massacre Jews on streets of Greater Manchester Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein thought ‘zero hour’ had finally arrived until undercover operative thwarted them The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025
Pair convicted of plotting gun attack on mass gathering of Jews Counter-terrorism police intervened on the ‘strike day’ of May 8 last year, with more than 200 officers involved. Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025
Andy Burnham apologises for past police LGBTQ+ discrimination Greater Manchester mayor acknowledges ‘unacceptable discrimination’ after region’s police chief declined to apologise The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025
Regulator ‘asleep at the wheel’ over University of Greater Manchester investigation, MP says Office for Students accused of ‘glacial’ response to allegations of fraud, bullying and mismanagement The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
Police Release New CCTV as Concern Grows for Missing 14-Year-Old Greater Manchester Police have released new CCTV images as part of an urgent appeal to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl The Fashion Central · Dec 20, 2025
Pro-Palestine protesters chanting ‘globalise the intifada’ in the UK face arrest, police confirm Two police forces have said they will ‘act decisively and make arrests’ The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
‘We are reclaiming that light’: Hanukah celebrations tinged with sadness at Heaton Park synagogue Community mourns terror attack in Bondi beach, just months after two killed at site of event in Greater Manchester The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
Andy Burnham hits back at claims he is plotting to replace Starmer as PM The Greater Manchester mayor was responding to reports that he plans to run for a parliamentary seat before next May’s local elections to allow him to take over from Keir Starmer The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025 First trains to join Manchester’s Bee Network by end of 2026 Andy Burnham unveils next step in transport system, allowing contactless travel with fares capped across trains, buses and trams
International Business Times UK · Dec 10, 2025 Outrage Erupts As Afghan National Charged Over Raping Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Manchester A 28-year-old Afghan national, Sultani Bakatash, has been charged with two counts of rape and other sexual offences involving two 14-year-old girls in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The case has sparked shock and renewed debate over child safety, immigration, and public protection.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Test yourself with our 2025 Bulletin Christmas Quiz Question 1What type of goggles did Melania Trump say Santa would be wearing during her visit to a children’s hospital? Click for answer.Question 2A drone display named after which Christmas character was mercilessly booed by families in West Sussex? Click for answer.Question 3Which Christmas charity special sparked animosity between two…
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Major bridge closed and heavy traffic as Storm Bram batters UK The M48 Severn Bridge in South Gloucestershire is currently closed due to strong winds associated with Storm Bram. The major route into Wales is closed between junction 2 and 1, and traffic is being diverted over the Prince of Wales Bridge, where there are also lane closures in place for…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025 Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025 Phil Taylor obituary Other lives: Headteacher who made his mark in secondary schools in Greater Manchester
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025 Bar Owner's 'I Won't Apologise' Stance Defends Controversial Solo Drinkers Ban Bar owner Carl Peters defends Alibi's solo drinkers ban after 9 pm, citing safety risks, despite backlash tying the policy to Britain's loneliness crisis and sparking debate in Greater Manchester.
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025 Voices: Readers warn solo-drinker ban would only worsen Britain’s ‘loneliness epidemic’ YOUR VIEWS: Our community said a Greater Manchester bar’s solo-drinker ban sends the wrong message, arguing it unfairly stigmatises people on their own and shuts down a long-standing part of British pub culture
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2025 Urgent police appeal after 13 year-old school girl goes missing in Greater Manchester Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Ramona, a 13-year-old girl in Bolton last seen on Friday
Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2025 Man Utd Take £1 Billion-Step Closer to Record-Breaking New Stadium Local government will commit enormous funding packages for urban regeneration across Manchester.
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025 Double blow for Starmer as Burnham refuses to rule out leadership challenge and PM popularity hits record low Most Labour voters see the PM and Chancellor Rachel Reeves negatively (52% and 57% respectively), according to a new YouGov poll