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2nd February 2022 | By Daisy Bradbury

‘Sadistic’ Oldham couple jailed after violent torture leaves ex-partner scarred for life

An Oldham man has been left scarred for life after the violent kidnapping and assault last summer

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15th November 2020 | By Bailey Taylor

Greater Manchester Police supporting national operation to tackle knife crime

Greater Manchester Police are taking part in an operation to reduce knife crime in the city. Operation Sceptre is a week-long programme which aims to educate parents...

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23rd October 2020 | By Victoria Thiele

Twitter community helps reunite 30 runaway cows with their owner after rescue by PC

PC Matthew Hilton was just beginning to relax as he drove home after a long day at work. Taking in the green views around Bury,...

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18th December 2019 | By Marcus Chan

Greater Manchester volunteers receive prestigious Home Office award

A group of volunteers who have been working with Greater Manchester Police to support local communities have received a prized national award.  The STRIVE volunteer...

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21st October 2019 | By Anish Vij

Bury community remembers those killed in terror attacks across the world

School children have attended a tree planting ceremony to show their support for victims of terror. The tree had been decorated with messages of hope...

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9th October 2019 | By [email protected]

More than 600 knives handed into police in city centre during amnesty

More than 600 knives have been left anonymously in amnesty bins placed by police across Manchester city centre. Officers are keen to keep the 10...

3rd August 2019 | By [email protected]

Firearm amnesty rids pistols and machine guns from criminal contact

As a two-week firearms amnesty comes to an end,  hauls of arms handed in anonymously are being handled by police officers across Greater Manchester. In an...

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1st January 2019 | By dave porter

Manchester city centre on alert after ‘horrific’ terror attack at Victoria Station leaves couple in hospital with serious stab injuries

A 25-year-old man has been detained in custody following what police have described as a ‘terrorist’ incident in Victoria Station last night. The attack just...

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14th December 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Student Safe campaign aims to reduce student related crime

The years spent at university can be the more exciting, formative and inspiring time of anyone life. Whether it’s creating new relationships, developing independence or...

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14th November 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Thieves want to steal your bike – here’s a handy guide to stopping them doing so

A spate of bicycle thefts on campus at Man Met has brought a warning from the university’s security team and police alike. Students and staff...

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14th November 2018 | By Daniel Davies

A good deed: £200 left at Santander ATM is reunited with student

Finding money that you’ve left unattended in the street is often seen as a lost cause, but for one Manchester student a case of good...

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24th October 2018 | By Sian McGuinness

Businesses and residents evacuated after unexploded tank cartridge found in Spinningfields

A number of streets in Spinningfields were temporarily closed off and businesses and residents were evacuated this morning after reports of an unexploded tank cartridge being...

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13th February 2018 | By nq_admin

Man arrested in murder investigation after woman’s body discovered in Ancoats flat

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in a flat in Ancoats. Shortly after 7.40am this morning, police were called to...

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16th January 2018 | By Nadia Turki

Police reveal shocking footage of lorry driver watching video while driving on M60

  Shocking footage of a lorry driver using his mobile phone while on the motorway has been released by police. The footage shows the man...

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5th July 2017 | By nq_admin

MMU lecturer caught up in Manchester Airport Chaos

Hundreds of passengers were evacuated from Manchester Airport this morning.  An emergency evacuation was called after a suspect package was found in Terminal 3, with...

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22nd June 2017 | By nq_admin

Huge increase in hate crime in Manchester following terror attack

There has been a significant increase in the amount of hate crimes reported across the Greater Manchester region since the terror attack at the Manchester...

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24th May 2017 | By nq_admin

Greater Manchester Police confident they know identities of all victims

The GMP have released the following statement, confirming that they are confident of the identity of 22 victims of yesterday’s  atrocity: “We are now confident...

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10th May 2017 | By nq_admin

Traffic delays and carnival-atmosphere expected for Manchester United’s Europa Semi-Final second leg

Manchester United have the opportunity to cement their place in the Europa League Final this Thursday, by beating their Spanish competitors, Celta Vigo. With the...

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21st April 2017 | By nq_admin

Killer of Chrissy Neary jailed for life today

Christine Neary's husband and killer was sentenced at Manchester's Crown Court today.  James Neary, known as Jimmy, 46, of Moston pleaded guilty today, Friday 21 April, to the...

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18th April 2017 | By nq_admin

Police searching for men armed with Samurai swords after they went on crime spree in Salford

The GMP are appealing for information after three men wearing balaclavas robbed several pubs in Salford with weapons, including a Samurai sword. Late on Sunday 9...