Bomb squad descend on Oldham after old ammunition shell found in back garden by builders

Two people have been 'seriously injured' after an Audi hatchback with SIX people inside crashed into traffic lights on a slip road of the M60 motorway, police said today.

A motorway slip road was closed today after reports of a serious collision.

A teenager who went missing has been found safe and well and is with his dad in a London hotel ahead of a return home to Oldham, his mum confirmed today. Donna Duffy said: "To hear my boy's voice was the best feeling in the world."

Police say they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the deaths of a paramedic, who featured in a popular TV series, and his nurse girlfriend.

After such a slow start to the transfer window, surely the deals will go from a trickle to a flood once Euro 2024 is over. And when the activity does pick up, Manchester City will need to be on the right side of each transfer they are involved in.

A 70 year-old man was arrested after police called to reports of gunshots found an injured pigeon in a garden.

Police were tonight flooding parts of Oldham following reports of fighting and a gang of men on the streets brandishing knives. A senior officer has sanction increased stop and search powers to prevent more trouble.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they have recovered a body from the water at Salford Quays. People living close to the scene in Salford Quays reported hearing sirens and a helicopter flying overhead in the early hours of this morning.

Plans to build eight affordable apartments in the ‘neglected and unsightly’ garden of a bungalow next to the M60 have been submitted to Trafford’s planners. Snowdon and Developments Ltd and Jigsaw Homes North have tabled the application for the property on Shetland Way in Davyhulme.

A conspiracy theorist who claims the Manchester Arena bombing was staged and did not kill anyone has been denied a second chance to challenge a ruling that his theory is 'absurd and fantastical'.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney may need to conduct a significant clear-out this summer due to the EFL's registration rule.

A couple bought an old 1670s house for more than £500k and found a unique feature hidden within its historic walls. Emily, 48, and Phillip Jones, 51, became the proud owners of The Old House, a Grade 2 listed property, back in May 2021.

If you're pondering over the best ways to secure your home, it's easy to assume that your only option is to invest in a multitude of pricey smart home cameras and set up a live monitoring system connected to a sophisticated app.

Liam Gallagher has compared Manchester’s new Co-Op Live arena to New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden – despite the venue’s recent problems.The venue in Gallagher’s hometown has had its fair share of teething problems this year, mired in controversy after myriad delays. It was due to open on April 23 with a show from comedian Peter Kay, but after power supply issues at a test event featuring Rick Astley, Kay’s show was first postponed by a week and then for a second time as the venue “wasn’t ready“.Shows by The Black Keys, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Olivia Rodrigo and Keane were all postponed, too, while Take That decided to move their five concert dates to the AO Arena instead.

A blaze tore through a home in Bury on Monday afternoon (June 17) as fire crews and police descended on the residential street.

'Gareth Southgate's barmy army' sang a man wearing a vintage 1990 England shirt, with a flag of St George draped around his neck, as he walked arm-in-arm with his pal through the huge swinging doors.

Former Manchester United star David Beckham has heaped praise on Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney for their transformative work at Wrexham.

A man who was arrested this week in connection with a major probe into the remains of a baby found in Wigan has been released under investigation, police have confirmed.

Things could get very complicated in the Love Island villa very soon, as 25 year old bombshell Grace Jackson is set to stir things up during her entrance to the villa this week.The blonde beauty is one of three new bombshells – along with Wil Anderson and Tiffany Leighton – who have entered the villa, and it turns out that Grace knows not just one, but two of the current Islanders. Grace, who co-owns a social media marketing agency in Manchester and also works as a model, is Joey Essex’s ex, with the pair having dated for six weeks earlier this year.

Three new arrivals are set to rock the villa in tonight's episode.The Islanders are enjoying a special brunch in the sunshine when peace is interrupted with the shock arrival of three new bombshells, Grace, Tiffany and Will. As the three newcomers enter, Joey Essex is particularly shocked and says: “Oh my God.” Turning to Sean, Joey says: “I used to see that girl bruv…that blonde girl.” Sensing something is off, Samantha says to Joey: “Do you know her?” to which he says: “Yeah…it’s a long story man…” Samantha continues to ask: “Did you used to see her?” As the girls get to know the newcomers, Nicole asks Grace: “So how do you know Joey then? Revealing what happened between them, Grace says: “So, we met last year in Ibiza and it's actually funny because he's not my type at all. We had a bit of a holiday romance.