CCTV appeal after thugs grab man from behind and threaten him with knife

An elderly woman fell to the floor as a man snatched her bag from her in a car park in Oldham.

A Greater Manchester school has been forced to close this morning 'due to a lack of heating or hot water'.

A man has died after an 'accident involving machinery' in Oldham. The tragedy happened at a business on Overens Street on the outskirts of the town centre on Wednesday morning (November 29).

A beautician hit her ex her ex-boyfriend with her handbag as he lunged at her new lover during a row in the street, a court heard. Sarah Gaunt escaped with a £120 fine after magistrates accepted she was acting out of 'excessive self-defence' by standing up for her man.

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has challenged Alejandro Garnacho to build on his stunning goal against Everton.

A teenager suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a tram in Oldham town centre. The 19-year-old was taken to hospital after being knocked down at King Street Metrolink stop on Tuesday morning.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes joked that Alejandro Garnacho cannot yet be considered a 'great player' after his stunning goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.

Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after thefts from a supermarket in Knutsford. At around 3:03pm on Saturday November 18th officers responded to reports of shoplifting at the Little Waitrose store on Princess Street in the town.

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has confirmed that Manchester United loanee Brandon Williams is in contention for Saturday's clash with West Bromwich Albion.

Police want to speak to this man after £2,000 worth of mainly booze was taken by a serial shoplifter from the same shop. The culprit has a taste for Jack Daniel's whisky but has also stolen rum and brandy.

Edwin van der Sar has pencilled in a chat with Altay Bayindir but joked he prefers Manchester United teammate Andre Onana.

Three men have been charged after a cannabis farm was raided by police.

Officers have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing girl who was last seen six days ago. Greater Manchester Police says Lidia was last seen at 4.50pm last Wednesday, November 8.

Manchester Christmas Markets may have only just opened, but they've already been welcoming thousands of punters over the weekend. And that includes the first sighting of celebrity visitors.

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a "loving and devoted family man" who died after he was found on a street with a head injury.

Caroline Brew editor Andrew Scott is not particularly interested in playing an antagonist similar to his James Bond villain C from 2015’s “Spectre,” starring Daniel Craig. In a recent interview with British GQ, the actor expressed his desire to continue playing more nuanced roles. “If I’m honest, it’s not a territory that I feel like I would want to go over again.

The family of a dad who was killed in Oldham have paid tribute to a ‘loving and devoted family man’.

Theatres, churches, and warehouses feature on a new list of 18 heritage gems at risk in Greater Manchester. The old head office of a brewery and a 1930s hotel are also included.

A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man who was found unconscious in the street. Police have arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the incident on Abbey Hills Road, in Oldham, yesterday evening (November 9).

Love After Lockup couple Andy Kidd and Brittney Alexander‘s relationship is barely hanging on. She would have been long gone if the former inmate had her way. But unfortunately for her, Andy appears to be holding all the cards, at least for now.