Demolition looms for homes hit by sinkhole as investigation into cause expected to take 'some weeks'

in Salford and surrounding areas.  The incidents happened between August and October 2019.Police say he entered the homes of several lone women before tying their hands and feet together.He would then threaten them and go on to ransack their homes.No one was injured but the incidents left the victims traumatised.He was today sentenced at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court to nine years in jail after pleading guilty to 10 counts of burglary, two counts of robbery, five counts of theft and two

direct to your inboxLockdown has given people a chance to really think about what they need and want from their homes.With so much time spent indoors, both renters and homeowners have come to realise what kind of living space best suits them, and what they now see as ‘must-haves’ when it comes to moving on.Research from online estate agent Strike has found that 35 percent of those selling in the North West now want a bigger garden or outdoor space, while 23 percent say a home office has become a

Manchester Evening News reported yesterday how police raided nine addresses on Friday morning. Six men, aged between 16 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and criminal damage.

direct to your inboxPolice raided nine addresses and made six arrests as they investigate a feud between two gangs.Officers struck this morning after a number of shootings have occurred in Harpurhey since the start of the month. The latest happened on Tuesday, when police were called to reports of shots being fired and criminal damage being committed to two addresses and two cars.

direct to your inboxThe Chorlton Irish Club building has been saved from demolition after an agreement with trustees of the club and a housing association in south Manchester. The historic building on High Lane was put up for sale last year following years of financial woes.

direct to your inboxA man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a dramatic early hours incident on an avenue in north Manchester. It comes after armed police and a number of ambulances responded to a 'disturbance' at a home on Annesley Road in New Moston.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards taunted Graeme Souness as Manchester City demolished Liverpool in a 4-1 victory that moved them 10 points clear of the defending Premier League champions with a game in hand.City produced a scintillating second-half performance, overcoming a missed Ikay Gundogan penalty to establish themselves as favourites for the Premier League title.

Pro Pest Manchester, says the issue is down to restaurants and pubs closing due to the lockdown, which has meant the pests have to look elsewhere for food.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that the incidents happened between 1.30am and 3.30am, in Bradshaw Road and Tonge Moor Road, in the Tonge Moor area of Bolton.

Trafford was home to six of the most expensive homes sold in the region last year – the priciest being a £4.6m detached property.  At the other end of the scale, many of the cheapest homes in Greater Manchester were sold in Oldham, Bolton, Rochdale and Wigan last year.The cheapest sold in Farnworth, Bolton for £24,838 in July. Last year, the threshold for Stamp Duty in England was raised to £500,000, with equivalent taxes in Wales and Scotland raised to a threshold of £250,000. The tax holiday

For the latest news from in and around Wigan sign up to the MyWigan newsletter hereA housing manager at Wigan council has explained how the local authority plans to make all of its council homes net zero carbon over the next 17 years.Wigan Council has committed to making all of its housing stock net zero carbon by 2038, in line with Greater Manchester's housing strategy.This means all of Wigan's council homes must be highly energy efficient and fully powered from renewable energy sources, either

direct to your inbox An investigation into what caused the collapse of two houses in Abbey Hey could take 'quite some time', United Utilities have said.

direct to your inboxWith so much time spent indoors this past year, many homeowners have taken to DIY to spruce up their properties.On the other hand, you may be thinking it's time to move on, and up sticks to somewhere new - particularly as house moves are allowed under current lockdown restrictions.But have you thought about what your dream home would look like?Maybe there's plenty of garden space for children to play in, a luxurious master ensuite bathroom fit for a fancy hotel, or perhaps

direct to your inboxPlans for more than 400 new homes in Partington have been approved.Trafford council’s planning committee met last night (Thursday) to discuss proposals from developer Countryside Properties for 449 houses on land off Hall Lane, and another plot next to the Manchester Ship Canal.Plans were submitted in two applications.The first will see 151 homes on land off Hall Lane, including a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes.There will be 78 affordable houses on site, according

direct to your inboxPolice investigating a shocking gun battle between three cars racing through a suburb have carried out a series of armed swoops across north Manchester.Officers, supported by armed cops, smashed their way into six address on Wednesday night as they executed a number of warrants.One man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody being questioned by detectives.

direct to your inboxThousands of homes narrowly escaped potentially devastating flooding in Didsbury and Northenden last night after the River Mersey came perilously close to breaching its banks.The Environment Agency has confirmed the waterway was just 2cm away from disaster last night as Storm Christoph raged through the region.A severe 'danger to life' warning was issued in parts of the south Manchester suburbs last night as the river hit the highest levels ever recorded.Around 2,000 homes