Police probe launched after 'bomb threat' sparks Manchester Airport hotel evacuation

The business behind an iconic Manchester hotel featured in Peaky Blinders and favoured by a host of celebrities has changed hands.

Police are being asked to investigate possible breaches of election law over residential addresses on forms given by a Salford councillor who is standing for election in the Cotswolds, a stone’s throw from King Charles’ Highgrove home. Liberal Democrat councillor Chris Twells represents the ward of Ordsall in Salford and is only due to stand for re-election there in 2026, but is also now standing as a candidate for Tetbury with Upton in the local elections on May 4.

Police are probing a series of 'linked' and 'targeted' incidents that saw a gun discarded in a bin bag and homeowners 'attacked with bats' following a huge brawl in Wigan.

A major player in a notorious criminal gang supplying heroin, cocaine, and guns across Greater Manchester and the North West has been jailed after he was found with a Kinder Egg stashed with drugs inside.

Two men from Manchester have been charged with drugs offences after a police check on a vehicle in Cheshire. The pair were stopped in Warrington.

An easyJet plane was 'surrounded by police' on the runway after the pilot made an emergency landing on Wednesday afternoon (April 19).

Britain's Got Talent has faced the wrath of some viewers following its return to screens. The hit ITV talent show returned for its 16th series on Saturday night (April 15) before a second helping of auditions aired on Sunday night in a bumper series premiere weekend.

A GMP officer has been sacked after he used police computer systems to access confidential data, which he then shared with his ex-partner.

Police are probing a total of six 'linked' arson attacks across Bolton that saw homes and a car targeted within the space of an hour.

Police have cordoned off part of a street in Bolton following a 'targeted' arson attack in the early hours of Sunday (April 16). Emergency services were initially called to the incident on Green Lane shortly after 12am.

Spanish police were called to meet a flight from Manchester as it touched down after rowdy passengers caused havoc on board.

Footballer Jesse Lingard is to stand trial after denying providing the details of a fictitious man when his Range Rover was flashed by a speed camera.

Police blocked off a road in Openshaw on Wednesday afternoon (April 12) after a collision between two cars that saw a damaged bumper ripped off.

An urgent appeal has been issued to find a mum and her two children who were last seen at a hotel a week ago.

Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that left a man in need of urgent life-saving treatment in south Manchester.

Three men have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a busy road in Manchester city centre.

On the last Friday of every month, thousands of people descend on Stockport’s Old Town. Foodie Friday, the night out that feels a bit like a festival, features live music by the Victorian Market Hall and a strong line-up of food and drink traders - all of which adds to the night’s electric atmosphere.

A man was treated in hospital for a month after being attacked and stamped on in Manchester city centre. Greater Manchester Police is today (April 8) appealing for information about the assault, which left the victim with a bleed on the brain.

Police have confirmed they have found a body in the search for a missing man with a murder probe launched.

A British Muslim woman claims she was detained by police at Manchester Airport because her name is similar to Shamima Begum, the woman who left the country as a teenager to join Isis in Syria, according to reports.