Shock on the streets of up and coming town centre after horror 'attempted murder'

A man arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead at a flat in Tameside remains in police custody.

A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in a block of flats in Ashton-under-Lyne this morning (August 25). Soon after this was reported to the police a 51-year-old handed himself into a police station nearby, and has subsequently been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A young cyclist 'may have been unaware' of an oncoming tram before he was hit due to the 'unusual' positioning of a crossing, an investigation has concluded. The child, aged 11 at the time, was left with serious injuries following the collision on the evening of September 1 last year.

A man has been charged with allegedly selling crack cocaine from behind a city centre hotel. Edward Afekafe, 40, of Warbeck Road, Manchester has been charged with possession with intent to supply.

Homes were being raided by police in Liverpool today after a shocking series of gun murders across the city. The police action follows the murder in her own home of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was shot as she stood behind her mother when a gunman ran into their terraced house.

A club night offering an alternative way to experience live classical music is coming to Manchester following a series of sold-out shows in London earlier this year.

A 21 year old man has been charged in connection with the murder of Tyson Fury ’s cousin Rico Burton, after he was fatally stabbed in Greater Manchester on Sunday morning, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed. Liam O’Prey of no fixed abode, has been remanded in custody and will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on 24 August, after being arrested following the death of Rico Burton, who was the cousin of world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury.

A London-born restaurant specialising in fresh vegan pasta is coming to the city centre after opening its first restaurant in Covent Garden just 16 months ago.

A young woman who died after being stabbed at an apartment building in Manchester city centre has been named as Elinor O'Brien.

Emergency services rushed to a city centre flat this evening following reports of a blaze. Fire crews were called to a high rise building on Whitworth Street in Manchester just before 6:30pm (August 20).

A man has pleaded guilty to exposing himself TWICE in Bolton town centre. Police detained Ion Tranca, 28, on Monday morning (August 15) following reports of two incidents of indecent exposure in the town.

Forensic officers are continuing to investigate at the scene of a shooting in Moss Side as police put in a dispersal order for the area.

Over this weekend, the sun-soaked streets of Moss Side were filled with happiness and celebration.

A woman charged with conspiracy to murder following the death of 38-year-old Thomas Campbell has appeared in court. Coleen Campbell, 38, and two men, Stephen Cleworth, 37, and Reece Steven, 29, appeared over videolink at Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing.

Luca Bish and Gemma Owen looked loved-up as they enjoyed a sunshine trip together after finding romance on Love Island. The pair have been enjoying a trip away together just less than a fortnight after they finished runners-up in the ITV2 dating show.

A gender neutral shoe shop for kids is coming to the Trafford Centre and aims to deliver a shopping experience that fosters self-expression by moving away from the traditional girl and boy categorisation.

An urgent appeal has been issued after an elderly woman was seen walking the street in her dressing gown in Trafford. Police in Stretford said they were alerted to the vulnerable woman, believed to be in her 80s, by a member of the public.

On a wet morning in Oldham town centre, pensioner Alan Ingham takes shelter in a nearby shop door as he waits for his wife Margaret to go about her daily errands.

Police are continuing to investigate after an elderly man was found dead at a flat in Old Trafford.