Stun guns, knives, swords, crossbows and axes - The huge haul of weapons sent in the post but seized by police in Manchester

For decades Stan Miller was a legend of Manchester's press. Tall, charming, witty and a truly gifted journalist, he penned thousands of stories over the years.If you've read a report of proceedings at Manchester Magistrates Court at any time in the last half-century, then you'll have read Stan.Covering the workings of the criminal justice system is an important job - and Stan did it with flair and aplomb.A friend and mentor to dozens of journalists, he always wore his talents lightly.But this

Denton, as they travelled to the illegal event on Sunday (19 July).

hereThe victim fled from the house, going to Alton's mother's workplace and staying there for about three hours because they were 'scared', Manchester Crown Court heard.Alton damaged property at the house and took a mobile phone and house keys, which were later returned through the letterbox.He stole a brooch belonging to his mother, which was also returned later.The court heard at the time of the incident, on May 3 last year at about 6pm, Alton had been in the area as he was visiting his father

Greater Manchester Police for their handling of a car meet attended by 'thousands' in Tameside. The event at an industrial estate on Windmill Lane in Denton on Sunday (July 19), caused traffic chaos on surrounding roads and motorways.

A total of 150 people attended an illegal rave in Smithills last week before police turned up to disperse the crowd and seize their sound system.The illegal gathering took place in the woods behind Smithills Hall in a spot that was “difficult to get to”, according to a local councillor.Coun Roger Hayes said litter pickers who came to clear the site at the weekend found many metal cylinders spread around the land behind the historic hall.Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham revealed that

Love Island star Molly Smith and her co-star and boyfriend Callum Jones headed for a night out on the town on Saturday after she has reportedly signed a six figure deal with fashion brand, I Saw It First. The 25 year old model looked stunning as she celebrated her collaboration with the fashion company in Manchester and she looked loved up with scaffolder Callum.The pair were also joined by this year's winners Paige Turley and Finley Tapp at the Dakota Grill restaurant.

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Liam Gallagher has opened up on how he once drove a combine harvester to spy on The Stone Roses at a countryside recording studio.The Oasis singer took the machine on a mile-long ride in the middle of the night while the band were recording ‘Definitely Maybe’ in Monmouthshire.After learning that the Roses were recording at the nearby Rockfield Studios, Liam and bandmate Bonehead headed out in a bid to catch a glimpse of their Manchester rivals.Liam said: “We went to have a fucking little snoop.

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straight to your inbox Wales international Matt Smith is back at Manchester City after Charlton turned down an option to extend his loan until the end of the season.

Manchester town hall’s reopening has been delayed until 2024 due to mounting costs caused largely by the coronavirus pandemic.Problems arising from nesting peregrine falcons in the building’s clock tower, and the discovery of asbestos and hazardous tar, have pushed construction cost up to £214m.Works to pedestrianise Albert Square and transform it into ‘one of the finest civic spaces in Europe’ will also be pushed back.The total cost of the Our Town Hall project to restore the Grade I listed

Rochdale stations.