Update on tragic Oliver Mawdsley case following 'workplace accident' arrests

A driver who was arrested after he reportedly hit a car before ploughing into a man in Rochdale has been bailed, police have confirmed.

Andy Burnham has 'confidently' said the next phase of rolling-out Bee Network buses will 'be better for the public on day one' than existing services.

A one-year-old cat was found tragically abandoned by her apologetic owner. Lilo was rescued by animal specialists at the RSPCA branch in Manchester and Salford last February.

A yellow weather warning is in force as the region braces for heavy rain. 'Some disruption is likely', warns the Met Office, with downpours are expected from 3pm today (Saturday) to 6pm tomorrow.

Half a kilogram of cocaine, two suspected stolen cars and around £2,000 in cash have all been seized after police swooped in a morning raid. Officers descended on a property at Grundy Street, in Westhoughton, Bolton, earlier today (February 16).

Armed police descended on Chorlton after a man began to threaten people with a 'gun'. Officers were called out to Manchester Road in the leafy south Manchester suburb at around 1.30pm this afternoon (February 15).

Luke Shaw is a doubt for Manchester United's trip to Luton Town on Sunday but Erik ten Hag will give the left-back as long as possible to prove his fitness.

An American musician caught with 30 kilos of weed at Manchester Airport said he was due a $3,000 payday. Jazz Orr claimed he was in debt after 'flying the nest' and needed quick cash.

A second girl has come forward as police investigate an alleged rape in Rochdale over the weekend. Four secondary school-aged boys were arrested following an alleged incident at the Morrisons car park in Newbold on at around 6pm on Saturday (February 10).

A man who was arrested after a 67-year-old woman was dragged to the floor in a terrifying mugging has been bailed pending further investigation, police have confirmed.

Two men who were arrested after a woman was hurt in an alleged 'domestic assault' on an estate near Heaton Park have been released on bail, police have confirmed.

Manchester United are continuing their preparations ahead of their trip to Kenilworth Road to face Luton Town this weekend.

Kobbie Mainoo is looking like he will have a bright future at Manchester United as the Academy graduate continues to shine after a breakthrough into the first-team squad this season. His introduction - and subsequent impact - might have come even sooner had it not been for him suffering an injury setback last summer.

Manchester United have received a significant boost in their race for a Premier League top-four finish following a devastating injury blow to fellow hopefuls Aston Villa.

It's been over 30 years since Gabrielle burst onto the music scene. Best known for her 90s hit 'Dreams', the singer/songwriter made a successful comeback to the industry in 2000 with her number one song 'Rise'.

A 17-year-old boy who died in a 'workplace accident' on an industrial estate in Bury has been named as Oliver Mawdsley. Tributes continue to flood in for the 'amazing' teenager.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed Manchester United-linked winger Michael Olise is set for another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

Angela Rippon has announced she will return to the Strictly Come Dancing tour after she suffered a “serious asthma attack” which caused her to stop breathing. In an Instagram post on Saturday, the 79 year old veteran broadcaster said she had been dancing on stage in Liverpool on Wednesday night when she suffered the “major medical meltdown”.

A 17-year-old boy has died following a 'workplace accident' on an industrial estate. Greater Manchester Police say the teenager died at the scene of the incident in Bury.

Casemiro insists he is 'very happy' at Manchester United and has backed Erik ten Hag to be the manager to take the club forward.