Manchester News Archive

Woman punched in face in "vicious" Manchester attack
(Sun 17 Mar 2013 13:17)
A woman was punched in the face during a "vicious attack" in Manchester.

Brits prefer listening to favourite band over a kiss from loved one
(Fri 15 Mar 2013 13:39)
Most of the British public prefer listening to their favourite band rather than getting a smooch from a loved one to wake them up in the morning.

*UPDATED Body of newborn baby found in Greater Manchester
(Fri 15 Mar 2013 11:55)
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that the body of a newborn baby has been discovered in Bolton.

Greater Manchester duo jailed for growing cannabis
(Thu 14 Mar 2013 09:07)
Two men from Greater Manchester have been jailed for over four years after pleading guilty to growing thousands of pounds worth of cannabis.

Greater Manchester burglar who removed window jailed
(Wed 13 Mar 2013 19:15)
A burglar who removed a double-glazed window during a break-in at a home in Greater Manchester has been jailed.

Greater Manchester's Aqua Babies Centre promotes World Down’s Syndrome Day
(Wed 13 Mar 2013 19:01)
Greater Manchester's Aqua Babies Centre has recognised the enthusiasm of water-loving Down's syndrome toddler Henry White with the unveiling of a giant-sized poolside photo of him enjoying a swim.

Manchester-born sports commentator Tony Gubba dies, aged 69
(Tue 12 Mar 2013 12:51)
Manchester-born sports commentator Tony Gubba has died at the age of 69.

Greater Manchester drug dealer ordered to repay ill-gotten gains
(Tue 12 Mar 2013 10:09)
A drug deal from Greater Manchester has been ordered to repay almost £2,000 of his ill-gotten gains after police dismantled his empire.

Racist attackers target man on Greater Manchester tram
(Mon 11 Mar 2013 17:01)
A man was racially abused and attacked in front of his daughter during a tram journey in Greater Manchester.

Manchester City pledges support to Apprentice Revolution campaign
(Mon 11 Mar 2013 11:47)
Manchester City FC have become the latest high-profile backer of the council's Apprentice Revolution campaign.

Manchester's Cedar Mount Academy welcomes Matthew King OBE
(Mon 11 Mar 2013 11:25)
Former professional rugby player Matthew King paid a visit to Mancester's Cedar Mount Academy to deliver an inspirational talk on overcoming adversity and achieving your dreams.

Teenager savagely beaten in unprovoked Manchester assault
(Sat 09 Mar 2013 11:50)
Police have release an image of a teenager's badly-injured face after he was set upon by a group of men in an unprovoked attack in Manchester.

Man jailed for raping vulenrable Greater Manchester teenager
(Fri 08 Mar 2013 21:14)
A Man has been jailed for raping a drunken teenager in Manchester.

Man raped in Greater Manchester
(Fri 08 Mar 2013 09:00)
Greater Manchester Police are hunting an offender who raped a man in Higher Broughton.

Greater Manchester hospital 'wrongly recorded deaths'
(Thu 07 Mar 2013 11:50)
Royal Bolton Hospital may have wrongly attributed numerous patient deaths to septicaemia, a report suggests.

Furious Manchester United fan calls 999 after Nani sent off
(Wed 06 Mar 2013 14:35)
A disgruntled Manchester United fan reported the referee in last night's clash with Real Madrid to the police after one of their star players was sent off.

Prisoners at Greater Manchester jail need more education and training, says report
(Wed 06 Mar 2013 11:23)
Prisoners at HMP Forest Bank jail in Salford need to be given more to do during the working day, an inspection has concluded.

Stagecoach Manchester employees raise over £2,000 for hospice with 'Tashtastic' challenge
(Wed 06 Mar 2013 10:56)
A group of big-hearted Stockport residents have raised over £2,000 for St Ann’s Hospice, following a mass moustache growing challenge.

UPDATED* Police investigating assaults on Manchester sex workers
(Wed 06 Mar 2013 10:31)
Police have launched an investigation into four sexual assaults that took place in Manchester last night.

CCTV released of man suspected of Manchester semen attacks
(Tue 05 Mar 2013 12:31)
A man who smears semen on the clothes of Manchester schoolgirls has allegedly struck again as police release CCTV images of a suspect following more attacks.