Police appeal for information after a stabbing in Little Hulton, Worsley
Shortly after 5:30pm yesterday (Thursday 23 March) Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a disturbance between a group of young men at Kenyon Way, Worsley, where a man was stabbed. Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are believed to be life changing. A 17 year […]
Police and emergency services took part in counter-terror training exercise in Merseyside
Officers and staff from emergency services in the North West took part in a multi-agency training exercise in Merseyside over the weekend. Over 400 participants from agencies including Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW), Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire & Rescue, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and the Coast Guard took part in the large-scale exercise […]
Family of woman who died following collision in Harpurhey pay tribute to ‘beautiful selfless loving woman’.
78-year-old Linda Whitelegg sadly died following a single vehicle collision at an Asda petrol station in Harpurhey, Manchester on Wednesday 22 March, at around 10.45am. Paying tribute, her family said: “With great sadness we share the passing of Linda Whitelegg on 22nd March 2023, 2 days after her 78th birthday. We are all devastated by […]
A man has been jailed for life after brutally killing another who had been staying in his house
Kieran Oldham carried out an ‘horrific and sustained attack’ with an axe that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Liam Richardson in October 2022. Oldham (16/11/1985), of Industry Road, Rochdale, had pleaded guilty to false imprisonments and affray, but denied murder, instead offering a plea to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. However, a jury at […]
Man arrested following early morning warrant in Salford
One man was arrested this morning (Friday 24 March 2023) after officers discovered a suspected cannabis farm on Glendore in Weaste, Salford. The early morning warrant was executed by officers from Salford South East’s Neighbourhood Team. A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis. He remains in police custody for […]
GMP’s New Neighbourhood Policing model comes to Wigan
Greater Manchester Police have now launched a new Neighbourhood Policing Model. This will see an increase in the number of PCs across every district in Greater Manchester, helping improve the service offered to our communities. With an additional 264 warranted police officers posted to neighbourhood teams across Greater Manchester, the new model amplifies focus on […]
Oldham’s Neighbourhood Week of Action proves the start of something bright in the community
Following the announcement of Greater Manchester Police’s new neighbourhood policing model, GMP officers across Oldham have been continuing the fight to prevent and reduce crime across the borough with increased activity this week. With an additional 264 warranted police officers posted to neighbourhood teams across Greater Manchester, the new model amplifies focus on partnership working […]
Jill Furmanovsky exhibition launches at Manchester Central Library ‘Photographing the Invisible’, 50 years of rock photography
Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Jill Furmanovsky The first ever exhibition of a life’s work by renowned music photographer Jill Furmanovsky at Manchester City Library from April 15 to June 24, 2023. Admission free. For the last 50 years, Jill Furmanovsky has been photographing music’s greatest icons. Now, for the first time, Jill is opening a retrospective […]
Arches for artists – how a heritage asset is being transformed into a new creative space
Work has commenced to transform three heritage railway arches in the city centre into a talent development centre for artists. Situated between HOME’s main arts centre building and Whitworth Street West, the new space will be a resource for artists of all ages, disciplines and stages in their careers. Robertson Construction have been appointed to […]
Manchester to host international convention for performing arts professionals this summer
Manchester is to play host to a prestigious international convention for the performing arts this summer, which will see hundreds of professionals working globally in the sector descend on the city for the three-day conference in June. The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) conference takes place from 27 to 30 June, with Manchester […]