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A 67-year-old man has been named by police as the victim in the Kersal Wetlands murder investigation.

UPDATE: As of 13:40pm, Police and staff have ensured that the school is safe and all staff and learners are returning to the building.

Two men have been charged with murder, as more suspected human remains have been discovered this morning, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.

Chart topping indie pop band Lottery Winners and Heather Small, the voice of M People, are the first two headliners announced for this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

A new specialist domestic abuse service that makes it easier for people to access help and support has been launched.

Rochdale Town Hall Square will explode in a riot of colour next month, with the arrival of a unique event, which has toured all over the world.

Residents are being asked for their views about plans to introduce a new Rochdale borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) aimed at reducing antisocial behaviour.

A 3-day festival showcasing the very best food and drink Bury has to offer from across the world will begin on Thursday 23 May.

A 67-year-old man has been named by police as the victim in the Kersal Wetlands murder investigation.

Two men have been charged with murder, as more suspected human remains have been discovered this morning, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.

Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce a brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

Police believe the remains found are that of a man in his 60s, from Salford.

An alleged drugs trafficker who has been wanted by Greater Manchester Police since 2020 has been traced and arrested at a hotel in Benidorm.

- A 56-year-old man remains in critical condition.

- Footage has been released of an incident two weeks ago which detectives believe is part of a linked series.

DCI Damian Simpson brings 27 years of policing experience to his new role as GMP's Stalking Lead

Police have released a photo of the 14-year-old boy killed in the sword attack in northeast London on Tuesday.

Police officers who responded to a sword attack in London suffered "horrifically serious injuries" - with one of them having been close to losing her hand, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said.

The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.

The Met Office has issued two weather warnings for thunderstorms later today.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield.

The infected blood compensation scheme is to be extended to bereaved children who have lost one or two parents, Sky News understands.

Designer dog breeds with curly coats are at higher risk of becoming infested by ticks, according to new research by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).

Hotel chain Premier Inn has been banned from advertising rooms "from only £35 a night" by the advertising regulator.

Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce a brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.

Chart topping indie pop band Lottery Winners and Heather Small, the voice of M People, are the first two headliners announced for this year’s Rochdale Feel Good Festival.

Rochdale Town Hall Square will explode in a riot of colour next month, with the arrival of a unique event, which has toured all over the world.

A 3-day festival showcasing the very best food and drink Bury has to offer from across the world will begin on Thursday 23 May.

A major new event will take place in Rochdale this autumn thanks to funding of £71,000 from Arts Council England.

Adrian Newey has confirmed he will leave Red Bull in early 2025 and it has emerged Ferrari have made an approach to the legendary F1 designer.

Kieran McKenna does not expect "smooth sailing" on the final day of the Championship season after Ipswich moved a step closer to a Premier League return following victory at Coventry.

The dynasty of Emma Hayes's reign at Chelsea has been nothing short of spectacular.

Harry Kane says he blocked out everything after England team-mate Jude Bellingham appeared to try and put him off ahead of converting a penalty for Bayern Munich in their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid.

Ferrari have unveiled a new "blue" car livery for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, live on Sky Sports F1.

Google appears to be rolling out "audio emojis" to its phone users.

A breakfast expert has said simplicity is the key to a perfect bacon sandwich.

When her daughter first started complaining about "monsters" in her bedroom, Ashley Class didn't give it too much thought, thinking her three-year-old had perhaps been imaging things after watching Pixar's Monsters, Inc.

A Willy Wonka-inspired experience in Glasgow that reduced children to tears and prompted calls to the police has inspired a similar event in Los Angeles, drawing dozens of curious fans.

A tourist has been fined NOK 12,500 Norwegian Kroner (£900) for approaching a walrus in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard.

A rare Lego piece that fell into the sea in 1997 has been found by a 13-year-old boy in Cornwall.

The windmill blades of the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret club in Paris, have fallen off.

Hollywood star Melissa McCarthy has responded by saying, "I win the day", after Barbra Streisand was criticised for asking her if she had taken a weight-loss drug.

FKA Twigs has revealed she has created an AI version of herself to engage with fans and help with promotion.

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox's George Gilbey.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have shared their hope to increase the capacity at the club's ground.

Four senior BBC newsreaders have begun legal action against the corporation on grounds of sex and age discrimination and equal pay.