Greater Manchester
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Collapsed house update
A council surveyor said that a building in Oldham town centre was in ‘no immediate danger’ – just three weeks before it dramatically collapsed.
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Greater Manchester Housing First worker joins European training programme
A housing worker from Greater Manchester has joined a European training programme aimed at expanding expertise in tackling homelessness.
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Huge wildfire breaks out at Scout Moor as flames seen for miles
A large moorland fire has broken out on Scout Moor, sending thick plumes of smoke across Rochdale and East Lancashire, prompting a major emergency response.
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Tribute paid to Oldham man who died after three vehicle collision in Royton
A man who died following a collision involving three vehicles in Royton has been named as Michael Margetson from Oldham. His wife has paid tribute to him and asked for privacy for the family.
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Green MP Hannah Spencer delivers maiden speech in Parliament during International Women’s Day debate
Green Party MP Hannah Spencer has delivered her first speech in the House of Commons, reflecting on her journey from training as a plumber to representing her community in Parliament.
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Social care worker honoured after saving life of injured police officer
A deputy team manager from a Rochdale-based care organisation has been commended for saving the life of a police officer who was seriously injured while on duty.
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M60 closed near Prestwich after multi-vehicle crash saw two rushed to hospital
Traffic halted and delays expected following collision between junctions 16 and 17
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M66 traffic stopped southbound due to ongoing Police incident
Traffic was stopped this evening on the M66 southbound between the A56 and Junction 1.
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🚒 LIVE: We join Greater Manchester fire crews in Rochdale tonight for a ride-along
Live updates during the evening as we embed with GMFRS for a behind-the-scenes look at frontline fire service work during one of the busiest times of the year.
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🟥 RECAP: Glaston-BURY live updates, photos, interviews and more
Thousands of music lovers descended on Bury during Bank Holiday Monday, 25 August 2025, for Glaston-Bury, the annual one day music festival in aid of Bury Hospice and other local causes. Since it began in 2008, the event has raised over £300,000 and has become one of the town’s biggest highlights of the year.
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RECAP: Parklife 2025 Day Two - updates, photos & travel news
Day One at Parklife 2025 is done, and what a day it was. Over 50,000 people packed into Heaton Park for a massive Saturday, with sets from FLO, Rudimental and a huge headline performance by 50 Cent.
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RECAP : Parklife 2025 Day One - updates, photos & travel news
Tens of thousands of music fans are pouring into Parklife, as the day one of the festival gets underway.
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Family appeal for information after husband's ashes stolen from a house in Bury
On Tuesday 19 September 2023, Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a burglary on Brandlesholme Road, Bury.
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