Greater Manchester from Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Investigation into firearm offences sees two men jailed
During the investigation in 2024, Pelikan had been identified making his way from Manchester to Bradford, attending a business premises known for supplying blank-firing firearms and weapons.
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Metrolink service changes and work to repair overhead power lines set to take place this afternoon
A revised service pattern will be in place on Metrolink for much of the remainder of the day, while engineers repair damage to an overhead line.
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Man arrested as police uncover knife sales operation in south Manchester
A man has been arrested after a police operation uncovered a stash of weapons and drugs at a property in South Manchester.
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Man sentenced to life for Salford park attack
A man has today (Tuesday 29 April 2025) been sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to a serious assault that left a Salford man with devastating injuries.
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Power outage disrupting Metrolink services
A power outage in Manchester city centre is causing significant disruption to Metrolink services.