BREAKING: Three schools closed as area of Rochdale suffers flooding

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• Greater Manchester Police make 671 arrests during Festive Friday weekend

  Greater Manchester Police made 671 arrests across the force area during the Festive Friday weekend, marking an increase of almost 15 percent compared with the same period last year.

• Three men convicted after foiled antisemitic terror plot in Greater Manchester

  Three men have been convicted following a major counter terrorism investigation into a planned antisemitic attack targeting Jewish communities in Greater Manchester.

• Child Protection Investigation Unit praised for relentless work safeguarding children in Rochdale

  A specialist police team based in Rochdale has been recognised for its unwavering efforts to protect children from serious harm, with more than 300 arrests made in the past year.

• Flood alert issued for Rochdale and Bury as heavy rain continues across Greater Manchester

  Residents warned to be prepared as river levels rise in wake of persistent rainfall.

• GMP cracks down on internal corruption in proactive investigation into officer misconduct

  Eight officers and two staff under investigation over inappropriate contact with sex workers as Greater Manchester Police steps up efforts to root out those unfit to serve.

• Middleton man jailed for 12 years in £1.8 million drug ring as ringleader still at large

• Bury GPs urge parents to vaccinate children against flu ahead of Christmas

  Doctors warn that unvaccinated children could endanger grandparents and vulnerable relatives during festive family gatherings

• REVIEW: Robin Hood panto hits target at Manchester Opera House with sharp gags and festive charm

  Jason Manford and Ben Nickless return for a fourth year running at the Manchester Opera House, headlining this year’s pantomime Robin Hood with a familiar mix of slapstick, songs and silliness.