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• Man jailed after years of coercive control and violent abuse

  A man from Stockport has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for a sustained pattern of abuse that left his victim fearing for her life.

• Review: The Bodyguard brings Whitney’s biggest hits to life in Manchester

  Based on the 1992 film, the stage version follows global music star Rachel Marron, who is assigned a personal bodyguard after receiving threats from a mysterious stalker.

• Greater Manchester tops England’s public building fire stats as experts call for urgent safety checks

  Greater Manchester has recorded the highest number of fires in public buildings in England over the past five years, according to new figures released by fire safety consultants.

• Bus unveiled to commemorate Arena Bombing victim

  A special bus carrying the name of Olivia Campbell-Hardy, one of the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombing, was unveiled outside Tottington High School this morning, Monday 19 January.

• Police issue dispersal order across Greater Manchester to prevent dangerous car meets

  A dispersal order is now in place across Greater Manchester as police prepare for a series of illegal car cruise events this weekend, following a deadly collision in Bolton last week.

• How each council ranked in dealing with potholes

  They are the source of frustration for many motorists across Greater Manchester and it’s the job of our councils to fix them.

• Flooding on M60 sparks morning traffic chaos in Heywood and Middleton

  Commuters faced severe disruption this morning as flooding forced the closure of a key section of the M60, bringing widespread gridlock across Heywood and Middleton.

• Chadderton town hall offering a ‘free’ wedding for a lucky couple

  A beautiful Grade-II listed building in Oldham is offering one lucky couple the chance to win a free wedding ceremony. Chadderton Town Hall, a recently renovated baroque-style town hall, will host a free draw for those attending their wedding fair on Sunday, January 25.