Man extradited and charged with teen's murder
John Soyoye, 16, died after being stabbed in Moston, Manchester, in November 2020.
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Possible gang threat to family not reviewed, inquest hears
New intelligence was received on a Friday, but the specialist police team did not work weekends.
HMOs 'targeted' as 25 incidents of vandalism linked
Officers believe HMOs and properties mistaken for HMOs are being "targeted" in Salford.
Witnesses tried to save head teacher dragged to death under car
Simon Richardson was described as driving "erratically" before he struck Michael Mullins.
Jewish leaders call for Fontaines D.C. gigs to be cancelled
The five-piece punk band from Dublin are playing Heaton Park on 3 and 4 July 2027.
Sale winger Roebuck signs deal to end of 2028-29
Sale Sharks winger Tom Roebuck signs a new deal to remain with the Prem club for a further two years.
Driver on 'autopilot' before bus crashed into bridge
The experienced driver ignored low bridge warnings before the crash, Manchester Crown Court hears.
Schumacher hails Bolton belief after win at Wolves
Bolton boss Steven Schumacher says his side's win at Wolves is evidence their sense of belief can help them beat the bigger teams in the Championship.
Tributes to 'giant' of Manchester politics Pat Karney
Pat Karney, who had been receiving treatment for cancer, had sat on Manchester City Council since 1979.
Mural remembers campaigner who lost son to gun crime
Patsy McKie dedicated her life to bringing about change after gang violence spiralled in Manchester.
Ian McKellen set to perform as a hologram in new play
The Lord of the Rings actor stars in An Ark which will have its European premier in Manchester.
Martinez criticises Man Utd board after Atletico defeat
Lisandro Martinez launches a blistering attack on Manchester United's hierarchy for not strengthening the squad following qualification for the Champions League.
Head teacher dragged to his death under car, murder trial told
Simon Richardson is accused of driving with Michael Mullins under his car while knowing he was there
'Nothing' done to keep family safe after 999 call
Michelle Pearson called 999 hours before a fatal arson attack killed her four children in 2017.
'Criticised for what?' - Maresca defends celebrations
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca reacts to criticism of his team's celebrations at Liverpool by asking: "What do you want us to do?".
Advanced materials testing centre completed
Scientists developing high-tech materials will be able to test them at the new facility in Rochdale.
What Manchester's 'super-profit' deal with City owners has paid out so far
Manchester City Council has made almost £3m from the "super-profits" of Man City-linked developments.
Public inquiry over Manchester synagogue attack deaths
The Home Secretary confirms a public inquiry will examine Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby's deaths.
PC thought murderer was making 'empty threats' before arson attack
PC Gemma Quinn did not think it necessary to arrest Zak Bolland after Michelle Pearson's 999 call.
Bolton in ongoing learning process - Schumacher
Bolton Wanderers are going through a continuous learning process as they adapt to life in the Championship, boss Steven Schumacher says.
Man City's Omar Marmoush fined over uninsured McLaren
The DVLA tried to contact the footballer at his former Manchester address, court papers show.
Julie Hesmondhalgh left Celebrity Traitors 'with my head held high'
The former Corrie star says she had some apologetic texts after being banished on Friday's episode.
Police officer hurt after Liverpool-Man City game
Ten people were arrested amid a heightened atmosphere when the rival teams met at Anfield on Sunday.
Lancashire to release Singh and Fonseka
Harry Singh and Kesh Fonseka, 22 and 20 respectively, will leave Lancashire when their contracts expire at the end of this month.
'I choose to live my life with hope', says dad living with brain cancer
Huw McCandless, 39, allowed the BBC to film his third brain surgery in which he was awake throughout.
Unseen Vivienne Westwood photos show 'born protester'
Images of the fashion icon's fracking protest show "the reality of her", Paul Wolfgang Webster says.
'I dreaded being asked if I had children'
Connie Kerr used to dread being asked if she was a mum. Now she is breaking the stigma with her truth.
Macbeth to be performed in town's last nightclub
Shakespeare's famous play will be performed at the nightclub in an effort to engage "new audiences".
Northern Lights dazzle Greater Manchester skies
The pink and green hues were spotted across the north-west of England and elsewhere in the UK.
Man arrested over £400k illicit cigarette haul
More than 20,000 packets each containing 20 suspected counterfeit cigarettes were found in two vans.
Man held after woman hurt in three-car M62 crash
The crash happened on the M62 westbound between junctions 20 and 21 near Rochdale, police say.
Man, 36, arrested six years on from double murder
Junior Ajose, 36, and Cheriff Tall, 21, were gunned down at a lockdown party six years ago.
Celebrations begin for nine-day Hindu festival
Free celebrations are being hosted by the Indian Association in Oldham during the period.
Much-loved lollipop lady retires after 37 years
Barbara Gould has left an 'incredible legacy' in Middleton, Rochdale after 37 years service.
Savage success and statement win for Boro - Sam Parkin's EFL Takeaways
BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend's talking points in the EFL, including Robbie Savage's debut as Peterborough manager.
Dangerous driving arrest over woman's crash death
A 21-year-old woman who was a passenger, died at the scene and a 36-year-old man is arrested.
Man charged over gun found at rat infested nursery
A weapon was found at a nursery in Salford days after it was shut down by environmental health.
Eight men arrested days after early release from jail
Some are held for breaching criminal orders, others for robbery or domestic violence, police say.
Man arrested after boy, 11, injured in 'dog attack'
Three dogs were allegedly "out of control" in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, police say.
Teens urge government not to scrap Youth Parliament
Three members of the UK Youth Parliament urge ministers to rethink plans to stop funding the scheme.
The captain from Bolton who helped with Titanic rescue
Arthur Rostron was the captain of RMS Carpathia when it received a morse code message from the ship.
City region's public transport 'decade or so' behind London
Dame Sarah Storey says the region is playing catch-up with other cities on its reliance on cars.
Thousands of books given away to commuters
The books were left on seats on the first trams leaving depots across the Metrolink tram network.
Investigation into death of man tasered by police
A police watchdog is reviewing police bodycam footage after the 43-year-old's death.
Restaurant worker attacked by 'dine-and-dash' customer who refused to pay £30 bill
The female staff member was thrown to the floor and left in tears after the attack in Manchester.
Parents in shock after rats and gun found at nursery
Police found gun days after Mini Fingers Day Nursery was order to close by the council due to rats.
From doomscrolling to defiance - how do Man City fans feel?
With Manchester City found guilty of the majority of 115 charges against them, how are their fans feeling?
Murder charge after man found dead at home
The victim, a man aged in his 60s, was discovered after police were called to a property in Bolton.
Major rail disruption after overhead wires damaged
Six train operators are affected, with passengers warned of cancellations and delays.
Blood bike donated in teen's memory helps save lives
After Maisie Almond's death at 14, her family raised funds for a blood bike in her memory.
Warning to drivers as part of M60 to shut again
Severe congestion is expected while work takes place at Simister Island on the M60 in Bury.
Birds of prey centre striving to save 'nature's binmen'
The Gauntlet Birds of Prey centre in Knutsford funds a "vulture ambulance" service in South Africa.
Northern to introduce air-conditioned trains
The trains will operate on routes across Manchester and the North West from early 2028.
Girl's 30-shirt challenge during brain tumour treatment
Bolton football fan, Lola, from Salford, is raising money for the hospitals which have treated her.
Man arrested over death in Bolton
Police were called to Bryngs Drive at 11:35 BST on Wednesday over welfare concerns.
Body found in Colombia in search for missing Anton Green
Anton Green's family are told a body found in Colombia is believed to be the missing 43-year-old.
Mum calls on police to 'step up' over US shooting
Lucy Harrison, 23, was killed at her father's home in Texas but no criminal case was ever brought.
Murder arrest after man's death in Rochdale
Police were called to a property on Curzon Road on Wednesday over concerns for the welfare of a man.
Gun found at nursery shut down over rat infestation
Police also recover ammunition from Mini Fingers, which had been ordered to close over "vermin".
Bid to run new trains between London and Rochdale rejected
Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.