2 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer orders full national inquiry into grooming gangs scandal

It follows an independent report into child sexual exploitation by Baroness Louise Casey

Events

2 h. ago Firefighters tackle huge blaze at former drill hall near town centre

Five fire engines are at the scene in Oldham town centre on Saturday night

Events

3 h. ago 'I’ve come a long way from that kid who used to sit in town taking drugs'

Joe has turned his life around and wants to give back to the people that have helped him

Events

4 h. ago Witness describes moment man carried out of house after horror stabbing

Three arrests have been made

Events

6 h. ago Drugs kingpin tortured and murdered his uncle then left body in bank vault

A man from Rochdale has been jailed

Events

7 h. ago MP slams 'sickening crimes' of Rochdale grooming gang as he makes new inquiry demand

The abuse took place ‘under the noses of social workers and others who should have done far more to protect them’, a court heard

Events

8 h. ago 'Barbie' Love Island star unmasked as 'business brain' of drug cartel after two Wiganers jailed

Magdalena Sadlo was arrested a Heathrow Airport with luxury watches worth £160,000

Events

9 h. ago Man, 56, arrested after pedestrian involved in 'serious crash'

The pedestrian - a man in his 30s - was rushed to hospital

Events

10 h. ago Police car 'badly damaged' in crash on major Manchester road

No arrests were made, according to Greater Manchester Police

Events

11 h. ago Metrolink disruption as points failure means trams not calling at key stop

Services will be affected 'until further notice'

Events

12 h. ago Greater Manchester weekend weather warning as Met Office issues alert

A weather warning has been placed on Greater Manchester and the rest of the United Kingdom

Events

13 h. ago Oldham's town centre Post Office saved after permanent closure fears

The temporary Post Office will open on June 18 and later be transformed into a permanent shop.

Politics

13 h. ago It's time for the honours system to genuinely reflect the rich diversity of modern Britain

For too long some regions, communities and sports have been overlooked for honours - now that's changing says Lisa Nandy.

Politics

13 h. ago Great British Sewing Bee judge to donate more than 400 items to two Manchester charity shops this weekend

The Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant tells the Manchester Evening News why he's sent a huge collection of jeans, dresses and chinos to two charity shops

Events

14 h. ago The village with amazing beaches on the UK's 'best island' two hours from Greater Manchester

Steeped in history it has pretty cottages, gorgeous beaches and a craft cider bar with mountain views

Politics

15 h. ago A rapist on the run, the 'racial prejudice' that saw the case collapse and a jury room bust

There was drama in the high-profile case from the very start

Politics

22 h. ago King's Birthday Honours 2025: All the Greater Manchester and Cheshire heroes recognised

Some incredible people from our region have been honoured

Politics

22 h. ago The Greater Manchester council boss handed an MBE in the King's Honours list

His meteoric path into the public sector started when he was just a teen.

Politics

22 h. ago Tess Daly's tears over 'greatest surprise' as Strictly Come Dancing star almost didn't get huge news

The 56-year-old, from Stockport, has said she's been given the 'greatest surprise of her life'

Politics

22 h. ago Sir Billy Boston's family 'bursting with pride' over knighthood for the rugby league and Wigan Warriors legend

"That is the biggest honour I’ve ever had in my life."

Sport