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Ex GB paralympian has his say on Russia competing under their home flag
Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete under their own flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina. This marks the first time since 2014 that the Russian flag will be allowed at the event. In addition, the opening ceremony on Friday March 6 will see the Russian national anthem heard for the first time in […]
Expected years of “good” health for Greater Manchester residents drops
The healthy life expectancy gap in Greater Manchester ‘isn’t closing’, an expert has claimed after new figures from the Office of National Statistics. Different from life expectancy, this ONS study reveals the number of years people are expected to spend in “good” general health across the UK. Whilst life expectancy has increased since the pandemic, […]
Man on trial for rape that saw Salford man wrongly jailed
A man has gone on trial for the rape of a woman for which a wrongly convicted man spent 17 years in jail. Andrew Malkinson, 60, was incorrectly picked out at a police identity parade and happened to live near the crime scene in Little Hulton, Salford. John Price KC told a jury at Manchester […]
Seriously ill mum-of-three has home transformed by Manchester volunteers
A seriously ill mum to three young children has had her home transformed by a group of Manchester volunteers. Beth is battling serious illness and struggled with her accommodation for years until a group of volunteers, Project 33, stepped in to revitalise her home. In a video message from hospital, Beth said: “No words can […]
Salford communities to benefit from new jobs, skills and health support under social value strategy
Salford residents could benefit from new apprenticeships, jobs, health support, and investment in local projects through a three-year strategy focused on neighbourhoods most in need. This year’s Social Value and Impact Strategy builds on £42.6 million in value already created through procurement since 2022. For communities, this means more pathways into work, particularly for target […]
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire given 15-month suspended sentence
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court. This comes after an incident while the footballer was on holiday in August 2020 on the island of Mykonos. Maguire was convicted of non-serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery. The England international, who was captain of […]
Salford Council launches next phase of Eccles town centre regeneration scheme
Salford City Council and Muse property developers have announced the latest stage of their plan for the regeneration of Eccles town centre. An initial community discussion was held in Autumn 2025 to help identify opportunities that the community wanted to see incorporated into future plans for the town. Since then, feedback from these conversations have […]
‘A politics of hope’, Green party supporters react to Gorton and Denton by-election.
After the Green Party won the Gorton and Denton by-election last week, supporters shared their ‘joy’ at the result. Last Friday, the Green Party’s Hannah Spencer, a plumber, won the Gorton and Denton by-election with a majority of more than 4000 votes. Ali Hamza, a resident in Gorton said that he had voted Green because […]
Oldham man stuffed £156k of laundered drug money into bedside drawers
An Oldham man has been jailed after police found evidence of a drug operation and money laundering. Police stopped Matthew Harrison, of Lees New Road, Oldham, while he was driving his black BMW along Middleton Road in Oldham on Thursday 18 September 2025 around 2:35pm. Harrison was detained while the police searched his car. They […]
Three men imprisoned after teenager stabbed and robbed in Trafford
Three men have been jailed for attacking and robbing a teenager. The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was left in hospital with serious injuries after the attack in 2022. He was stabilised after undergoing emergency surgery. Callum Henson, 24, Harry Jackson, 24, and Bailey Mann, 20, were sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on Monday 2 March. […]