A four-year-old girl died in a house fire in Greater Manchester; a 44-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson. Girl Dies in House Fire Woman Arrested On Arson Suspicion A terrible event happened in Greater Manchester. Police say a suspect knew the victim, and they believe the community faces no further danger. The…
Locals in Manchester’s Ancoats and Broughton share struggles with rising costs from gentrification and redevelopment. Manchester Gentrification Hurts Locals as House Prices Skyrocket A study found gentrified areas in Greater Manchester. Locals spoke about changes in two of these areas. Google Streetview shows Ancoats’ transformation in 20 years. It used to be wasteland with rough…
A carjacker was arrested after his partner fled during a chase. The stolen car was recovered with minor damage. Carjacker Abandoned by Accomplice Nabbed After Short Chase Police caught a carjacker after a chase. His partner left him behind. The car was a stolen CUPRA Formentor. Someone reported the theft early Thursday. It happened on…
Body parts found belong to Rania Alayed, murdered by her husband in 2013 in Salford. He received a life sentence in 2014. Remains of Woman Murdered by Husband Found After 12 Years Rania Alayed was only 25. Her husband, Ahmed Al-Khatib, killed her. That happened back in June 2013. Police found some body parts recently.…
Salford residents will see a council tax increase after the mayor warned of significant financial pressures and rising social care needs. Salford Council Tax To Rise Amid Unprecedented Budget Pressures Salford council tax will increase this year. Councillors approved the changes. Mayor Paul Dennett cited rising social care needs, which are growing fast within the…
A man has been charged with rape after an incident in Albert Park, Salford. He will appear in court soon. Erion Krasniqi Named Following Alleged Salford Park Rape Incident A man faces rape charges after an incident in Salford’s Albert Park. Police received the report on Saturday, February 22, 2025. They arrested a suspect that…
A fire in Leigh claimed a life. Emergency services responded to the blaze in an upstairs flat early Monday. Fatal Flat Fire on Railway Road Leaves One Dead Early Monday A fire happened early Monday on Railway Road in Leigh. Police, paramedics, and firefighters went to the scene where the fire was in an upstairs…
A homeless pregnant mom faces uncertainty. Moving Often. Social housing shortages are a major issue. Homeless Mom Waits Anxiously: The Phone Could Ring, Time To Move Again Chloe was homeless while pregnant. Six months later, she still faces much uncertainty. Chloe, 23, could move any day now. Before finding a hostel, she stayed with family.…
Locals in Delph, Saddleworth, still identify with Yorkshire despite a 1972 boundary change to Greater Manchester. Village Still Angered by Being Moved Out of Yorkshire Years Ago Saddleworth is a village in the UK. A law changed its county in 1972. It became part of Greater Manchester then, but people there still feel like they’re…
A 3 year old died after a van collided with a tram in Manchester City Centre. She was hit after the van crashed. Tragedy Strikes: 3 Year Old Girl Killed in Manchester Tram Collision A little girl died after a crash; she was only three years old. The incident happened in Manchester when a van…