A man received a jail sentence for violating a court order restricting contact with his ex partner. Man Jailed for Ignoring Order to Stay Away from Ex Partner A man received a jail sentence. Michael Daly, 39, broke a court order. The order restricted contact with his ex, and he got two and a half…
Zach Porter, 30, is jailed for over 15 years after robbing two stores in Atherton, including a violent attack. Man Jailed After Wine Bottle Attack and Robbery Spree in Atherton Zach Porter, age 30, is going to jail. This happened in Atherton, part of Wigan. He robbed two stores on the same day. Zach went…
Homes in Salford, Trafford, and Wigan face water outages due to bursts. United Utilities is working to resolve problems. Water Outage: United Utilities Addresses Issues in Greater Manchester Hey, some folks have water troubles. It’s happening in the M28 and M41 areas. People in those spots are waking up without water. United Utilities investigates the…
Wigan faces a likely 4.99pc council tax rise to address a £7.6 million budget gap and support local services. Wigan Council Tax Increase of 4.99pc Set for Approval Wigan residents face a council tax increase, likely to be 4.99 percent, which the council cabinet approves on Thursday. This increase helps cover a £7.6 million budget…
From cloth caps and pigeons to ruling NYC’s West Side, discover the story of Owney Madden, gangster and unlikely celebrity. Wigan Pigeon Fancier Became New Yorks Unlikely Crime Godfather Owney Madden ruled New York’s streets. People called him the Duke of the West Side. Hollywood based gangster movies on him. He liked cloth caps more…
Six Greater Manchester Police officers could face charges after a 20-year-old man died following his arrest. Six Officers Face Charges After Man Dies Following Wigan Arrest The Crown Prosecution Service will consider charges relating to a death after an arrest. Six police officers face possible criminal charges. The police watchdog, IOPC, shared an update this…
Atherton residents fear 550 new homes on farmland will worsen traffic, crowd schools, and strain local services. New Homes on Farmland Spark Fears of Worse Traffic and Crowded Services Folks in Atherton are worried about a big housing project. The plan involves building 550 houses on local farmland. People fear more traffic, crowded schools, and…
A woman expresses relief as a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) helps her escape an abusive relationship. Abuse Victim Finds Freedom: Domestic Abuse Order Offers a New Life A woman feels relief after her abuser went to jail. She now feels safe from her ex-partner. A friend reported the abuse to the police, but the…
A summary of how Greater Manchester councils’ budget decisions will affect residents through council tax, bins and charges. Greater Manchester Council Tax Bins Charges Budgets Affect You List Councils in Greater Manchester must set budgets by March 11. They need to balance spending and income. This process began after the last budget passed. Now, councillors…
BMW crashes in Salford, landing on train tracks. Driver survives; arrested for suspected drunk driving. Trains back on schedule. Regent Road Crash: Trains Resume After BMW Driver’s Lucky Escape A BMW crashed in Salford around 2 AM on Friday. The car went through a barrier near Regent Road roundabout and landed upside down on the…