News from Manchester

Bury elected mayor plan rejected

Voters in Bury throw out plans for the borough to be run by a directly elected mayor. (Read More...)

Man and boy held after fire death

A man and a 12-year-old boy are arrested over a fire in which a pensioner died and six others were hurt. (Read More...)

Intruder wakes child in bedroom

Police warn people to keep doors and windows locked after an intruder enters an 11-year-old girl's bedroom. (Read More...)

Physics names winners and losers

The future of Cheshire's Jodrell Bank looks more secure as UK physics and astronomy announces£3bn in spending. (Read More...)

Soldiers on trial over bar fight

Nine soldiers, including some from Manchester, go on trial accused of starting a mass bar brawl in Cyprus. (Read More...)

Man charged over fatal M6 crash

A man is due in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving in an accident on the M6. (Read More...)

'Evidence' found by murder police

Police investigating the murder of a man who was shot in the head believe they may have new evidence. (Read More...)

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