The Latest Breaking News from Greater Manchester

Farmer cleared of manslaughter over death of three-year-old son

Albie Speakman was hit by a vehicle outside a farmhouse in Bury, Greater Manchester.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Judge rejects Scout leaders’ bid to overturn unlawful killing verdict

Ben Leonard, 16, died while on a trip to North Wales with the Reddish Explorer Scouts from Stockport, Greater Manchester, in 2018.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Andy Burnham provides HUGE update regarding Manchester United's plans to build Old Trafford replacement

The Mayor of Greater Manchester featured on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday to explain where Manchester United's current bid stands

FourFourTwo · Jan 30, 2025

Teenager arrested after vehicle driven at police officer in Greater Manchester

The female officer was seriously injured at a retail park in Cheadle.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

Manchester United boost as Government backs Old Trafford regeneration project

Omar Berrada describes 100,000 super-stadium plans as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025

Man Utd welcome Government backing for regeneration project around Old Trafford

Options to increase capacity to 87,000 at the existing stadium or build a new ground which could hold 100,000 fans are on the table.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

Clean air investment means no charges for Manchester drivers

The Government has accepted mayor Andy Burnham’s proposals for greater investment instead of a clean air charging zone in Greater Manchester.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025

Police drop investigation into how Oldham boy vanished for six years

Greater Manchester police close child abduction inquiry, saying it is what Alex Batty and his family want

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025

Tesla Cybertruck seized after being unlawfully driven on UK roads

Greater Manchester Police stopped the Cybertruck after it was found the vehicle was registered and insured abroad

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead

A murder investigation was launched after the body of a man in his 50s was found dead in a property on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.

Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025