The latest masterplan to transform a Greater Manchester neighbourhood The leader of the council said the blueprint could still be tweaked or changed to reflect what people want. Manchester Evening News · Feb 20, 2023
Councillors battle it out to become Labour MP candidate for key 'red wall' constituency The seat is currently held by Chris Clarkson who became the constituency’s first ever Conservative MP as the Tories romped to a landslide victory in 2019 Manchester Evening News · Feb 16, 2023
Urgent appeal for generators, heaters and tents as temperatures plummet in quake-hit Turkey and Syria The North West Turkish Community, which has opened collection points in Middleton and Trafford Park, says survivors are now battling the cold Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2023
Damning report says inadequate care service put people put 'at risk of avoidable harm’ The Elms, in Middleton, provides supported living and home care services to people with autism, learning disabilities and sensory impairments. Manchester Evening News · Feb 8, 2023
How people in Greater Manchester can help after Turkey and Syria earthquake Collection points have been set up in Trafford Park and Middleton for clothes and sleeping bags, as Manchester rescue teams head tp the disaster zone Manchester Evening News · Feb 7, 2023
'We have no trains, no trams - now they're getting rid of our lifeline bus service' Heywood residents are urging bosses to think again over plans to scrap the 163 bus service to Manchester city centre Manchester Evening News · Jan 30, 2023
'Rail strikes are a nuisance. But if plans to ditch guards and ticket offices go ahead, people like me will be housebound' Kevin Greenan, from Middleton, says the government has not thought things through. Nick Statham reports Manchester Evening News · Jan 29, 2023
Beach Park man accused of kidnapping 3 Ohio children Police say Michael Negron, 19, had been communicating with a 12-year-old girl from Middleton, Ohio. He was found with the girl, her sister and a 15-year-old in Lake County. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023
"It’s a stitch up": Anger and disappointment as towns miss out on £40m in 'Levelling Up' funding Local leaders were hopeful their Levelling Up fund proposal - which would have seen £20m go to Rochdale and £10m to Heywood and Middleton respectively - would find favour with ministers. Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2023
Armed police in tense stand-off as axe man locks himself in Leeds house Incident occurred late last night in the Middleton area Leeds Live · Jan 7, 2023
Police want to speak this man who is 'dangerous and a risk to women' Ryan Burke, 30, is wanted over an alleged serious assault in Middleton Manchester Evening News · Jan 5, 2023
Police statement as Leeds girl found dead in her home on Christmas Day West Yorkshire Police are investigating the "circumstances surrounding' the 16-year-old's death in Middleton Leeds Live · Jan 3, 2023
Leeds councillor slams vile thugs after he's targeted with offensive graffiti Wayne Dixon has been the target of graffiti vandals Leeds Live · Dec 20, 2022
Council leader hits back at claims he used position to 'orchestrate' demise of market company Middleton Independents Party said they had ‘significant concern’ over a series of events that led up to the failure of the market Manchester Evening News · Dec 16, 2022
Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022 Revived nightclub plans in limbo until owner has 'decency' to appear before councillors New proposals for the old Royal Bank of Scotland, in Middleton, went before Rochdale council's planning committee.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 22, 2022 Reports of motorcyclists 'thrown in air' after serious crash on busy main road Rochdale Road in Middleton was closed for hours after the collision
Leeds Live · Nov 21, 2022 Heartbreak as Leeds 'Mr Claus' loses his 'Mrs Claus' - but vows to continue Christmas grotto on his own Jaine Gater died on November 9 from a brain haemorrhage
Manchester Evening News · Nov 13, 2022 The places across Greater Manchester where you can keep warm and get free tea and coffee over the winter Hundreds of 'warm hubs' have been set up across Greater Manchester
ABC News · Nov 12, 2022 Middleton residents begin clean-up after flash flood inundates homes and businesses The town of Middleton is cleaning up after water, mud and debris swamped the town's caravan park, shops and homes in a flash flood that caught residents off guard.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022 Middleton's name still stands to be wiped off parliamentary map under shake-up Prior to the creation of the Heywood and Middleton constituency in 1983, the historic town had come under Middleton and Prestwich for 65 years and the old Middleton county constituency between 1885 and 1918.
Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022 Police swoop to make four arrests in dawn raids after teenage girls injured in Moss Side drive-by shooting Specialist officers executed warrants in Middleton and Sheffield
Manchester Evening News · Nov 1, 2022 Work immediately stopped on housing development before company fined £100k for putting staff at risk Inspectors shut down a Mullberry Homes development site in Middleton
Manchester Evening News · Oct 31, 2022 Inside Greater Manchester's most haunted places... from a jilted ghost bride to the 'screaming' skull If you're faint-hearted you might want to avoid these places after dark
Manchester Evening News · Oct 22, 2022 Middleton Hippodrome: The surreal, gritty, glorious rave nights with Carl Cox inside and Des O'Connor outside For a brief, heady period in the early 90s Middleton Hippodrome was one of the north's hottest clubs
Manchester Evening News · Oct 21, 2022 'Everyone makes mistakes, it's like football, isn't it': You can't get away from Boris as Greater Manchester town's voters have their say on UK's next PM In a traditionally red wall seat, some voters told the M.E.N they're ready to see Boris Johnson return to the premiership