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Owner to pay £1,200 compensation after Staffordshire bull terrier cross breed dog attacks little girl in Oldham
A woman has been ordered to pay £1,200 compensation to a little girl after her dog escaped and bit the youngster. Lynn Bell, 48, was taking her rubbish out one day last August when her dog, a Staffor. […]
Posted: 23 Feb 2012, 5:55 am by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
£1bn added to Regional Growth Fund
The government today announced an extra £1bn will be injected into the Regional Growth Fund to support businesses looking to create jobs.
Posted: 23 Feb 2012, 12:02 am by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Belfry Group to create 100 jobs
A building services company which has developed an eco-heating system is set to create 100 jobs this year as its expansion programme hots up, its boss said today.
Posted: 23 Feb 2012, 12:02 am by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Manchester United develops partnership with clothes designer
Upmarket clothing brand Paul Smith has extended its partnership with Manchester United to design and supply all formal wear and accessories for its first team, reserve and FA Youth Cup players and off. […]
Posted: 23 Feb 2012, 12:01 am by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Arson man ‘very lucky’ to escape
A “very lucky” man escapes without injury after petrol is poured through the door of a Greater Manchester house and set alight, police say.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 8:59 pm by BBC News – Manchester -
Mancini ready to consider Tevez
Carlos Tevez could be playing for Manchester City within “two to three weeks” after manager Roberto Mancini accepted his apology to the club.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 8:44 pm by BBC News – Manchester -
Manchester City 4 Porto 0 (6-1 agg): Stuart Brennan’s Europa League verdict
City sent out a powerful message as they eased into the last 16 of the Europa League and the goals are starting to flow again. The Blues bagged four goals in a game for the first time since they dismi. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 7:09 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Two boys aged 15 and 17 beaten and robbed by 15 strong teenage gang on Glodwick Road
Two boys were robbed and beaten up by a gang of 15 teenagers. The victims aged 15 and 17 were attacked in Oldham. The boys are white and all of the gang were Asian but police said the incident was bei. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 6:53 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Man City 4-0 FC Porto (6-1 agg)
Sergio Aguero is again the headline act as Manchester City seal an impressive win over holders Porto to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 6:53 pm by BBC News – Manchester -
Victim of Oldham and Rochdale child sex grooming ring told ‘don’t cry – I love you’ after being raped, court hears
A man at the centre of a child sex exploitation ring raped a sobbing under-age girl before telling her: “Don’t cry – I love you,” a court heard. He allegedly plied the vulnerable schoolgirl, who had r. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 6:53 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Air ambulance damaged by vandals
A helicopter used by the North West Air Ambulance has had a window smashed by vandals in Lancaster.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 6:16 pm by BBC News – Manchester -
Driver has lucky escape as lorry crashes through M60 barrier near Carrington
A driver was lucky to escape without serious injury after his lorry left the motorway and crashed down and embankment. He was heading anti-clockwise on the M60 at Junction 8 near Carrington when the c. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 5:50 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Live: Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Trafford and Bolton council meetings
Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Trafford and Bolton council meetings are being held this eveing and you can follow them live here.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 5:23 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Teenage girl broke down as she told police about rape by members of gang from Rochdale and Oldham, court told
A teenage girl broke down as she told police how she was raped by members of a group of men accused of using under age girls for sex, a court heard. The teenager sobbed as she told an officer during a. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 5:00 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Schoolboys hurt after being hit by 4×4 while crossing Heywood town centre road
It is believed that the boys were heading in the direction of Queen’s Park when they were hit on York Street by a Mazda vehicle turning right out of Queen’s Park Road. The junction was closed while pa. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 3:33 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Teenager Luke Riley killed in Irlam car crash had been on booze binge with pals
A teenager had been on an all-day drinking binge before he was killed in a car smash, an inquest heard. Luke Joseph Riley, 17, died when the Ford Fiesta he was travelling in plunged 10ft down a ditch. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 3:20 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Missing man ‘killed in car crash’
A man whose bones were found by the side of the M60 eight years after he went missing could have been killed in a hit and run, police say.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 3:16 pm by BBC News – Manchester -
City v United on a Monday night: Sky Sports shift Manchester ‘title decider’ to 30 April at 8pm
The potential Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium has been moved to a Monday night.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 2:35 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
City v United on a Monday night: Sky Sports shift Manchester ‘title decider’ to 30 April at 8pm
The potential Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium has been moved to a Monday night.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 2:35 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Wayne Rooney out of Manchester United’s Europa League tie with Ajax
Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United’s Europa League tie against Ajax at Old Trafford tomorrow. The Reds striker is suffering from a throat infection and missed the club’s final training session t. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 2:25 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Jailed: Kidnap gang’s driver who collected ransom cash after victim was tortured in Ashton-under-Lyne
A thug has been jailed for his part in the gunpoint kidnap and torture of a professional poker player. Isaac Hodges was part of a hooded gang of four men who snatched their victim from a street in Sal. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 2:06 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Man guilty of causing crash death
A 23-year-old man is found guilty of causing the death of a Wigan man in a crash in Lancashire.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 2:00 pm by BBC News – Manchester -
Weir protesters celebrate as ‘windfarm’ plans are thrown out
The Green Company’s plans for four 34.2 metre high wind turbines at Scar End Farm were rejected following a lengthy debate attended by 40 protesters last night. The committee ruled the turbines would. […]
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 1:09 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
Paul Pogba set for debut against Ajax as Manchester United fight to keep ace
Paul Pogba could make his first United start against Ajax tomorrow night as Sir Alex Ferguson continues his bid to keep the French starlet at Old Trafford.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 1:05 pm by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed -
‘The suits’ say sorry for cutting Adele short as 6.2 million viewers tune in for the Brit Awards on TV
The organisers of the Brits have apologised to record-breaking star Adele after she was unceremoniously forced to cut short her acceptance speech for the top gong at this year’s awards.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012, 11:35 am by Manchester Evening News – RSS Feed
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