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Boys held over teenage 'drug' death

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:50:21 GMT

Three boys have been arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old girl who is thought to have taken an illegal drug in Cheshire.

Drugs suspected in teenager's death

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:31:53 GMT

A 16-year-old girl in Warrington who died following reported breathing difficulties may have taken an illegal drug, police said today.

Third arrest after remains found

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:59 GMT

A third man has been arrested by police investigating the discovery in Cheshire of the remains of a French man who had been missing since 2009.

Captured fugitive facing new probe

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:18:58 GMT

A fugitive armed Greater Manchester robber's return to the UK will be delayed as he faces investigation for separate charges in Spain, it has emerged.

Family praises rescue bid soldiers

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:29:59 GMT

The family of a British construction worker from Oldham murdered by his Islamist kidnappers just minutes after a joint UK and Nigerian rescue operation stormed their compound has praised the soldiers who tried to save him and said the Government had been right to send them.

Man jailed for Cyprus soldier death

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:08:59 GMT

A man has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of a soldier, who was from Manchester, in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence said.

Eight charged after meow meow raids

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:56:58 GMT

A businesswoman has been charged with drug dealing after the biggest ever police raids, which took place across Greater Manchester, on suppliers of party drug meow meow.

Soap star denies child sex charges

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:14:56 GMT

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, from Cheshire, denied a series of child sex offences when he appeared in court on Friday.

Two arrested after remains found

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:16:43 GMT

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of a missing French man in Cheshire.

Rovers restored to former glory

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:38 GMT

Bosses of Manchester-produced soap Coronation Street showed the Rovers Return is back to its former glory as the rebuild is completed - and it has stayed true to its historic look, down to the same wallpaper.

Police raids gang over 'party drug'

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:10:19 GMT

Police have raided a suspected crime gang in the North West in the biggest operation to date to tackle dealing of party drug meow meow.

New narrator for Thomas revealed

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:54 GMT

Thomas The Tank Engine has a new narrator as ex-Brookside actor Mark Moraghan has become the voice of the show, following figures such as Ringo Starr and Michael Angelis, and continues the programme's association with a Liverpudlian accent.

Paddy repays charity with challenge

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:14 GMT

A hospitality worker from Merseyside who started to lose his sight at the age of 21 is to take on a hiking challenge regarded as one of the toughest walks in Great Britain.

New laws urged on dangerous dogs

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:25:23 GMT

The death of a 14-year-old schoolgirl near Wigan will be repeated elsewhere in the UK if tougher measures to curb dangerous dog attacks are not introduced, a North West Labour MP warned.

Man held in school abuse probe

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:10:12 GMT

A 61-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating historic sexual abuse at a school in the North West.

Bid to be a mascot at Man Utd game

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:08:51 GMT

Children could win the chance to step onto Old Trafford in Manchester as team mascots or ball boys and girls in an online auction.

Tackling child sex abuse 'priority'

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:08:48 GMT

Tackling child sexual exploitation is now a bigger priority than gun crime for Greater Manchester Police, a conference has heard.

£10m for North West advice services

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:33:37 GMT

Thirty three advice services in the North West will benefit from a £10 million share of a support package which aims to provide help to projects during challenging times.

Soldier's killer asks for mercy

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:05:33 GMT

The lawyer for a Briton who admits stabbing a Manchester soldier to death in Cyprus has asked a court for a lenient sentence.

Unemployment rate falls by 18,000

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:03:35 GMT

Unemployment in the North West fell by 18,000 in the three months to March, official figures have revealed.