UK’s worst rapist could die in prison if judges increase sentence
Britain’s most prolific rapist could die behind bars after Government lawyers moved to appeal against his 30-year jail term as too lenient.
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Amazon opens new corporate office in Manchester creating 600 jobs
Amazon has opened a new office in Manchester, creating more than 600 jobs in the city.
Baby’s parents could face life-support court battle without help from lawyers
A couple who want doctors to keep helping their brain-damaged baby son might have to fight a High Court battle without help from lawyers.
Four people injured in Manchester stabbing incident
Four people have been injured in a stabbing incident in Manchester city centre.
Mother of UK’s most prolific rapist insists ‘my baby’ not capable of crimes
The mother of Britain’s most prolific rapist has said she still sees him as “my baby” and she did not know her son was gay.
Gritter Thunberg among names for Manchester’s new salt-spreaders
A new fleet of eight gritters in Manchester have been named by the public after a Twitter poll.
Five taken to hospital after spate of violent robberies in Manchester
A spate of violent robberies over a two-hour period in Manchester left five people needing hospital treatment.
Police granted more time to quiz four men over suspected terror plot
Police have been granted more time to quiz four men arrested in different parts of the country over a suspected terror plot.
Four men arrested across England over suspected terror plot
Four men have been arrested in different parts of the country over a suspected terror plot.
Manchester and Liverpool mayors demand answers over Northern Rail’s future
The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for “clarity” after a Sunday newspaper was told Northern Rail would be stripped of its franchise.
Passenger protest calls for Northern to lose rail franchise
Rail passengers held a protest calling for train operator Northern to lose its franchise.
Train passengers to protest over ‘abysmal’ service
Angry passengers will gather at a railway station to protest about train operator Northern’s “abysmal” performance.
Terrorist ‘just like an animal’ during stabbing rampage, hero officer says
A police officer has told how he pulled the trigger on his Taser gun but it failed to stop crazed terrorist Mahdi Mohamud who lunged at him with a fillet knife before he could reload.
Man admits attempted murder over New Year’s Eve stabbing rampage
A man who launched a frenzied knife attack on commuters and police at Manchester Victoria railway station last New Year’s Eve has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
All parties must take immediate steps to tackle homelessness, says Andy Burnham
The main parties must all commit to taking immediate steps to tackle the homelessness crisis if they get into power, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has said.
Bentley Motors loses trademark battle against family-run Manchester firm
A family-run clothing business has won a court battle against luxury car manufacturer Bentley over a long-running trademark dispute.
Items found in car after terror arrests ‘no danger to public’, police say
Suspicious items found in a car as two men were arrested over terrorism offences represent no danger to the public, police have said.
Two men arrested on terror offences after suspicious items found in car
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after police stopped a Range Rover in Manchester city centre.
Keynote speaker announced for Aberdeen economy conference
One of the UK’s most respected regeneration tsars has been announced as the keynote speaker at a conference on Aberdeen's economy.
Man held after four stabbed at Manchester shopping centre
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault after several people were stabbed at the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester, Greater Manchester Police said.
Elbow’s Guy Garvey lands new job on Manchester trams
Elbow star Guy Garvey will entertain passengers on Manchester’s trams on Thursday as he lends his voice to the announcements.
Aberdeen garage staff set off on 458-mile charity cycle
Staff from an Aberdeen car repair service have set off on the first leg of a 458-mile cycle to raise vital funds for charity.
Watch: Bells ring out as Yoko Ono opens Manchester International Festival
Yoko Ono has opened the Manchester International Festival by leading members of the public in ringing bells for world peace.
Underworld to revisit ‘unheard’ stories of Manchester homeless
Electronic music duo Underworld are returning to the Manchester International Festival to showcase “unheard” stories of the homeless.
Rapper Cardi B pulls out of headline slot at Parklife music festival
Rapper Cardi B has pulled out of her headline slot at the Parklife music festival, organisers said.
Ariana Grande marks two years since One Love Manchester concert
Ariana Grande has marked two years since One Love Manchester by sharing a selection of images from the benefit concert.
Aberdeen sports centre honoured at national awards ceremony
A newly-refurbished Aberdeen sports centre has been recognised at a prestigious UK-wide awards ceremony.
Aberdeen flights cancelled again following Manchester Airport problems
Flights between Aberdeen and Manchester airports have been cancelled again this morning.
Photographer’s images show the secrets and hidden treasures of Aberdeen
A photographer who captured unique shots of some of Aberdeen's most iconic landmarks is aiming to showcase his work to locals.
Coronation Street guide dog retires after six years on set
The Coronation Street cast are bidding farewell to a guide dog who has worked on the famous cobbles for six years.