Policeman jailed over child sex abuse

Stores criticised for handing out credit too easily, policeman waits to be sentenced over sex act, and the rest of the day's news.

Thugs attack a man in Heywood.

Inquest hears Gorton Mum hit by train despite 12 year old's pleas

Pensioner Gladys Pendlebury, 77, has been sentenced after knocking over and killing war hero, Joseph McNamara.

How much credit can a student get on the high street?

Marks and Spencer has announced its worst sales figures in almost a decade. Some stores will close.

footballer's miraculous escape after car's written off

Cabinet holds meeting here in the North West, interest rates cut to a record low, and the rest of the day's news.

Broad Oak Sports College received a visit from two ministers - to look at ambitious plans for the school's future.

Beat the January financial blues with free and practical help

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Two taxi drivers have been prosecuted for refusing to carry a blind person's guide dog

The animals go in two-by-two at Chester Zoo

Crashed Ferrari in tunnel near Manchester Airport