Manchester

Medal for murdered terror officer

Jan 6th, 2009 | By BBC News | England | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester

A police officer who was murdered as he tried to restrain a suspected terrorist is awarded a posthumous medal.



Dog owner saves pet from icy lake

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC News | England | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester

A man waded into icy water to save his dog after it became trapped in a lake in Middleton.



Altrincham pay tribute to Burns

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC Sport | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester Sport

Altrincham chairman Grahame Rowley says everyone at the club will miss board member David Burns after he passed away.



Hand praises Phoenix performance

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC Sport | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester Sport

Manchester player coach Tony Hand is full of praise for the Phoenix squad after their 4-2 win against Nottingham.



Perfume seller in administration

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC News | England | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester

Retailer Passion for Perfume becomes the latest high street victim of the economic slowdown.



Pc in court on misconduct charge

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC News | England | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester

A Greater Manchester Police officer appears in court accused of misconduct in public office.



Rochdale clubs hold merger talks

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC Sport | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester Sport

Officials from Rochdale AFC and rugby league side Rochdale Hornets hold talks over a proposed merger.



Sachs to join Coronation Street

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC News | England | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester

Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs is to appear in Coronation Street later this year, ITV confirms.



Sheridan impatient at Oldham draw

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC Sport | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester Sport

John Sheridan voices his frustration at Oldham’s inconsistency in the starkest terms despite his side going nine games unbeaten.



Two held after cannabis farm raid

Jan 5th, 2009 | By BBC News | England | Manchester | UK Edition | Category: Manchester

A man and a woman are arrested by police who found a cannabis farm at a house in Oldham.