Atherton4 Nov 2024New war grave erected for trench sickness soldierThe Commonwealth War Graves Commission has not been able to trace any descendants of Private Price.4 Nov 202431 Oct 2024Two men guilty of child sex abuse in 1980s and 90sThe victims, now all grown men, gave "painful and difficult testimony" at the trial, police say.31 Oct 202423 Oct 2024Man charged with murder of woman in WiganThe 24-year-old woman died shortly after emergency services went to a property earlier in October.23 Oct 2024Manchester17 Sep 2024Man who sexually abused victims over 50 years jailedPeter Wilson's "horrifying pattern" of abuse began in 1972, aged 14, and involved seven victims.17 Sep 2024Manchester7 Aug 2024Keely Hodgkinson 'class of her own' says 1964 winnerAnne Packer won the 800m final in 1964, but almost skipped the race to go shopping.7 Aug 2024Manchester9 May 2024'I would have given up without my hospice nurse'Brenda Foster, 79, says her hospice specialist nurse has "changed her life".9 May 20248 May 2024Boy, 17, who stabbed man to death in row is jailedJordan Rance is given a 21-year sentence for stabbing a man to death at a house in Wigan last year.8 May 202418 Apr 2024Tribute to mobility scooter driver who died in crashJoe Shaw, 88, who died in the Atherton crash, "always had a smile on his face," his family says.18 Apr 2024Manchester13 Apr 2024Arrest after mobility scooter driver dies in crashA 30-year-old woman was arrested over the crash and on suspicion of drug-driving in Wigan.13 Apr 2024Manchester