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Future of beloved Altrincham Irish deli confirmed after sudden closure
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (804+ words) Bosses of The Irish Deli, in Altrincham, have announced they are closing the shop this week(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) A popular Altrincham deli which announced its closure at the end of June has revealed what is in…...
Temporary fire station planned while state-of-the-art facility is built
22+ hour, 10+ min ago (308+ words) The current fire station in Heywood is around 60 years old and needs replacing, according to the fire service A new temporary fire station is planned for Heywood while the existing site is rebuilt. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS)…...
Boy, 13, tragically dies with man, 19, still fighting for life after house blaze
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (406+ words) Coby Keogh has tragically died from his injuries. Another young man, Joey Gregory, is still fighting for his life A 13-year-old boy has tragically died following a horror house fire that put another boy, aged 19, in a south Manchester hospital…...
Mum who set fire to her home days after seeking help is jailed
3+ mon, 10+ hour ago (483+ words) Tammy Rowntree, 46(Image: West Yorkshire Police) A mother of two who asked for help with her mental health just a fortnight before setting fire to her own home has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. Judge Geoffrey Marson KC…...
Violent thug jailed after hurling concrete slab at man outside casino
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (277+ words) Liam Gallagher, who has been jailed(Image: Cheshire Police) A violent thug who left a man with a bleed on the brain after throwing a concrete slab at for no known reason has been jailed. Liam Gallagher launched the 'shocking…...
This is everything a neighbourhood bistro should be - almost
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1108+ words) Inside The Pearl, in Prestwich(Image: Manchester Evening News) There is, it seems, an unwritten rule in Prestwich: There can only be one. Be it Aumbry or Osma, a succession of highly lauded village eateries have come and gone, often…...
British couple tragically drown at Australian beach when visiting family
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (217+ words) The couple were pulled to the shore by beachgoers who performed CPR but were sadly pronounced dead at the scene A British couple in their 60s have died after tragically drowning on the coast in Australia when overseas to visit family....
The return of the 'amazing' street festival with cuisines from around the world
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (419+ words) The ever-popular Stalybridge Street Fest event is returning next month. Friday, April 10 marks the return of the Tameside town for its fifth year. Every year, hundreds of residents head to Armentieres Square, Stalybridge for delicious food, live entertainment, and family…...
Salford Quays bar with waterside views to reopen by street food champions
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) A bar in Salford Quays will be opening later this week from the team behind a well-known street food collective - but it will only be open to a certain number of people. GRUB, which launched as a pop-up in 2014 and…...
Greg James announced as Radio 1's Red Nose Day challenger in Longest Ride ever
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (651+ words) Greg James is taking on Radio 1's Longest Ride for Red Nose Day(Image: Jack Margerison/Comic Relief) Greg James has been confirmed as taking on Radio 1's Longest Ride ever as he raises money for Comic Relief on a…...