Bury1 day agoMan who punched fan, 13, in face banned from matchesThe "unprovoked" attack after Southport FC's FA Cup tie with Radcliffe FC left the boy "very distressed".1 day ago9 Jan 2026Hundreds cut off after underground cable problemHundreds of Greater Manchester and Merseyside homes are affected after an underground cable problem.9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Wife accused of murdering husband to face retrialDavid Berman, 84, was found dead at a house in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, in March.7 Jan 20262 Jan 2026Murder charge after man stabbed on New Year's EveA 25-year-old man appeared before magistrates in connection with the death earlier.2 Jan 20262 Jan 2026'We are running out of room for our animals'Hundreds of cats are now on waiting lists for Greater Manchester's rescue centres, the BBC is told.2 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Murder probe as man stabbed on New Year's EveA man and woman in their 20s have been arrested on suspicion of murder.1 Jan 202626 Dec 2025Post box opens at cemetery to help bereavedBury council opened the "letters to loved ones" post box after residents said it would help with grieving.26 Dec 202525 Dec 2025Over 30 years of foster parenting 'keeps us going'Mr and Ms Atkinson, 74 and 76, have no plans to retire from offering foster care.25 Dec 202521 Dec 2025Man drives into river while fleeing from policePolice say the man drove down into the River Roch after he went down an embankment.21 Dec 2025...
