Greater Manchester Police have arrested an 80-year-old man after a 95-year-old woman was tied up and threatened during an attempted robbery in Salford. The suspect allegedly entered her home, restrained her, and demanded cash.
A 95-year-old woman was tied up in her Salford home by a robber posing as a window cleaner. Police are hunting the suspect after the 'vile' incident in Little Hulton.
A 95-year-old woman was tied up during an attempted robbery in Salford after a man offered to clean her windows. Police appeal for footage.
Coroner concludes full-time carer Martina Karos took her own life and that of her eight-year-old disabled daughter Eleni in Salford after being overwhelmed by isolation.
A shelved 1954 BBC script on homosexuality is now a stage play touring England for LGBT+ History Month, exposing historic prejudice and modern parallels.
A coroner has ruled a 'devoted' single mother experiencing extreme isolation killed her severely disabled eight-year-old daughter before taking her own life in Salford. Read the full story.
Jacques Vermeulen scores twice as Sale Sharks produce stunning second-half comeback to thrash Harlequins 43-17 in the Premiership. Read the full match report and analysis.
Rebecca Joynes, 31, has been permanently barred from teaching after being convicted of sexual activity with two schoolboys. Read the full details of the case and the misconduct panel's ruling.
Rory McIlroy claims the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award after a stellar 2025, winning The Masters and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory. Read the full story.
Stafford McDowall's decisive try on his 100th Glasgow appearance seals a stunning 26-21 comeback win over Sale Sharks in the Investec Champions Cup opener. Read the full match report.
Police have recovered a body from Salford Quays near Media City. A major emergency response was launched, and an investigation is now underway. Get the latest updates.
Salford unveils a major 20-year plan to build 67,000 new homes, driving regeneration and tackling housing demand amid rapid gentrification and soaring prices.
BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty faces formal bullying investigation following escalated claims. Explore the latest developments in this ongoing BBC probe.
A councillor's radical solution to waste problems in Broughton Park has triggered death threats and community tensions ahead of a crucial vote on 19 November.