Transport and Logistics Network
Residents have lost their battle to prevent the 24/7 operation of an industrial site just 20 metres from their homes. The redevelopment of one of the oldest and largest sites in Trafford has been given the green light – with occupiers given carte blanc…
A ‘chemical incident’ which sparked a huge emergency service response in Rochdale involved a container of acid being ‘punctured by a forklift truck’ it has been confirmed.
Fire crews, paramedics and police all raced to the scene following what was init…
The humble fish and chip shop has become such a large part of our society and identity over the years, that tell anyone that you like gravy on your fried fish and you’ll be in a discussion with them for hours.
Here in Manchester too, our legacy is long…
Greater Manchester Traffic Police at Thornham in Oldham did a double take when they spotted a flatbed truck with an unsafe load being driven on the M60 and M62 yesterday. They tweeted at 6.36pm on Monday: “Couldn’t ignore this on the M60/62.
“No explan…
From a dad who murdered his 10-month-old daughter ‘in a fit of rage’ to a teenage driver who killed a mum-of-three after mounting a pavement – these are some of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester in May.
The region’s courts have given out he…
A horrified mum has revealed the moment she thought her son had died after he was struck by a wagon in Ramsbottom . Alex Pennington was hit by a 50-tonne truck after stepping out into the road at around 3.30pm on Thursday (May 19). The incident happene…
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating the death of a lorry driver killed in a workplace accident in Salford, an inquest heard. George Tracey, 57, from Donegal in Ireland, died in Irlam on November 23 last year.
A pre-inquest review at Bolton…
Robert Burt waits for his camera to be valued outside a pawnbrokers shop in Wythenshawe town centre. He doesn’t want to part with it – but his desperate situation has given him no choice.
The 42-year-old ends up receiving £50 for a camera he originally…
When most people get married, the traditional horse and cart or chauffeur-driven limousine might be what sets the tone to their perfect wedding ceremony, but not for one Tameside couple.
As Gemma Goldstraw, 28, was preparing for her marriage to partner…
Three violent thugs who robbed a young family’s home and attacked their dog so badly she lost an eye are among the criminals jailed in Manchester this week. Prison terms were also handed to a sick paedophile and his girlfriend who sexually abused two y…