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New cheese festival to launch in Manchester, raising funds for The Christie Charity

While creating something special for cheese in the city of Manchester, Cheese Fest is the latest in a series of fundraising activities set up by Jonathan Pearcey for The Christie Charity

8 hrs ago

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig visits The Hive in the Spindles Shopping Centre
8 hrs ago
Oldham Students Take On AI and Free Speech in Local and International Debating Clashes
9 hrs ago
Oldham charity to create sensory room for autistic children after winning £3,000 grant
10 hrs ago
Family pay tribute to loving dad following his tragic death in Chadderton
11 hrs ago

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Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

Emergency services are at the scene of an incident involving a domestic building on Rectory Green in Prestwich. Firefighters, police and paramedics are in attendance. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said it was called shortly before 6.50pm, with three fire engines from Agecroft, Blackley and Heywood fire stations sent to the scene. Police and ambulance crews are also at the scene. Further details about the nature of the incident have not yet been confirmed.

17 Oct 2026

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Sports

AFC Salford score five to win derby at Deans

AFC Salford claimed a 5-2 away victory over Deans under-23s in their Lancashire and Cheshire AFL Division Three derby.

1 Nov 2026

Crime

Sixteen men charged with violent disorder are on bail ahead of a court appearance on 4 January 2027

Sixteen men, including defendants from Milnrow, Middleton and Radcliffe, have been charged with violent disorder following an incident before a football match in Manchester.

10 hrs ago

Greater Manchester

New cheese festival to launch in Manchester, raising funds for The Christie Charity

While creating something special for cheese in the city of Manchester, Cheese Fest is the latest in a series of fundraising activities set up by Jonathan Pearcey for The Christie Charity

8 hrs ago

Latest News

New cheese festival to launch in Manchester, raising funds for The Christie Charity

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig visits The Hive in the Spindles Shopping Centre

Oldham Students Take On AI and Free Speech in Local and International Debating Clashes

Oldham charity to create sensory room for autistic children after winning £3,000 grant

Family pay tribute to loving dad following his tragic death in Chadderton

Featured

Emergency services called to domestic building incident in Prestwich

M62 crash causes 90-minute delays as queues stretch towards Rochdale

Labour battles Greens in Burnage council by-election

Mossley wildlife campaign receives £1,910 at community fundraising event

Burger King plans Oldham restaurant with more than 25 new jobs

Lifestyle

Oldham charity to create sensory room for autistic children after winning £3,000 grant

North Chadderton School honours local Dambusters hero with commemorative blue plaque

Kieran's Crazy Gig Challenge

From Oldham to Japan: HMPasties served up award-winning pasties in Osaka

More than a quarter of eligible North West women not up to date with breast screening

Oldham restaurant and events entrepreneur win British Bangladeshi Business Awards

Children’s hospice supporting Oldham families to hold open day

Free drama and singing trial evening planned for children in Mossley

North West NHS leaders test winter plans ahead of seasonal pressures

Traffic & Travel

Greater Manchester’s £1 billion congestion problem

Fewer than half of driving tests passed at Chadderton centre

Oldham’s Town Square Car Park to reopen around 126 spaces

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Greater Manchester

New cheese festival to launch in Manchester, raising funds for The Christie Charity

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