Helen Greaney

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I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.

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Chiefs recognised in New Year Honours List 2025

Two chiefs have been named in the New Year Honours List 2025. Assistant Chief Officer at Greater Manchester Police, Ian Cosh (main picture), has been...

Crime

Murder investigation launched after New Year’s Day death in Rochdale

A 38-year-old man has died following a knife attack in Rochdale. At around 2.30am on New Year's Day, police attended Sussex Street to reports of...

News

Flooding hits Greater Manchester with residents evacuated

Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes as flooding hit many parts of Greater Manchester on New Year's Day. Downpours which began on New...

Environment

Where to recycle your Christmas trees this New Year

As the festive season comes to an end and the New Year looms, Manchester City Council is offering multiple ways for residents to recycle...

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Police appeal following reported altercation in Chorlton

Police are investigating following reports of an altercation in Chorlton, in what was believed to be a robbery. At around 7.54pm on Sunday, officers responded...

Property

Busiest ever Boxing Day as home-hunters get ahead of a 2025 move

Rightmove has recorded its busiest ever Boxing Day for new seller activity, with a record number of properties listed for sale by agents on...

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One thousand flyers delivered in bid to find out more about baby Ava

Neighbourhood officers in Little Hulton have delivered more than 1,000 leaflets in a bid to find out more about how 'Baby Ava' came to...

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