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.

Transport

Derelict petrol station to become ‘Manchester Charging Oasis’

A Manchester-based EV charging network is investing £4 million to transform a derelict petrol station into an electric vehicle forecourt. The development from Be.EV is...

Family

Community cafe opens doors in Levenshulme

A brand-new community cafe has opened its doors in Cringle Park, Levenshulme. The construction of the new eco-style cafe and accessible toilet provision has just...

Retail

Our guide to great Easter gifts

Whether you're shopping for a chocolate-munching monster or someone who prefers a glass of vino, we've got you covered with our suggestions for Easter...

Crime

33 arrests, 80 traffic offences and £19,000 of illegal vapes seized in Bury

Officers in Bury made a total of 33 arrests on Thursday, for a range of offences including drug supply and burglary as part of...

Construction

Work to begin on Oldham’s £12.9 million visitor centre

Oldham Council is set to begin construction on the new Visitor Centre and Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots - a key part of...

News

MKM kicks off 2025 ‘Check Your Tools’ campaign

MKM is purposefully stepping back into a pair of signature pants for the fourth year of its ‘Check Your Tools’ campaign. In partnership with The OddBalls Foundation, Toolbank,...

Homes & Interiors

Property guru reveals how to add value to your home this year

A property expert has revealed four best ways to add value to your home this year. Increasing the value of your house doesn’t have to...

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