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.

Health

British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence launches at The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular...

Community

Greater Manchester residents rallied for a ‘repair revolution’

Community groups and retailers across Greater Manchester have signed up to take part in this year’s Repair Week 2025 to rally residents around a...

Crime

Remains of murdered woman found in Thirsk

Police searching for the body of murder victim Rania Alayed (pictured) have discovered human remains in Thirsk. In June 2014, Rania’s husband Ahmed Al-Khatib, from...

Transport

Enforcement cameras to be placed on Chorlton to Manchester Cycleway

Portable enforcement cameras will be spying on motorists who park illegally in cycle lanes. The Chorlton to Manchester Cycleway is one of Manchester Council's flagship...

News

More than 100 knives surrendered in Rochdale amnesty bins

Knife amnesty bins placed in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, have received 111 bladed articles. Between November 2024 and this month, 67 knives were placed in...

Community

Manchester’s 5,000 recycled Christmas trees will help local parks

Local parks in Manchester are still wrapped up in the festive buzz following last year’s drive to encourage people to recycle their Christmas trees. Over...

Community

Derelict former school in Ramsbottom to be auctioned

A derelict former school which has been attracting vandalism for years is to be sold at auction. New Summerseat House in Ramsbottom has been vacant...

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Community

Multi-million pound cash injection for vacant brownfield site in Rochdale

Community

Preservation plans revealed for Ramsbottom’s Peel Tower thanks to grant