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.

News

Police appeal after victim has Rolex watch stolen

A victim had a Rolex watch stolen after two men took advantage of his drunken state in Manchester city centre. In the early hours of...

Community

Former Whitefield library to be converted into health centre

The former Whitefield Library is set to be purchased by NHS Property Services if councillors approve the site disposal plans this month. If approved, this...

Events

Rochdale Feel Good Festival cancelled for 2025

The popular Feel Good Festival will not go ahead this year, cash-strapped Rochdale Council has announced. The weekend of entertainment, food and culture which was...

Construction

Rowland agrees purchase of 11-acre brownfield site in Chadderton

An 11-acre plot - home of the former South Chadderton School - has been purchased by Rowland. The site on Butterworth Lane, which borders Rochdale...

Finance

Bank of England cuts interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%, their lowest level since June 2023. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey held...

Industry

Caddick gets green light on Ashton Park development

Wigan Council has granted outline approval on Caddick’s Ashton Park development, a 360,000 sqft industrial scheme set to deliver a £46 million boost to...

Crime

Ex-Manchester Phoenix ice hockey player jailed for multiple sexual assaults on girls

A former Manchester Phoenix ice hockey player who raped girls and tracked their movements, has been jailed for 41 offences. Philip Hamer (34) of Birchfield...

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