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

Teenager and man suffer serious stab injuries in Levenshulme

A 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man have suffered serious injuries following a double stabbing in Manchester. According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), the attack...

News

Oldham pledges to be one of the most “digitally inclusive” towns in the UK

Dedicated hubs will be created across public spaces in Oldham, where residents can go for digital support, such as getting online or filling in...

Charity

Time to Talk Day – top tips on discussing mental health

Tomorrow (February 6) is 'Time to Talk Day'. Talking about mental health can feel uncomfortable, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to break...

News

GMP supports Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week

This is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week, a national event that promotes dialogue and awareness across the country. Day-in, day-out, officers from Greater...

Health

New research aims to tackle barriers to cervical cancer screening as UK rates fall

Researchers from The University of Manchester have explored the barriers that block patients from attending their cervical cancer screening appointments and perspectives around self-sampling...

Events

Discover Oldham at Illuminate Night Light 2025

Oldham’s popular late-night light festival, Illuminate Light Night, returns for its eighth year in February. The festival invites visitors of all ages to discover Oldham...

Sport

Bury Running Festival is back for 2025

The highly anticipated Bury Running Festival is back for 2025. Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All, in partnership with Bury Council and Bury BID, returns to...

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Events

Levy Artisan Market in Levenshulme set for Spring opening

Construction

£10,000 fine for company which flouted planning law

Blog

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Sport

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