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Teenager injured in 'hate crime'

A teenager is recovering in a Greater Manchester hospital after he and his friend were attacked in what police are treating as a hate crime. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:46:13 GMT

Empty shop numbers 'set to rise'

A survery finds that Stockport has the highest number of empty shops on the high street, a survey says, as the number is set to rise across the UK. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:03:30 GMT

Charlton undergoes minor surgery

Sir Bobby Charlton undergoes minor gall stone surgery after falling ill before a sports awards night in London. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:38:12 GMT

Official Turing pardon refused

The government rejects a petition for computer pioneer Alan Turing, who worked at the University of Manchester, to be granted an official pardon. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:52:23 GMT

Policeman on crash death charge

A police officer is accused of causing a passenger's death while unfit through drink in a car accident in Greater Manchester. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:06:40 GMT

Rethink on cuts to deaf services

Salford Council postpones plans to reduce support services for deaf children and close elderly day care centres. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:28:21 GMT

Woman in court over burns death

A woman appears in court accused of murder after the death of a man who suffered 90% burns in Stockport. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:14:56 GMT

Police condemn gang attack on bus

An attack on a Salford bus by a gang of hooded youths was "completely irresponsible", police say. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:34:29 GMT

Murder accused brothers remanded

Two brothers appear in court accused of murder after a man's body was found in a house in Rochdale. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:18:34 GMT

Three charged over Boston death

Lincolnshire Police charge three men, including one from Salford, with the murder of a man whose body was found in a waterway. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:36:50 GMT

In pictures: Snow in Manchester

Photos from across Greater Manchester as the first snow of winter falls across the region Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:28:13 GMT

Locals say farewell to gas towers

People who live near four landmark gas towers in Partington prepare for their demolition Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:21:54 GMT

Stevenage P-P Oldham

Stevenage's League One game with Oldham is postponed because of a frozen pitch. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:13:02 GMT

Salford Reds lose hooker Godwin

Salford could be without hooker Wayne Godwin for up to two months with rib cartilage damage. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:41:09 GMT

Catalans to move Warriors match

Catalan Dragons are to again move their Super League match against Wigan in June from Perpignan to Montpellier. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:01:45 GMT

Wigan's Farrell hit by RFL charge

Wigan back-row forward Liam Farrell is charged by the Rugby Football League with a dangerous tackle on Huddersfield centre Leroy Cudjoe. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:04:27 GMT

Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd

Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowns a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:39:02 GMT

Wigan 16-20 Huddersfield

Larne Patrick runs in two tries as Huddersfield shock Wigan at the DW Stadium to ruin Shaun Wane's first game in charge. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:42:32 GMT

Hull FC 20-20 Warrington Wolves

England international Ben Westwood misses a last-minute conversion chance as Warrington draw with Hull FC. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:33:11 GMT

Van der Sar gives De Gea warning

Edwin van der Sar says goalkeeper David de Gea has to "deal" with his tough start to life at Manchester United. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:30:40 GMT

Ferguson blames assistant referee

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticised assistant referee Darren Cann after the 3-3 draw with Chelsea. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:14:56 GMT

Man City 3-0 Fulham

Manchester City hit two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the Premier League. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:54:31 GMT

Norwich 2-0 Bolton

Norwich secure their fifth home league win of the season with victory over Bolton, despite losing both centre-halves to injury. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:52:13 GMT

New life of Holocaust survivors

A Manchester Jewish Museum exhibition tells the story of 300 child survivors of the Holocaust Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:45:11 GMT

Boxer Khan hopes to better brother

Bolton's Haroon Khan hopes to go one better than his brother Amir and take gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:52:54 GMT

Oldham aims for teamwork legacy

Oldham chases an Olympic legacy of teamwork between the public sector and private companies. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:16:27 GMT

VIDEO: BBC NWT's Oxford Road headlines

BBC North West Tonight has looked back at the headline moments from its time at Manchester's New Broadcasting House. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:55:47 GMT

The Eavesdrop: Terms & Conditions

BBC Radio Manchester launches a new competition in which listeners have to identify ambient sound recorded in parts of Greater Manchester. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:02:07 GMT