15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (526+ words) Scotland's First Minister has described a major report into a notorious abuse ring as "deeply troubling. John Swinney said the review into the so-called "Beastie House must be taken seriously and must lead to a change in how authorities protect…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (222+ words) A woman from Oldham will face trial over accusations that she wasted police time by making a 'false report'. Jennifer Chapman will appear before Tameside Magistrates' Court in July 2027 for offences she is alleged to have committed between June 26, 2025 and…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (560+ words) Bus drivers and staff in Greater Manchester are set to strike later this month as passengers are warned of 'mass disruption'. The strikes will take place over three Bee Network operators - First Bus Rochdale, Metroline Manchester and Stagecoach. The union…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (256+ words) Nationwide strike action over pay and working conditions'is being threatened by bus drivers with the Unite trade union. Around 7500 members are either striking or balloting in areas like Birkenhead, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Chorley, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Preston, Stoke and Swindon....