Stockport stabbing: Man charged with murder Dylan Towers, 35, was stabbed in Stockport after reports of "an altercation" and died 12 days later.

MP intimidation: Kwasi Kwarteng questions school funding threat claim Kwasi Kwarteng says more evidence is needed, amid concerns over government intimidation of MPs.

Ryder Cup: Bolton planners delay decision on golf course and homes Developers Peel want to build more than 1,000 homes, a hotel and a golf course in Bolton.

Greater Manchester PC 'knowingly took advantage' of woman Simon Rose had an "inappropriate" relationship with a crime victim, the police watchdog says.

Sally J Morgan wins Portico Prize for novel inspired by a brush with killers Sally J Morgan wins the Portico Prize for a book inspired by her encounter with Fred and Rose West.

Luke Charman: Rochdale sign Darlington forward for undisclosed fee Rochdale sign Darlington forward Luke Charman for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal.