Tribute to teenager following fatal crash
Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died after the car he was driving crashed during a police chase.
Waqar Alyas, 17, was driving on Oldham Road, Ashton, when he collided with a tree as he tried to turn into Springwood Way.
Man who spat at traffic warden escapes jail
A man who left a traffic warden feeling ?humiliated and ashamed? after spitting in his face has walked free from court.
Father-of-two Sabir Ali, 28, was given a suspended 14-week prison sentence at Manchester magistrates court for his ?vile? behaviour.
Islamic centre will be open to all faiths
Ambitious plans to create a £4m multi-faith community centre in Oldham have been submitted to Oldham Council.
National charity UK Islamic Mission (UKIM) has proposed to convert the derelict Werneth House, formerly home to the Sun Alliance Insurance call centre, into a new community facility for all walks of life.
Three suspected illegal immigrants arrested at takeaway
Three suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested and face deportation following a raid on a takeaway in Manchester.
Staff at Nice and Spice on Stockport Road, Levenshulme, were questioned by UK Border Agency staff following a tip-off.
Fly-tipper gets taste of his own medicine
A litter bug will get a taste of what it?s like to pick up other people?s rubbish after being caught fly-tipping.
Mohammed Iqbal Sivani, 44, was sentenced to 40 hours? litter picking in Trafford Park as part of a 12-month community order.
Different faiths unite for picnic
The Muslim Jewish Forum and Christian Muslim Forum jointly held their fourth Inter faith picnic at Heaton Park.
Despite, the dull, wet weather, those who attended had an enjoyable time sharing food and discussing each others cultures.
Man charged with attempted rape and sexual assault.
A Lancashire man has been charged with attempted rape and sexual assault.
Ali Hassan Poor, 24, formerly of St Georges Road, Preston was charged in relation to an incident on Saturday 26 June 2010 when a 20 year old woman was subjected to a sexual assault at the junction of Jacson Street and the Flag Market in Preston.
Attack thugs trapped by CCTV face analysis
Police used sophisticated facial-mapping techniques to catch a gang of teenagers who attacked and robbed strangers during a violent rampage, it has been revealed.
The nine-strong gang travelled to Rochdale from Trafford armed with batons, knuckle dusters and spanners to avenge an alleged attack on the ringleader?s brother.
Jet2.com increases flights for Hajj pilgrims
Following overwhelming demand Jet2.com has increased its dedicated service for pilgrims taking part in this year?s annual Hajj, with the announcement of specialist departures from Leeds Bradford, Manchester and East Midlands airports.
The flights represent a significant increase in dedicated departures from the Midlands and North of England to Saudi Arabia and are the only direct services available from Leeds Bradford and East Midlands.
A community lead approach to tackling drug abuse
It?s not often you hear about a Muslim family in which a daughter is not only physically abusive towards her mother but steals money from her as well.
This was the situation mpther-of-four Saira (not her real name), was in for five year after her 21-year-old daughter became addicted to cannabis and cocaine.
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