Crime

A Cheshire man who bludgeoned his wife to death with a crowbar in a "frenzied" attack is due to be sentenced later today.

A taskforce has been launched to tackle violent crime across the region.

One of Britain's worst paedophiles, who abused up to 200 Malaysian children, has been stabbed to death in prison.

Greater Manchester Police will get nearly 350 extra officers in the first year of a national recruitment drive – but there are fears the force’s ranks could be left ‘inundated’ with ‘inexperienced staff’.

Wiganers are struggling to get to their unpaid work appointments on the other side of the borough, a court has heard.

A murder investigation is under way after a man who was set on fire in a horrendous targeted attack died.

A man has appeared in court over accusations of possessing more than 30 indecent videos and images of children.

A Wigan drink-driver who had four double rums and then got behind the wheel has been banned from the road.