'Psycho' Murder Accused In Court Over Boxing Day Killing

'Psycho' Murder Accused In Court Over Boxing Day Killing

20.03.2012
A man will appear in court today over the Boxing Day murder of an Indian student. Kiaran Stapleton, 20, from Ordsall, Salford, is accused...
Your Starter For Ten: Who Won 'University Challenge'?

Your Starter For Ten: Who Won 'University Challenge'?

19.03.2012
A team from the University of Manchester have become champions of University Challenge for the third time in just seven years. Led by...
Soldier Arrested After Woman Found Stabbed To Death

Soldier Arrested After Woman Found Stabbed To Death

12.03.2012
A serving soldier has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was stabbed to death, the Ministry of Defence has announced. Police...
'Resigned' To Dress Sense Scrutiny

'Resigned' To Dress Sense Scrutiny

12.03.2012
BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid says she is resigned to being scrutinised for her choice of outfits. The TV host, who has raised...
Historical Mates: Lancashire and Abraham Lincoln

Historical Mates: Lancashire and Abraham Lincoln

10.03.2012
Whilst the 150th anniversary of the American civil war continues to provoke considerable debate and a range of commemorative events, I...
Two Due In Court Charged With Trying To Kill Manchester Student

Two Due In Court Charged With Trying To Kill Manchester Student

4.03.2012
Two men and a woman will appear in court on Monday charged with the attempted murder of a student found seriously injured in a water-filled...
Probe After Man Shot Dead By Manchester Police Officers

Probe After Man Shot Dead By Manchester Police Officers

4.03.2012
A man has been shot dead during a police operation involving armed officers. Cheshire Police said the man was shot after the car he was...
Tales From the Middle of Nowhere (Vol.2) - There Will Always Be Upwards of 35 People Onstage

Tales From the Middle of Nowhere (Vol.2) - There Will Always Be Upwards of 35 People Onstage

14.02.2012
First night of this arena tour. I used to really, really, love doing arena tours. I loved the feel and the sound and the space etc etc......
Deaf Orphan Tells Court Of 'Rape And Abuse' After 10 Years Imprisoned In Cellar

Deaf Orphan Tells Court Of 'Rape And Abuse' After 10 Years Imprisoned In Cellar

13.02.2012
A deaf and mute girl allegedly kept in a cellar, repeatedly raped and treated as a virtual slave told a court today of years of beatings...
Girl Of 10 Imprisoned, Beaten And 'Repeatedly Raped' For A Decade In Manchester, Court Hears

Girl Of 10 Imprisoned, Beaten And 'Repeatedly Raped' For A Decade In Manchester, Court Hears

9.02.2012
A deaf girl of 10 was trafficked into the UK, repeatedly raped, kept in a cellar and treated as a virtual slave for almost a decade, a...
Brothers In Court Over Murder Of Man Whose Decapitated Body Found On Fire

Brothers In Court Over Murder Of Man Whose Decapitated Body Found On Fire

28.01.2012
Two brothers have appeared in court charged with the murder of a man whose decapitated body was found on fire. John Grainger, 32, was...
Men Questioned After Headless Body Found In Town Centre

Men Questioned After Headless Body Found In Town Centre

26.01.2012
Two men are being questioned on suspicion of murder after the decapitated body of a man was discovered on a grass verge. The victim was...
English Cities Set For 'Super Thursday' Mayor Elections

English Cities Set For 'Super Thursday' Mayor Elections

Ned Simons  25.01.2012
Elections for mayors in 11 English cities will be held in November, after ministers decided to bring forward referendums on creating the...
Students Stung By 'Semen In Shower' Letter

Students Stung By 'Semen In Shower' Letter

Lucy Sherriff  24.01.2012
Student have been sent a letter telling them to "refrain" from masturbating in the shower, after several blockages were discovered in the...