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Let's have a look at news stories from across Greater Manchester There's been a lot going on! Salford - Armed forces charities provide financial boost for Broughton House Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford has hailed the financial support of three armed forces charities for helping it through the pandemic. Grants from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and the Veterans’ Foundation have helped to ensure financial stability for Broughton House during a testing period. Karen Miller, chief executive of Broughton House, said the grants totalling £220,000 from the three organisations have proved crucial in enabling the home to weather the Covid storm. Read more by clicking the link below ARMED FORCES CHARITIES PROVIDE £220,000 BOOST FOR BROUGHTON HOUSE - Salford - salford.media Oldham - Three men arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after early-morning warrants in Oldham Just after 6am on 29/04/22, officers from GMPs Oldham Central Nei

Let's have a look at some of the latest stories from Greater Manchester Police Manchester woman charged with 11 counts of fraud Petula Hatzer will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on 19 May 2022. She has been charged with 10 charges of fraud by false representation and one charge of fraud by abuse of position. The allegations related to incidents that took place in north Manchester between 2018 and 2021. Read more by clicking the link below Manchester woman charged with 11 counts of fraud | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk) Police warn that action will be taken against those who throw bricks onto motorway After a recent and worrying increase in incidents involving objects, in particular bricks, being thrown at vehicles travelling on the motorway in Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has released a warning to those who may be thinking of taking part in such dangerous and irresponsible behaviour. Last year, a series of these inciden

Fancy a night out that raises money for an ace local charity? Keep reading This looks like it will be a great local event. All the money raised will support community projects across Greater Manchester. On Wednesday 27th April, Forever Manchester will be hosting their Forever Funny Comedy Night at Manchester’s Frog and Bucket Comedy Club. The night will feature four great comedy acts and is the perfect opportunity for a staff night out, or a catch-up with friends, whilst supporting Forever Manchester. Following on from a previously sold-out Forever Funny event, this isn’t a night you want to miss! Key details Wednesday 27th April (6pm-10pm) Frog and Bucket Comedy Club 102 Oldham St, Manchester, M4 1LJ Tickets are priced at £15 and all profits from ticket sales will go to Forever Manchester to support community activity across Greater Manchester. Tickets can be purchased by heading to the Forever Manchester website. You can also find out who will be performing. Forever Funny Comedy

It's time for a good news story. This one involves students from Bury College raising money for Bury Hospice. Bury College Business students have been busy raising money for Bury Hospice as part of their college Course. Their course includes a unit called Business Events, and it was as part of this that the students decided to raise money for something close to the hearts of many.    The students were split into four groups, across two classes and each of them had to decide on an event they wanted to run. They organised two car washes, one murder mystery-themed escape room and sold lanyard reels.  A group of Bury College students have been busy raising money for @BuryHospice as part of their Level 3 Business Course. Well done all 👏 pic.twitter.com/HyJd4ywr4c — Bury College (@Bury_College) April 13, 2022 Bury Hospice aims to help people fulfil their wishes during life-limiting illnesses, and they work hard to provide quality care whenever and wherever it is needed.  https

Warrington Wolves 32-18 Salford Red Devils Salford Red Devils fell to a defeat at the Halliwell Jones Stadium tonight, in Round 8 of the Betfred Super League. You can watch the highlights in the video below. Footage courtesy of the official YouTube Super League account. The hosts were first over the try-line after 7 minutes – Toby King weaving through a gap in the Salford defensive line to go over towards the left of the sticks. Just before the half-way mark of the first forty, King scored again in a similar position to his first to extend the Wire’s lead. In the 27th minute, Ryan Brierley saw yellow for holding down at the play-the-ball, five minutes before Matty Ashton dived over in the left corner for Warrington. Brierley returned from the sin-bin in the 37th minute and set up Ken Sio in the corner two minutes later, finding the winger with a neat grubber kick. Warrington struck again five minutes into the second forty through Joe Philbin, who crashed over under the sticks. Andy

Some of the latest updates from Greater Manchester Police Man charged following double fatal collision in Manchester A man has been charged with driving offences after two people died following a collision in Manchester City Centre in February. Abdisalan Ali (01/01/1998), of Gerry Wheale Square, has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, following a fatal collision on the 20 February 2022. Ali was driving down Wilmslow Road in Parrswood, before being involved in a collision with two pedestrians, aged 64 and 71, who very sadly died from their injuries. Ali was remanded into custody and is due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday 19th May. Man charged following double fatal collision in Manchester. | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk) Police in Bury appeal for information following assault in town centre Police in Bury have released photos of a man they would like to speak to following a serious assault in the town centre. Officers were