A town in Greater Manchester, tied to devolution and regional governance moves.
A 20-year-old prisoner who absconded from hospital transfer remains at large. GMP warns the public not to approach him as officers search across multiple localities following the transfer to North Manchester Hospital for treatment.
Mohammad Bashir has been jailed for 17 years for preparing an act of terrorism with Jihad Al-Shamie, who carried out the Heaton Park attack. Investigations show the pair planned a defense academy assault while Al-Shamie was under investigation for a separate crime. Police acknowledge missed opportunities to intervene.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, moves to deconcentrate power by opening a northern base in Manchester. No. 10 North will coordinate national and local governance to push growth beyond London, with mayors gaining greater revenue discretion. The move is seen as a circuit-breaker for centralization.