Police swoop on local beauty spot after tip-off
Police have recovered a firearm after an early morning swoop on a local beauty spot. The weapon was found under a tree after police searched Dukes Drive in Monton, Eccles.
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Police release tram's CCTV image after 'serious' attack at Metrolink stop
Police have issued a CCTV image of two people who could hold key information after a person was assaulted at a Metrolink stop. Officers are investigating an incident which took place at Prestwich tram stop.
Metrolink-contracted worker accused of killing dad says text messages were 'banter'
A mobile phone text message sent by a Metrolink-contracted worker which said he loved being paid for 'getting into scraps' has told a jury it was 'just banter' as he stands accused of manslaughter.
Trump's sanctions against ICC threaten search for justice in Ukraine, EU warns
Donald Trump's decision to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) risks endangering the search for justice in Ukraine, the European Commission was warned, expressing full support for the tribunal's independence and impartiality.
Joe Burrow burglary: Illegal immigrants pose with luxury loot stolen from famed quarterback’s home, police say
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers executed a traffic stop and eventually arrested four men who were indicted in connection to the 2024 break-in of a home owned by NFL quarterback Joe Burrow. (Ohio State Highway Patrol)
Ippei Mizuhara sentenced to 57 months for stealing from Shohei Ohtani - ESPN
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Ippei Mizuhara was sentenced Thursday to nearly five years in prison for stealing about $17 million from Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to repay gambling debts.
Rob Manfred says some MLB fans concerned over lack of salary cap - ESPN
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred says he is getting emails from fans concerned over the sport's lack of a salary cap following an offseason spending spree by the Los Angeles Dodgers that sparked increased attention over the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement in December 2026.
Penn, SJSU draw inquiries amid Trump ban on trans athletes - ESPN
The Trump administration is investigating potential civil rights violations at two universities and a high school sports league that allowed transgender athletes to compete on women's teams, the Education Department said Thursday.