Fan denies throwing coin in Carling Cup derby clash
A Manchester United fan has denied throwing a coin at footballer Craig Bellamy during the club?s cup clash against local rivals City.

Adam Teese, 26, of Stockport, pleaded not guilty to 'throwing a missile' on to the pitch during last month?s Carling Cup semi-final.

Bogus police in vicious attack on pensioner

A pensioner was battered with a truncheon in his own home by conmen posing as police officers.

The 73-year-old man was left with soreness in his arms following the attack in Osborne Street, Bredbury. The two tricksters ransacked the man's house and fled with cash.

Family escape arson attack

A FAMILY were rescued from their burning home after an arson attack.

Firefighters had to help a man and woman, both in their 20s, and their child to safety at Clifford Court, Buxton Road, Davenport, in the early hours of Sunday morning (February 7).

Arrests after tax scam swoop

Three Stockport men has been arrested in connection with a £2m VAT swindle in dawn raids carried out by HM Revenue & Customs.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have confirmed that criminal investigators arrested four people from Cheshire during a series of raids.

Police spend £100k on story telling sessions

Police bosses have been slammed for spending £100,000 on ?storytelling sessions? for 200 top cops ? as hundreds of beat bobbies face the axe.

Greater Manchester Police was branded the ?Ministry for Silly Ideas? after news of the primary school-style bonding events emerged.