Angela Ferguson

3 days ago | bbc.com | Kevin Fitzpatrick |Angela Ferguson

'Our homes make us ill' say social housing tenantsKevin Fitzpatrick & Angela FergusonBBC / Kevin FitzpatrickTenants of the Langley estate in Middleton held a protest during a Manchester housing conferenceA woman who took part in a protest over the state of social housing has said her two children are "terrified" to be in their own home due to the condition of the property.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Angela Ferguson

Firefighters continue to tackle large blazeJMG PressThe fire broke out at a storage unit in Middleton on WednesdayFirefighters remain at the scene of a large blaze at a storage unit, nearly two days after it broke out. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) crews were called out to Old Hall Street in Middleton at about 17:00 BST on Wednesday. A GMFRS spokesperson said four fire engines were still tackling the blaze at a large commercial storage premises.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Angela Ferguson

'I'd be devastated if I lost my season ticket'Sarah Spina-Matthews & Angela FergusonHelen PowellHelen Powell says her pregnancy prevented her from going to some games last seasonA lifelong Manchester City fan said she would be "devastated" to lose her season ticket due to changes being introduced by the football club. From August, season tickets must be used for at least 16 of City's 19 Premier League home games. The ticket holder must attend 10 or more of these fixtures in person.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Angela Ferguson

Zoo celebrates as 'incredibly rare' chicks hatchParque das AvesZoo experts have flown out to Brazil to be part of an international conservation project involving blue-eyed ground dovesConservationists from Chester Zoo are celebrating after three "incredibly rare" birds have hatched as part of an international conservation project. The blue-eyed ground doves, which were reared at the Parque das Aves conservation centre in Brazil, are in danger of becoming extinct, the zoo said.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Angela Ferguson

Motorcyclist critical after losing control of bikeAngela FergusonPA MediaPolice are appealing for witnesses to get in touchA motorcyclist was taken to hospital in a critical condition after falling off his bike. Lancashire Police said the man, aged in his 60s, had lost control of the Honda motorcycle and fell in Walton le Dale, near Preston, Lancashire. It happened on Victoria Road at about 14:45 BST on Monday. Lancashire Police said the rider was in a stable condition.