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1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Kevin Fitzpatrick

Image source, Kevin Fitzpatrick/BBCImage caption, Local MPs Jonathan Reynolds (centre) and Jon Pearce (far right) helped mark the beginning of constructionSarah Spina-Matthews & Kevin FitzpatrickConstruction has officially begun on a long-awaited bypass project aimed at reducing traffic congestion between Manchester and Sheffield. The A57 Link Roads Project, also known as the Mottram bypass, will go around the Tameside village on a route between the two cities through the Peak District.

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Kevin Fitzpatrick

Work begins on long-awaited bypass projectSarah Spina-Matthews & Kevin FitzpatrickKevin Fitzpatrick/BBCLocal MPs Jonathan Reynolds (centre) and Jon Pearce (far right) helped mark the beginning of constructionConstruction has officially begun on a long-awaited bypass project aimed at reducing traffic congestion between Manchester and Sheffield.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews

Extra police powers for Neighbourhood WeekenderSarah Spina-MatthewsWarrington Borough CouncilNeighbourhood Weekender is set to attract thousands to Warrington this weekendA dispersal order will be in place across Warrington town centre during the Neighbourhood Weekender music festival, police have said. From 09:00 BST on Saturday until the same time on Monday, Cheshire Police said its officers would be able to order people to leave a defined area and not return to it for up to 48 hours.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews

Boys, 16 and 17, killed in motorcycle crash with carSarah Spina-MatthewsBBCWitnesses and anyone with information or footage of the crash have been urged to contact policeTwo teenagers believed to have been riding the same motorcycle have died in a crash with a car. The two boys, aged 16 and 17, were riding along Lower Broughton Road in Salford when the collision happened as they went to turn into Clarence Street at 20:20 BST on Thursday, police said.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews

Three more held after 'gun pointed at police'Sarah Spina-MatthewsBBCFive people in total have been arrested in connection with the incidentA further three people have been arrested after a gun was allegedly pointed at a police officer's face. The incident unfolded when officers approached a group seen riding e-bikes dangerously on Great Clowes Street, Salford, at about 12:00 BST on Tuesday.