Richard Stead

The butterfly was locally extinct for over 150 years before being reintroduced by a wildlife trust.

How did the 1985 Manchester Air Disaster improve aviation safety?

Fifty-five people died after acrid smoke from a burning engine quickly spread to the plane's cabin.

The region was home to a number of factories building planes vital to the war effort.

An energy firm wants to build up to 18 turbines, each of which would be taller than Blackpool Tower.

A bid to give the mill Grade II-listed status was rejected by the government earlier this year.

A team of 'Balsam busters' in the North West ask for help uprooting the weed from local beauty spots.

Heaton Park's neighbours are preparing for about 80,000 Oasis fans per gig in the local area.

The man from Greater Manchester says meeting other victims helped him recover from his ex-wife's abuse.

Marcin Majerkiewicz was caught when police recognised him from CCTV as he boarded a bus.