Sale

Bomb disposal experts scrambled to the scene of an attempted robbery in Sale after police believe suspects used an "explosive device" to target a cash machine.

Lollipop lady Heather Morris celebrates 53 years of helping children to cross the streets safely, while "brightening" the day of children and parents.

With councils short of cash and the Government accused of cutting back on its social care commitments - it is being left to charities to plug the care gap