Five headlines you might have missed in Greater Manchester this week

We look back over the past week at which stories have grabbed readers’ attention and got people talking.

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In a new weekly feature, ManchesterWorld editor Jenny Simpson and video journalist Emma Higgins discuss some of the stories which have stood out over the last week - from transport to football.

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