A naturist from Rochdale has given some bizarre advice for helping keep energy costs low - claiming his unusual lifestyle means hardly any laundry to do.
21.09.2022 - 22:10 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A town came to a halt to salute a local hero. Swinton was filled with mourners wishing to pay their respects to a man who served his country and his community.
The parish church of St Peter Apostle and Martyr was full for the funeral of 'popular and respected' firefighter and ex-Royal Marine, Daniel Lee. A watch manager at Agecroft Station, the 41-year-old's body was found in the River Irwell last month.
More than 100 firefighters provided an immaculate guard of honour as his coffin arrived, bedecked in the union flag atop a aerial fire appliance. Members of his former army regiment were also present.
Next to his coffin was a white floral tribute of "Daddy" from his children. Firefighters from throughout the country have responded to a fundraising appeal for his family and by this afternoon more than £21,000 had been donated.
Paying tribute to Dan during the service, Chief Fire Officer Dave Russel said: “Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is a family. Dan will always remain part of our family. He will be greatly missed by everyone and the thoughts of everyone across the Service remain with his family.”
CFO Russel described Dan as “strong, disciplined, a quick learner, practically minded, a great team player – with a big heart.” He said he was a “natural fit for the role of a firefighter and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service was very lucky to have Dan.”
The CFO went on to say that Dan was known for his sense of humour and "cheeky side", adding that he was “good spirited, good hearted and brought fun and laughter, to wherever he worked, and whoever he worked with.”
Daniel leaves behind his devastated fiancée Simone and two children and two step-children. The 'valued' firefighter, known as Dan to his
A naturist from Rochdale has given some bizarre advice for helping keep energy costs low - claiming his unusual lifestyle means hardly any laundry to do.
Firefighters were called to a blaze in an abandoned building close to a row of shops in Stockport last night.
Rebekah Vardy will have to pay about £1.5 million towards Coleen Rooney’s legal costs after losing the “Wagatha Christie” High Court case she brought against her fellow footballer’s wife.
Rebekah Vardy has been ordered to pay £1. 5 million towards Coleen Rooney's legal costs after their libel trial earlier this year. The 40-year-old TV star has been told by the high court that she must cover 90 percent of Rooney's legal fees following their high-profile court case in May, which was dubbed the 'Wagatha Christie' trial.
Andy Burnham says he is 'very, very likely' to stand for a third term as Greater Manchester mayor as he rules out standing in a Lancashire by-election.
Police have praised the 'heroic' firefighters who saved a man's life after rescuing him from a burning flat. Crews carried the man to safety after the blaze broke out in a kitchen of a block of apartments in Salford on Monday night.
A group of firefighter apprentices from across Manchester will be taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise money for a local hero’s bereaved family. Daniel Lee, a firefighter and ex-marine, died last month following a night out with his colleagues from the fire service.
Rebekah Vardy has signed a deal worth more than £1.5 million to take part in a documentary on the infamous 'Wagatha Christie' saga, according to reports. The wife of Premier League footballer Jamie Vardy forked out hundreds of thousands of pounds on the court battle with Coleen Rooney, which she ultimately lost.
Detectives investigating the death of a teenager in Heywood have made two further arrests.
Fans of the royal family were reduced to tears as the Queen's eight grandchildren held a vigil around her coffin. The Prince of Wales led his brother the Duke of Sussex, as well as his cousins Zara Tindall and Peter Philips, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and Lady Louise Windsor and Viscount Severn into Westminster Hall early on Saturday evening (September 16).
David Beckham has joined thousands of mourners queuing to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth. The former England football captain joined the queue in London to see the coffin of the late British monarch, who is lying in state in Westminster Hall, at around 2am on Friday morning (16. 09.
A humble and at times tearful David Beckham was among those who stood in the long lines of Britishers waiting outside Westminster Hall today to pay last respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
An emotional goodbye. David Beckham struggled to hold back tears while visiting the late Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state before her funeral.
David Beckham couldn't hide his emotions as he finally filed past the Queen's coffin to pay his respects to the late monarch. The former Manchester United and England star joined the hundreds of thousands of other mourners who have queued to pay their last tributes to Queen Elizabeth II.
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex shared a sweet exchange with a boy paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II. The 57-year-old royal hugged Josh, a young boy who offered her a teddy bear as they mourned the passing of the 96-year-old monarch - who passed away after more than 70 years on the throne - in St Anne’s Square in Manchester on Thursday (15. 09.
A number of events will be held in Manchester this weekend honouring the life of Queen Elizabeth before culminating in the state funeral on Monday. A photo and video exhibition celebrating Britain's longest serving monarch will be held at Central Library from Friday.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been thrown back into Royal life in London.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have remained in the UK after the Queen, Harry's grandmother, died on Thursday 8 September at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Meghan, 41, and Harry, 37, were already in the UK when Her Majesty was placed under medical supervision, as they'd flown over from the US to attend charity events in Manchester and London a few days prior.