Six people could to go on trial in the New Year after a 17-year-old was allegedly murdered in Rochdale. Three men have been charged with the murder of Callum Riley in Heywood, while three other defendants are accused of less serious offences.
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All Greater Manchester Police (GMP) firearms officers now wear bodycams in case of another terror attacks, the Manchester Arena inquiry has heard.
The long-running inquiry into the bombing has resumed today (June 5) - firstly with a minute's silence for those who lost their lives. It continued with emergency service bosses facing questions about what progress they have made to ensure the same mistakes are never made again.
The inquiry has found a series of failings in three damning reports in the wake of the May 2017 terror attack. Suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed himself and 22 innocents when he detonated a huge improvised device in his backpack as concert-goers were leaving an Ariana Grande concert.
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Among the revelations shared by police chiefs during today's inquiry session, all GMP firearms officers now wear body cameras in case of another attack. Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods took over from the previous deputy Ian Pilling in 2021, and now heads up the force's response to the inquiry.
The inquiry has already recommended the force reflected on its practice in record keeping, and Mr Woods said there had been 'significant change' in his evidence to the panel. He said task one of the major incident plan directed commanders to turn on a recording device, whether that is a dictaphone or a body camera.
Commanders are instructed to write a policy log, to record rationales for decisions. Commanders are also required to pen a 'duty statement' after a major incident.
Not all firearms cops wore body cameras at the time of the 2017 attack - Mr Woods said all now wore them. The witness said there was 'some discretion' when they turned them on, but if
Six people could to go on trial in the New Year after a 17-year-old was allegedly murdered in Rochdale. Three men have been charged with the murder of Callum Riley in Heywood, while three other defendants are accused of less serious offences.
Davina McCall and Line Of Duty actress Vicky McClure have been made MBEs on the King's first Birthday Honours list this year.The duo joined veteran broadcaster Ken Bruce, footballer Ian Wright, fashion editor Dame Anna Wintour and Booker Prize-winning author Ian McEwan in the list, with the latter two being awarded the highest honours as Companions of Honour.They joined Professor Sir John Bell, who is the Regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford. Former England and Arsenal footballer-turned-pundit Ian was made an OBE, while late author Sir Martin Amis was knighted a day before he died last month at the age of 73. Speaking to PA News, author Ian shared his "delight" at learning of the news, and admitted it was a "complete surprise".
Niall Horan nets his second solo Number 1 album with The Show this week.
A man who died in Manchester city centre tragically died following a fall, the M.E.N. understands.
Liam Gallagher has announced a new live album, taken from two of his solo gigs at Knebworth. Check out newly-shared footage of him playing ‘Roll It Over’ below.Announced by the former-Oasis frontman last week (June 9), the new live album will feature footage from across two of his solo shows at Knebworth, held at the grounds on June 3 and 4 last year.Titled ‘Knebworth 22’, the live album will feature a career-spanning variety of tracks from the singer-songwriter — taken both from his solo career and from his earlier work with the Britpop icons.This includes hits including ‘Everything’s Electric’ and ‘Come On You Know’ from his solo projects, and Oasis classics such as ‘Wonderwall’, ‘Supersonic’ and ‘Champagne Supernova’.Alongside the announcement comes a live video of the artist performing ‘Roll It Over’, a track which originally featured on Oasis’ fourth studio album ‘Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants’ (2000).
Noel Gallagher has been announced to perform during a special Later…With Jools Holland episode that’s dedicated entirely to him.Holland revealed his forthcoming appearance “later in the series” during last night’s (June 10) episode of the show on BBC Two.He also previewed the special with Gallagher’s live performance of ‘Open The Door, See What You Find’, taken from his new album ‘Council Skies‘. You can view footage below.The performance will feature a number of live takes from his recent LP.It comes after Arctic Monkeys recently featured in special dedicated entirely to them last November.That show saw the Sheffield band join host Holland for an intimate performance of songs from their album ‘The Car‘, including ‘There’d Better Be A Mirrorball‘ and ‘Body Paint‘.Meanwhile, Gallagher was last night serenaded by Manchester City fans at a bar in San Diego after he was unable to attend the Champions League final in Istanbul due to touring commitments in the US.Speaking about not attending the final earlier this week, he told the club’s official website: “I won’t be in Istanbul – I always make sure the dates around the Champions League are free and usually that’s always around the end of May.
Oasis fans are calling on Liam Gallagher to keep a promise he made about a reunion following Manchester City’s Champions League win last night (June 10).The Gallaghers’ beloved team won their first European title on Saturday, defeating Inter Milan in Istanbul to complete a treble after winning the Premier League and FA Cup in recent weeks.Ahead of the final, Liam had tweeted promising that he would bury the hatchet with brother Noel for an Oasis reunion if the team triumphed in the Champions League.“If Man City wins the Champions League i call my brother and i bring back the fuckin band together LG x,” he tweeted.After last night’s win, fans are now taking Liam up on the promise, calling on him to deliver the Oasis reunion like he promised.“Anyone got the dialling code for San Diego?” one fan account joked, referring to Noel’s whereabouts on a current US tour.
Noel Gallagher has said that champagne will be falling from the skies over Manchester after his beloved City beat Inter to win the Champions League Final. Noel regularly attends City games home and away but missed out on the Blues securing their first European cup to secure the treble in Istanbul last night.
Noel Gallagher was serenaded by Manchester City fans last night (June 10) after his team won the Champions League.The former Oasis chief was unable to attend the final in Istanbul due to touring commitments in the US.It resulted in him watching the match against Inter Milan at a bar in San Diego full of City of fans who serenaded him with Oasis classic ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ at the final whistle. You can view footage below.Speaking about not attending the final earlier this week, he told the club’s official website: “I won’t be in Istanbul – I always make sure the dates around the Champions League are free and usually that’s always around the end of May.
Noel Gallagher has spoken out to decry the “mass hypnosis” that led to Brexit, as well as arguing that England is “shit now” and “fuck all works”.The former Oasis icon was speaking to NME for the latest in our In Conversation series, when he explained the “reflective” nature of his new solo album with The High Flying Birds, ‘Council Skies‘.“All the dreams I had growing up underneath the council skies sparked off a lot of things for me, but it was written in that god-awful period in lockdown,” he said. “In isolation in those nine months where there was nothing to do, nowhere to go and no one to see.“Everybody dealt with it personally differently.
A 14-year-old boy with an 'infectious smile' who was found dead may not have intended to end his life, an inquest has heard.
Thousands of people are 'exposed to danger' because healthcare provision at major events is 'unregulated', the Manchester Arena Inquiry heard today.
EastEnders star Jessie Wallace looked stunning during the 2023 British Soap Awards and was worlds away from her character Kat Slater. On Saturday evening our favourite soap stars glammed up to attend The British Soap Awards 2023 to celebrate the best and brightest talent from the past year at the lavish soiree.
Noel Gallagher has spoken to NME about his love of The Cure, and how Robert Smith came to remix his recent single ‘Pretty Boy’.Back in March, Gallagher shared Smith’s “spacey remix” of the Johnny Marr-featuring single, taken from his acclaimed new album with The High Flying Birds, ‘Council Skies‘. Now in a new interview with NME’s In Conversation series, the former Oasis guitarist and songwriter has discussed how they came to collaborate.Gallagher explained: “Because the song [‘Pretty Boy’] sounds like The Cure I was like, ‘Does Robert Smith do remixes?’ I got hold of his email, the first line was, ‘Hi Robert, it’s Noel Gallagher’.
Jessie Wallace stood out from the crowd at The British Soap Awards 2023 on Saturday night in a black dress. The Eastenders actress, 51, opted for a simple cut lace gown, which gathered in ruffles and fell away from her shoulders with a plunging neckline. Jessie added a leather corset belt with white button detailing, which synched in at the waist, as she stepped out at The Lowry in Manchester.
All boat operations have been suspended off Bournemouth pier following the death of two young swimmers, the local authority has announced.
This Morning's soap expert, Sharon Marshall, had a chaotic journey to The British Soap Awards 2023 after her taxi's engine "exploded" and she was left pushing the car in her ballgown. It's not all glamour for TV stars as Sharon, 51, found out on Saturday night when she attempted to get to the lavish soiree being held at The Lowry in Manchester to celebrate the best and brightest talent of the soap world. While en route to the ceremony in Salford, Sharon experienced an unexpected delay.
A man has suffered serious injuries after falling from a digger during a police stand-off.
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Liam Gallagher and long-suffering brother Noel seem no nearer to any kind of meaningful reconciliation, then. Liam has slated a cover Noel and his band High Flying Birds performed of Joy Division’s Love Will Tear Us Apart yesterday.