Councillor's calls for more action to tackle male violence against women and girls

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The Wire creator David Simon has called Piers Morgan an “empty parasite” in a recent Twitter feud.After Piers Morgan commented on the observations he made about Duchess Meghan Markle before his departure from Good Morning Britain, Simon replied: “In an ocean of talking-head sewage, what are the chances that the two most pouty and puckered assholes in broadcast television would ever swim through the brown, find each other, and discuss the events of the day?”Morgan responded by saying that Simon

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Miley Cyrus and British singer Yungblud were recently spotted on a night out in LA. The duo's recent meet had rumour mills ringing that there was something brewing between the two.

Miley Cyrus seems to be into foreign born singers. Following her 10 month relationship with Australian musician Cody Simpson, 24, she was photographed showing plenty of PDA with British born singer Yungblud at L.A.’s iconic Rainbow Room bar on Thursday, Mar. 25. Miley and Yungblud — real name — Dominic Richard Harrison — were seen getting super affectionate, with the 23-year-old running his hands through Miley’s blonde hair as she was seated at a table. You can see the photos here.

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direct to your inboxPolice have issued over one hundred fines this weekend as people continue to break lockdown restrictions.The force said 135 fines had been handed out between Friday and Sunday to people attending house parties, meeting in large groups indoors and outoors, and for leaving the house without a valid reason.Officers also fined a number of people who travelled to Manchester Airport to wave a passenger off, and for failing to isolate after international travel.Last week, step one

direct to your inboxLegendary Formula One commentator Murray Walker has died aged 97.Murray, the voice of Formula One, became synonymous with the motorsport through his high-octane commentary.The sad news was confirmed by the British Racing Drivers' Club. The BRDC said in a statement: "It's with great sadness we share the news of the passing of BRDC Associate Member Murray Walker OBE.

direct to your inboxStudents at the University of Manchester have passed a vote of no confidence in the Vice-Chancellor Nancy Rothwell. Campaigners were granted the right to a referendum this week following a series of controversies surrounding the university's handling of the coronavirus pandemic this academic year.

direct to your inboxA Tameside Tory has accused senior Greater Manchester Police leaders of turning officers into ‘woke warriors’.But the borough’s divisional commander says he wants his staff ‘cleaning the streets up’, ‘kicking doors in’ and holding crooks to account.He insisted efforts are being made to take the fight to criminals.“It may seem old fashioned, but that’s exactly what I want, I want bellies up against the counter,” he added.Stalybridge South Councillor Liam Billington told a