The government has criticised Andy Burnham's plans for a new qualification aimed at the two-thirds of teenagers in Greater Manchester who don't go to university. The Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) would offer an alternative route for students who want careers in the creative and digitial sectors, as well as health, social care and construction jobs when choosing their GCSEs.
FIFTEEN arrests and seven knives seized in night of chaos between police and gang of 'armed' youths
31.05.2023 - 11:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Fifteen arrests were made, seven knives taken, and drugs seized by police during a night of chaos in Manchester.
Police rushed to 'incidents of violent disorder' in Hulme last night. Officers were called to St Lawrence Street, in the St Georges area, at 10pm on Tuesday evening, May 30.
The officers 'discovered a large number of youths with weapons', according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The arrests and weapons seizures have prompted a warning from police as one inspector says 'it is fortunate no one was injured, this could have been a very different story'.
READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community
Officers from GMP’s response policing teams and tactical aid unit were on duty responding to the incidents. Some 14 juveniles were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, and another juvenile was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly - all remain in police custody for questioning.
Inspector Richard Flannagan of GMP’s City of Manchester district said: “We have made over a dozen arrests last night and I hope this shows our commitment to tackling criminals and keeping the streets of Greater Manchester safe and shows that this type of behaviour will not be tolerated in our communities.
“Alongside the arrests, a number of dangerous weapons have been seized and removed off the streets, as well as a quantity of drugs, this is a step in the right direction. Seven more knives taken off our streets means a number of lives can be saved from violent crime.
"These arrests and weapon seizures are exactly the sorts of results we want to deliver and what our communities expect from us."
“Sadly, some people think it's normal to carry a knife and we need communities to pull together and
The website popstar.one is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.06.2023 / 12:45
Police make 26 arrests and seize knife on first day of Parklife 2023
Police arrested 26 people on the first day of Parklife festival at Heaton Park.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
11.06.2023 / 09:39
Where and when is Man City's Treble parade and what time does it start?
Manchester City will celebrate winning the Treble with an open-top bus parade on Monday, June 12.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.06.2023 / 08:29
Coronation Street spoiler videos for next week: Stephen smiles as he drugs Elaine and Amy snaps at a shocked Aaron
The fallout from an affair bombshell begins and another Weatherfield resident's life could be at risk in next week's Coronation Street. At the end of this week, viewers of the ITV soap saw Sarah Barlow backed into a corner and having to confess to her secret liaisons with Damon Hay after being caught by her son.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
08.06.2023 / 13:55
Five men arrested and phones, cash and drugs seized as police raid home
Five men have been arrested, and cash and drugs were seized, as police raided a home in Manchester.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.06.2023 / 17:39
Manchester Arena bombing inquiry: Families slam 'excuses' and call on police and government to act to ensure lessons are learned
Families of those who died in the Manchester Arena terror attack today called on the government and police to act to ensure lessons are learned after the long-running public inquiry into the atrocity came to a close.
officialcharts.com
07.06.2023 / 11:49
The 1975's At Their Very Best 2023 UK & Ireland tour setlist in full: Songs Matty Healy and co perform at concerts across UK and Ireland
The 1975 are back at, by their own admission, their very best.
nme.com
06.06.2023 / 20:57
Pixies to play ‘Bossanova’ and ‘Trompe Le Monde’ in full at UK and European residencies
Pixies have announced a new UK and European tour, in which they will celebrate their ‘Bossanova’ and ‘Trompe Le Monde’ albums.The tour is set to kick off in Spring 2024, and will see the alt-rock icons perform their third studio album ‘Bossanova’ (1990) and follow-up ‘Trompe Le Monde’ album (1991) in full.‘Bossanova’ was introduced by the singles “Velouria” and “Dig for Fire“, and marked the first LP following the success of their hit second album ‘Doolittle’. It also was the first to feature no songs written by bassist Kim Deal, as she formed her other band The Breeders around the time it was written.‘Trompe Le Monde’ arrived the following year, and featured four singles: ‘Planet Of Sound’, ‘Alec Eiffel’, ‘Letter To Memphis’ and ‘Head On’.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.06.2023 / 19:44
Coronation Street spoilers as jobs and homes at risk as Amy faces court and Aaron recalls that night
Amy Barlow faces a fresh setback in Coronation Street as she continues to risk a court appearance after outing Aaron Sandford as a rapist. Last month, viewers of the ITV soap saw Amy accused of harassment after spotting former friend Aaron's old flame Mia at the garage, and told her he raped her.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
06.06.2023 / 16:45
BREAKING: Man suffers serious injuries amid police stand-off
A man has suffered serious injuries after falling from a digger during a police stand-off.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
03.06.2023 / 06:29
'We tasted basic burgers from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, Tesco and Sainsbury's - this one's the biggest and the best'
Barbecue season is in full swing, so you'll no doubt be shopping for a burger or two before the summer's out.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.06.2023 / 15:17
Brighton star Evan Ferguson explains why ‘no one is better’ than Man City hero Erling Haaland
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson has unpacked why he believes Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland is the best striker around.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
01.06.2023 / 06:35
Man arrested and drugs seized in early morning raid after tip-off
A man has been arrested after suspected drugs were seized from a home in Tameside in an early morning raid.
dailyrecord.co.uk
31.05.2023 / 20:11
Armed cops storm Ryanair flight at UK airport after man caught smoking in toilet
A man has been dragged off a plane at Manchester Airport by armed police after being caught smoking in the toilet. The incident happened on the Ryanair flight RK3442 from Palma to Manchester on Tuesday, May 30.
dailyrecord.co.uk
30.05.2023 / 17:57
Scot jailed as £1 million drug gang busted with guns and ammunition
A Scot has been jailed after being convicted as part of an international drugs gang which imported £1 million worth of cocaine and cannabis into the country. Glaswegian William Brown, 31, Lee Moore, 48, Charles Dodkins, 29, Daniel Snowdon, 42, appeared at Teesside Crown Court near Stoke, charged with drugs and weapons offences.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
28.05.2023 / 13:09
Two men pulled from the sea confirmed dead following police and coastguard operation
Two men in their 20s have died after being pulled from the water off the coast of Torbay, police have said.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
26.05.2023 / 22:01
Piers Morgan and celebs react as Phillip Schofield quits ITV and admits affair
Piers Morgan and other celebrities have reacted to the news Phillip Schofield has quit ITV and admitted to an affair with a younger male colleague at This Morning.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
25.05.2023 / 16:13
BREAKING: Man arrested and roads taped off as car crashes into Downing Street gates
Police have closed Whitehall after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street. Police have arrested a man following the collision at 4.20pm this afternoon (May 25).
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
24.05.2023 / 10:17
Warehouse Project reveals the programme for its 2023 season, with Bicep, Honey Dijon and The Blessed Madonna
The Warehouse Project will be back in September, with the likes of Bicep, Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna and Jamie Jones on the bill for its 2023 season. It’s also revealed that it will be opening up two new areas of its Depot Mayfield home, including the roof.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
22.05.2023 / 19:55
Maryland on ITV: How many episodes there are and when they're on
Suranne Jones returns to our screens this evening (Monday, May 22) with brand new drama Maryland on ITV.