Fire engine forced to turn around during emergency call after Levenshulme street planters block road

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direct to your inboxA "highly intelligent" man who ran half marathons was killed after being hit by a train in Urmston, an inquest heard.Kevin Costello, 43, an economics graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, had been suffering with his mental health in the run up to his tragic death, Stockport Coroner's Court heard.The keen sportsman, who married his wife Ruth Costello in 2013, had contacted his GP in March 2020, complaining of neck and shoulder pain, and anxiety states.On March 24,

direct to your inbox Andy Burnham has hired external consultants to review Greater Manchester Police’s response to last year’s damning inspection report.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United cannot rely on Marcus Rashford to score 20 or more goals a season. That's the view of United legend Andy Cole, who believes the England international needs to take a leaf out of Edinson Cavani's book when it comes to being ruthless in front of goal.

Manchester Evening News , Alex’s dad, Adam Rodda Snr has spoken of the devastating effect on his family, their experiences with the ‘cruel’ trolls online and the questions about the case that haunt him. Following a month-long trial at Chester Crown Court, Mason, now 20, was convicted of his murder, and was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 28 years.

direct to your inboxFour men have been charged after suspected weapons were seized during a series of raids across Stretford.

straight to your inbox every day for free David Luiz has revealed that Bruno Fernandes told him he was trying to 'surprise everyone' with his free-kick approach against Arsenal on Saturday evening. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at the Emirates, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side restricted to a handful of chances in the match.

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in Salford. The tragedy happened on Worsley Road in Winton at around 7.30pm on Tuesday evening (January 26).

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere was a sincere message from Edinson Cavani to Manchester United supporters that appeared on the club's social media channels last week. Subtitles were required, for Cavani delivered it in Spanish.Cavani, 34 next month, only arrived in Manchester on October 5 and has not had the benefit of language lessons in-person due to the pandemic.

straight to your inbox every day for freeBruno Fernandes has revealed his methodical approach to free-kick practice, which paid off in style for Manchester United against Liverpool. The 26-year-old fired home a brilliant 78th minute free-kick in United's 3-2 FA Cup victor y over Liverpool on Sunday evening.

direct to your inboxGareth Taylor heaped praise on Chloe Kelly as Manchester City Women netted seven goals for the second successive week. After a 7-0 victory over Aston Villa last weekend in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, City followed it up with a 7-1 win away at Brighton & Hove Albion.

direct to your inboxA man has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a fatal collision on the M60 motorway.John Bowers, 33, of Sefton Road, Preston, is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning (January 23).Police were called to a report of a crash involving a Kia Ceed car and a lorry shortly before 8.45am on Thursday (January 21).The collision happened close to Junction 20 of the M60, near Alkrington, Greater Manchester Police said.The driver of the

direct to your inboxRecently installed ‘modal filters’ in south Manchester have proven to be a good police deterrent after they were able to block a driver from getting away during a pursuit. At the beginning of January, a number of plant box filters were installed across Levenshulme as part of a trial project being overseen by Manchester Council.