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direct to your inboxA 20-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash with a bus in south Manchester.The woman was rushed to hospital following the smash on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme.The crash happened at around 4.25pm today (Monday) near the junction with Moss Lane East.It is unclear whether the woman's injuries are life-threatening.Traffic was diverted in the area following the incident.A Tweet by Manc Traffic said: "Crash on Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme between Moss Lane East and Gt

direct to your inboxA road in Stockport has been closed tonight after a 'serious' crash.Garners Lane in Adswood has been shut by emergency services following the collision, which happened just before 10pm.The road has been shut both ways between Arnfield Road and Rostherne Road.Drivers have been warned to avoid the area tonight.In a tweet, Transport for Greater Manchester posted: "Garners Lane, Stockport is closed in both directions between Arnfield Road and Rostherne Road."This is due to an

Tyldesley, on December 15. After clipping a kerb, the vehicle veered into the path of an oncoming lorry.

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direct to your inboxA driver who was on 'a cocktail of drugs' has been jailed after crashing his Audi into a biker and leaving her with life-changing injuries. Paul Ashe, of Altrincham Road in Manchester, failed a roadside drugs test after police were called to reports of a crash on the A558 Daresbury Expressway in Runcorn at around 8.15am on September 5 last year.

Wigan, shortly before 7.15am.

direct to your inboxA cyclist who was seriously injured in a crash in south Manchester last month has died in hospital.The 31-year-old had been receiving treatment at Salford Royal Hospital following the smash in Didsbury on Saturday, November 28.Police were called to Kingsway, at the junction with Fog Lane, following reports a blue Honda Civic crashed with a bike at around 12.25am.Emergency services attended and the cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries.He died on Friday (December

direct to your inboxThe oldest surviving public library in Britain is to be one of the stars of a new television show airing this evening (December 19).For the last six weeks, Professor Alice Roberts has been visiting historical parts of the country as part of the Channel 4 series Britain's Most Historic Towns.This week, the spotlight shines brightly on Manchester’s industrial revolution and features some of the most historical buildings the city-region has to offer.One of the buildings to

Tyldesley, at around 10pm last night (Tuesday December 15) following the smash. The driver of an orange Land Rover Freelander - a 38-year-old man - was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver of a white Volvo HGV was taken to hospital with minor injuries.A passenger in the Land Rover also suffered minor injuries.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is asking for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

in Salford it has been confirmed. A blue coloured Renault left the A57 Liverpool Road in Irlam and collided with several trees, police said.

direct to your inboxThree vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision in south Manchester on Tuesday morning (December 8). Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called to reports of a collision on Dene Road in Didsbury at 10.38am.

direct to your inboxThere has been a major response from emergency services this morning following a 'serious' crash involving a Metrolink tram and a van.The collision happened near the Ashton West tram stop at around 7.30 this morning.Pictures from the scene show police, fire and ambulance crews in attendance.A white van has suffered extensive damage after colliding with a tram travelling down Lord Sheldon Way.In a statement, Transport for Greater Manchester described the incident as a 'serious

in Bolton this evening. It happened on Highfield Road in Farnworth just after 4:30pm.

hereGreater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also attended the incident  and had to cut one person out of a vehicle.Police have now confirmed that there were three casualties, including one who was taken to hospital, but that they all sustained only minor injuries.The road, along with two lanes of the adjoining Bury New Road, were closed for some time following the incident and led to traffic delays in the area for several hours.In a statement, GMFRS said: "At 16.24 on 4th December 2020, four