A quiet and residential community has been rocked after human remains were found near a nature reserve in Salford last week.
17.03.2024 - 18:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
At the end of a hospital bed a child's gown decorated with ducks and rubber rings is neatly folded.
Next door, a fish tank gently bubbles, fish slowly gliding. Sofas and chairs covered with fluffy cushions and blankets give way to tables lined with children's toys and books. This children's examination suite only exists for the grimmest of circumstances - but every effort has been made to lighten the surroundings.
For nearly 40 years, St Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Manchester has been leading the way in supporting men, women, and children who have been raped or sexually assaulted. Of the 40 SARCs in the country St Mary’s is the oldest and busiest, known as a hub for world-leading treatment and research into sexual assault and the trauma that comes with it.
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The Manchester Evening News was granted exclusive access inside this extraordinary facility. Usually, only those who have experienced the unthinkable would ever see the inside. We spoke to the people whose lives have been transformed here - and the staff who have helped them.
Each day starts with the complex process of triaging patients - often racing against time to capture vital DNA samples and administer life-saving treatment.
“Very often we have too many cases on the logs to see them all in one day,” Dr Michelle Carroll, who heads up the centre as joint clinical director, explained. “So whilst we are very mindful of the fact that when somebody has been sexually assaulted they want to be examined as soon as possible, sometimes there are competing priorities.”
Often the most urgent cases are those considered ‘high-risk’ for HIV, for which potentially
A quiet and residential community has been rocked after human remains were found near a nature reserve in Salford last week.
The newly restored former Ancoats Hospital has been transformed into apartments and officially opened. The building, which had stood derelict in Ancoats for more than 30 years, came close to being demolished in 2011.
A pub operator championing local communities has won a prestigious award naming it the best of its kind across the country.
One of the Antiques Roadshow experts was left not wanting to value an 'awful' item as he was left 'sad' by its shocking history. Sunday night’s episode (March 31) saw Ronnie Archer-Morgan decline to give a valuation to one of the guest’s items after admitting it was ‘one of the most difficult things’ he had ever spoken about on the show.
A University of Oxford rower has criticised conditions in the River Thames during today's Boat Race, saying: "It would be a lot nicer if there wasn't as much poo in the water."
A Manchester mum gave birth to her twins 22 days apart in different hospitals. Kayleigh Doyle, 22, was pregnant with perfectly healthy twins and didn't know there were any problems until her waters broke at 22 weeks.
Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has jokingly been called 'mum' by her co-stars as she revealed she's been given a new role. The dancer appeared alongside Dianne Buswell and Carlos Gu on The One Show where they promoted their upcoming tour.
Ahead of this forthcoming summer's transfer window, Manchester United are already being linked with a catalogue of players.
A special dog show will be taking place in the city centre this April featuring a jam-packed line-up of ‘pawtastic’ fun.
A man has died after police were called to a 'concern for welfare' at Stockport building site. Officers rushed to the site on The Fairway off Offerton Lane at around 8.30am on Tuesday morning (March 26), Greater Manchester Police said.
Club football may be on pause at the moment but that doesn't mean Manchester United's star men have had their feet up.
It's England's highest motorway and one of its busiest. But the construction of the M62 is also a tale in itself.
The Kills have added new shows to their upcoming 2024 UK and Europe tour.The indie duo consisting of Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince will return to the UK this spring to tour their latest album ‘God Games‘. The pair have just wrapped up their US leg touring with support act Heartworms.Now, The Kills have announced some new dates to add to their upcoming UK/EU tour.
Megan Thee Stallion has announced UK, European and North American dates for her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ 2024 tour.Stallion’s tour will consist of 32 dates across North America, Europe and the UK set for the spring and summer. The first show will kick off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Libertines have added some new dates to their 2024 UK and Ireland headline tour – find all the details below.The band are due to hit the road this autumn in support of their fourth album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’, which is due for release on April 5.Yesterday (March 18), The Libertines announced four extra shows for the run: Lincoln’s Engine Shed on November 17, Stockton Globe on November 18, The Forum in Bath on November 20, and the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on November 21.“A few more dates added for you thirsty lot,” the group wrote alongside an updated tour poster on social media.Tickets for the new dates go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (March 22) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.
Shed Seven have announced a 30th anniversary UK tour, set to kick off later this year with The Sherlocks as a special guest.The band – comprised of Rick Witter, Paul Banks, Tom Gladwin, Tim Wills and Rob Maxfield – will start their 23-date-tour at the Sheffield Octagon on November 14. From there, they will make stops in Cardiff, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Margate, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds, Oxford, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Bournemouth and Nottingham.
Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found at his home in Sale. Police and forensic specialists remain at the home.
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds have today (March 15) announced details of a UK and European tour – check out the full dates below.The tour will take place this autumn and follows on from the recent announcement that the band will release a new album this summer, ‘Wild God’. The band will kick off their tour on September 24 in Oberhausen, Germany, and will end in Paris, France on November 17.
A number of fish and chip shops in Greater Manchester have been named in the 2024 list of best in the UK. Fry Magazine's 50 Best Fish and Chip Takeaways and 10 Best Fish & Chips Restaurants have been announced.
A new social gaming bar in the heart of the City Centre will be opening its doors this weekend with great food, drinks and rounds of darts.