Man dies after falling from building in Rochdale town centre

direct to your inboxA further 27 people have died in Greater Manchester's hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus.The region's hospital death toll is now 5,168, the latest NHS figures show.In the past 24 hours another 16 deaths were recorded at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and seven people died at Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Bolton NHS Foundation Trust reported two more deaths, while Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation

direct to your inboxPolice are investigating after the death of a man in Trafford today.Emergency services were called to an address on Barwell Road, Sale, at just after 10am.It followed calls from people concerned for his welfare.Greater Manchester Police confirmed the man, who has not been identified, died despite the best efforts of paramedics at the scene.His death is not being treated as suspicious, the force said.GMP confirmed enquiries were ongoing, however, to establish the full

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has revealed how John Stones hit the depths of his football career amidst injury problems and personal troubles.The Manchester City defender has bounced back to form this season and is expected to regain his place in the team to face Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night after contributing to a stunning 12-match winning streak.But he looked to be headed out of the Etihad exit door in the last two summers, when the break-up of his long-term relationship and

direct to your inbox Two loaded guns were found in a property in Ancoats during a police raid. Officers raided a property on Naval Street at around 7am this morning (Tuesday).They seized two loaded guns and ammunition.A man - aged 33 - has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereHe remains in custody.

direct to your inboxThis is the moment a man was arrested after he launched an abusive and drunken tirade at cabin crew on board a Ryanair flight to Manchester Airport.Daniel Hendry, 24, was causing chaos onboard the plane from Tenerife after he was found to have drunk three quarters of a bottle of vodka.After refusing to wear a face mask, Hendry told stuff: “f*** off, I’m going to punch you, going to smash your head in.” He then headbutted a member of staff before ‘stroking’ a female staff

straight to your inboxGary Neville has warned Manchester City that Liverpool could ride a similar wave of momentum to themselves following back-to-back Premier League wins.Pep Guardiola's side have risen to the top of the table after a run of 12 matches unbeaten, including nine victories. City's defensive record has been impressive too, with John Stones and Ruben Dias forming a fantastic partnership at centre-back, which has seen only two goals conceded during that run.

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

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has picked Aymeric Laporte and Fernandinho in his Manchester City starting XI to take on Sheffield United in the Premier League.City can go four points clear at the top of the Premier League, albeit temporarily with victory over Sheffield United, but the Blades were victorious at Manchester United this week and will be full of confidence of causing another big shock.

direct to your inboxA man has been charged after an alleged shooting in Longsight. Peter Gallagher, aged 43, of Langport Avenue, Longsight, has been charged with two counts of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear, one count of driving whilst disqualified, one count of driving without insurance and two counts of malicious communications.He has been remanded in custody before an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today (Friday 29 January 2021).

direct to your inboxA man has been charged after what police have called 'a possible firearms discharge' was reported in Newton Heath.Paul Ryan, 41, of Ashton Road East, Failsworth, has been charged with possession of a shortened shotgun (Contrary to sections 1(1)(a) and 4(4) and to schedule 6 of the Firearms Act 1968).He has been remanded in custody and will appear today (Friday 29 January) at Manchester Magistrates’ Court.In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 1.45pm on

straight to your inbox every day for free The race for the Premier League title has taken another twist, and not in a way that Manchester United will like, but Man City will love.

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

Radcliffe on Christmas Eve, 2019. Gwen's loved ones have shared their memories of her with the inquest set to continue.

direct to your inbox Here at the Manchester Evening News we have pledged to put a face to the figures and pay tribute to those that have lost their lives after contracting Covid-19. We have been running our Loved and Lost series throughout the pandemic, to ensure the people who died from this disease are remembered.This week, more families from across the region have got in touch with their tributes. If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here. Margaret, also known as

direct to your inboxTributes have been paid to a “loyal, protective and fearless” police officer and father-of-two who died in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.Police Constable Abbas Uddin, 40 - who served with Greater Manchester Police - passed away on Thursday (January 21).Abbas, from Longsight, developed pneumonia and was taken into hospital around a month ago.His condition continued to deteriorate and he sadly passed away.A well-known community figure as well as a highly

in Bolton. Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the incident on Chetwyn Avenue in Bromley Cross at around 11.20am.

direct to your inbox A woman has died after a crash between a car and a lorry on the M60.

direct to your inbox An inquest hearing into the death of a dad who died following an incident at a pub in Trafford has been adjourned to allow a review of the decision not to prosecute anyone in connection with it. A murder investigation was launched following the death of 29-year-old Gavin Brown in April 2019.