Man taken to hospital after being rescued from canal in Manchester city centre

direct to your inboxA man has been taken to hospital with minor burns following a fire at a flat in Tameside.Firefighters are still at the scene of the blaze, which broke out at a home on Stamford Street, in Mossley, just after 8.30pm tonight (January 6).A man suffered superficial burns to his hand and smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital after being assessed by paramedics.The fire has since been put out but crews remain at the scene, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS)

Just before Boris Johnson announced the new national lockdown on Monday, Olivia Attwood managed to squeeze in a spot of retail therapy before having to be stuck indoors.The reality star, who looked uncrecognisable without lip fillers in a throwback snap, was spotted in Manchester city centre on Saturday afternoon.The 29 year old wore a grey tracksuit hoodie and pants for the outing and wore a protective face mask on her chin as she engaged in a phone call.

direct to your inboxManchester city centre's steepest street has been closed due to a large sinkhole.Jutland Street has been shut off after part of the road collapsed on Monday (Jan 4).It's understood that the cavity was caused by a water leak.Manchester City Council say the area has been made safe and that the leak has been reported to United Utilities.Residents who live nearby believe that the surface of the street has been weakened by heavy vehicles using Jutland as a cut-through between

straight to your inboxManchester City fired a timely reminder to their rivals on Sunday as they swept aside Chelsea. Pep Guardiola's men claimed a 3-1 victory over Frank Lampard's Blues at Stamford Bridge and the victory was more emphatic than the final scoreline suggests, with City racing into a three-goal lead.

direct to your inboxA suspected drink-driver and three of his passengers were taken to hospital after a car smashed into a popular Manchester city centre restaurant at 3am on New Year's Day.No staff were inside Tampopo when the dramatic smash happened in Albert Square.But the car burst into flames on impact and firefighters had to help a man and a woman from the vehicle.They and two others were taken to hospital for treatment.The Ford Fiesta smashed into the front of Tampopo restaurant in Albert

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester was tonight marking a New Year's Eve like no other.It's usually a night we all look forward to.

direct to your inboxA man has been charged after a gas explosion at a house in Wythenshawe left a mum and her young daughter in hospital.

"Emergency services attended and a man was taken to hospital in serious condition where he remains.

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Astley, shortly before 3pm. The road was closed in both directions following the collision.The man was taken to Salford Royal Hospital to be treated for his injuries.He remains in a serious condition, say police.An air ambulance was spotted landing near to the scene shortly after the crash.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Just before 3pm today, officers were called to a report of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on East Lancashire Road.

direct to your inboxA pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a crash in south Manchester.The smash happened on Old Birley Street in Hulme this evening (Monday).The road was taped off following the crash.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 herePolice have not confirmed the age or gender of the pedestrian.It is also unclear how badly injured they were.A spokesman

direct to your inboxParking will be free at a number of Manchester city centre car parks next week.It comes as some of the city's car parks are taken over by Manchester council from NCP.The council says there will be free parking at more than a dozen car parks from Friday, January 1, until Thursday, January 7.Then from January 8, motorists will need to pay for parking before they leave their cars.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN

direct to your inboxPolice have had to shut down a Boxing Day rave after a huge gathering in the city centre.A man was arrested and two teenagers were handed a £1,000 fine following the incident.Officers were called at around 4.20am this morning after getting reports of loud music at an address in Shudehill.When they got there, they discovered around 100 people attending a rave at empty flats in Hanover Street.They dispersed the crowd and seized musical equipment.Two teenage boys – aged 17 and

direct to your inboxA man is in hospital in a serious condition after a ‘fight’ on a bus close to Manchester Apollo.Police were called to reports of a fight on a bus on Ardwick Green South on Monday afternoon (December 21).When officers arrived they found a 31-year-old man seriously injured.He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition, Greater Manchester Police said.A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault.He remains in custody for questioning today.A

direct to your inboxThugs shouted 'Manchester Manchester' at horrified onlookers after battering a man in a shop doorway in Liverpool city centre. Mobile phone footage shows two men kicking and punching the man on Basnett Street in front of Christmas shoppers on Sunday, the Liverpool Echo reports.

direct to your inboxThree people were taken to hospital after a flat went up in flames in Burnage.Firefighters were called to the property on Burnage Lane, near to the junction of Green End Road, shortly after 6pm on Friday.Three residents were evacuated from the building and then taken to hospital by ambulance crews.It's understood that they were taken to hospital for precautionary checks.The cause of the fire is unknown.

straight to your inboxManchester City have given a Christmas present to every primary school kid in East Manchester and every child in in care across the whole city.Staff, players and coaches have paid for, wrapped and delivered more than 5,500 gifts.And with the coronavirus pandemic meaning the traditional Christmas visits to hospitals are off the cards, stars including Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne have been video calling patients on children's wards at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital,

direct to your inboxManchester City's Lauren Hemp fired her side through to the last 16 of the Champions League - and says that they're hoping to complete a famous quadruple this season. The 20-year-old scored the opening goal in a 3-0 victory over Goteborg at the Academy Stadium with Georgia Stanway adding a second-half brace to complete a comprehensive 5-1 aggregate victory.

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direct to your inboxAn inquest has opened into the death of a month-old baby.Bethany Mae Bradley died on February 14 this year, Manchester Coroners' Court heard.She was taken to North Manchester General after being found unresponsive on February 11.Get the latest news from Greater Manchester, the UK and around the globe on the free Manchester Evening News apps - download them here for your Apple or Android device.