'Nahla was someone who made things happen and made a difference' - tributes after inspirational community worker and activist dies from Covid-19

Salford, when she was struck by two cars and killed, an inquest has heard. Selena Mystara Meyers, from Tennessee, visited her fiancé in Worsley 'a couple of times every year', according to police coroner's officer Neil McCaffrey.

Manchester Magistrates' Court heard part of Buckley’s role as a finance administration support worker involved approving cycle to work applications made by his colleagues - and amending their monthly wages to account for monthly payments. Buckley, 24, from Chorlton-on-Medlock, approved six fraudulent applications for himself, with vouchers totalling £6,000.

Wigan drowned after an evening drinking alcohol and taking ketamine, an inquest has heard. Matt Dutton's death was recorded as an accident by senior coroner for Manchester West, Timothy Brennand, during a hearing at Bolton Coroner's Court.

direct to your inboxWhat do a United States Army veteran, a former property developer, and a retired Bentley engineer have in common?They are all among Manchester’s vaccination volunteers, and have come out of retirement to help fight the virus with every jab.As the UK passes over 500,000 vaccinations a day, the MEN has spoken to three people playing their part in the biggest vaccination drive in NHS history.Their stories are testament to quiet public spiritedness that is helping the UK through

direct to your inboxBlack GPs from Greater Manchester have been sharing their personal reasons for taking the vaccine in a bid to encourage people to take the jab.The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) have been hosting online sessions with black doctors and consultants who serve BAME communities.Along with answering questions during the sessions, GPs give their reasons for taking the vaccine to inform and dispel some of the misinformation that has spread.Earlier this week experts and

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's director of communications has warned anonymous trolls that the club are working with social media platforms to stamp out racist abuse and identify offenders. Both Axel Tuanzebe and Anthony Martial suffered racist abuse on social media after United's defeat to Sheffield United, continuing the growing prevalence of people hiding behind anonymous accounts to target players.

direct to your inboxReality TV star Charlotte Dawson has welcomed her first child with her fiance Matt Sarsfield.The 28-year-old former Ex On The Beach and Celebs Go Dating star and her partner are the proud parents of a baby boy after the new mum went into labour on Tuesday morning.Last night Charlotte, the daughter of the late Manchester comic Les Dawson, posted on her Instagram about tucking into an extra spicy Nando's meal to bring on labour.Videoing her takeaway bag she said: "Got some

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

Noel Gallagher has confirmed that he is releasing a new album of Oasis tracks after unearthing a collection of old songs by the bandThe Manchester musician is in the process of re-recording 14 tracks, but his brother Liam won’t be involved after a backstage dispute between the warring siblings sparked the band’s split in 2009.“I’ve listed the proper songs and there were 14,” he told the Matt Morgan podcast.“They just fell by the wayside of various projects from down the years.

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direct to your inboxTwo mums from Stockport have launched a campaign to help nurses flown in from overseas to treat Covid patients. Jennifer Partakis, 45, and Kirsten Wheeler, 47, a nurse practitioner, are raising funds for care packages for 12 nurses at Stepping Hill Hospital.

direct to your inboxA community group that has proven to be a lifeline to people in Manchester is now hoping to put together a 24-hour live stream to celebrate the nation’s frontline workers.Throughout lockdown, the 0161 Community group have been delivering food parcels, Christmas presents and essentials to people in need across Greater Manchester.The group aims to help ‘promote a strong unified, working class identity’ and for Jacob, who has volunteered at the service for two years now, the

direct to your inboxAli Raza is stood behind the counter of his pharmacy on Princess Road. Pausing to wipe his glasses he describes the terrible impact coronavirus has had on Moss Side.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhen Paul Pogba returned to Carrington in 2016, he went to the gym in the academy building to see some of the youngsters he had played with and been close to in his first spell at Manchester United.There he bumped into Under-23s coach Warren Joyce, who teased Pogba by telling him he didn't know why United had spent £89million on bringing him back to the club."We’ve got someone better than you anyway.

direct to your inboxThree people from Greater Manchester have been fined for breaking lockdown after they were caught driving to Yorkshire in heavy snow for a takeaway.West Yorkshire Police stopped the car on the M62 after it reached speeds of 90mph, despite adverse weather conditions.The occupants of the vehicle were found to be travelling from Manchester to the West Yorkshire area for a takeaway, police said.All three passengers were from different households.They were all issued with a Covid

Covid-19 last week. Alongside his wife Prem, Dave opened Dave & Prem's SMS Village Store, in Ainsworth, in 1997.

direct to your inboxA paranoid schizophrenic stabbed his friend seven times - then ‘tried to cut off his head to make sure he was dead’, a jury heard.Matthew Jones, aged 41, denies the murder of William ‘Willy’ Phelan, aged 39, who was found dead in his flat in Hapurhey in March 2018.At a trial at Manchester Crown Court, it was said that Mr Jones and Mr Phelan met when they were both being treated for mental health illnesses at the North Manchester General Hospital in 2010.They remained friends

'needlessly' taking up spaces after some key workers said they'd been refused places for their children, despite working in schools and for the NHS.