Police ask 'person who has dropped their white powder' to 'collect it' from the station

direct to your inboxThe police watchdog has dropped an investigation into three former senior Greater Manchester Police officers over their 'command and control' of an armed operation during which a father-of-two was shot dead.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said today two of three independent investigations arising from the fatal shooting of Anthony Grainger it launched have now concluded.Mr Grainger, from Salford, died on March 3, 2012, when he was shot in the chest by a

direct to your inboxPolice officers are at Piccadilly station today to check whether journeys are 'essential' or not.British Transport Police tweeted a picture of officers at the entrance to the railway station this morning, speaking to travellers before allowing them through.Officers are at 'all entrances', BTP said.The UK is currently under a national lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus with the government advising everyone to 'stay at home' as much as possible.Travel on public

hereMs Pearson, 37, died in August 2019, following a house fire in Walkden in December 2017.The trial is expected to last three weeks, Wednesday morning's short hearing was told.Adjourning the case, The Recorder of Manchester, Judge Nicholas Dean QC said: "Mr Bolland and Mr Worrall, you have now formally entered not guilty pleas to this charge."The next hearing in this case is likely to be the first day of the trial, which is March 8."

direct to your inboxCasey Stoney has a team laced with match-winners, but the Manchester United Women boss saved special praise for in-form star Ella Toone.The 21-year-old forward put the gloss on last week's win over Birmingham City and bagged another poacher's effort in a 2-0 win over challengers Everton in the Barclays FA Women's Super League. Toone's role in the United frontline continues to change and she has added goals to her contribution, a fact acknowledged by her manager.

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ITV bosses will not be firing Rufus Hound after 'homophobic and racist' tweets resurfaced, it has been reported. Dancing On Ice decision makers won't boot him off the show despite the controversy.

direct to your inboxA Manchester estate agent has been criticised after 'tone deaf' leaflets asking if the pandemic has been a 'blessing in disguise' for the property market.The leaflets, sent out on behalf of JP & Brimelow, are believed to have been posted to residents in Chorlton and Old Trafford on Monday morning (January 25).They read: "Has Covid been a blessing in disguise for Chorlton and Old Trafford?'.The leaflets say the property market has 'actually fared very well this year', despite

straight to your inbox every day for freePeter Crouch says Gary Neville's infamous celebration for Manchester United against Liverpool had a demoralising effect on the Anfield dressing room.Neville ran the length of the pitch at Old Trafford in 2006 to celebrate in front of Liverpool fans after Rio Ferdinand's late winner for United.

direct to your inbox In June the Manchester Evening News spoke to five patients who had suffered from 'mild Covid'. Months after their initial illness, they continued to report a range of ailments including brain fog, anxiety, breathlessness, muscle pain and fatigue.Other symptoms included headaches, intermittent fever and 'pounding heart'.

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.

direct to your inboxSix police officers involved in an arrest which ended in tragedy have asked a coroner for anonymity at an inquest into the death.Andre Moura, 30, died several hours after he was detained on suspicion of breaching the peace on the night of Friday, 6 July, 2018.Greater Manchester Police said they were called to reports of a 'domestic disturbance' at around 11.35pm on Seventh Avenue in Limeside, Oldham.Officers used CS spray to restrain Mr Moura outside his house before he was

began legal action against the council over alleged breach of contract after their plans to turn the Salford Crescent building into flats were rejected.Stama Development told the Manchester Evening News last year that they were left 'with no alternative' than to start proceedings.The case was scheduled to be considered at a hearing at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre in March 2021.Negotiations to settle the matter out of court have so far failed.

straight to your inboxJoleon Lescott says he is "obsessed" with Manchester City ace Phil Foden.Lescott waxed lyrical about the 20-year-old midfielder following City's 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.Foden scored the only goal of the game in the 44th minute, showing excellent touch and finishing skills after being set up by Kevin De Bruyne.The England international is now City's top scorer this season with eight goals in all competitions, to go along with five assists.After watching his

He said: “The library is a landmark building in Atherton and part of the town’s history. Its size and handsome design mean there are all sorts of possibilities for a positive new future for it.“It’s also in a great location, close to Atherton station and town centre and, of course close, well located for Bolton and Manchester.” The auction featuring Atherton library as well as land and properties across the UK will be held online on January 20. To view the full catalogue, go to