Police investigating death of woman in woodland fire say there are no suspicious circumstances

direct to your inboxA teenager who told police challenging him over a breach of lockdown rules that there was 'nothing they could do' has been hauled to court and fined. Nariah Ellison, 18, was spotted in Manchester city centre during the first coronavirus lockdown in April.

direct to your inboxA senior Manchester Arena boss has issued a public apology to the mother of one of the 22 victims of the 2017 bombing atrocity.Two policing experts, meanwhile, have outlined to the public inquiry into the attack a series of criticisms they have found relating to security in place on the night.John Sharkey met with Figen Murray, Martyn Hett's mother, on December 8, 2017, seven months after the bombing.At the meeting, arranged by the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham,

police team in Greater Manchester has taken to social media to share news of its particularly 'busy week'. GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley posted about a string of incidents that they have spotted, while patrolling Leigh, since last Thursday (November 26).

hereBut he said that when he first 'started to broach' the need for new protective counter-terror legislation 'it became clear that the door to conversation was closed'.Mr Aldworth said in the statement he was 'badgering' the Home Office - and said he was even 'banned' from using the term 'Protect Duty'.He said in the statement: "While the phrase [banned] was used lightheartedly, its application was real."It became clear that our persistence had gone beyond the point of tolerance and that a

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tributes flooded in for the teenager on social media.His auntie Jade Ratcliffe and uncle Anthony Brotherton told the Manchester Evening News: "We absolutely adored him."He was a beautiful young boy. This has left a massive hole in our family.

hereJohn was pronounced dead at the scene after being stabbed.Correria has been remanded into custody.He will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning.Four other men and a teenage boy have also been charged with murder and have been remanded into custody ahead of further court appearances.Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app -   download it here   for your Apple or Android device.You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your

Three men arrested following a suspected road rage shooting in Salford have been released under investigation, police have said.The suspects were held on suspicion of attempted murder yesterday (Thursday).It came following an incident on November 17 in Lower Kersal.A 38-year-old man turned up at hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand at around 7.20pm.He was discharged the next day.Greater Manchester Police said that following an altercation between two drivers, one got out of his vehicle,

herePolice officers were called to an incident on Birchenall Street, Moston, by paramedics shortly after 7pm on Thursday, November 5.John was pronounced dead at the scene.

Andrew Wadsworth, 37, accepts killing 32-year-old Melissa Belshaw but denies murdering her.Jurors were told that he had been released from prison two months before the incident at Ms Belshaw's home on Upholland Road in Wigan.In November 2011 he was sent to jail after being convicted of two counts of robbery, two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, aggravated burglary and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.On day five of the trial at Manchester Crown Court,

blood left splattered on the pavement and a car damaged in north Manchester. Trouble flared in Moston in the early hours of last Wednesday, November 18.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has liked an Instagram post linking him with a move to Manchester United.The 22-year-old has established himself as one of Europe's most talented centre-backs in recent years, and has been linked with a move to United, amongst other big clubs.Upamecano signed for Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg back in 2017 for around £9m, and the Bundesliga club will almost definitely make a huge profit if they were to sell him.

Greater Manchester Police have issued an appeal following an incident at the News Food and Booze off-licence on Beal Lane in Shaw. Cops were called at around 5.45pm on Monday, September 21.

hereAnother neighbour said: "I think he was dead for at least a week. He was a drinker but he was no problem.

Counter terrorism police have swooped on a residential street to execute a warrant.Police and forensic investigators have been at the scene in Chatham Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, since 7am this morning, according to residents.Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North West arrived to execute a warrant at a property on the road.No arrests have yet been made and enquiries are ongoing, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.Investigators dressed in white forensic suits remain in Chatham