Principal's Facebook post calling BLM 'leftist lie' costs him his job

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityA 68-year-old woman is in hospital with serious burns to her back and legs following a fire at a residential care home.Firefighters, police and paramedics were called to Kenyon Lodge, off Manchester Road West in Little Hulton, just after 10am this morning.Residents reported seeing two fire engines as well as a number of police cars outside the home, with crime scene investigators arriving

direct to your inboxTis the season to be jolly.But that's not the case for everyone.Manchester's Christmas past is steeped in grisly and terrifying tales of revenge, lust and betrayal. Here Michala Hulme, an associate lecturer in history at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of Manchester: Bloody British History, takes a look back at some of the darker Christmas episodes in Manchester's history. On December 25, 1880, chemist and druggist Alfred Hartley was spending his first Christmas

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police are still unable to answer non-emergency phone calls this morning - almost 24 hours after the problem first emerged.The force says all major systems are online, but there is a technical fault affecting the 101 service.People are being urged to report non-emergency incidents online via GMP’s website while bosses work with BT to fix the problem.The issue is not thought to be related to the force’s troubled new computer system iOPS.

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police says 'technical difficulties' are preventing staff from answering non-emergency calls this morning (Monday).The force reported the problem via Twitter just after 8.30am on Monday morning (December 21).The message warned that those who need to contact police should use the reporting facilities on GMP’s website.People are still being urged to call 999 in an emergency.Greater Manchester Police tweeted: “We're currently experiencing some technical

Do you think anyone has the right to comment on how much someone has bought their child for Christmas? Have you been in a similar position to Kayleigh? Let us know in the comments here, or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page. As a fan of Spanish clothes, she's also got a new Spanish dress and Spanish shoes for Christmas Day.Kayleigh admits her daughter's had pretty much the best of everything since she was born.She said: "She's also the only grandchild to my mum and she gets

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police chief constable Ian Hopkins is standing down after his force was placed in special measures on Thursday because of concerns over its failure to record more than 80,000 crimes in the space of a year.Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said it was left "deeply troubled" over how cases handled by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were closed without proper investigation.In a statement, Mr Hopkins said: "These

In an exclusive report published last night, the Manchester Evening News revealed that the force had been placed in 'special measures' following a damning inspection report published last week. The report on behalf of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services found GMP had failed to record one in four violent crimes reported to it, warning that people were being 'denied justice'.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe Football Association have confirmed Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been charged with misconduct in relation to a social media post following the win against Southampton last month.Cavani sent a message to one of his followers after netting a brace against the Saints which prompted the FA to investigate the Spanish term used that could be deemed as discriminatory or racist language.

Tim Burgess has propelled one Manchester band onto BBC Radio 6 Music – as well as a slot at next year’s Kendal Calling.Guitarist Jack Iddon approached Burgess while working at Crewe train station to ask for a photograph, according to 6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins.When Iddon bumped into the Charlatans frontman a second time, the young musician told him about his own band, prompting Burgess to suggest that Iddon send him one of their tracks.‘Love Is A Pleasure’ by Rhys E – the band fronted by Rhys

direct to your inboxResidents in an area of south Manchester say they have been left without post for weeks due to a shortage of postal workers. People in Victoria Park, near Longsight, say they have faced major delays in receiving letters and parcels, with some residents even missing important appointments due to late mail.

A former Pennsylvania elementary school principal is suing her ex-employer over claims she was fired for sharing conservative memes on Facebook. Amy Sacks, once the principal of Evergreen Elementary School in Collegeville, had been working for the Perkiomen Valley Public School District for two decades before she was let go in July.

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A Pennsylvania man’s desperate appeal to find an ICU to take his severely ill, COVID-19-stricken mother has gone viral. Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November.

direct to your inboxNew post-Brexit transfer rules affecting Manchester United and Manchester City have been confirmed.One of the major changes will mean they cannot sign overseas players under the age of 18 once the United Kingdom officially leaves the European Union at the end of this year.And clubs will also be restricted to three overseas signings under the age of 21 from January, and only six foreign players per season.The Football Association, Premier League, EFL have agreed a framework

straight to your inbox Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has belatedly hit out at Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva for his post on social media after the two sides met in the Champions League in October. City beat Porto 3-1 in the first group stage meeting at the Etihad, in a game that saw tempers flare on the touchlines between Conceicao and his staff, and the City bench.

straight to your inbox every day for freeEdinson Cavani has 'sincerely apologised' for causing any offence over an Instagram post following Manchester United's Premier League win over Southampton. Cavani scored twice and assisted Bruno Fernandes in United's 3-2 comeback and after the game shared a post from a friend on an Instagram Story, adding 'Gracías negrito'.