Professional driver loses control of Vauxhall Astra and smashes into railings after trying to evade police

straight to your inboxWhat a difference an opening day makes. Had Manchester United steamrollered their opponents like they did against Fulham in 2006 the clamour for transfers, even in these Twitter times, would have doubtless subsided.Instead they suffered their worst opening league defeat since the Umbro grey kit's debut at Villa Park in 1995.

hereGMP said it has a Covid-19 contingency plan in place to minimise the impact on police resources, but said the virus 'remains an on-going concern for us as an emergency service'.The force added that following any positive tests among staff, 'internal track and trace protocols are launched and if there are indications that there is learning then we work with both individuals and the organisation to effect changes to minimise future infections amongst our staff.' During the first peak of

hereIt meant passengers on some trams had to be evacuated while services through the area were suspended.A rescue truck was sent to remove the stranded vehicle.The drama began at around 5pm and the vehicle was removed at around 8pm.Pictures from the scene showed officials helping a motorist from the stricken car before the car was removed.Manchester Metrolink tweeted: "There is a disruption on the Airport line due to a car blocking the tracks.

Wigan three months ago.

Rochdale received the unusual call in the early hours on Friday morning. GMP Rochdale tweeted: "0430hrs.

A violent Cheetham Hill gang's fight on two fronts is fuelling a spike in shootings in North Manchester.And police have revealed details of more incidents which have happened in the last month.But GMP are not taking the escalation lying down - they have set up a new squad in a bid to gain regain control of the streets.The "heavily resourced" dedicated team is being formed in response to a spate of shootings and machete attacks.Three different crime gangs are involved and the level of violence

Rochdale is approaching 100 cases per 100,000 people, with an infection rate of 90.8.That's the fourth highest in Greater Manchester.The testing unit will be open from 10.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Wednesday between 10.30am and 3.30pm on High Street car park, off St Mary’s Gate behind the Dunelm store.Tests must be booked. Appointments can be made by ringing 119 or at nhs.uk/coronavirus.

in Moston just before midnight on Tuesday, September 15.

The mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Sorrell Leczkowski said she 'may as well be dead' as she paid a moving tribute to her 'precious and perfect' daughter.Sorrell, 14, travelled to the Ariana Grande concert at the Arena with her mum, Samantha, and grandmother, Pauline.Both were seriously injured.Sorrell, who lived with her family in Leeds, tragically lost her life - one of 22 who died in the bombing.Her mum, Samantha, and other family members compiled a highly-emotional statement to the

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here"We hope everyone who sees it will enjoy our tribute to our amazing son," Mr Hett said.Clips of Martyn as a young boy were included - and his famous leg tattoo of Coronation Street character Deirdre Barlow was shown.Mr Hett said Martyn's life was 'vibrant and full of energy'.He said he was constantly dressing up and making up plays -  and had a passion and a love of acting.Mr Hett said Martyn told his family he was gay as a teenager - and the family simply told him they loved him

here"Driver had three children in the vehicle at time. Off to custody section 5a."An image showed the car was stopped on the M56 before junction six for Wilmslow, Hale and Macclesfield.No other details were released by police.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 inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us

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Their real names are Bradley and Matthew Marshall, identical twins from Gorton and they are living the dream. They are members of the London Royal Ravens, the English professional Call of Duty esports team, and took part in the inaugural Call of Duty League Championship last weekend placing fourth.

hereOfficers have shared details of their busy night on social media.They said: "Overnight the GMP Transport Unit has made three arrests and attended multiple incidents across Manchester."The first arrest was for assaulting a police officer.

Manchester Evening News the issues included 'neglected' equipment - and some volunteers being expected to purchase their own gloves and high visibility jackets to wear during shifts. Other issues reportedly included ‘low’ training and recruitment standards - and a lack of contact during the coronavirus pandemic.

Salford, was restrained on the floor by the four officers, Manchester Magistrates Court heard.However, during the scuffle Brown lifted her head and spat towards the four officers, hitting them all in the face and body.One officer said they were worried about potentially being infected with coronavirus and passing it onto their family and friends.Another officer said in a statement that the spit landed directly in her mouth, and she had to go to A&E and get an injection for Hepatitis B, the court