Road closed after 'possible shooting' in Newton Health

Manchester Evening News , Alex’s dad, Adam Rodda Snr has spoken of the devastating effect on his family, their experiences with the ‘cruel’ trolls online and the questions about the case that haunt him. Following a month-long trial at Chester Crown Court, Mason, now 20, was convicted of his murder, and was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum of 28 years.

direct to your inboxFour men have been charged after suspected weapons were seized during a series of raids across Stretford.

direct to your inboxA man has been charged after what police have called 'a possible firearms discharge' was reported in Newton Heath.Paul Ryan, 41, of Ashton Road East, Failsworth, has been charged with possession of a shortened shotgun (Contrary to sections 1(1)(a) and 4(4) and to schedule 6 of the Firearms Act 1968).He has been remanded in custody and will appear today (Friday 29 January) at Manchester Magistrates’ Court.In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "At around 1.45pm on

The suspect is being held on suspicion of attempted murder after firearms warrants were executed in Bury last night.In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "The man – aged 41 – has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a shotgun and remains in custody for questioning."On Tuesday January 19 a gunman opened fire as three high-powered cars raced through Newton Heath in the middle of the day.A fourth car not involved in the dispute was hit with a stray bullet.A

in Salford. The tragedy happened on Worsley Road in Winton at around 7.30pm on Tuesday evening (January 26).

direct to your inboxPolice investigating a drive-by shooting in Newton Heath have arrested another two men.A gunman opened fire as three high-powered cars raced through the suburb in the middle of the day on Tuesday (January 19).A car not involved in the fracas was hit with a stray bullet.A detective has described the incident as “shockingly dangerous and reckless”.Following a series of raids across addresses in Manchester and Oldham, a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted

direct to your inboxA man has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a fatal collision on the M60 motorway.John Bowers, 33, of Sefton Road, Preston, is due to appear before Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning (January 23).Police were called to a report of a crash involving a Kia Ceed car and a lorry shortly before 8.45am on Thursday (January 21).The collision happened close to Junction 20 of the M60, near Alkrington, Greater Manchester Police said.The driver of the

so-called #ShantyTok. Going viral by crooning traditional sea shanties — “Drunken Sailor” among the most well known — landed former mail carrier Nathan Evans a contract with record label Polydor, the Scottish Sun reported.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOf all the virtual lockdown calls, the most surreal was submitting questions for Jesse Lingard while he sat at his kitchen counter in front of a bowl of pistachios.Rather than allow face-time with reporters, a pistachios company arranged for a conversation between Lingard, a nutritionist named Nigel and an enthusiastic American lady whose carefree demeanour suggested her house backed onto Venice Beach.Questions had to be typed into a widget and were

direct to your inboxA pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Tameside.Wellington Road is shut between Oldham Road and Lord Sheldon Way in Ashton-under-Lyne while police investigate.The pedestrian was struck at around 7.50pm this evening.The driver stopped at the scene and the pedestrian was taken to hospital.Police have not said how serious their injuries are.Transport for Greater Manchester are urging motorists to avoid the area.

direct to your inbox‘If the water rises another metre, we could be in big trouble.’Some residents in South Manchester say they are 'preparing for evacuation' as the River Mersey reaches the highest levels ever recorded on the waterway and roads become flooded.'Flooding to properties is expected', according to the Environment Agency.Greater Manchester Police declared a major incident on Tuesday evening and the Met Office warns of a 'danger to life' due to fast flowing or deep floodwater.

direct to your inboxDetectives are investigating a “shockingly dangerous and reckless” drive by shooting, which happened in the middle of the day.Shots were fired on Briscoe Lane, in Newton Heath, Manchester, just before 1.45pm on Tuesday afternoon (January 19).

direct to your inboxThe re-opening of one of Manchester's main roads following severe flood damage has been delayed.Hyde Road in Gorton became a raging torrent of water after a water main, which was being worked on by United Utilities at the time, suddenly burst at 5am on Friday.

direct to your inbox A road is closed in Oldham due to a serious crash between a car and a motorbike.

direct to your inbox Parts of one of the major roads in north and east Manchester will be closed throughout January for resurfacing works.

straight to your inbox every day for freeNathan Bishop has spoken about his aims for the future with Manchester United after penning a new deal with the club that runs until 2023.The 21-year-old was signed from Southend United last year and is due to leave on loan in the January transfer window to further his development.