Scouse hardman arranged for prison officers' cars to be torched while in Strangeways

direct to your inboxA Strangeways shop council bosses say flogs 'counterfeit clothes' has been shutdown.Town hall chiefs say it was 'found trading illegally in a premises that lacked any Covid-19 safety measures'.Police, trading standards and Home Office officials raided the Bury New Road shop on December 3, Manchester council said in a statement.After cutting open security shutters, inside, officials found two staff and six customers.None of whom were wearing masks, the council said.There was

direct to your inboxIt was the penultimate day of lockdown and across the UK, all non-essential shops were shut.Except for in Strangeways.Along Manchester's notorious 'Counterfeit Street', it seemed to be business as usual for many.The clothes shops along Bury New Road might have had their security shutters down, but most appeared to be trading as normal.Shoppers crowded the pavements as a long line of 'spotters' stood huddled under umbrellas.Their role is to drum up business and keep an eye out

“The COVID-19 vaccination programme is the single biggest immunisation programme in the history of the NHS and we are absolutely privileged and excited that our Salford Royal site and group is one of the first in the country to receive the vaccine and be at the forefront of its delivery in Greater Manchester.

direct to your inboxA yellow weather warning has been issued for Greater Manchester.Snow and sleet has already arrived in some parts of the region and is forecast to continue falling into Friday evening.The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow, sleet and rain from now until 9pm .Motorists are warned of tricky driving conditions with an increased risk of collisions.Forecasters say the rain will turn to wintry showers this evening and continue overnight, falling heaviest over

direct to your inboxSnow and sleet has started to fall in Greater Manchester for the first time this autumn/winter.The Met Office has forecast that all 10 boroughs will see sleet on Friday, while Oldham is currently experiencing heavy snow.This is set to continue until 5pm this afternoon.No weather warnings have been issued for the region, however there could be some travel disruption in Oldham if the white stuff sets on lower ground.Residents in the borough have shared videos on social media of

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

here A spokesman for Sodexo, which runs the privately operated jail, said: “An assault on a Prison custody officer is currently under a police investigation so it would be inappropriate to comment further.” Another source said: "The member of staff spent time in hospital with burns after having a bucket of hot water thrown on him by a prisoner."Earlier this month the Manchester Evening News reported how masked men on motorbikes torched a car outside the main entrance of Forest Bank.Footage from

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

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PA news agency that Abdallah is to be released this week.

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.

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hereNorthern are conveying passengers between Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in both directions until further notice, Avanti West Coast said.The operator said the following trains have been cancelled:11:40 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, due 13:4611:55 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, due 14:0612:20 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, due 14:3512:40 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly, due 14:4612:55 Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston, due 15:07No further details have

We'd like to know what you think should happen next. Would you like to see the lockdown extended or should all restrictions be lifted? Have your say in our survey below.Click 'display interactive content' or follow this link if you can't see it on your device. United City's privately-funded research will help to bridge that gap, giving clear data to manage safety in workplaces, hospitality venues and on transport, they say.The research will also allow Greater Manchester leaders to negotiate with

in Newton Heath. The smash happened on Briscoe Lane, a short distance away from the Etihad Stadium in east Manchester, at around 11:10am.

during the last lockdown, which appears to have continued into the second wave. However, unlike during the first peak, recycling centres in Greater Manchester have remained open this time - if only for 'essential visits'.