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direct to your inboxPolice investigating a shocking gun battle between three cars racing through a suburb have carried out a series of armed swoops across north Manchester.Officers, supported by armed cops, smashed their way into six address on Wednesday night as they executed a number of warrants.One man, 38, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody being questioned by detectives.

direct to your inboxA flood 'alert' has been put in force in Greater Manchester today after hours of heavy rainfall overnight.The alert warns of 'possible' flooding around the area of the middle River Mersey catchment area.It includes areas near Bramhall in Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston.The Environment Agency warned: "Flooding is possible - be prepared."And Transport for Greater Manchester said: "With heavy rain in Greater Manchester this morning, expect flooding in some areas.

direct to your inboxA neighbour described the shocking scene after a four-year-old girl was hit by a car.The child suffered serious head injuries following the incident on Charlestown Road in Blackley this afternoon.She was rushed to hospital.

direct to your inboxA four year-old girl has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in north Manchester.The air ambulance was scrambled following the incident, on Charlestown Road in Blackley, earlier this afternoon.The road has been closed in both directions between the junctions with Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road close to Boggart Hole Clough.Police and paramedics raced to the scene at around 2:30pm with the air ambulance also being called in.The helicopter was

direct to your inboxManchester council is pressing on with plans to take back control of 13,000 homes in the north of the city after winning the support of tenants and leaseholders.

direct to your inbox2021 is set to be another busy year for the Crown Court.Manchester's courts will continue to host murder trials even during the pandemic.Special precautions are being taken to ensure cases progress safely.And a number of murder trials are scheduled to be heard in the coming months at Manchester Crown Court.Here are some of the cases set to take place in the next 12 months.Seven men accused of murdering a man from Moss Side are set to go on trial.Miguel 'Migz' Reynolds, 21,

direct to your inboxA teenage motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash in north Manchester.The youth was taken to hospital after his bike crashed with a Seat Leon on Oldham Road in Newton Heath on Saturday night.Pictures from the scene show a badly damaged bike by the railings at the roadside.Three ambulances and several police cars could also be seen.No arrests have been made.The crash took place close to the junction with Copenhagen Street at about 6pm.A GMP spokesman said: "We were

direct to your inboxNeighbours have described the dramatic moment armed police stormed a north Manchester street after a man was shot with a pellet gun during a 'dispute'. A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with a head injury after the incident in New Moston on Friday morning.

direct to your inboxAn historic former co-operative building in north Manchester will have to be demolished, the council has confirmed.The former Failsworth Industrial Society building at the corner of Oldham Road and Old Church Street in Newton Heath has been branded 'dangerous' by inspectors.Issues with the derelict building, plus ongoing resurfacing work, have caused major traffic delays on Oldham Road this week.In a statement, Manchester Council said Oldham Road will have to be closed

direct to your inboxPolice have been trawling a street in north Manchester after a man was shot.Officers were called to Mansfield Avenue in Blackley at around 7.50pm last night (Tuesday) following reports a gunman had opened fired inside a house.A 22-year-old man was found with 'serious' leg injuries.He was taken to hospital. Cops have described the shooting as 'vicious'.The man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

straight to your inboxManchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes appears to be a doubt for Sunday's match against Chelsea and the Manchester Derby on Wednesday.Pep Guardiola 's men face Manchester United at Old Trafford during the week in a Carabao Cup semi-final clash, and they could be without their number one. Ederson has said he is self-isolating, putting him at risk of missing the clash with Manchester United in just four days' time.

direct to your inboxResidents have been evacuated from their homes on a major south Manchester road following the discovery of 'suspicious items' at a property.The bomb squad has been scrambled to the scene in Fallowfield.Emergency services are stationed on Wilmslow Road, between Derby Road and Brook Road.Police, paramedics and fire crews are at the scene. Some residents told the Manchester Evening News they had been evacuated from their flats on Wilmslow Road earlier in the evening.

direct to your inboxThe streets were empty as Greater Manchester said goodbye to 2020 and ushered in a new year - but many were determined to keep alive at least one tradition.Our video from Werneth Low shows how many parts of Greater Manchester were ablaze with colour as people set off fireworks at midnight to celebrate the arrival of 2021.Around 200 socially distanced people gathered on the popular spot to watch the moment our region said goodbye to 2020 and ushered in the New Year.Car horns

direct to your inboxPolice are trying to find a missing man from Levenshulme.Eric Seddon, 37, was last seen at an ATM at the Medina Superstore on Stockport Road, Levenshulme.The sighting was just after midnight on Wednesday (December 30).He has not been seen or heard from since.Greater Manchester Police say there is growing concern for his welfare.Officers are asking the public to get in touch if they have any information.Eric is described as 5ft 10" tall, of a slim build with very short brown

direct to your inboxIt has been a year like no other.However Great Mancunians have still made headlines across the world, for all sorts of reasons.Here we look at those who have put the region on the map in 2020, a year we will never forget.2020 has undoubtedly belonged to Manchester United and England star Marcus Rashford.However it is his incredible work off the pitch which has made the headlines, even more than his impressive goal-scoring feats on it.The Withington-born and Wythenshawe raised

direct to your inbox"It's absolutely gut-wrenching."Hair salon owner Jane Nixon describes how she felt as Matt Hancock announced that Greater Manchester would be moving into Tier 4.And it's a feeling thousands of business owners across the region will be familiar with.A change in restrictions, businesses finally being allowed to open then being forced to shut again just a few weeks later.

direct to your inboxA Greater Manchester Police officer has been suspended from driving after a boy was knocked down by a police car and left fighting for his life.The 15-year-old was hit by the vehicle on Boxing Day as officers were responding to reports of a domestic disturbance.The accident happened at 9.30pm on Garners Lane in Stockport.The boy was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, where yesterday (December 30) his condition was described as critical but stable.In a statement GMP