Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 18.
Thermal imaging cameras for rubbish depots over disposable vape fire fears
01.08.2023 - 13:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Waste bosses are spending £200,000 on thermal imaging cameras for recycling and rubbish disposal centres over fire threats posed by disposable vapes.
They say disposable vapes are responsible for an 'increasing number of fires at waste management facilities and collection trucks', with 37 fires reported up to June this year alone. Lithium batteries inside them explode when crushed, pierced or damaged, causing waste around them to set alight.
It comes as civic leaders in Greater Manchester formerly back calls for a nationwide ban on disposable vapes - and go a step further by suggesting a deposit return scheme should be launched to keep the fire hazards out of household and public waste bins.
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The predicted cost of the cameras at 10 separate facilities is £202,522, split between Greater Manchester Combined Authority and contractor SUEZ, which manages Greater Manchester's waste and resources. The fixed cameras are being installed at transfer loading stations at depots. Staff are able to scan loads before the waste is categorised out for any hot-spots, smouldering or actual fires.
A report to the GMCA's waste and recycling committee said: "Incidents involving fire and ignition in the waste stream are growing, with regular incidents identified by SUEZ across the network of sites - there were 23 near miss incidents involving fire, smoke and waste ignition in April alone.
"In most cases the cause has been demonstrated to be small electrical items containing lithium batteries. If the battery casings are damaged during compaction or shredding of the waste, then there is a high risk that the battery will explode resulting in a
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17.08.2023 / 12:17
Man United told surprise loan signing of their former striker will solve goalscoring problems
Dwight Yorke believes Manchester United can solve their goalscoring problems with a shock loan move for Romelu Lukaku.
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16.08.2023 / 21:43
Manchester United takeover latest as Old Trafford chief makes sale admission
Manchester United fans are growing more and more impatient this month as continued uncertainty surrounds the takeover process.
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14.08.2023 / 12:33
Manchester United perform Old Trafford upgrade that will please hundreds of thousands of fans
Manchester United have completed the installation of 'ground-breaking' Wi-Fi at Old Trafford to improve connectivity for match-going supporters.
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13.08.2023 / 20:03
Week of violence in Greater Manchester with three killed, boy shot in chest, man stabbed and gun fired in street
There have been scenes of horror on the streets of Greater Manchester this week, with three people killed in road collisions, a boy shot in the chest and a man 'cut with a weapon' outside a pub.
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13.08.2023 / 16:49
Police issue update after cyclist dies in horror crash with HGV next to Trafford Centre
Police have issued an update after a cyclist was killed in a crash with a HGV near the Trafford Centre on Thursday evening (August 10).
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06.08.2023 / 15:29
Manchester United fans announce Glazer protests vs Wolves and Nottingham Forest
Manchester United supporters group The 1958 are planning two early season protests when the Premier League campaign kicks off next week.
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02.08.2023 / 22:03
Manchester United takeover latest amid ‘new’ sale development and falling share price
The Manchester United takeover process will run into the new season with little clarity over what the Glazers intend to do.
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02.08.2023 / 11:43
Teenage driver seriously hurt in M61 smash with motorway shut for hours
A teenage driver was left seriously hurt after a crash on the M61.
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01.08.2023 / 06:37
Lizzo's favourite Manchester spot for sweet treats lands at the Trafford Centre
Gooey, the Manchester bakery that got itself a ringing endorsement from R&B icon Lizzo, has landed a new spot at the Trafford Centre. It’s set up in the Selfridges food hall in a smart new concession front and centre of the posh department store.
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01.08.2023 / 05:03
How Rasmus Hojlund will improve Manchester United after £72m fee agreed for Atalanta striker
Erik ten Hag looks set to land his third major signing of the summer this week after Manchester United agreed a fee for Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday.
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31.07.2023 / 15:07
Council issue update over controversial cycle scheme on Greater Manchester's most dangerous road
Trafford Council has issued an update to residents over a controversial scheme on Greater Manchester's most dangerous road for cyclists.
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31.07.2023 / 14:39
Ex-Forest Bank prison officer found NOT GUILTY of murdering friend at his 40th birthday party
A former prison officer has been found not guilty of murdering a friend on his 40th birthday.
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29.07.2023 / 19:03
Manchester United agree transfer fee for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United have agreed a £72million fee with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
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29.07.2023 / 08:53
Inside the multi-million pound mansions fit for footballers moving to Manchester and Cheshire this summer
With Manchester home to two of the most renowned football teams in the world, it is no surprise that some of the wealthiest footballer players choose to reside in our region. Over the years, many affluent areas in the boroughs of Trafford, Stockport and Salford have been home to some pretty big Premiere League footballers including Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden.
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28.07.2023 / 20:15
Louis Saha makes Harry Kane transfer 'guarantee' and urges Manchester United to return for Tottenham striker
Louis Saha has urged Manchester United not to give up on Harry Kane this summer as the Tottenham striker would 'guarantee' 30 goals and a major trophy every season.
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28.07.2023 / 19:41
Man subjected woman to 'horrendous' physical and emotional abuse over two years
A man who subjected a woman to 'horrendous physical and emotional abuse' has been jailed.
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26.07.2023 / 15:45
Bryan Robson tells Manchester United how to challenge Man City for Premier League title
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes adding more goals to the squad could see his former side challenge for the Premier League title.
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25.07.2023 / 20:17
Manchester United confirm squad to face Wrexham as Erik ten Hag gives verdict on Marcus Rashford
Here are your Tuesday evening Manchester United headlines.
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25.07.2023 / 12:53
Man City young forward Dire Mebude set for permanent transfer
Manchester City youngster Dire Mebude is expected to complete a permanent move to Westerlo.