Tributes paid to 'lovely' and 'kind' dad who died after his car crashed into a fence

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterThe first reaction of most people when meeting Bob Tonge was 'what a smashing bloke'.But he was also a fine police officer.His gentle "humble and kind" way seemed at odds with the often brutal crimes he had to investigate.But his demeanour and ability will be remembered by officers throughout Greater Manchester Police and the families of the victims for whom he sought and got justice.His sudden death on

News of Colin Bell's death has rocked the footballing world as tributes continue to pour in for the Manchester City legend. Bell passed away on Tuesday afternoon after a long-term illness, aged 74.

straight to your inboxManchester City players will run out at Old Trafford on Wednesday night wearing retro shirts with a Number 8 on their back to mark the passing of club legend Colin Bell. Bell, 74, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, is widely regarded as the greatest player to have pulled on a City shirt and is adored at the club whose stadium bears his name on one of its stands.

straight to your inboxTributes have been pouring in for Manchester City great Colin Bell who sadly passed away at the age of 74 on Tuesday.City announced the passing of their legendary figure, who made 492 appearances and scored 152 goals for the Club during a 13-year stay.Affectionately known as 'Colin The King', supporters voted in 2004 to name a stand inside the Etihad Stadium after him and his name continues to be sung on the terraces to this day.Capped 48 times by England, Bell was widely

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

Manchester Evening News that Adele had two children and one grandchild, although she sadly lost her daughter Carrie in the last few years aged just 57. "She was a typical Jewish mum, she wanted to feed everyone and have everyone round at the house all the time," Peter said."Her son summed her up really well, he said if she's not got anything to worry about she gets worried.

direct to your inbox A man has died after collapsing on a bus in Trafford. Paramedics were called to Stockport Road, in Timperley, at 10.30am this morning (Wednesday) following reports of a person having collapsed.

direct to your inbox A man has died after being hit by a car in Middleton on Christmas Eve. The 30 year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a grey BMW 320i M Sport on Rochdale Road just after 7.30pm on Thursday, December 24.Emergency services raced to the scene he was rushed to hospital in a serious condition.

women's prison.Annelise Sanderson died in custody after being taken to the all-female jail.The 18-year-old died at HMP Styal, in Wilmslow, on Tuesday, the Manchester Evening News reports.Cops raced to the prison after her 'sudden death' at around 6.40am.There are no suspicious circumstances.Friends and family have since branded her 'funny, caring and kind' as tributes flowed in.They said: "She wasn’t just anybody, she was our friend and was truly loved by all who met her."Annelise lit up any

Tyldesley, on December 15. After clipping a kerb, the vehicle veered into the path of an oncoming lorry.

direct to your inboxA man discharged by mental health staff attempted to take his own life on hospital grounds - before he 'rolled' onto a major road and died after being hit by a taxi, an inquest heard. Daniel Kirton passed away at Manchester Royal Infirmary earlier this month.

direct to your inboxFormer Piccadilly Radio presenter and popular Manchester DJ Umberto Saoncella has died, close friends have reported.The broadcaster made his name with the 'Umberto Breakfast show' which aired on the radio station, and after it moved to Piccadilly Gold in 1998.Close friends said in a Facebook post that the DJ had passed away on December 17 after losing his battle with an 'awful illness.'"After a few weeks in hospital he came home to spend his last days with his partner Bob and

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police may have to send some of its officers to Kent in the event of a no deal Brexit.Deputy mayor for crime and policing, Beverley Hughes said during a press conference that the force had been asked to offer 'mutual aid' if the situation warranted it.The deadline for a deal on Brexit set by the European Parliament passed with no sign of progress and may now go on until December 31 - when the transition period is due to end.Dept Hughes expressed concerns

direct to your inboxThe coronavirus pandemic has caused untold misery for thousands of families across Greater Manchester.Every day, we hear about the hundreds of lives lost to this awful disease as the death toll rises.But behind the statistics are real human beings who were cherished.At the Manchester Evening News, we have pledged to honour the memory of people from our region lost to coronavirus. If you want to pay tribute to a loved one, fill out the form here. We have already published

direct to your inboxPolice were scrambled to Manchester city centre after a car crashed into railings.Pictures from the scene showed a badly damaged saloon car after it had crashed through railings on Great Ancoats Street.The road was closed briefly while the wreckage was cleared from the carriageway.A flatbed truck later removed the damaged car.Unconfirmed reports from the scene suggested the crash followed a police pursuit.The incident happened on Great Ancoats Street at its junction with

direct to your inboxA mother and daughter are homeless for Christmas after a car crashed into their house for the second time in months.Friends of Pauline Fitzgerald, 82, and Verna Harper, 54, are rallying round to help and raise money - alongside the community where they live in Oldham.A red Volkswagen Golf collided with the front of their terraced property on Hollins Road, Oldham, in September last year.