Two men arrested after illegal 'block party' events during lockdown

With restaurants and cafes closed during lockdown, food delivery services have been a lifeline for businesses and a saviour for those stuck at home.Cooking your own food every day can get boring, but Deliveroo allowed the people of Greater Manchester to order their favourite meals from top eateries as a treat in the middle of the pandemic.The online food service has now revealed the most popular meals ordered in the city and across the UK over the past 12 weeks.Data shows that Manchester

41-year-old woman was attacked in woodland close to Rochdale Canal at around 7.30pm on Friday, July 10, police said.It is believed the offender followed the victim for around 15 minutes as she walked along the canal path near to Morrisons supermarket in Failsworth. The rape took place on the canal on the border between Failsworth and North Manchester.

in Failsworth with the attack taking place just over the border in north Manchester.The woman was supported by specialist officers and a manhunt launched after the incident was reported to them around 7.30pm.Today a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.He has been taken into custody and will be questioned later today they added.However detectives say the investigation is ongoing and they are asking any potential witnesses, anyone with

in Denton.Police say they were called to reports of a stabbing on Wilton Street, at the rear of the Crown Point North shopping park, just before 1pm on Tuesday.The street contains houses, residential units and also a walkway into the shopping centre.They say officers found a man in his 30s who had been attacked with a weapon.Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have not disclosed what the weapon was but say the man was taken to hospital for treatment.

M61.Traffic officers said they first spotted the car driving in Bolton.

here"I don't want to dwell on the last couple of weeks but what I do what to say is thank you," she said."Thank you to every single person that has sent me such thoughtful messages asking how I am and making sure I'm ok, it has meant the world to me."I've enjoyed a much needed break from my phone but I'm back now and ready to get stuck into some really exciting things I have coming up." Molly-Mae and Manchester boxer Tommy found romance on the ITV2 dating show Love Island last summer.

here"As a community we had seen what happened at Daisy Nook, which is not far from here, and saw the images of the aftermath. There was also the smaller, but equally disruptive event at Broadhurst Fields."The prospect of an event at Boggart Hole Clough had caused some anxiety.

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Manchester Evening News about the difficulties faced by parents who work, but are on a low income.Her partner was furloughed when lockdown began, leaving a significant dent in their finances.The family do not get free school meals, which meant they were not eligible for a food voucher scheme open to families in their borough who are.Eventually, they had to turn to a foodbank for help.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can

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Christopher Davies , 29, of Bartholomews Drive, Salford, has been charged with one count of: section 18 assault; possession of an offensive weapon in a public place; possession of a bladed article in a public place.He has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court today.In a statement Greater Manchester Police said: "Police were called at around 11.55am on Wednesday 24th June to reports of a teenage boy being stabbed in the leg on Rudman Drive in Salford."The

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