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BBC News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Car smashes into front of house in Rochdale in early hours
A car has ploughed into a house damaging the window and front Volkswagen car had crashed into a lamppost before smashing into the terraced house in Rochdale shortly before 00:45 BST, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) was strewn near to the house on Edenfield Road in fire engines attended the scene and made it safe and those living in the house were able to evacuate, GMFRS said. The BBC has contacted Greater Manchester Police for more details. A GMFRS spokeswoman said: "Shortly before 12:45am this morning three fire engines from Rochdale and Heywood fire stations were called to attend a road traffic collision involving one vehicle into a domestic property on Edenfield Road, Rochdale."Firefighters arrived quickly and made the scene safe using specialist equipment including lighting, gas monitors and a thermal imaging camera." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Fire-ravaged former Manchester mill to be partially demolished
Parts of a derelict former mill that was ravaged in a fire earlier this week will be Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said the burnt-out remains of the 225-year-old Hotspur Press building in Manchester city centre would have to been taken down. The Georgian-era building was destroyed in Monday evening's blaze which also forced the evacuation of neighbouring buildings and brought trains to a standstill.A GMFRS spokesman said a partial demolition was needed to help firefighters and investigators safely access parts of the site. Firefighters are continuing to work at the scene on Cambridge Street to "bring the fire to a safe conclusion", the spokesman was pumped on to the charred remains of the building earlier to dampen down any hotspots. The roof of the former mill and printing press, thought to be one of Manchester's oldest buildings, has collapsed, along with other parts of the structure. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Independent
4 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Hotspur Press fire: Orange flames and black smoke engulf Manchester's oldest mill
A major fire has destroyed what is believed to be Manchester 's oldest mill, the historic Hotspur Press building, prompting the evacuation of dozens of nearby residents. The fire broke out around 4:30pm on Monday (23 June) at the structure near Manchester Oxford Road railway station. Fire services said the flames engulfed three floors of the derelict mill. A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Services (GMFRS) said over 100 firefighters and two dozen fire engines responded to the scene, while two aerial units were deployed to contain the fire's spread. A doorman at one of the nearby evacuated buildings told the Manchester Evening Press that smoke was 'billowing everywhere' while the fire was 'raging'.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'It is not worth dying for a dip': Warning issued as temperatures soar
A warning has been issued over swimming in open water as temperatures soar. It is anticipated to push towards 30 degrees Celsius across the region today (Friday). And Greater Manchester Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said they are urging people to be 'be careful around open water.' READ MORE: "I can't change it, but wow am I paying for it": Mum gets STUCK in Turkey after making 'worst mistake of my life' in hotel room while drunk with boyfriend READ MORE: Mum, 40, and daughter, 8, found dead at home as more details heard into tragedy GMFRS said there been four deaths in water in the last twelve weeks alone – more than caused by fire in the same time. They have attended 23 fatal water incidents since April last year and 65 since April 2020, they said. In a statement issued as part of Drowning Prevention Week, they said 'water is often a lot shallower than it appears, and hidden hazards lurk below the surface', and that cold water shock can be fatal, even to strong swimmers. They urged people who may get into trouble to 'float to live' and tilt their head back with their ears submerged and for bystanders or witnesses to 'call, tell, throw' - ring 999, tell the person to float and to throw something for them to grab on. Area Manager Billy Fenwick, Head of Prevention at GMFRS, said: 'It is vitally important that everyone knows, even strong swimmers, that there are always dangers with open water. Cold water shock can kill, and there are often hazards in water that are not seen from the surface. It is not worth dying for a dip. 'If you see someone in trouble in the water, remember: 'Float to Live'. "Always call 999 and ask for fire - or the coastguard by sea - if you see someone struggling in water, tell them to float and throw them a float aid if there is one nearby. 'We will be emphasising these messages throughout the summer and working with local communities and schools to get this across.' -- For the latest stories and breaking news visit Get the latest headlines, features and analysis that matter to you by signing up to our various Manchester Evening News newsletters here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to stay up to date with the us on X @mennewsdesk for all the latest stories and updates on breaking incidents from across the region and beyond, as well as on our Facebook page you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our newsdesk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Warning after four drownings in 12 weeks in Greater Manchester
Four people have drowned in open water in the past 12 weeks in Greater Manchester, firefighters have said as they issued a safety warning ahead of the school fire service said there had been a slight rise in the number of fatalities to 23 since April 2024, compared to the previous Fenwick, head of prevention at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), said jumping into open water could be fatal and there were "always dangers" including for strong swimmers."Cold water shock can kill and there are often hazards in water that are not seen from the surface. It is not worth dying for a dip." He said firefighters were "working with local communities and schools to get this across". GMFRS said 65 people had died due to drowning in open water in the region since April four deaths over the past 12 weeks were more than those caused by fires during the same period, GMFRS advised people to ring 999 when seeing someone in difficulty and not to go in the water but instead encourage the person to float on their back while throwing them an item that those who get into trouble in water, they encouraged tilting their head back with ears submerged, and relaxing and breathing normally while moving hands and legs to stay afloat."It's fine if your legs sink, we all float differently," GMFRS said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
