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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Reports of 'gunfire' being heard in Oldham as police investigation launched
There were reports of gunshots being heard in Oldham on Wednesday afternoon (June 25), with police later launching and investigation. Greater Manchester Police said 'gunfire' was heard in the Greenfield area of Saddleworth. Enquiries were carried out into the incident which later revealed it to have been a fire-cracker bird scaring device. Officers said the device was used by a local farmer, along with a shotgun, to warn birds away from the crops. The incident was not being treated as suspicious. READ MORE: Teenager disappears after boarding flight at Manchester Airport READ MORE: Holding hands, the women he made stand on street corners as teenagers were finally heard Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Issuing an update, police said the incident was 'no cause for alarm'. A statement issued by the force said: "We are aware of gunfire heard in Greenfield area today, this has been investigated and determined to be a fire cracker style bird scaring device and the farmer using a shotgun to warn away birds from the crops. "This may continue for the immediate future and there is no cause for alarm. As usual, call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergency." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Hotspur Press to be partially demolished after historic mill was gutted by blaze
The Hotspur Press building is now going to be partially demolished after a horror blaze gutted the mill, the fire service has announced. Opened in 1801 and one of Manchester's oldest mills, the site began to crumble on Monday night (June 23) after a huge fire broke out at around 4.30pm. Crews spent overnight tackling the fire, with cordons put in place across city centre streets and nearby residents in blocks of flats evacuated as a safety precaution, with the flames spreading to nearby balconies. READ MORE: Teenager disappears after boarding flight at Manchester Airport READ MORE: Parents slam primary school for 'upsetting children with no good reason' Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Harrowing images showed how the former mill, which had lain derelict for decades, was left a scorched shell once the blaze had been put out, with the walls and ceiling collapsing. The disaster also caused streets to fill up with smoke and a major incident to be declared by emergency services for a number of hours on Monday evening. More than 100 firefighters raced to the scene. It's understood that work to establish the cause of the fire is yet to begin internally due to the current state the building has been left in after it was ravaged. Part of the site will now be demolished for excavation to take place in otherwise inaccessible areas, and for enquiries to be made from the inside. In an update, a spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: 'Firefighters continue to work hard to bring the fire at Hotspur Press to a safe conclusion. "Alongside Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Police and partners, a decision has now been made to partially demolish the Hotspur Press building over the coming days. 'This is to enable safe firefighting and excavation in areas that are currently inaccessible, mitigating any risk to life. This will also allow safe internal investigations to begin.' --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
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Horror moment lorry smashes into central reservation with car wedged UNDERNEATH on M62
Horrifying images captured the moment a lorry smashed into the central reservation with another car wedged underneath in a crash on the M62 on Tuesday evening (June 24). There were major delays of three hours after all traffic was held on the westbound carriageway near J22. Emergency services including police and paramedics raced to the scene at around 4pm. A closure was originally put in place before two lanes were later reopened, with delays of three hours on the westbound carriageway during rush hour. A lane was also closed on the eastbound carriagway. READ MORE: M62 LIVE as crash sees van hit central reservation as three-hour traffic delays reported READ MORE: Shoppers 'gutted' by M&S announcement after cyber attack Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE National Highways Yorkshire said a lorry had crashed into the central reservation. Pictures also showed another vehicle, a Kia, which appeared to have been wedged underneath. There were severe delays throughout early evening as recovery work was undertaken following the crash, which was reported at J22 for Rishworth Moor. West Yorkshire Police later confirmed the crash was a 'damage-only' collision and that no injuries were reported. In an update, National Highways saidL "A truck has collided with the central reservation barrier on the M62 at J22 Saddleworth. Two lanes are closed westbound and one lane eastbound. "Delays of three hours westbound and 30 minutes eastbound." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fire service issue statement on huge Manchester city centre fire as homes evacuated
Homes are being evacuated as firefighters work to tackle a huge fire at Hotspur Press. Dozens of firefighters are currently at the scene on Cambridge Street, with smoke visible for miles around. A number of cordons are in place and Oxford Road railway station has been evacuated. READ MORE: Manchester fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts at Hotspur Press building with nearby flats evacuated - updates READ MORE: Woman surrounded by teenage boys then sexually assaulted on Metrolink tram The fire service has also confirmed nearby apartment buildings are being evacuated. A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: 'Firefighters are currently tackling a large fire at the derelict Hotspur Press building on Cambridge Street in Manchester. 'An evacuation of the neighbouring apartment buildings is taking place. The public are advised to stay away from the area while crews continue to tackle the fire.' ---- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Oxford Road station evacuated due to Hotspur Press fire
All railway lines into a major Manchester railway station are blocked due to a fire near the tracks today (Monday, June 23). Emergency services are tackling the blaze at Hotspur Press near Oxford Road Station. Trains are currently unable to run to and from the station, with disruption expected until 8pm. READ MORE: Woman surrounded by teenage boys then sexually assaulted on Metrolink tram READ MORE: Manchester fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts in city centre as smoke seen for miles - updates Oxford Road station has been evacuated due to the incident. A National Rail spokesperson said: "Due to a fire next to the track at Manchester Oxford road, all lines are blocked and the station has been evacuated. Trains are currently unable to run through Manchester Oxford road in both directions. emergency services are aware of the issue and are sending a team to site." Live updates: More on this incident as it comes in A TransPennine Express spokesperson said: "Due to a fire next to the track at Manchester Oxford Road all lines are blocked. Train services running through this station may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 20:00." ---- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
