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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Man in court after using late mum's disabled parking permit
A man appeared in court after using his late mother's disabled parking permit more than 16 months after she died. Salford City Council prosecuted Omer Ali Khan, 32, of Deerhurst Drive in Manchester, after finding the blue badge on a silver Audi. Khan, who was caught in North George Street on 13 November, was convicted of fraud by false representation and ordered to pay £512 in fines and costs at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Friday. Salford City Council's Barbara Bentham said the council was seeing through its promise to crack down on blue badge fraud. Wardens patrolling the streets noticed the badge on the dashboard of a car parked on double yellow they looked into the name on the badge, they found it was that of a woman who had died in 2023. Fraud crackdown Bentham said: "The fraudulent misuse of badges means that sometimes disabled bays are not available and those who are in genuine need of parking closer to facilities or wider spaces to get in out of wheelchairs are not able to do so."The city council uses spot checks, data sharing about lost, stolen and revoked badges and public reporting to enforce the blue badge is a criminal offence under the Road Traffic Act to misuse a blue than 400,000 people in the north-west of England hold one of the permits. 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
18-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Moorside Primary teachers pause strikes in 'violent pupils' dispute
Teachers at a primary school who went on strike amid claims that some violent and abusive pupils were not being managed safely have suspended a two-day walk-out planned for next NASUWT union said planned strikes for Monday and Tuesday at Moorside Primary School in Swinton, Greater Manchester, have "been withdrawn" after "progress" and further talks aimed at resolving the had said the school leadership was not dealing with "numerous incidents and increasing levels of violent behaviour". Six more one-day strikes remain provisionally planned for the autumn City Council has been contacted for a comment. The union also said pausing the strikes would allow time for the school to "demonstrate that much-needed measures were being put in place".Jac Casson, of NASUWT in Greater Manchester, said: "We have been overwhelmed by the huge level of support our members have received from parents during this dispute and their understanding that teachers' working environment is the learning environment of their children. "It's clear that the school community shares a deep commitment to the wellbeing of all children, and that includes supporting the staff who care for and educate pupils every day, which they have continued to do in very difficult circumstances."We hope that the progress made is maintained, and that the assurances offered by the employer are implemented and taken seriously."While we hope it will not be necessary, if progress does not continue, and further meaningful changes are not delivered, NASUWT members will resume action in the autumn term." 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
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
City set to approve plans for UK's third-tallest skyscraper
Plans for the UK's third tallest skyscraper are set to be decided on by councillors later this week. If approved, the proposed 895ft tower would be the tallest building in Greater Manchester and come in third across the country after the Shard and Horizon 22. The tower is part of a £1 billion project which would see ten buildings being built in Salford's Regent Retail Park. Up to 3,300 homes are set to be built across the buildings, with the tallest planned to be some 78 storeys high. Salford councillors are due to meet on Thursday to discuss the plans, and despite hundreds of objections, officials have recommended its approval. Over 450 complaints have been submitted to Salford City Council about the development. Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey is among the high-profile objectors who have campaigned against the plans. Writing in a letter last year, she said the development 'does not adequately address the need for affordable and social housing in Salford' and also said it would add pressure onto parking issues in the area. She also said the tower would not be in keeping with the local area's character and said it 'won't help with the loss of shops, existing employment and parking, and will drastically impact Salford's skyline". Alongside the new homes, the plans include commercial and community spaces with a public park and 600 parking spaces also planned. The developers, Henley Investment Management, wrote a letter responding to the objections, insisting that a significant proportion of the scheme would be made up of affordable housing. In their report, planning officers recommended the site's approval and wrote: 'Over the course of the analysis section of this report, it will become apparent that, on balance, the development accords with the Development Plan. The proposal would result in efficient use of an underused Site within the urban area and has the potential to amount to sustainable and inclusive development, which can be secured at reserved matters stage. 'The development would make a substantial contribution to the delivery of Salford's identified housing requirement, and deliver an enhanced local centre, and environmental enhancement of the Site, which would benefit the wider community (discussed further below).'
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Incredible 78-story skyscraper, costing £1b, set to transform skyline of major city & become 3rd tallest building in UK
A MAJOR UK city is set to greenlight a 78-storey skyscraper, costing £1 billion. If approved, the tower will be the third tallest building in the country and could include up to 3,300 homes. 3 Salford's skyline could undergo a major transformation with a proposed new skyscraper Credit: Salford Council Salford in Greater Manchester could see a complete transformation of its skyline if the project goes ahead. Conceptual images show the building stand 895 feet (273m), with construction expanding across 10 buildings at Regent Retail Park. This skyscraper would become the tallest building in Greater Manchester and the third tallest in the country, behind the Shard and Horizon 22, which are both in London. Extensive plans Planning documents show the skyscraper as one of a number of towers in the development across the city's skyline. The project is set to create commercial and community space along with a new public park and 600 parking spaces. Salford councillors are due to meet on Thursday, July 17 to consider the proposal. Officials have already recommended approval for the ambitious development. The new buildings would be located in the northern half of Salford's Regent Retail Park, near the River Irwell boundary with Manchester city centre. It would include a significant proportion of affordable housing. Community concerns However, not everyone is happy with the proposals, as more than 450 objections have already been lodged with Salford City Council. Money News Today A protest is planned outside Salford Civic Centre ahead of the planning meeting for an application decision. Councillors in Ordsall are leading the campaign against the plans, along with Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey. They shared fears that the work would increase pressure on the existing community. The campaigners cited potential parking issues and the loss of local shops as their main concerns. MP Rebecca Long-Bailey shared an open letter to development bosses last year. Top 10 tallest buildings in the world 1. Burj Khalifa, Dubai - 2,717ft 2. Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia - 2,227ft 3. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai - 2,073ft 4. Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower, Saudi Arabia - 1,972ft 5. Ping An International Finance Centre, Shenzhen - 1,966ft 6. Lotte World Tower, Seoul - 1,819ft 7. One World Trade Center, New York - 1,776ft 8. Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, Guangzhou - 1740ft 8. Tianjin CTF Finance Centre, Tianjin - 1,740ft 10. China Zun, Beijing - 1,731ft "These plans won't help tackle the urgent need for social and affordable housing, won't help with the loss of shops, existing employment and parking, and will drastically impact Salford's skyline," she wrote. Meanwhile, developers Henley Investment Management stressed that their plans included affordable housing. They added that existing businesses in the retail park would be welcomed within the new structure. "We are delighted that planning officers have recommended our Regent Park proposals for approval," said Hattie Charlier-Poole, senior development manager at Henley Investment Management. "This is a strong endorsement of a scheme that has been shaped through extensive consultation with residents and stakeholders, and we believe it offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a district centre that Salford can be proud of." 3 The new development includes a 78-storey tower that would be the third highest in the country Credit: Salford Council The company added that it "always aimed to build more than just homes". "We want to deliver a neighbourhood with real character and a sense of community, where new homes, jobs, and green spaces are integrated into Ordsall," the development manager continued. "We look forward to the application being considered by members and to hopefully deliver a development that is truly fit for the future." Councillors recently approved plans by developer Salboy for a new £246 million skyscraper located across the River Irwell in Manchester. More skyscraper news Check out the skyscraper as tall as the Shard that has been constructed in a German forest for a crazy reason. Plus, the five colossal skyscrapers set to dominate city skylines over the next five years. And the skyscraper that measures the same height as the Shard that is set to transform London's skyline. Have a look inside the world's tallest abanoned skyscraper that still lies empty today. And the bizarre plans for Europe's tallest skyscraper planned for a small village.
The Sun
14-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Incredible 78-story skyscraper, costing £1b, set to transform skyline of major city & become 3rd tallest building in UK
A MAJOR UK city is set to greenlight a 78-storey skyscraper, costing £1 billion. If approved, the tower will be the third tallest building in the country and could include up to 3,300 homes. 3 Salford in Greater Manchester could see a complete transformation of its skyline if the project goes ahead. Conceptual images show the building stand 895 feet (273m), with construction expanding across 10 buildings at Regent Retail Park. This skyscraper would become the tallest building in Greater Manchester and the third tallest in the country, behind the Shard and Horizon 22, which are both in London. Extensive plans Planning documents show the skyscraper as one of a number of towers in the development across the city's skyline. The project is set to create commercial and community space along with a new public park and 600 parking spaces. Salford councillors are due to meet on Thursday, July 17 to consider the proposal. Officials have already recommended approval for the ambitious development. The new buildings would be located in the northern half of Salford's Regent Retail Park, near the River Irwell boundary with Manchester city centre. It would include a significant proportion of affordable housing. Community concerns However, not everyone is happy with the proposals, as more than 450 objections have already been lodged with Salford City Council. A protest is planned outside Salford Civic Centre ahead of the planning meeting for an application decision. Councillors in Ordsall are leading the campaign against the plans, along with Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey. They shared fears that the work would increase pressure on the existing community. The campaigners cited potential parking issues and the loss of local shops as their main concerns. MP Rebecca Long-Bailey shared an open letter to development bosses last year. "These plans won't help tackle the urgent need for social and affordable housing, won't help with the loss of shops, existing employment and parking, and will drastically impact Salford's skyline," she wrote. Meanwhile, developers Henley Investment Management stressed that their plans included affordable housing. They added that existing businesses in the retail park would be welcomed within the new structure. "We are delighted that planning officers have recommended our Regent Park proposals for approval," said Hattie Charlier-Poole, senior development manager at Henley Investment Management. "This is a strong endorsement of a scheme that has been shaped through extensive consultation with residents and stakeholders, and we believe it offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a district centre that Salford can be proud of." 3 The company added that it "always aimed to build more than just homes". "We want to deliver a neighbourhood with real character and a sense of community, where new homes, jobs, and green spaces are integrated into Ordsall," the development manager continued. "We look forward to the application being considered by members and to hopefully deliver a development that is truly fit for the future." Councillors recently approved plans by developer Salboy for a new £246 million skyscraper located across the River Irwell in Manchester. More skyscraper news Check out the skyscraper as tall as the Shard that has been constructed in a German forest for a crazy reason. Plus, the over the next five years. And the skyscraper that measures the same height as the Shard that is set to transform London's skyline. Have a look inside the world's tallest abanoned skyscraper that still lies empty today. And the bizarre plans for Europe's tallest skyscraper planned for a small village. 3
