John was on the motorway with his wife Sarah when his engine stalled. The car lost power. All he could do was steer the vehicle onto the hard shoulder to safety before the car came to a stop. But even more terrifying than his ordeal on the highway was his discovery afterward. Someone had deliberately … Read more
The new lawyer representing the Rochdale family at the centre of the Manchester Airport arrest frenzy says he has spoken to the police watchdog about ‘making a formal complaint’. Aamer Anwar announced on Monday (29 July) that he was taking over the case after Akhmed Yakoob ‘stepped aside’. The move took place after the Manchester … Read more
Metropolitan Police officers were “attacked and assaulted” with at least two people injured following a “violent protest” in London following the Southport stabbings, police said. A total of 111 people were arrested because “many of those present had no intention of acting peacefully or cooperating with officers,” the Met said on Thursday. Bottles, torches and … Read more
Football thugs brought ‘terror’ to the streets as rival fans clashed in ‘scandalous’ scenes ahead of Manchester United match. Fans of United and arch-rivals Leeds United clashed in Manchester city centre ahead of a crucial Premier League match. Six of those involved have been taken to court for their part in the ugly scenes before … Read more
It’s been 60 years since the people of Stockport could only watch in horror as a tragedy unfolded before their eyes. But what they did next was extraordinary. On the morning of May 28, 1964, a train carrying more than 230 children crashed into a bridge in Cheadle Hulme. The trainload of schoolchildren and their … Read more