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Joy for residents as Prestwich 'neighbours from hell' are evicted after four ... - Manchester Evening News
One – who asked not to be named– said: "They were wild and completely out of control." Another, who also asked not to be named, said: "From day one we encountered problems. "I went round and talked to her politely but it didn't work - she just wasn't ...
Pictured: Baby-faced schoolboys who mugged 37-year-old woman at knifepoint in ... - Manchester Evening News
The 37-year-old, who asked not to be named, was walking through an alley in Eccles when she was approached by the pair who asked for a cigarette. When she said she did not have one, one of the boys pulled out a six-inch kitchen knife and demanded cash.
Eccles woman tells of mugging by two children armed with kitchen knife - Manchester Evening News
The 37-year-old, who asked not to be named, was walking through an alley in Eccles when she was approached by the pair who asked for a cigarette. When she said she did not have one, one of the boys pulled out a six-inch kitchen knife and demanded cash.
Face of taxi driver injured by gang in vicious Stretford attack - Manchester Evening News
The 35-year-old, who has asked not to be named, was viciously attacked by a gang of up to five men as he walked to his cab on Moss Park Road, Stretford. He fell to the ground during the attack and the group kicked him on his head and stamped on his ...
Mystery over death of 21-year-old woman found in Hollingworth Lake - Manchester Evening News
Her manager at the Odeon cinema, who also asked not to be named, said: "It came as a real shock. She was an excellent employee, capable and well-liked by everybody. She will be sorely missed." A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "Shortly ...
100 pupils sent home from Failsworth School for wearing the wrong shoes - Manchester Evening News
But one parent, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “We're not happy. They sent my child home but I don't get paid until Friday so how can I get a new pair of shoes? “They rang me on Monday but I told them I can't afford it. ...
'Hero neighbour' saved family from house fire - Manchester Evening News
The man, who asked not to be named, climbed on to a window sill to help two adults and a 16-week-old baby out of a first-floor bedroom of the house on Olive Street, Heywood. The man, in his 30s, then risked his own life by breaking into the house and ...
Special report: Who is the Stepping Hill hospital poisoner? - Manchester Evening News
Another Stepping Hill nurse, who also asked to remain anonymous, told us: "It's a horrible atmosphere. Everyone is a bag of nerves. The working environment is really bad. Everybody is scared of working there." Fears at Stepping Hill have increased ...
Like a horror movie: Victim of Stretford arson fireball tells of hell - Manchester Evening News
The 25-year-old – who has asked not to be identified – had been looking inside the Ford Fiesta after it was set alight but it went up, showering him with glass. He suffered severe burns to his hands and face and is still waiting to learn whether his ...
Matt Parish is man to revive Salford Reds - Manchester Evening News
Matt Parish can make Salford sing according to knowledgeable sources close to Reds' new Aussie boss back in Sydney. The early signs are encouraging but Parish needs to tweak the chorus line and draft in some new star soloists. ...
Teacher sacked from job at primary school in Denton after he admits child porn ... - Manchester Evening News
One, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “My wife has been reduced to tears by this. “He was my daughter's tutor last year. You think 'How was he looking at the kids'? It turns you sick. I hope he goes to prison.” A council spokesman said: “We are ...
'Rethink' of Beech Road festival after drunken yobs fight in Chorlton park - Manchester Evening News
One Chorlton resident, who declined to give her name, said: “It was disgusting. There were far too many people on Beech Road. There were hardly any police, it was an accident waiting to happen. And then later on it became really rough after the gangs ...
Dozens of traffic officers facing the axe in Greater Manchester Police cuts - Manchester Evening News
One traffic cop, who declined to be named,said: “This is disgraceful. There would be just 20 officers on duty at any one time to cover the whole of Greater ...
Dozens of traffic cops facing the axe - Manchester Evening News
One traffic cop, who declined to be named,said: “This is disgraceful. There would be just 20 officers on duty at any one time to cover the whole of Greater ...
Jobs fears as future of factory in doubt - Manchester Evening News
One member of staff, who asked not to be named, said: "Everyone is very upset by it and the mood is just really depressed. We haven't been told about any ...
Food firm fined £27500 over injured worker - Manchester Evening News
The worker, who has asked to remain anonymous, suffered severe friction burns to his arms, chest and stomach, requiring skin grafts to both his arms. ...
Firefighting team might be halved in cutbacks - Manchester Evening News
One firefighter who asked not to be named said: "I'm divorced with two children. This would crucify the regular contact I have with them because I wouldn't ...
800 DVDs seized as Manchester sex shops are raided - Manchester Evening News
The owner of The Adult Shop, who declined to give his name, said he was aware of the raid but did not want to comment further.