Lee Grimsditch
Nostalgia Writer at Manchester Evening News
Nostalgia writer for the Manchester Evening News. Nostalgia or history related story you want to share? Email [email protected]
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3 days ago |
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Ruth Suter |Jordan Shepherd |Lee Grimsditch
Sofia Todd's was the victim of a horrifying attack that went viral on social mediaFeral teenagers used Snapchat to "hunt" their schoolgirl victim before she was savagely attacked in a restaurant, leaving customers horrified. Sofia Todd, 13, was enjoying a meal with friends at Black Rooster in Paisley, Scotland, when she was set upon by a group of girls earlier this week.
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1 week ago |
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Lee Grimsditch |Miranda Xena Pell
Oliver Holroyd died tragically in front of friends and family in BenidormThousands of pounds have been raised following the death of groom-to-be Oliver Holroyd, 29. Oliver died on March 22 in Benidorm while celebrating on his own stag do. The dad-of-one from Halifax, Yorkshire, was enjoying drinks at the Funky Flamingo bar in Benidorm. Tragically, he collapsed while sitting on a bar stool, slipped off and hit his head on the floor.
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1 week ago |
cornwalllive.com | Lee Grimsditch |Jeff Reines |Ruth Suter
The mother of a young girl viciously attacked by a gang of teenagers in Scotland has spoken out, calling attention to the rise in youth violence. 13 year old Hope Lyden endured a severe beating from multiple girls after planning to meet with a friend at Boden Boo, Erskine, over the weekend. On Friday evening, she was speaking to her friend at a bus stop when approached by an unfamiliar girl accusing her of spreading rumours. Another teenager offered to aid Hope "get away" following the encounter.
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1 week ago |
lancs.live | Jon Macpherson |Lee Grimsditch
A Lancashire mother has revealed her horror at her 11-year-old son's "most devastating diagnosis" just days after he was awarded "man of the match" at a football game. Tracey Jones' son, Nicholas, had been playing for his local team in Oswaldtwistle and started feeling unwell within days of his special match. Nicholas, who live in the Clayton le Moors area of Accrington with his mum, her husband Nick and two older siblings, was shockingly told he had a form of cancer.
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1 week ago |
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Lee Grimsditch |Adam Everett
Kyle Williams had to be tasered by policeA grandfather claimed he might have been spiked, which led to his "disgraceful behaviour" at a local pub. Kyle Williams flew into a violent rage, mistakenly believing his car keys had been nicked. Williams later came back to the bar wielding a hammer, shattered a window, and threatened other customers with the weapon. Following the incident, police visited resulting in Williams being tasered by officers.
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