Paul Britton

England

Reporter at Manchester Evening News

Journalist. Manchester Evening News.

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Articles

Husband and wife found dead inside own home in double tragedy

8 hours ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

An inquest has now been opened and adjourned after Brian and Carol Makin were found deadA husband and wife were found dead in their own home in a double tragedy. Inquests into the deaths of Brian Makin, 74, and his wife, Carol Makin, 75, were opened and adjourned by a coroner today - Thursday - at Rochdale Coroner's Court.
Husband's gruesome act of 'pure hatred' after discovering wife's affair

5 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Rob Currell |Paul Britton

He said he thought she was a 'snake'It was, a court heard, an 'act of pure hatred'. A judge handed down a prison sentence of 21 years to a husband convicted of the gruesome act of decapitating his wife - then flushing her severed head down a toilet. Crane operator Dempsey Nibbs savagely beheaded his wife of three decades, Judith, when he flew into a rage upon her confession of infidelity.
'He faced every battle head-on, both on and off the pitch': Football world pays tribute to Rochdale legend Joe Thompson

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

Joe Thompson has died aged 36 after being diagnosed with cancer for a third timeTributes from the footballing world are being paid to Joe Thompson - a Rochdale legend who has died after twice beating cancer and courageously battling the disease for a third time. His family said they were 'forever grateful for him blessing us with his presence, and for being so strong and staying with us as long as he did against all the odds'.
The man who has turned around GMP - and what he still wants to do

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

'This is a police force that is being the police force that people here always should have had'It's the contract extension bobbies of all ranks - and the tax-paying public - hope will see GMP continue to climb the premier league of policing. The country's second largest police force was struggling when Stephen Watson transferred over from south Yorkshire as chief constable.
Joe Thompson's wife's tribute to 'incredible and courageous' dad after his death, aged 36

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

Former Rochdale footballer Joe has sadly died aged 36 after a battle with cancerThe wife of former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson - who has sadly died aged 36 after a battle with cancer - has paid touching tribute to an 'incredible' dad. Chantelle Thompson described her husband as 'brave' and 'courageous'. And she said their daughters - Thailula and Athena Rae - would now 'carry his light and legacy on'.
'He was a great man' - Manchester United's touching tribute to former footballer Joe Thompson

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

Tributes from clubs are flooding in - Dale players will wear black armbands at Altrincham on Good FridayManchester United have paid touching tribute to former Rochdale footballer Joe Thompson, who has died aged 36 after a third battle with cancer. Father-of-two Joey T - a fans' favourite at Spotland - earned a contract at United's academy and joined the club in 1998, playing youth team football alongside future graduates Tom Cleverley, Danny Drinkwater and James Chester.
Former professional footballer who beat cancer twice dies aged 36

6 days ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Paul Britton

Former professional footballer Joe Thompson has sadly passed away after a third battle with cancer. Joe played for Rochdale AFC and was cherished by fans for his dedication both on the pitch and in his community activities. The club shared the tragic news on social media, saying they were 'devastated' by the news of his death and calling Joe a 'legend'. There will be a tribute to Joey T at today's Good Friday match against Altrincham as Dale faces off in a National League derby.
Investigation launched after inmate at Forest Bank prison dies

6 days ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

An investigation is underway - it's the latest in a series of fatalities at the privately-run prison over recent yearsAn investigation is underway after the death of an inmate at HMP Forest Bank in Salford. Dean Clementson was 33 and believed to be from the Tyldesley area of Wigan. His death on April 1 at the prison in Pendlebury, Salford, has been confirmed by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO). It's understood he was serving a sentence, rather than being on remand at the prison.
Coroner's call for urgent action after FOUR people killed by drivers with failing eyesight

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

A coroner has said the current system for 'ensuring' drivers meet the visual legal standards is ineffective, unsafe and unfitA coroner called the UK's driving licensing system the 'laxest in Europe' after an inquest into the deaths of four people killed by motorists with failing eyesight. Anne Ferguson, 75, died when she was struck by a van being driven by Vernon Law, then aged 72, in Whitworth, Rochdale, on July 11, 2023.
The 'gross failures' that led to death of 'beautiful' Charlotte

1 week ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Paul Britton

An inquest jury examined the tragic death of Charlotte Parry - and found 'gross failures'The death of a young woman detained on a mental health ward was 'contributed to by neglect', a jury has concluded after a 10-day inquest hearing. The mental health trust responsible said it was 'truly sorry' for what it called 'failings in the care and treatment' provided to Charlotte Parry, 27. Her family said they were 'absolutely devastated' and hit out at 'significant and systematic failures'.