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Sinkhole repairs under way after major disruption

6 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Richard Stead

Sinkhole repairs under way after major disruptionThe sinkhole resulted in Bury New Road being closed since Tuesday [BBC/Richard Stead]Repairs are under way on a huge sinkhole that caused a wave of disruption along a major commuter road. Bury New Road in Prestwich, Bury - which links Prestwich to the M60 and Manchester City Centre - has been closed since Tuesday after the chasm opened up. Residents have told how the closure prompted major delays and also affected local businesses.
Repairs underway after major disruption

6 days ago | bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Richard Stead

Sinkhole repairs under way after major disruption Sarah Spina-Matthews & Richard SteadBBC/Richard SteadThe sinkhole resulted in Bury New Road being closed since TuesdayRepairs are under way on a huge sinkhole that caused a wave of disruption along a major commuter road. Bury New Road in Prestwich, Bury - which links Prestwich to the M60 and Manchester City Centre - has been closed since Tuesday after the chasm opened up.
Sinkhole repairs under way after major disruption

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Richard Stead

Sarah Spina-Matthews & Richard Stead - BBC News, ManchesterThu, May 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM UTC1 min readThe sinkhole resulted in Bury New Road being closed since Tuesday [BBC/Richard Stead]Repairs are under way on a huge sinkhole that caused a wave of disruption along a major commuter road. Bury New Road in Prestwich, Bury - which links Prestwich to the M60 and Manchester City Centre - has been closed since Tuesday after the chasm opened up.
Three arrested in non-recent child sex abuse operation

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Ewan Gawne |Richard Stead

Three arrested in Oldham child sexual abuse raidsEwan Gawne & Richard SteadBBCGreater Manchester Police arrested a man after a raid in RochdaleThree people have been arrested on suspicion of committing non-recent sexual offences against children in Oldham. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) raided homes in Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton under Operation Sherwood, an investigation into historical cases of child sexual exploitation in the town.
Three arrested in Oldham child sexual abuse raids

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ewan Gawne |Richard Stead

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of committing non-recent sexual offences against children in Oldham. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) raided homes in Oldham, Rochdale and Bolton under Operation Sherwood, an investigation into historical cases of child sexual exploitation in the town.
Car thief who crowed online after £4m spree jailed

Jan 25, 2025 | msn.com | Richard Stead |Ewan Gawne

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Get flood-hit residents back home, urges council

Jan 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Ewan Gawne |Richard Stead

The owners and management firm of an apartment block that has been without power since the New Year's Day floods have been told to "get their act together" by a council. Meadow Mill in Stockport remains without electricity, heating, and water, with residents "desperate" to return more than a week after they were evacuated.
'We don't know when we can go home after floods'

Jan 7, 2025 | yahoo.com | Richard Stead |Ewan Gawne

Dozens of residents driven out of their apartments by the devastating New Year's Day floods have described being left "desperate" for support, with many runing out of cash to pay for temporary accomodation. David Howarth, 58, returned to his rented flat at Meadow Mill in Stockport, Greater Manchester, despite the lack of electricity, heating and water - after finding he could not longer afford to stay in a hotel.
Man lights up home with 25,000 LEDs for charity

Dec 1, 2024 | msn.com | Eleanor Maslin |Richard Stead
Man lights up home with 25,000 LEDs for charity

Dec 1, 2024 | yahoo.com | Eleanor Maslin |Richard Stead

Andy said last year the display totalled about £350 in running costs [Richard Stead / BBC]Nearly three miles of Christmas lights have transformed a house and garden in Bardney, Lincolnshire, in aid of a charity. Andy, who did not want to give his surname, has adorned his house with inflatable snowmen, Father Christmases, and about 25,000 LED lights. The money raised from the display will go direct to St Barnabas Hospice, who he said were "absolutely incredible".