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bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews
Woman, 80, dies after charity bike ride crashSarah Spina-MatthewsPA MediaThe woman was struck by a cyclist who was taking part in the Tour de MancAn elderly woman has died after being struck by a cyclist during a charity bike ride, police have said. Greater Manchester Police said a male cyclist, who was taking part in the Tour de Manc, was riding along Mottram Road in Stalybridge when he was believed to have tried to overtake another cyclist.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews
Plans to restore and convert 16th-century manorSarah Spina-MatthewsWigan Building Preservation TrustWinstanley Hall has been sitting empty since the 1980sA 16th-century former family manor, which has been unoccupied for 25 years, could be restored and converted into homes, a developer has said. Kingswood Homes has announced it wants to restore the Grade II listed Winstanley Hall in Wigan.
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1 week 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.
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1 week 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.
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1 week 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.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.co.uk | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Richard Stead
Image source, BBC/Richard SteadImage caption, Malcolm Sidebottom says he has "never seen anything like" the sinkhole Sarah Spina-Matthews & Richard SteadA sinkhole on a major commuter route is preventing people from getting to and from work, impacting local businesses and making local residents feel unsafe, it has been claimed. Bury New Road in Prestwich, Bury, has been closed since Tuesday after a hole opened above a cavity estimated to be about 110ft (33m) in length.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews
Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crashSarah Spina-MatthewsPA MediaPolice are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forwardA cyclist who was struck by a car suffered "life-threatening" head injuries, police have said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the man, aged in his 40s, was riding along Hyde Road in Gorton, near the junction with Gatrix Street, at 17:15 BST on Sunday when he was hit by a grey Volkswagen Tiguan.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Richard Stead
Commuters and residents voice sinkhole frustrationSarah Spina-Matthews & Richard SteadBBC/Richard SteadMalcolm Sidebottom says he has "never seen anything like" the sinkhole A sinkhole on a major commuter route is preventing people from getting to and from work, impacting local businesses and making local residents feel unsafe, it has been claimed. Bury New Road in Prestwich, Bury, has been closed since Tuesday after a hole opened above a cavity estimated to be about 110ft (33m) in length.
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1 week ago | 
bbc.com | Sarah Spina-Matthews
Calls for hometown tribute to WWE wrestlerSarah Spina-MatthewsGetty ImagesDavey Boy Smith, known as British Bulldog, was born and raised in WiganThe daughter of wrestling legend British Bulldog has called for a tribute to be built in honour of her father in his hometown. Wigan-born Davey Boy Smith was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2020 after making his debut in 1984 and going on to gain international acclaim, also being named WWF's fist European champion in 1997.
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bbc.co.uk | Sarah Spina-Matthews |Marc Gaier
Image source, ReutersImage caption, Liverpool fans were initially blamed for chaotic scenes outside the Stade de FranceSarah Spina-Matthews & Marc GaierLiverpool fans who were wrongly blamed for chaotic scenes before the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris have said an apology by France's former interior minister was "not meaningful".
