Todd Fitzgerald

Manchester

Executive Editor at Manchester Evening News

Executive editor, Manchester Evening News

Articles

Seven men in Rochdale trial GUILTY of string of offences against two girls who were treated like 'sex slaves'

2 weeks ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

They were expected to have sex 'whenever and wherever' in filthy flats, on rancid mattresses, in cars, car parks, alleyways and disused warehousesSeven men have been found guilty of a series of historic sexual offences after two girls were groomed and abused in Rochdale. The convictions come after a five month trial arising from Greater Manchester Police's Operation Lytton. Minshull Street Crown Court heard how two girls, teenagers at the time, were raped and abused for years.
MPs to vote on whether to grant government control of British Steel

2 months ago | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

Emergency legislation paving the way for nationalisation will go before ParliamentMPs are to vote on whether to grant the government control of British Steel. Emergency legislation paving the way for nationalisation will go before Parliament. The Commons and the Lords will break from Easter recess for a highly unusual Saturday sitting to debate a Bill aimed at blocking the company's Chinese owners Jingye from closing blast furnaces at its Scunthorpe plant.
Police investigating hospital where Lucy Letby worked issue major update

Mar 13, 2025 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald |Helena Vesty

'As our enquiries have continued, the scope of the investigation has now widened'Police investigating the hospital where child killer Lucy Letby worked have broadened the scope of their investigation to include gross negligence manslaughter.
Major update following death of baby in Oldham

Feb 12, 2025 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

A man and woman arrested as police investigate the death of a baby girl in Oldham have been bailed. Greater Manchester Police have stressed detectives are not treating the case 'as a murder or homicide investigation'. The force said on Tuesday (February 12) a man in his 40s and a woman in her 20s had been bailed. They were detained on suspicion of neglect after a baby girl was found dead on Sunday (February 9).
LIVE updates from Blackley police scene following serious incident

Feb 1, 2025 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

A police scene is in place in Blackley following a serious incident. Images show a line of Greater Manchester Police and North West Ambulance service vehicles along Victoria Avenue this morning (Saturday, February 1). Firefighters were also at the scene. The nature of the incident is not yet clear.
Philadelphia plane crash - girl and mother among at least six dead

Feb 1, 2025 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Phoebe Tonks |Bradley Jolly |Todd Fitzgerald

A girl and her mother are among at least six people dead following the US's second aircraft tragedy in two days. The relatives and four crew members were travelling in a medical transport jet, which plummeted to the ground seconds after take off in Philadelphia on Friday at 6pm local time, the Mirror reports. It exploded into fireball, which engulfed homes. A major incident was declared. A recovery mission continues. People have been warned to stay away from north eastern Philadelphia.
Major incident declared in parts of Wales amid Storm Darragh chaos

Dec 7, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

A major incident has been declared in parts of Wales amid Storm Darragh chaos. Dyfed-Powys Police said it was continuing to experience high volumes of calls about fallen trees and poor driving conditions. Superintendent Chris Neve said: “I have this morning declared a major incident for the counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, which means that together with our partners, we can call on the resources we need to respond to the challenges brought by Storm Darragh.
Man in Lancashire dies after tree falls onto his van during Storm Darragh

Dec 7, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

A man has died after a tree fell onto his van during Storm Darragh. Emergency services were called at around 9am today (Saturday, December 7) to the A59 at Longton near Lancashire Police HQ. The man, who was in his 40s, was driving his Citroen van on the dual carriageway when the tree fell on to his vehicle. He was left with serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by a specially trained officers.
Man at centre of murder investigation named as family issues statement in major police update

Dec 6, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

The man at the centre of a murder investigation in Wythenshawe has been named as James Murray. The 47-year-old's family has issued a statement in the wake of the tragedy earlier this week. Police have also given an update on the case. Mr Murray was found unresponsive after Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Whitburn Road at around 8pm on Wednesday (December 4). Despite efforts to save him, Mr Murray was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Budget 2024: UK taxpayers face £40bn tax hikes

Oct 30, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Todd Fitzgerald

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out a Budget which will raise taxes by £40bn as she promised to “fix the foundations” of the economy and repair the public finances. In the first Labour budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”. But she said the “black hole” left by the Conservatives required tens of billions of additional taxes.