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Oct 23, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Tom Mullen |Ewan Gawne
Survivors of the Manchester Arena bomb win a case against a man who claimed no-one was injured.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Tom Mullen
Rashford handed driving ban for speeding on motorwayBy Tom Mullen & PA Media, BBC News, ManchesterReutersThe 26-year-old, who owns a fleet of luxury cars, was caught speeding on the M60Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been banned from driving for six months after admitting speeding, court officials have confirmed. The 26-year-old, who owns a fleet of luxury cars, was caught exceeding the 70mph (112km/h) speed limit on the M60 in Manchester on 12 December last year in a Rolls-Royce.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
bbc.com | Tom Mullen
Custody officer held over cyberflashing allegationBy Tom Mullen, BBC News, ManchesterBBCGreater Manchester Police said it had seized CCTV footage from a custody suiteA custody detention officer has been arrested following allegations of sexual touching, cyberflashing and misconduct in public office. The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer, based in Bolton, was held on Sunday and suspended from duty, the force said.
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May 3, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Tom Mullen
The family of man whose severed torso was discovered at a nature reserve have described him as a "unique character" who "didn't deserve to die". Stuart Everett's remains were found at wetlands at Kersal Dale in Salford on 4 April, prompting a murder inquiry. Further body parts were found in later searches and two men have been charged with the 67-year-old's murder. Paying tribute, his family said they were "united in grief" and wanted to thank people for their support.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
bbc.co.uk | Tom Mullen
The general manager of Manchester's new Co-op Live arena has resigned. The venue, which will be the largest in the UK, held its first test event on Saturday but had to cancel some tickets just hours beforehand. It also postponed its opening shows, featuring comedian Peter Kay, as it was not ready, with the comic originally due to perform on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Lynette Horsburgh |Tom Mullen
The disclosure of "highly sensitive" personal information by police investigating Nicola Bulley's disappearance was "avoidable and unnecessary", a review has concluded. Ms Bulley disappeared while out walking her dog near the River Wyre in Lancashire, prompting a huge search before her body was found in the river. Lancashire Police was criticised for revealing she had been struggling with the menopause and alcohol issues. The force has accepted the findings.
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Sep 29, 2023 | 
bbc.com | Lauren Hirst |Tom Mullen
By Lauren Hirst & Tom MullenA 14-year-old girl and a coach driver have died after a motorway crash involving a school bus and a car. The coach overturned on the M53 in Wirral, Merseyside, shortly after 08:00 BST. Merseyside Police confirmed the bus had been taking pupils to Calday Grange Grammar School in West Kirby and West Kirby Grammar School. Emergency services said 54 people were injured in the crash after the bus hit a motorway reservation.
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Jul 6, 2023 | 
bbc.com | Jayne McCubbin |Tom Mullen
Image source, Tim EdwardsImage caption, Tim Edwards, pictured on a climb of Mount Snowdon, with his daughter ElleBy Jayne McCubbin & Tom MullenIt was the early hours of Christmas Day when Tim Edwards awoke to be told the worst news a parent can ever hear. His 26-year-old daughter Elle, out having a few festive drinks with friends at a pub, had been shot dead. It just did not make sense - Tim and Elle had spoken only a few hours earlier, talking about meeting to wrap presents.
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Feb 22, 2023 | 
bbc.co.uk | Lynette Horsburgh |Tom Mullen
Image source, Family handoutBy Lynette Horsburgh & Tom MullenBBC NewsAn inquest has been opened into the death of Nicola Bulley, whose body was found in a Lancashire river on Sunday. The 45-year-old was the focus of a huge missing person search before she was found in the River Wyre, a mile from when she was last seen on 27 January. Ms Bulley was identified by dental records, Lancashire Coroner's Court has heard.
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Feb 22, 2023 | 
bbc.com | Lynette Horsburgh |Tom Mullen
Image source, Family handoutImage caption, Nicola Bulley was last seen during a riverside walkBy Lynette Horsburgh & Tom MullenAn investigation has been launched into a police visit to Nicola Bulley's home weeks before her disappearance. The 45-year-old was the focus of a huge missing person search before she was found in the River Wyre, a mile from when she was last seen on 27 January.
