Manchester council applies to court to 'close' red tent homeless camp
Manchester council has applied to the courts for a ‘possession order’ to dismantle the ‘red tent’ homeless camp outside the town hall.
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Cyclist killed in horror crash after being hit by speeding Audi
A cyclist was killed after being hit by a speeding Audi on a busy main road. Aron Qureshi, 39, was struck by the car on Wilbraham Road in Whalley Range on a Sunday afternoon. The Audi, driven by Mohammed Dhiya Ali, was being followed by a Seat Leon driven by Ateeb Qaiser.
An elderly widow needed a leaky skylight fixing - a 'rogue trader' fleeced her for £7k
A 'rogue trader' who fleeced an elderly widow out of almost £8,000 after he was called out to fix a leaky skylight at her home has been jailed.
Five men to face court following Trafford Centre car meet
Five men will appear in court next month accused of a string of driving offences following a car meet at the Trafford Centre. Greater Manchester Police has been investigating the incident since it took place on May 30, 2023.
Novak Djokovic Suggests 'Nice Dancers' Should Come On Court Between Sets
Novak Djokovic said on Friday that tennis needs to be "more fun" and suggested dancers should be brought on court during breaks. The Serbian veteran said while the sport had a proud history and tradition, it had been slow in keeping pace with a new generation that does not have "a great attention span". He was commenting after admitting he got "hot-headed" with elements of the crowd during his Australian Open third-round win against 26th seed Tomas Machac. Some light mid-match entertainment might also help fans and players relax, he said.
Djokovic backs 'funny' Collins, says tennis could loosen up a bit
MELBOURNE : Novak Djokovic has backed Danielle Collins for her cheeky response to hostile fans at the Australian Open and said the sport could afford to take itself a little less seriously.
'I may as well go guilty as I don't have much of a choice', says man found drunk on a horse
A man has been brought before the court after he was found drunk while "riding" on a HORSE. Stuart Evans, 33, was discovered heavily intoxicated with the gelding outside a pub, following a report from a member of the public that he was using his horse and cart at dusk without any lights or reflective gear.
Ex-UFC Star Conor McGregor, Preparing To Fight In India, Accused Of Sexual Assault
Former UFC star Conor McGregor has been accused of a sexual assault at an NBA game in a civil lawsuit filed against the Irishman in a US court. The alleged incident took place in 2023 and was previously part of a criminal allegation against McGregor which the Florida State Attorney's office declined to go forward with. The woman, whose name has not been released, alleges in court documents that she was sexually assaulted in the toilets at the Miami Heat's Kaseya Center in June 2023 where the pair had been in the hospitality area.