Man found dead following 'gas leak' at Salford home
A man has died following a 'gas leak' at a house in Salford. Emergency services were called out to Seddon Street, in Little Hulton, shortly before 2pm on Thursday (January 2).
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Environment Agency bosses say flood defences worked as expected during New Year's Day flooding
Environment Agency bosses have said flood defences in Greater Manchester worked 'as required' despite mass flooding in the region leading to a 'major incident' being declared on New Year's Day.
Blocked drains were NOT the cause of Manchester flooding, council leader says
Blocked drains were not the cause of devastating New Year’s floods which ‘significantly damaged’ local parks and more than 50 roads, council bosses say.
Mountain rescue teams release new details after hundreds saved on boats during New Year's Day flooding
Mountain Rescue volunteers helped with the major mission to save hundreds of people from flooded flats and a hotel in Didsbury and Stockport on New Year's Day.
The simple way to check if your house is at risk of flooding
Greater Manchester was hit with torrential rain over new year which led to a major incident being declared due to the flooding which followed.
LIVE: Bomb disposal team descends on Manchester supermarket after 'attempted robbery' - latest updates
A cordon is in place around a south Manchester supermarket as the bomb disposal unit attends the scene. Officers have been called out to Morrisons, on Wilbraham Road, in Chorlton this morning (Thursday, January 2).
New Year's Day chaos as flooding sparks major incident following torrential downpours
At least 1,3000 people were evacuated across Greater Manchester amid severe New Year's Day flooding as a major incident was declared.
The 16 flood alerts and warnings in place across Greater Manchester as people told to 'act now'
Following a New Year's Day deluge, some 16 flood warnings or alerts remain in place across Greater Manchester - with people in the affected areas being urged to 'act now'.