Chris Slater
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EasyJet plane met by fire engines at airport after fumes alert (opens the original)
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An easyJet aircraft scheduled to leave Manchester Airport found itself encircled by fire engines, with travellers evacuated following an alert from the captain. Flight EZY 9143 was set to take off from Manchester bound for Dalaman in Turkey at 5.30pm this evening (Thursday, August 20). However, while being pushed back in preparation for departure, the Manchester Evening News understands the captain reported detecting fumes in the cockpit. Following standard procedure, emergency services, includi
Moment murderer of dad answered the door to police (opens the original)
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A cowardly killer who preyed on his victim's vulnerability by subjecting him to "prolonged cruelty" has been sentenced to life in prison. Ashley Crowder, 37, repeatedly refused to attend court to face his victim's loved ones, murdered popular musician and former DJ Graham Cox, 37, in March 2024. The footage of his arrest has now been published by police. Before eventually murdering his "severely disabled" victim, Crowder "dominated and exploited" Mr Cox, repeatedly attacking him and stealing his
Mum who 'always gets caught' (opens the original)
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A "serial fraudster" mum has been caught-out for the third time. Deborah Swift, 54, previously known as Deborah Jukes, siphoned more than £5,000 from a golf club near Greater Manchester and more than £20,000 from an equestrian centre in Cheshire, where she was looking after the books. She was jailed yesterday, Tuesday, August 4 at Bolton Crown Court for the third time for similar crimes. The court heard how Swift played at Haydock Park Golf Club in Newton-le-Willows near Wigan. She was asked to
RAF Typhoons scrambled after Manchester-bound flight 'caused concern' (opens the original)
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Two RAF fighter jets were deployed to intercept and escort a passenger aircraft heading to Manchester Airport on Friday evening (July 24). The incident unfolded after Qatar Airways flight QR23, travelling from the Qatari capital Doha, entered UK airspace earlier this evening. The RAF confirmed a 'quick reaction alert' was activated as the flight was 'causing concern to civil authorities'. The precise nature of the concern has not yet been disclosed, reports the Manchester Evening News. Unconfirm
Large police cordon closes off town centre amid 'serious incident' (opens the original)
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A significant area in a Greater Manchester town centre has been cordoned off this evening following reports of a serious incident. Officers have taped off the area between The Butts Avenue and South Parade in Rochdale on Thursday, July 23. Images from the scene circulating across social media show several police vehicles present and officers standing guard at the cordon, reports the Manchester Evening News. The nature of the incident is yet to be confirmed by authorities. Unconfirmed reports fro
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