Mancherter Independent News

News about Manchester and surrounding area

[Mancherter Independent News @jManchernews]

@virginmedia Down again
Can not get though to call centre
Hope we will get some money back
Just after a price increase

[Manchester City Centre Police (GMP) @GMPCityCentre]

Did you see Santa flying over Manchester tonight? We managed to get a quick snap whilst out on patrol for you 🎅🏻 #MerryChristmas

[Manchester News MEN @MENnewsdesk]

You're never alone

[GMP Traffic @gmptraffic]

ME58 attended this RTC on the M56 WB (J2). The driver of the (what was) a Ford Fiesta ST lost control & collided with the barrier after striking the central res, vehicle burst into flames on impact. Driver was arrested & provided a positive breath sample in custody @NWmwaypolice

[The Oldham Times @TheOldhamTimes]

Oldham fans send final petition to owner urging him to sell https://t.co/PmC3fB2WeT

[My Salford @MySalford]

Staff at a Salford care home are appealing for people to send cards to a great grandmother - who beat Covid at 98 - for her 100th birthday

https://t.co/MNBbT3UXym

[Manchester News MEN @MENnewsdesk]

Bolton Wanderers invite over 16s to get vaccinated at the University of Bolton Stadium https://t.co/pg8CyTl64a

[Manchester City Centre Police (GMP) @GMPCityCentre]

#TransportUnit reducing violent crime. Male arrested at Victoria for carrying two steak knives for his protection apparently - well its certainly not for steak and chips in custody ! Warren Howard, 23 yrs charged for bladed article x2 bailed to next court #opsycamore🍖

[My Salford @MySalford]

One of Salford's most historic pubs is set to reopen after two decades and a £1.4m restoration.

https://t.co/aTtRLIDylm

[The Oldham Times @TheOldhamTimes]

Goalkeeper is a big position to be filled this summer #oafc https://t.co/YpjAV6o20N

[GMP Traffic @gmptraffic]

The driver of a VW Polo stopped earlier in Salford failed a #DrugWipe and was arrested for a blood sample to be taken. #Fatal4 #TransportUnit

[GMP Traffic @gmptraffic]

We will pursue every line of enquiry to identify those causing disruption to this city's transport network. The driver of this vehicle failed to contact us so we went to him. He's now the proud owner of a damaged BMW and a summons to court. #Transportunit @MCRMetrolink

[BBC North West @BBCNWT]

Video of more angry scenes outside Old Trafford tonight as scores of police face hundreds of anti-Glazer protestors who've been chanting "We're going on the pitch". These United fans are trying to taunt Liverpool supporters before the game. More @BBCNWT in a few minutes:

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

The #M602 westbound #J2 (#Eccles #A576 #SalfordRoyal #TraffordPark) to #J1 (#EcclesInterchange #M60 #M62) 1 lane has been closed due to an incident. Traffic Officers & @gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice are currently at the scene.

@OfficialTfGM @manctraffic

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

The #M602 westbound #J2 (#Eccles #A576 #SalfordRoyal #TraffordPark) to #J1 is now fully closed due to police incident.
@gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice @OfficialTfGM @manctraffic

[National Highways: North-West @HighwaysNWEST]

The #M602 westbound #J2 (#Eccles #A576 #SalfordRoyal #TraffordPark) to #J1 is now fully open.
@gmptraffic @NWmwaypolice @OfficialTfGM @manctraffic

[BBC North West @BBCNWT]

Fans who broke on to the pitch at Old Trafford have now been removed. Here are the scenes from outside the ground as fans protest against the club's owners.

[BBC North West @BBCNWT]

A teenager has been raped and a woman who tried to intervene has been attacked in Manchester last night.
https://t.co/NAyQbpQpye

[ITV Granada Reports @GranadaReports]

Manchester United fans have stormed the pitch at Old Trafford in protest against the Glazer family - the club's owners.

More updates here: https://t.co/O2TiqgcMrt

[BBC Manchester @BBCRadioManc]

This has been the scene at Old Trafford this afternoon. Fans have been protesting against the club's ownership after the Glazer family signed up to the European Super League before the project fell apart.