A local dog shelter has issued an urgent appeal to rehome a young dog who has been returned by her adopters.
Eden faces a terrifying future if the Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home can’t find her a forever family.
That’s because she’s an XL Bully, a breed that has this year been banned.
From 31 December, it will be illegal to rehome, breed or sell XL Bully dogs, which means many will have to be put down.
So the race is now on to find the perfect home to take young Eden in before it’s too late. She has just days left.
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The shelter has been working on muzzle training with her too, as part of the new laws around the breed require them to be muzzled and on a lead at all times in public.
Eden, who is only one year old, was rBeautiful Greater Manchester walks you can get to using public transportecently returned back to the shelter by her previous owners because of her ‘wanting all the attention in a home environment’.
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Cheshire Dogs Home said that the gorgeous girl is social with other dogs but is best-suited to being the only dog in the home.
Eden’s profile says: “This beautiful girl is Eden. Eden is a friendly and affectionate girl and she is looking for a loving forever home with owners that are responsible. As you may be aware from her breed description she will have to be exempted before 31st December 2023
“Due to this law coming into place we have worked very hard with Eden on muzzle training, which will need to be continued after adoption. We have also done training around dogs and people with her as well.
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“She is very friendly around dogs but would need to be the only dog in the home and we suggest an adult only home for Eden.”
The race is on to find a home for XL Bully Eden. Credit: Cheshire Dogs Home
Beautiful XL Bully Eden has already drawn plenty of interest on social media since Cheshire Dogs Home shared her appeal.
One person wrote: “Of course she wants all the attention, she’s gorgeous!”
Another said: “Bullies are known for being very needy and loving dogs and wanting your undivided attention and love, they are the best. Please someone give her a chance.”
Someone else has commented: “We have applied and are planning to hopefully visit her on Saturday, please wish us luck! We would love to welcome Eden to our home and family! Especially after our Poppy, a large Staffie cross rescue from stray at Cheshire dogs’ home 9 years ago, had to be put down on 3rd October.”
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Let’s home this beautiful girl finds a new home soon.
‘Groundbreaking’ new police team launches on Bee Network to make it one of the safest in the world
Emily Sergeant
A ‘groundbreaking’ new policing model aimed at making the Bee Network one of the safest public transport networks in the world has launched.
Described as being ‘pioneering’, the first-of-its-kind approach – named the Transport Policing and Crime Command (TPACC) – will bring Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) even closer together to tackle crime, antisocial behaviour, and safety issues across the region’s transport network.
So, how will it work then? Well, according to TfGM, the command will ‘effectively establish’ the Bee Network as GMP’s eleventh policing district.
It will bring together up to 300 personnel, including new police officers, who are all involved in keeping the network safe and providing greater reassurance to passengers travelling across the region.
Efforts to keep passengers safe on buses, trams, active travel routes, and roads across Greater Manchester will be ‘strengthened’ through the new team – improving co-ordination in response to incidents, and helping to reassure communities.
A ‘groundbreaking’ new police team has launched on the Bee Network to make it one of the safest in the world / Credit: TfGM
The new team will also incorporate the existing Roads Policing Unit within GMP that includes specialist functions such as the Central Ticket Office, the Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, the motorbike unit, the Commercial Vehicle Unit, the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, and more.
Overall, the key focus of TPACC is to:
Increase public confidence on safety across the transport network
Reduce violence, antisocial behaviour and criminality across the transport network
Increase the number of users of the Bee Network across Greater Manchester
The launch of TPACC is said to represents ‘the next phase’ of Greater Manchester’s commitment to creating a ‘safer, more secure, and more welcoming’ transport network for everyone who lives, works, and travels across the region.
“I want a world-class Bee Network where everyone feels safe,” commented Greater Manchester Mayor, Bev Craig.
“Our new dedicated transport policing command will bring together more than 300 police and safety officers, with high-profile patrols across our roads and the Bee Network. It means a stronger presence in our communities and faster action when people need help.
“TPACC will also crack down on dangerous driving to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads, which have devastating consequences for families and communities.”
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Two arrested after assaulting and burgling 90-year-old woman in Stockport suburb
Emily Sergeant
Two people have been arrested following reports of an assault and burglary at a 90-year-old woman’s home in a Stockport suburb.
While en-route to the incident in Heald Green – which was reported to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) at around 2:30am on 29 October – officers located the victim’s vehicle being driven by an unknown man.
The stolen vehicle made off from police before it lost control, went up a grass verge, and collided with a stationary vehicle.
Police confirmed that a white British man, aged 41, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a burglary and serious assault, while a white British woman, aged 47, was also later arrested on suspicion of burglary and serious assault – with both remaining in custody for questioning.
The victim, a 90-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for treatment and is being supported by specialist officers, although luckily, her injuries are not life-threatening.
Enquiries are now ongoing, and officers are working to establish the full circumstances of the shocking incident.
“This was undoubtedly a traumatic experience for the victim, and we have specialist officers supporting her through this investigation,” explained Detective Inspector Craig Turner, from Stockport CID.
“This was a violent burglary and thanks to the brave victim reporting it, our officers made two swift arrests with the suspects taken into police custody to be interviewed.
“We believe this was a targeted attack and there is no wider risk to the community. Extra patrols of officers have been deployed to the area to offer reassurance to members of the community. Please let them know if you have any concerns.
“We are committed to tackling dangerous offenders and keeping our communities safe from harm.”
Daisy Jackson -
22nd December 2023 
