A Manchester dessert and burger bar has been fined after being caught dumping rubbish on the street in Rusholme.
Wilmslow Road fast food restaurant Legends Desserts and Burger Bar have been ordered to pay £1,635 for dumping commercial waste in Rusholme.
On the morning of 2 June 2021, Biffa operatives found twenty bags of waste on Park Crescent, Rusholme.
The waste was searched, and 12 of the bags contained evidence relating to ‘Legends Desserts and Burger Bar’ at 203 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme. The evidence found included till receipts, branded wrapping and branded cups from the establishment.
A representative of the company admitted that his staff had put rubbish next to their commercial bins but claimed that this was only one bag.
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The company also claimed that their waste contractor had told them to put their waste on the ground if the commercial bins were full but did not provide any evidence of this arrangement when asked.
A few months later, further waste dumped by Legends Dessert and Burger Bar was found at same location. The company were contacted and further investigations were undertaken before legal proceedings were initiated.
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The eatery, owned by Legends (Manchester) Limited, has been charged and prosecuted over two fly-tipping offences at Manchester Magistrates Court on Thursday 10 March.
The business was prosecuted under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 after their commercial waste was found dumped on Park Crescent, Rusholme.
A representative from the company pleaded guilty to the offences and agreed to pay the fines.
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Councillor Rabnawaz Akbar, Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, said:
“As Councillor for Rusholme it saddens me that this local business tried to dirty the neighbourhood by dumping their commercial waste in the community not once, but twice.
“Fly tipping is criminal behaviour and damages our communities. I want people to know that we will not tolerate fly tipping in Rusholme or anywhere in the city. This is a significant and costly fine for this company- which I hope deters them and others from fly tipping in the future.”
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Manchester
Manchester parks are hosting loads of FREE Halloween-themed activities this month
Emily Sergeant
Parks across Manchester are set to host loads of Halloween-themed activities this month.
With October half term right around the corner and Halloween not far off either, it won’t be long before parents and carers are looking for ways to keep little Mancs occupied… luckily, Manchester City Council has unveiled a programme of free ‘spooktacular’ activities that’ll be happening at parks across the borough this month.
Manchester’s parks will ‘come alive’ this October half-term with a packed programme community-focussed free activities for children – including a range of lantern making workshops delivered by the parks’ teams.
There will also be pumpkin carving throughout the week, with everything provided to create a suitably scary masterpiece to take home, as well ‘Hidden Horror’ trails across 13 parks with lots of spooky characters to be discovered.
Other highlights included guided walks, cycling along the Yellow Brick Road in Debdale Park, helping to create a giant haunted house using recycled materials at Alexandra Park, and a Halloween Party at Grounded Cafe in Cringle Park.
Manchester parks are hosting loads of free Halloween-themed activities this October half term/ Credit: Max Burchill | Pierre Bouyer (via Unsplash)
And fireworks won’t be the only attraction on Bonfire Night either.
Activities on the day begin from 3pm with the chance for little ones to enjoy magical storytelling experiences from Z Arts, with hands-on crafting inspired by the story.
Dazzling fire performers will light up the event with a mesmerising display of flames, fiery choreography, and captivating skills, and the Lantern Parade prior to the main fireworks display is not to be missed.
Don’t forget to stop off at the retro funfairs, and the food and drink village for some seasonal treats to enjoy on the night.
Find out everything happening in Manchester this October half term and Halloween HERE.
Featured Image – Pierre Bouyer (via Unsplash)
Manchester
Victim named and murder investigation launched after young woman is killed in Newton Heath stabbing
Emily Sergeant
The victim of a street stabbing in Newton Heath this week has been named for the first time as a murder investigation continues.
It comes after officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to reports of a disturbance at around 2am yesterday (Thursday 15 October) on Dorking Avenue, in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, and when they arrived on the scene, they found a woman in her 20s with serious injuries that were ‘consistent with a stabbing’.
Despite best efforts of all emergency services involved, the young woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
As the murder investigation progresses, the woman has now been publicly named and a photo of her has been released for the first time.
She has been named as 26-year-old Alisha Samuels.
At this time, one man, aged 25, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a man and woman, aged 61 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and they all remain in custody – with officers continuing their enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
Alisha’s family have asked for privacy whilst they deal with the devastating loss of their loved one, GMP has stated.
“We are continuing to urge people who may have information in relation to this incident to please come forward to support our investigation and bring justice for Alisha,” the police force said in a public appeal.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, or doorbell footage, is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 5464, or contact them via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
Georgina Pellant -
11th March 2022 
