A Failsworth man who advertised his fly-tipping services on social media has been prosecuted and handed a hefty fine.
John Mallon had been promoting his business, which went by the name of ‘JM Waste Disposal Services’, on Facebook for quite some time, all before he was caught in the act by waste disposal crews.
Two separate occasions of rubbish being collected from residents across Greater Manchester and illegally-dumped in Harpurhey were traced back to the 42-year-old.
It all happened when a team of Biffa operatives – who working on behalf of Manchester City Council – first found fly-tipped waste on Council land at Smedley Road and Monsall Street in Harpurhey, and then uncovered evidence that related to a number of individuals in Manchester.
It was those individuals that eventually told the Environmental Crimes team that they’d paid Mr Mallon to dispose of their waste.
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Smedley Road and Monsall Street in Harpurhey, where rubbish was illegally dumped by Mr Mallon / Credit: Google Maps
Mr Mallon was then asked to attend a recorded interview under the Police and Criminal Evidence (PACE) Act 1984 – but he denied the offences under caution.
However, at a subsequent hearing at Manchester Magistrates Court last Thursday (2 November 2023), he pleaded guilty to two offences of failing to take steps to prevent the waste being fly-tipped under the Environmental Protection Act 1990,
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He then handed a hefty fine of £1,550, and was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £155, and costs of £800 too.
“It never ceases to amaze me that people can be so brazen,” Councillor Joanna Midgley, who is the Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said after the hearing last week.
“Advertising waste removal services and then just dumping the waste, blighting our neighbourhoods and expecting the Council to pick up the tab to remove it, will not be tolerated.
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“Fly-tipping is an environmental crime, and we will always take action against anyone who commits this crime in our communities.”
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Manchester United’s statement in full as Michael Carrick is sacked as manager
Emily Sergeant
Manchester United has now released a formal statement following the news that Michael Carrick has been sacked with immediate effect.
Carrick – who initially played for Manchester United as a midfielder between 2006 and 2018 – was first appointed as a caretaker manager in 2021, before he went on to become the interim manager and then men’s first team head coach earlier this year.
Unfortunately though, United have struggled to find form this season – with the team winning only three of their first 15 games across all competitions.
The club’s statement reads in full: “Manchester United can confirm that Michael Carrick has departed his role as men’s first-team head coach.
“Michael rejoined the club in January and guided the team to a third-placed Premier League finish by winning 12 out of the remaining 17 games of the 2025/26 season, accumulating the highest points tally in the league during that period.
“After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.
“Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club. His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered.
“The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.”
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‘First-of-its-kind’ reward offered to help find Salford man who went missing 10 years ago
Emily Sergeant
A first-of-its-kind reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of a Salford man who went missing 10 years ago.
Michael Martin, from Salford – who was 25 when he disappeared – was first reported missing on Monday 8 August 2016 and was last seen at a petrol station on Bolton Road in Kearsley at 7:30am on Sunday 7 August 2016, but since then, there have been no further reported sightings him.
Following immediate enquiries, detectives launched a murder investigation the following week, and the investigation then became what is known as a ‘no-body murder’.
Over the past decade, detectives have been working to try and bring Michael’s body back to his family so they can lay him to rest.
But now, a first-of-its-kind reward of £50,000 is being offered for any information.
Micheal Martin went missing in 2016 / Credit: GMP (Family Handout)
“The not-knowing is gut wrenching every day,” Micheal’s father, Greg Martin, said as he appealed to the public. “We know he’s dead but it’s just not knowing where he was, where he is and what happened to him. It’d give the family some closure – a form of sort of peace.
“My message to the people is to do the right thing. Tell someone or indirectly let the police know what happened to Michael so we can get some peace of mind and closure.”
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes, added: “We are appealing directly to help his family lay their loving son to rest. Michael’s family have not been able to bury their son to bring an element of closure to this heartbreaking tragedy.
“The reward we are offering has never been offered before and that is how much we want to bring Michael home. His family deserve to bring their boy home.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact GMP’s Major Incident Team via the dedicated Major Incident Public Portal here, or alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Emily Sergeant -
7th November 2023 
