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Family of man who died after falling from fourth-floor balcony in Salford pay tribute
'His spirit, his values and his love will forever guide us.'
A touching tribute has been paid to the man who died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Salford.
The man, who has now been named as William Waheed Lyall, has been described as a ‘loving, strong, resilient’ man by his family.
The 57-year-old passed away on Sunday after he fell from an apartment at Black Friar Court in Salford.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of murder and have since been bailed.
Greater Manchester Police are still investigation the circumstances of his death.
A spokesperson for William’s family said: “It is with immense sadness and shock that the family of William Waheed Lyall have learnt of his unexpected death.
“William was loving, strong, resilient and worked tirelessly to provide for his family, not seeking recognition but wanting to see them happy. His children meant the world to him and he taught them that true strength comes from selflessness.
“As a brother, he was fun to be with and was always a shoulder to lean on. We will miss his kindness, generous heart and his contagious hearty laughter.
“William may no longer be with us but his spirit, his values and his love will forever guide us. William leaves behind three children Aadel, Ahel, Francesco and his wife Dida.
“The family trusts that the police will leave no stone unturned to determine the details of this tragedy. We await the completion of the police investigation so that we can bury William at the Salford Muslim cemetery.
“Rest in peace, dear William you will be forever missed but never forgotten.”
Officers are continuing to investigate and anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 3044 of 11/8/24.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Police appeal launched as woman dies after being hit by lorry in Bury
Daisy Jackson
A woman has tragically died after being hit by a lorry in Bury yesterday afternoon.
At around 3.45pm on Tuesday 6 October, emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Radcliffe.
The collision was between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West.
Tragically, the pedestrian – a woman in her 50s – passed away at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.
A large cordon was in place yesterday and road has remained closed this morning.
Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for information.
They said: “At around 3.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 6 October 2026) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a pedestrian and a lorry on Church Street West, Radcliffe.
“Emergency services attended but sadly the pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, passed away at the scene.
“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information including CCTV, Ring doorbell or dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 2299 of 06.10.26. Reports can also be made via our website of the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
“Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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New measures announced to tackle ‘rogue’ landlords across Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A cohort of trained enforcement officers are set to hit the streets in all 10 boroughs to help improve the lives of the region’s renters.
Forming part of Greater Manchester‘s commitment to the highest-quality housing standards alongside the Good Landlord Charter, the newly trained enforcement officers will be tasked with protecting tenants, joining Council teams in checking rental properties, bringing enforcement action against bad landlords, and cracking down on illegal practices.
The introduction of the new enforcement officers comes after what has been ‘years of sustained pressure’ on local budgets.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) says it is working with the 10 councils across the region to strengthen local teams, rebuild in-house skills and expertise, and ensure that powers can be applied with consistency in all boroughs.
As mentioned, this all forms part of the Good Landlord Charter – which is GMCA’s ‘bold approach’ to drive up standards for renters across the region.
Landlords of more than half of rented properties in Greater Manchester have now signed up as supporters of the Charter, and as supporters, they have committed to going above and beyond legal minimums to improve the renting experience for hundreds of thousands of people.
“A safe place to call home is the cornerstone of a happy, healthy life,” explained Mayor Bev Craig. “But for years, people have felt trapped in poor-quality housing, and cash-strapped councils were unable to step in to help. I’m putting an end to that.
“We know there are plenty of good landlords in Greater Manchester, and many of them have already signed up to our Good Landlord Charter, but too many are just not good enough.
“That’s why we’re deploying a new generation of expert housing officers onto the streets of our towns and cities.”
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Mayor Bev Craig declared that she ‘won’t stand by and let rogue landlords take advantage of people’.
She continued: “By empowering renters, working with responsible landlords, and using our powers to crack down on the bad ones, I will make sure everyone in Greater Manchester has the foundation for a good life.”
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15th August 2024 
