The family of a “kind and thoughtful” man who vanished after leaving a pub in Stockport and was later found dead have paid tribute to him.
31-year-old Christopher Barlow was reported to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as missing after he was last been seen leaving the Royal Oak pub in the Mellor area of Stockport at 1:17am on Sunday 4 June.
Police started becoming “increasingly concerned” about Christopher’s whereabouts after there were no further sightings of him, and officers from specialist teams subsequently started searching a specific area in Marple after that.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) June 21, 2023
“Our family are devastated by the loss of Chris,” their tribute begins.
“He was a much loved son, brother, and uncle. He was hard-working, honest, and loyal with a keen sense of fun and unique humour. He was quiet, thoughtful and kind. He was an able cook but his favourite pastime was football, an active supporter of Norwich City, and player for Mill Brow Mellor, and his work’s team at Arden Dies.
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“He was a very popular person with those he’d played cricket with at Marple Cricket Club, his football teammates, and the Cheltenham Crew – very close friends who regularly walked the local hills and visited Cheltenham races every Spring.
“He loved spending time with family and friends.”
Family pay tribute to ‘kind and thoughtful’ man who vanished and died after leaving Stockport pub / Credit: GMP
Christopher’s family – who have requested privacy at this time while they grieve his loss – then went on to thank GMP, friends, and the local community for their “considerable efforts in the search phase”.
“We will always love you and cherish the wonderful times you gave us,” their tribute concludes.
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Peter Kay announces four intimate charity shows in Greater Manchester – but only for these postcodes
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Peter Kay has just announced four intimate shows to raise money for a very worthy cause… but you can only get tickets if you live in these particular postcodes.
Comedy legend Peter Kay is set to return home to the Bolton Albert Halls for four very special hometown shows in this summer, marking his first performances at the venue more than two decades.
Taking to the very stage where he recorded the UK’s biggest-selling stand-up DVD, it’s set to be a proper nostalgic homecoming for one of Britain’s most beloved comedians.
The summer shows – which are taking place from 9 – 11 July 2026, even including a matinee performance – this is a rare chance for local fans to be part of something incredibly special, with all funds raised going to Bolton Hospice.
But, there’s a bit of a catch… you’ll only be able to get tickets if you live in Bolton (and some parts of Bury), as it’s strictly limited to BL postcodes.
Peter Kay Live at the Bolton Albert Halls – 2026 Dates
Thursday 9 July (Evening)
Friday 10 July (Evening)
Saturday 11 July (Matinee)
Saturday 11 July (Evening)
Tickets officially go on sale Friday 24 April at 10am, and you can get your hands on them here.
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Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic
Emily Sergeant
A new survey has revealed that seven in 10 NHS workers believe the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic if one should arise.
After the recent meningitis B outbreak in Kent last month raised the conversation of mass contagion once again, of course following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new YouGov survey of more than 1,000 NHS workers has now uncovered how well prepared staff in the health service think it is for another global pandemic.
The results show that 69% of staff surveyed think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic, and to make matters worse, 26% of those even say it’s ‘very poorly’ prepared.
Only one in five (22%) think the NHS is could properly handle another pandemic, but statistically, YouGov claims none of those surveyed said it’s ‘very well’ prepared.
Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic / Credit: Pxhere | Rawpixel
When workers were asked how the NHS’s level of preparedness now compares to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 41% did concede that they think it is better prepared now than 2020, however 37% admitted they think it’s no better prepared.
16% actively think it’s less well-prepared now than it was prior to 2020.
This marked a new era of ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ in the NHS, with the league tables delivering on the Government’s promise to drive up standards, tackle variation in care, and ensure people get the high-quality service they rightly expect.
Every trust in England – from urgent and emergency care, through to elective operations and mental health services – will now be ranked quarterly against ‘clear and consistent’ standards.
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