A Greater Manchester Police dog who was repeatedly attacked during an arrest has been recognised for his bravery.
During an arrest back in 2018, PD Bomber received a violent and painful blow to his body while apprehending a suspect who was on the run – but he managed to keep hold of the man, even when he became increasingly violent towards Bomber.
The suspect repeatedly hit and bit Bomber, refusing to let him go.
Even when his handler, PC Oram, reached them and attempted to arrest the suspect again, the man continued to attack Bomber and was determined to cause serious harm to the dog.
Despite the “prolonged and repeated” attacks on Bomber, he didn’t give up and protected his handler throughout the extreme violence.
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GMP Police Dog Bomber, who was repeatedly attacked during an arrest, and his handler PC Oram, have received a national bravery award.
Greater Manchester Police said that Bomber carried out his duty, despite suffering severe pain from his injuries and detained the suspect until further patrols arrived – and for this incredible feat, he has been quite-rightly honoured.
PC Oram was first awarded a GMP award for his outstanding dog handling, and has now been recognised on a national level.
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The pair have received the ‘National Police Service Dog Bravery Achievement’ award for their efforts during this traumatic arrest.
#999Day. RPD Bomber received an award yesterday. It was recognition for bravery and commitment for an arrest in South Manchester where he and handler PC Stu were subjected to a sustained violent attack. Bomber is pictured proudly with his certificate. pic.twitter.com/9zEEK5UaEp
“It’s fantastic that Bomber’s actions have been rewarded as I don’t know what would have happened if he wasn’t there to help and protect me,” PC Oram said after being honoured with the award.
“Sadly PD Bomber recently passed away, but I was proud to work with him for six years until his retirement where he spent his last days surrounded by his favourite things at home with me.”
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Greater Manchester Police said this award demonstrates that police dogs are a vital part of policing and of the GMP family, and that incidents like this show just how important their work is.
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Manchester’s newest hotel launches massive recruitment drive with 100+ jobs available
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s newest hotels has launched a massive recruitment drive with more than 100 jobs available to locals.
The Medlock, Manchester’s bold new 401-bedroom hotel – which is born from a partnership between Manchester City Football Club and Radisson Hotel Group, and is set to open later this year in the autumn – is looking for new team members across a wide range of areas, including front of house, housekeeping, engineering, and reservations.
To welcome these new team members onboard, the hotel has now launched a massive recruitment drive with dozens of roles available to local people.
Individuals who bring ‘authenticity, pride, and personality’ to everything they do are encouraged to apply for the roles – which go live early next week (Monday 27 April).
Aimed at boosting employment within the local community, vacancies span front-of-house, housekeeping, engineering and reservations.
The recruitment drive – delivered in partnership with Total People – is being lead by Valor Hospitality, the hotel’s operator chosen for its global expertise and people-first approach to hospitality, and will be offering tailored training programmes that are designed to make careers in hospitality accessible to Manchester residents.
Vocational qualifications across a range of skills will help individuals build confidence and step into rewarding roles in the industry, and it also means prior experience is not entirely necessary.
More than 100 roles will be available to local people / Credit: Supplied
General Manager Richard Pearson says the recruitment drive is a ‘unique opportunity to be part of an exciting partnership’.
“This is a milestone we’ve been eagerly anticipating, building the team that will bring The Medlock to life,” he added. “We’re looking for people who carry the spirit of Manchester with them, people who are proud of where they’re from and passionate about creating something special together.”
As mentioned, all job adverts will go live next Monday (27 April) so hopefuls can get their applications submitted here.
This’ll then be followed by invite-only open days for shortlisted candidates in mid May.
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UK passes bill to ban everyone born after 2008 from smoking in ‘historic’ moment
Emily Sergeant
In what is described as being a ‘historic moment’, the UK has now passed a bill to ban everyone born after 2008 from ever buying tobacco products.
It’s been a long time coming, but the final draft of the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill completed its journey through the Houses of Commons and Lords yesterday (21 April 2026), and is now on its way to receiving royal assent to officially become the law.
For those unfamiliar, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will stop people who were born on or after 1 January 2009 from ever taking up smoking.
It will also give Government ministers new powers to regulate tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products – including their flavours and packaging, which make them more appealing to younger generations.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has hailed the bill’s passing as a ‘historic moment for the nation’s health’ on the road to creating a smoke-free generation.
The UK has passed a bill to ban everyone born after 2008 from smoking / Credit: Lil Artsy (via Pexels)
“Children in the UK will be part of the first smoke-free generation, protected from a lifetime of addiction and harm,” Mr Streeting said after the bill was passed this week.
“Prevention is better than cure. This reform will save lives, ease pressure on the NHS, and build a healthier Britain.”
The ban on purchasing tobacco products for those born after 2008 was first mooted by Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Government a number of years back, but was eventually shelved ahead of the 2024 General Election, and then revived again by Labour when they took power.
The bill’s passing parliament has been welcomed by charities and campaign groups – most notably Cancer Research UK.
“This is a historic achievement that will shield our children from the devastating grip of tobacco addiction and help to put an end to cancers caused by smoking,” concluded Michelle Mitchell, who is the Chief Executive Officer at Cancer Research.
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15th September 2021 
