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In pictures: Manchester pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

There are sombre scenes across the region.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 9th September 2022

There are sombre scenes across Greater Manchester today as the region comes together to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch died yesterday at Balmoral, aged 96.

Today, advertising billboards across the city centre are displaying portraits of The Queen instead of the usual posters.

Church bells chimed 96 times, one for each year of her remarkable life.

At St Ann’s Square, floral tributes have begun to be laid, with Council Leader Bev Craig and Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Donna Ludford visiting to pay their respect.

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The pair also signed a book of condolence that has been placed in the Reading Room of Central Library.

Bev Craig said: “Queen Elizabeth II has been the national figurehead for as long as most of us can remember, a symbol of continuity and stability through changing and sometimes turbulent times. 

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“We remember her visits to the city over the years, both on happy occasions such as when she opened the 2002 Commonwealth Games, and celebrated her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, and darker moments such as when she helped comfort young people injured in the 22 May 2017 terror attack at Manchester Arena.

“She served the nation with incredible dedication and dignity. On behalf of all Mancunians, we share the nation’s sorrow and extend our condolences to the Royal Family and the whole country.”

Here is the scene in Manchester today, told in pictures.

A huge image of Queen Elizabeth II displayed outside Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc Group
Portraits of Queen Elizabeth line King Street. Credit: The Manc Group
The Trafford Centre today
Floral tributes at St Ann’s Square. Credit: The Manc Group
St Ann’s Square. Credit: The Manc Group
At Exchange Square. Credit: The Manc Group

Featured image: The Manc Group

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Police appeal to find next of kin after man found outside Palace Theatre

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Police are trying to track down the family of a man who died after being found unresponsive outside the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

The man, who has now been named as Jonathan Bernard Carroll, was seen outside the city centre theatre at around 6.30am on Tuesday 12 November.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and Mr Carroll was taken to hospital.

Tragically, the 47-year-old passed away a short time later.

A large cordon was in place on Whitworth Street and Oxford Road while police and security attended the incident.

Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to find his next of kin.

It’s believed that he resided in the Salford area of Greater Manchester.

Anyone with any information should contact the Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 1376.

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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Greater Manchester public urged to help get people ‘off the streets and on their feet’ before Christmas

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Locals are being urged to help get hundreds of people “off the streets and back on their feet” this festive season.

As the temperatures told colder by the day, and Christmas creeps closer and closer, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity is bringing back ‘1000 Beds for Christmas’, and the massively-important initiative is aiming to provide 1,000 nights of accommodation to people at risk of homelessness before the big day arrives.

Forming part of the ongoing ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, this festive fundraising mission is designed to provide food, shelter, warmth, and dedicated vital wrap-around support for those who need it most.

The charity says it wants to build on the “incredible success of 2023”, which raised more than £55,000 and provided 1,800 nights of accommodation.

Stockport-based property finance specialists, Together – which has supported the campaign for the last two years – has, once again, generously pledged to match every public donation for the first £20,000 raised.  

Unfamiliar with the ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme? Since 2017, when rough sleeping peaked, the initiative has helped ensure a significantly-higher rate of reduction in the numbers of people facing a night on streets in Greater Manchester than seen nationally.

The landmark scheme has given people the chance to rebuild their lives, while also giving them access to key services and opportunities that allows them to stay off the streets for good.

Despite the scheme’s recent success, organisations across Greater Manchester are under “a huge amount of pressure” to meet the demand for their services this winter, and given the current economic outlook, household budgets will continue to be squeezed – leaving people on the sharp end of inequality and poverty.

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“Help us be a lifeline to organisations on the frontline,” Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity urged in it’s public appeal for donations.

You can help make sure ‘A Bed Every Night’ is a reality for all by donating here.

Featured Image – EthelRedThePetrolHead (via Flickr)

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