News

Manchester named one of the most dangerous places to drive in the UK

The research also found the age groups most likely to be involved in accidents.

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 6th September 2022

Manchester has been named as one of the most dangerous places to drive in the UK in new research.

Our city is considered more dangerous to drive in than Glasgow, and just marginally safer than the roads in our neighbouring city of Leeds, according to a study by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.

Manchester made it into the top 10 on the UK Road Safety Report, The Hoot reports.

With 6,969 collisions between 2013-2020, or 94 per 100k population, we placed ninth on the list.

The most dangerous city by far was Nottingham, which apparently has 164 road collisions per 100k people.

ADVERTISEMENT

The study also found that 17-23 year olds are the age group involved in the most collisions, followed by 24-30 year olds.

It claims that the most dangerous day of the week to drive is a Friday, and the most dangerous month is November (followed by October, January, September and July).

ADVERTISEMENT

According to the report, 704 cars and 480 motorbikes make up the number of casulties involved in accidents, as well as 671 pedestrians, 447 pedal bikes and 47 buses.

Speaking about the findings of the study, Nationwide Vehicle Contracts has also offered advice about what to do if you find yourself involved in an accident.

Read more: Supercar driver could get lifetime ban after illegally parking in Manchester city centre

ADVERTISEMENT

“If you’re ever involved in an accident, the best thing to do is remain calm. Stop the car, turn off the engine and switch on the hazard warning lights. You or someone else may need to call an ambulance or the police. Once you feel able, you should also speak to your insurance provider to make a claim.”

The full list of the top ten areas with the highest amount of collisions is as followed:

  1. Nottingham with 6,848 collisions between 2013-2020 (164 per 100k population)
  2. Birmingham with 20,593 collisions between 2013-2020 (158 per 100k population)
  3. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 6,476 collisions between 2013-2020 (151 per 100k population)
  4. Liverpool with 7943 collisions between 2013-2020 (140 per 100k population)
  5. City of Bristol with 7,333 collisions between 2013-202 (139 per 100k population)
  6. Sheffield with 8,384 collisions between 2013-2020 (135 per 100k population)
  7. Leeds with 13,348 collisions between 2013-2020 (126 per 100k population)
  8. Leicester with 5,917 collisions between 2013-2020 (125 per 100k population)
  9. Manchester with 6,969 collisions between 2013-2020 (94 per 100k population)
  10. City of Glasgow with 8,188 collisions between 2013-2020 (89 per 100k population)

Feature Image- Unsplash

News

Body found in search for missing Stockport postman Steven Caulfield

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

A body has been found in the search for a 70-year-old former postman from Stockport who went missing a couple of months ago.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) issued a public appeal after to help find Steven Caulfield, who was last seen in the vicinity of the golf course next to Middlewood Way, in the Marple area of Stockport, at around 4pm Tuesday 1 October, after he failed to return home from a walk.

Steven was spotted on CCTV, with images being released to the public shortly after, but his whereabouts was still unknown.

Since Steven was reported missing, an extensive missing person investigation was launched by Stockport detectives, alongside a widespread search by specialist GMP officers, and a number of missing appeals were also published on social media and shared widely – not just in Greater Manchester, but all across the UK.

But sadly, at around 12pm yesterday (Wednesday 11 December 2024), a GMP officer has sadly located a body in a woodland area near to Middlewood Way in Stockport, and at this time, police believe this is likely to be the body of Steven Caulfield.

Steven’s next of kin have been made aware and are currently being supported by officers.

There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding Steven’s death, according to GMP.

Speaking on the discovery of the body, Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes, Stockport District Commander and GMP lead for Disaster Victim Identification, said: “Our deepest condolences remain with Steven’s family and friends, who have been devastated by this traumatic news, we have officers supporting them through this difficult time.

Read more:

“It has been a challenging couple of months since the missing report came to us in GMP and our Tactical Aid Unit, Specialist Search, Canine and Underwater Units were all utilised to search for Steven in challenging conditions and locations around the Middlewood Way.

“We hope today’s discovery provides some answers for Steven’s loved ones.”

Featured Image – GMP

News

Plans submitted for new £250 million mixed residential neighbourhood in Stockport

Danny Jones Danny Jones New Stockport 8 neighbourhood planning permission

Plans have officially been submitted for a brand-new £250 million neighbourhood in the heart of Stockport town centre.

The new mixed residential mini-village simply dubbed, ‘Stockport 8’, has been put forward by the local LLP of the same name, set up as part of a partnership between Stockport Council and ECF (English Cities Fund – itself a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse).

Set to cost a quarter of a million, the proposed neighbourhood is just the latest step of the ever-growing Stockport Mayor Development Corporation (MDC) masterplan, a wider £500m scheme to transform the specific Stockport Town Centre West area into the most sustainable, liveable town centre in the UK.

With a planning application now submitted, we’ve also been given another look at what the new Stockport neighbourhood would look like if green-lit.

when is Stockport 8 due to be finished?

We first heard reports of the new Stockport 8 neighbourhood back in January after CGIs of what the developers envisioned were shared with the public, alongside how it fit into the West blueprints.

The overall goal of the development is to create a high-quality, green neighbourhood featuring a mix of housing tenures to suit existing and new homeowners and tenants.

Aiming to build a grand total of 1,300 high-quality, energy-efficient homes all told as part of a whipping £1bn investment in Stockport town centre, there will also be room for businesses and community spaces on the ground floor level to knit into the existing centre and its community.

There’s also an insistence from those behind the project to create different atmospheres, creating new environments for people to meet, socialise, relax and enjoy, such as residential courtyards and green roofs, as well as the usual modern amenities re: parking, vehicle charging, bike storage etc.

All told, the council and their development partners – which include chief designers, shedkm, and landscape architects, Planit – are hoping to contribute nearly a third of the homes in Stockport MDC masterplan, which is hoping to surpass 4,000 homes over a total of 130 acres.

stockport 8 neighbourhood
stockport town centre masterplan

As well as helping contribute to the busy and vital road network that is continuing to be redeveloped, the goal is to create a safe and sustainable travel environment too, with a pedestrian-only street running through the centre of the scheme.

With one big road (Cook Street) running throughout the neighbourhood, the new builds will also look to knit into Stockport’s existing structure, celebrating the area’s rich heritage and character by even reintroducing historic street patterns and street names.

If you’re interested in the skyline-changing new project, you can find out more HERE.

Planning permission applications in Manchester can sometimes take upwards of 13 weeks due to the various individual stages and processes, so we’re still a while of way from knowing if/when Stockport 8 will begin work but with a summer 2027 completion date, it could be a huge moment for the town.

Read more:

For all the latest news, events and goings on in Greater Manchester, subscribe to The Manc newsletter HERE.

Featured Images — Supplied

More News

Bury

Hidden drug den full of cannabis plants worth £100k exposed by police in Bury

Manchester City FFP charges go from 115 to 130

News

Manchester City’s alleged charges have been increased to 130

Boroughs

Manchester Airport trains cancelled more than any other UK airport during Christmas season

Audio

Clint Boon takes us around Manchester's iconic Deaf Institute

Eats

We go meatballs deep with Mira's traditional Neapolitan sandwiches