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Manchester police appeal for help to find ‘high-risk’ missing man from Wythenshawe

GMP launched an appeal for info on Sunday evening - with the missing 27-year-old described as having "severe" mental health issues.

The Manc The Manc - 29th June 2020
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Greater Manchester Police are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of a missing man from Wythenshawe with “severe mental health issues”.

The last confirmed sighting of Jonathan Windsor was on Friday (26 June) afternoon at North Manchester General Hospital in Crumpsall.

GMP took to social media on Sunday evening to launch an appeal for help – with the 27-year-old being described as “high risk”.

The public are being told to ring 999 if they see Jonathan and not to approach him.

A police statement reads: “Jonathan has severe mental health issues and officers are urging people not to approach him if they see him but to immediately call 999.

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“Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and the risk he could pose to the public if approached.

“He was last seen at around 4.30pm on Friday 26 June 2020 leaving Park House, North Manchester General Hospital.

“Anyone who sees Jonathan should not approach him but call 999 and quote incident number 2352 of 26/06/2020.”

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‘There must be a way’ – Andy Burnham vows to save Jodrell Bank after funding cuts

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to save the UK’s largest telescope at Jodrell Bank.

In case you hadn’t heard, back in July, theUK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced that the Jodrell Bank Observatory – which is home to the Lovell Telescope – will not be prioritised for further funding after its current agreement ends in March 2028, despite the telescope standing in its Cheshire home since 1957.

The UKRI said the decision not to continue funding priority was ‘the result of a comprehensive, evidence-based prioritisation process’.

Since the news broke, however, it has been a topic of national uproar and discussion as to how to ensure its legacy lives on.

A proud part of the University of Manchester (UoM), Jodrell Bank had a pioneering role in the development of radio astronomy, and has evidence from its emergence as a new science in the 1940s through to the present day, making it an outstanding part of scientific heritage.

The Prime Minister was pressed to address concerns surrounding the future of the site by Sarah Russell, Labour MP for Congleton, in the House of Commons yesterday (1 September 2026).

Mr Burnham replied: “Every one of my generation went on a school trip to Jodrell Bank, and there is no way that we can see its demise – it won’t happen under my Government.

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“I know there’s changes that have been made in relation to research funding, but Jodrell Bank is a heritage asset for the country, as well as a research asset.

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“I will indeed set up the meeting she requires.

“There must be a way to save Jodrell Bank, and I give a commitment today, at this despatch box, we will find it.”

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Northern’s ‘Flash Sale’ is back for 2026 with millions of train tickets on sale for £2

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Millions of train tickets are currently on sale for just £2 each, as Northern has brought its popular ‘Flash Sale’ back for 2026.

A whopping FOUR MILLION of them, to be exact.

For the last couple of years, the rail operator has made life a little easier for train travellers by giving them the chance to grab one of several million tickets for much cheaper than normal – and now, with the cost of living crisis sadly continuing to make its impact felt, Northern has decided to kick off the autumn season by slashing prices once again.

It means that millions of people will have the opportunity to make a cut-price journey across the north of England before the end of October is out.

With the company’s regular ‘Flash Sales’ having gone onto become a, somewhat, legendary event at this point, it probably comes as no shock that you’ll need to act fast if you want to be in with a chance of get your hands tickets.

Tickets went live today and the sale runs for three days, closing on Friday 4 September – with tickets valid for travel between 9 September and 23 October 2026.

There’s plenty of Greater Manchester journeys included in the sale too.

The top local destinations with the most tickets available in the sale are Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport, Manchester Victoria, and Manchester Oxford Road, as well as Wigan and several other neighbouring towns.

A list of routes where tickets will be available can also be found using the ‘cheap fare finder’ tool on the Northern website here.

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Northern’s ‘Flash Sale’ is back for 2026 with millions of train tickets on sale from £2 / Credit: Northern | Wikimedia Commons

“With four million tickets up for grabs, this is one of our biggest Flash Sales yet, and there’s something for everyone,” commented Alex Hornby, who is the Commercial and Customer Director at Northern.

“With millions of tickets available for just £2 each, our Flash Sale will make the railway even more appealing, and we believe it will inspire everyone to explore everything our fantastic region has to offer, from bustling cities to countryside and stunning coastlines.

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“Customers will need to book early to avoid disappointment, as once they’re gone, they’re gone.”

Tickets are available to buy on Northern’s app, online, at ticket offices, and on ticket machines at stations managed by Northern.

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