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Family pay tribute to ‘special boy’ who died after being hit by car while crossing road in Burnage

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

The family of a teenage boy who died after being hit by a car while crossing a road in Burnage have paid a touching tribute to him.

At around 6:40pm this past Friday (2 January), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was called out to reports of a collision in the Burnage area of Manchester, where the driver of a Seat Ibiza was travelling down Kingsway and collided with a pedestrian who was walking across the road.

The pedestrian – a boy aged 16, who has since been named as Alfie Moran – suffered serious injuries and was rushed hospital.

However, despite the best efforts of all emergency services involved, Alfie sadly passed away.

In a heartbreaking tribute to her son, Alfie’s mum said: “My Alfie was always our special boy with the biggest heart. Everyone who knew him would always tell me that I had the best boy, he knew how very proud I was of him.

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“He was the best friend to everyone, losing him has left our family broken. We had so much planned this year, he loved gaming and motorbikes and had already started saving up to buy his first bike.

“I will forever be lost without him.”

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Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information and witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Manchester.

As a result of the collision, an 18-year-old man was arrested and has since been released on bail whilst enquiries are ongoing, and now officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for information and witnesses to help with their investigation.

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Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage, is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 2622 of 02/01/2026.

Information can also be shared using the ‘report’ tool or LiveChat function on GMP’s website, or you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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Swinton women’s Lionesses rebrand is officially off the ground

Danny Jones Danny Jones Swinton Lions women's team rebrand as Lionesses

Following an initial announcement late last year, local rugby club Swinton Lions’ women’s team has finally and fully rebranded as Manchester Swinton Lionesses.

The Salford-founded rugby league club, whose men’s team competes in the RFL Championship, has a long and rich competitive history, as well as a fervent male and female following in the area.

As one of the most important and well-established outfits in women’s rugby, Swinton Lions have not only officially relaunched as the Lionesses from 2026 onwards, but are looking to re-establish themselves as their own entity and a competitive powerhouse capable of competing at the top level.

In case you hadn’t heard about the rebrand up until now, you can get a closer look at changes not only to the name but the club crest and more.

As you can see, not only is the shift towards Manchester rather than just strictly Swinton a concerted effort to broaden the supporter base across all 10 boroughs, but there are some key tweaks to the new Lionesses badge.

Changing the design of the lion logo itself – as well as citing 2020 as a key date in this rebirth (i.e. the short-lived push to be renamed the ‘Manchester Lions’), which is more than half a decade in the making – they’re heading into the new year with both a new name and a slightly new look.

Just as reported by the likes of sports journalist Johnny Davidson back in November, however, the title and insignia have been a long time coming.

As per a press release by the club at the time, besides new kits and some key admin, “This evolution is about more than a new name or logo; it’s about creating a platform for women and girls across Greater Manchester to be inspired, to belong, and to believe they can achieve greatness in our sport.”

They insist that the aim is to be a “progressive club that’s proud of its history but unafraid to innovate”, also looking to attract new investors and commercial partners – such as Superfly Sports Flags, which will now appear on the likes of players’ shorts and boot bags, as well as around Heywood Road.

Women’s captain Sammi Simpson went on to state: “We’re so proud of what this team has achieved in such a short time, and this next step feels like a natural evolution.

“Wearing ‘Manchester Swinton Lionesses’ on our shirts will remind us of where we’ve come from — and how far we can go together. We want to inspire the next generation of players, supporters, and families to be part of something special.”

Even Mayor Andy Burnham has expressed his excitement, adding: “Manchester is a city built on sport, strength, and community — and the Manchester Swinton Lionesses embody all of that.

“This new identity is a powerful statement about where women’s rugby league is heading and the role Greater Manchester will play in shaping that future.”

As any rugby fan will know, this isn’t the only rebirth of a local sporting institution currently taking place over in Salford.

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