A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found to have fallen from a fourth-floor balcony in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that officers from its Salford District were called to reports that a man had fallen from a balcony on the fourth floor of Black Friar Court, in the neighbouring city, at around 8:42pm on Sunday night (11 August 2024).
A 57-year-old man was taken to hospital, but despite the best efforts of all emergency services involved, he was sadly pronounced dead.
While the enquiry is still said to be in the “initial phases”, and a scene remains in place whilst investigating officers conduct further enquiries, GMP has confirmed that a 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman have been arrestedon suspicion of murder, and they remain in police custody for questioning.
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#APPEAL | Officers appeal for information following a murder in #Salford.
A 57-year-old man was sadly pronounced deceased after falling from a balcony on Black Friar Court. A 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman on suspicion of murder.
Although police have undertaken “extensive enquiries to understand how this man sadly lost his life” within the last 24 hours, a public appeal has also been issued.
Officers remain at the scene, and are speaking with residents and conducting extensive CCTV trawls, but are calling on members of the public who may have been in the area, or at the address, on Sunday 11 August to come forward.
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“We know the community will be concerned about this tragic death, and we share their concern,” admitted Detective Inspector David Ogden, from GMP’s Salford District.
“We’re appealing to anyone who has not yet spoken to us. Please don’t assume that what you know is already known to us. The smallest piece of information may be crucial to our investigation and towards getting answers for this man’s family.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact GMP on 101, quoting log 3044 of 11/8/24, or reporting it online by using the ‘report’ tool and LiveChat function on the GMP website – www.gmp.police.uk.
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Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation to open in Manchester city centre
Emily Sergeant
Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation is set to open its doors in Manchester very soon.
Since it was first founded in Los Angeles all the way back in 2009, Reformation has gone on to become one of the largest sustainable womenswear brands on the planet, and is now known and loved for making beautiful, timeless apparel and accessories that aim to ‘inspire confidence’ across life stages and occasions.
Operating on a business model that pairs a smart approach to merchandising with a responsive supply chain, Reformation now operates more than 70 retail stores across the US, UK, Canada, and France.
At the heart of the Reformation story is a genuine commitment to ‘doing things differently’.
Since day one, sustainability has been woven into everything the brand makes – from the eco-certified fabrics and responsible factories, to its famously transparent sustainability reports.
Currently, Reformation has five UK stores to its name – but, it may come as no surprise to fans of the brand that they’re all in London.
That’s why the news of this new Manchester opening is such a big deal.
Set to be the label’s first UK store outside of the capital, Reformation has secured a prime spot on King Street in the heart of the city centre, and although there’s no confirmed opening date as of yet, if the shop windows saying ‘Summer 2026’ are anything to go by, we can only imagine it’ll be very soon.
“For Manchester, it’s a landmark moment, and for King Street, it’s the latest signal that this is one of the UK’s most exciting retail destinations,” a spokesperson for King Street said in a statement.
Stay tuned for details on opening dates to be announced in due course.
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Andy Burnham to begin rolling out new ‘everyday fixes’ for Brits amid cost of living crisis
Emily Sergeant
A series of ‘everyday fixes’ to help combat the rising cost of living crisis are soon to be rolled out nationwide.
Kicking off with two measures today, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that he plans to ban retailers from making ‘misleading’ claims to customers about discounts.
The Government says shoppers have ‘increasingly complained’ about outlets artificially inflating prices to give a false sense of value, such as increasing prices only to then immediately advertise ‘discounts’ to make savings look larger than they really are, which goes on to create an uneven playing field for honest competitors.
The Prime Minister also wants to see an end to so-called ‘subscription traps’, where people find it hard to cancel their subscriptions, and contracts are automatically renewed at a higher cost.
Set to come into force in January 2027 and saving people an average of £14 a month for every unwanted subscription, the changes will mean businesses will need to provide clearer up-front information, regular reminders. and a ‘much easier’ exit to contracts.
Andy Burnham to begin rolling out new ‘everyday fixes’ for Brits amid cost of living crisis / Credit: gov.uk | Piotr Cichosz (via Unsplash)
A new 14-day cooling-off period will also be introduced to let consumers cancel after a trial or long-term contract renews.
Certain charitable memberships, like the ones for cultural and heritage organisations for example, will be excluded from the new subscription rules due to the fact they have a unique role in preserving the nation’s history, landscapes, and cultural collections.
The Prime Minister says he is ‘determined’ to use every chance he gets to restore fairness and take pressure off people.
“I know people are sick and tired of rip-off discounts and subscription traps,” Andy Burnham said. “Westminster has got used to telling people that everyday hassles like this are just part of life, but I don’t think that’s right, especially when the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on so many people’s lives.”
Emily Sergeant -
13th August 2024 
