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Police confirm a person has been found dead near Levenshulme train station

Daisy Jackson - 10th May 2022

Police officers have confirmed that a person has sadly died near Levenshulme train station.

Rail services between Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly were disrupted for much of this morning due to an ongoing incident.

British Transport Police has now confirmed that officers were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks early today.

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Paramedics attended and pronounced a person dead at the scene.

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line near Levenshulme railway station at 5.52am this morning (10 May) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

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“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

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“This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

National Rail had advised passengers this morning to use alternative transport to usual train services, with rail replacement buses running between stops along the Stockport line.

The latest update stated: “Trains are now able to run as normal following the emergency services attending to an incident between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.”

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Teenage boy rushed to hospital after third Manchester Arndale stabbing this month

Teenage boy rushed to hospital after third Manchester Arndale stabbing this month

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after a reported stabbing outside Manchester Arndale.

It’s the third time this month that a knife attack has taken place at the popular shopping centre, in the heart of the city.

Two other teenage boys, aged 16 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of affray – they remain in custody for questioning.

The teenage boy who was found on Market Street after reports of a stabbing was taken to hospital with injuries that may be life-threatening.

A huge police response was pictured outside Manchester Arndale last night, with a lift outside Rollers Cafe cordoned off.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Officers responded to reports of a stabbing on Market Street outside the Arndale Centre at 7pm last night (October 27, 2026). A teenage boy was found and taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.

“Two boys, aged 16 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in custody for questioning. Inquiries are ongoing.”

It’s the third incident involving knives at the Manchester Arndale in the last fortnight.

On 17 October, a 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital with stab wound injuries after an attack in the Manchester Arndale car park.

Two other 14-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Then on 24 October, emergency services were called to reports of an assault involving a knife, with two teenagers again arrested.

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Andy Burnham announces five more ‘everyday fixes’ to make life easier for Brits ahead of Budget

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, five more ‘everyday fixes’ have been announced in a bid to make life easier for millions of Brits.

Since becoming Prime Minister this summer, Andy Burnham has been rolling out a series of what he’s dubbed ‘everyday fixes’ as the cost of living crisis continues to make itself known nationwide – and now, with the Autumn Budget coming up today (28 October 2026), he has announced five more of these measures.

Unveiled by the Chancellor, the ‘fixes’ will support people with the cost of food, fuel, and family life, all to provide breathing space for households.

The package will tackle costs people face every day – from doing the weekly shop, to supporting people who rely on their cars for work, while extending support to new parents, and fixing an ‘unfair cliff edge’ that can penalise unpaid carers for earning more.

So, what are these ‘everyday fixes’ then? Here’s everything you need to know.

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First up, it has been announced that the Government will be making higher tax-free mileage rates permanent, increasing support for millions of nurses, care workers, self employed builders, and others who drive for work along the way.

They will also be extending parental pay to more than 150,000 additional parents per year, including self-employed dads and partners who have previously missed out, which will give those eligible two weeks of support (currently worth up to £194 a week) so they can spend more time with their child.

The so-called Carer’s Allowance ‘cliff edge’ will also be coming to an end, so unpaid carers no longer lose their entire allowance simply for earning a penny over the Weekly Earnings Limit.

Andy Burnham has announced five more ‘everyday fixes’ to make life easier for Brits / Credit: Number 10 Downing Street | Aldi

Andy Burnham has announced five more ‘everyday fixes’ to make life easier for Brits / Credit: Number 10 Downing Street | Aldi

Import tariffs will be removed on more than 100 products – including baked beans, chocolate, and gherkins – which, together with the tariff suspensions already introduced, means households could save up to £21 on their food shop each year.

And finally, hundreds more Post Office drop boxes are set to be rolled out in a bid to make it ‘easier’ and ‘more convenient’ for people to send and return parcels without having to queue at a Post Office counter.

“We are taking on the big challenges facing the country,” explained Prime Minister Andy Burnham, in a statement ahead of the Budget. “But that doesn’t mean losing sight of the everyday problems that cost people money or simply aren’t fair.

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“And at Wednesday’s Budget, we’ll go further to give families and businesses the breathing space they need today, while we build a stronger economy, transform our country and bring down cost for people long-term.”

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