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Police issue urgent appeal after man dies in road traffic collision in Oldham

The tragic incident happened at around 4pm this past Saturday (18 May).

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 20th May 2024

An urgent appeal for information has been issued following a fatal road traffic collision in Oldham this past weekend.

At around 4pm on Saturday afternoon (18 May), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers were called to out to reports of a road traffic collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian on Rippondon Road, in Oldham.

Police established that a motorcycle had collided with an elderly pedestrian as he crossed the road.

Upon GMP arriving at the scene, alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), two men were found in critical conditions.

But, despite the best efforts of all involved, sadly the pedestrian – who was a man in his 70s – was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The other man, who was the rider of the motorcycle, and was is in his 20s, sustained “life-threatening injuries” during the incident, and was subsequently taken to hospital – where he still remains.

Police issue urgent appeal after man dies in road traffic collision in Oldham / Credit: Google Maps

Now, with a police investigation having been opened and currently ongoing, GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have issued a public appeal.

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They are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward, and are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage – including dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting log number 2320 of 18/05/2024, or to share it using the LiveChat function on the GMP website here. 

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Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Tributes paid to a Manchester legend as Sir Howard Bernstein dies aged 71

Danny Jones Danny Jones Manchester legend Sir Howard Bernstein dies aged 71

Tributes are pouring in following the death of Manchester legend Sir Howard Bernstein, who sadly passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday morning following a period of illness.

Bernstein, the former chief executive of Manchester City Council who worked his way up through local office after starting as a junior clerk at the age of 18 back in the 1970s, is considered to be one of our most important figures and cultural contributors in the city’s history.

The Cheetham Hill-born councillor, who finished his career helping lead the UK’s Sustainability and Transformation plan footprint (STPs), retired back in 2017 but his legacy here in 0161 spans generations and is credited with helping bring the city into the 21st century.

He leaves behind his wife Vanessa and two children.

As you can see, countless local figures and peers who have undoubtedly followed his example over the past few decades have been paying tribute to the legend of local government, along with Mancunians who simply admired his work as a passionate and beyond-loyal city servant.

Tom Bloxham MBE, chair of Manchester International Festival and local developers Urban Splash, said, “So sad to hear this morning”, while former Granada News reporter Rob McLoughlin called it “A tremendous loss to a city which looked battered and maybe economically finished in the early 80s.”

Manchester Evening News labelled him “a true hero” and the City Council’s Deputy Leader Luthfur Rahman OBE wrote: “Sad day for Manchester. Howard was a great public servant, he had the vision and ability to bring different stakeholders together to deliver for Manchester.”

The MCC’s full statement on his passing should tell you everything you need to know about how important a character Howard was in this city’s story.

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Council Leader Bev Craig summed up his contributions perfectly, writing: “He had boundless energy, strategic vision and a passion for Manchester.

“In 46 years at the Council, serving as chief executive between 1998 and 2017, he played an integral role in the regeneration and economic growth of the city, from the city centre’s resurgence after the 1996 IRA bomb and the 2002 Commonwealth Games and transformation of East Manchester to the creation and extension of Metrolink.  

“He was also integral in the establishment of strong working relationships between the 10 Greater Manchester councils, culminating in the establishment of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in 2011 and a series of historic devolution agreements which transferred power and resources away from Westminster and Whitehall to our region. He leaves an incredible legacy in the transformation of the city.”

Simply put, Manchester would not be anywhere near where it is today without Howard Bernstein and we have him to thank for a lot of what makes this modern, thriving city so great.

Our thoughts are will his loved ones at this difficult time. Rest in peace to a legend and thank you.

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Family pay heartbreaking tribute to 14-year-old Nathaniel Shani as his murderers are jailed

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The family of Nathaniel Shani have paid tribute to him

The family of Nathaniel Shani, stabbed to death at just 14 years old, have shared a heartbreaking tribute to him as his killers were jailed.

Nathaniel was brutally murdered in September 2023, passing away in hospital after being stabbed in the neck in Tavistock Square in Harpurhey.

On Wednesday this week, his killers – a 15-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy who both cannot be named for legal reasons – were sentenced to a total of 23 years in prison.

Nathaniel’s family have again cried out for an end to knife crime, urging other parents to take responsibility for ensuring their children aren’t carrying knives.

They have described the 14-year-old air cadet as a ‘courageous young boy’ who had a ‘great sense of humour’.

The tribute shared through GMP added that he was ‘never angry or mad at anyone’.

They said: “When he is bored, he will just crack a joke and every one would just burst into instant laughter whether it’s at home or in school or playground. That painful memory is failing to go away.

The family of Nathaniel Shani have paid tribute to him
The family of Nathaniel Shani have paid tribute to him

“The scars you have left us with, Nattie, may heal but are very visible to anyone we meet today. That permanent change in our life is painful.

“I walked into a Manchester market street shop a week ago, the chap serving me noticed my pendant, and said to me, “I know who you are, my condolences”. That’s how people know me now Nathaniel, it’s life-changing.”

His sudden, tragic death has also left his family suffering with ‘sleepless nights, constant use of antidepressants, uncontrollable tears’, and they describe their day-to-day existence as being ‘like a dream and that when we wake up, Nathaniel will be in his room sleeping’.

Speaking of knife crime, Nathaniel’s family said: “We want more to be done about knife crime with a total ban of carrying knives in our streets. There is no knife too small to cause harm or serious damage.

Nathaniel Shani was an air cadet
Nathaniel Shani was an air cadet

“We want parents to take part and responsibility in ensuring their kids don’t carry knives or held liable vicariously. Parents need to be given some control over their kids, if they suspect any unusual behaviours and challenge their children they must not be penalised.

“Schools must disclose and discuss with parents any information regarding their children, these can be picked up before someone loses their life.

“There is no safeguarding without involvement of the parents.

“Our wish is that more powers need to be given to police to pin down those carrying knives, prosecute and award longer sentences.

“Our plea is for everyone to ‘Say No to Knives, No Knife is too Small’.”

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