Three Greater Manchester towns have found themselves named among the UK’s most dangerous areas for pedestrians.
It’s all according to a new research by personal injury experts, Claims.co.uk.
The company analysed the latest data from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Office for National Statistics (ONS) on road collision statistics to see which areas nationwide had the highest percentage of collisions that involved pedestrians on average each year.
And it’s pretty grim reading for our region, as three of our largest and most-populous towns have earned a place in the not-so-coveted top 10.
Oldham is the highest-placing area on the list, claiming sixth place, while Manchester and Bolton also feature.
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But luckily, all three did lose out the City of London, which the research found to be the number one “most dangerous” area in the UK for pedestrians.
Three Greater Manchester areas named ‘most dangerous’ in UK for pedestrians / Credit: Matthew Feeney (via Unsplash)
Between 2012 and 2021, there were, on average, 211 collisions a month in total in the City of London alone – with 61, or 28.18%, of these involving pedestrians – which is the highest of any area in the UK.
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The Scottish city of Dundee comes in second place, and is also statistically the most dangerous UK area in Scotland for pedestrians – with 132 collisions having occurred in the area, on average, each year between 2012 and 2021, and with 32 of these involving pedestrians.
The affluent London area of Westminster, the Scottish capital of Glasgow, and the London borough of Camden each round out the top five, while the fellow North West city of Liverpool has also bagged itself a top 10 spot too.
Top 10 Most Dangerous UK Areas for Pedestrians
Area
Average number of collisions each year 2012-2021
Average number of pedestrian collisions each year 2012-2021
Average percentage of pedestrian collisions from 2012-2021
1
City of London
211
61
28.18%
2
Dundee
132
32
24.30%
3
Westminster
1,139
285
24.03%
4
Glasgow
768
175
22.17%
5
Camden
602
134
22.05%
6
Oldham
187
42
21.70%
7
Liverpool
747
157
20.98%
8
Manchester
548
115
20.55%
9
Bolton
260
54
20.50%
10
Inverclyde
73
14
19.90%
“While some areas in the UK may have a considerably large amount of collisions involving cars, it’s interesting to also where the hotspots for pedestrian collisions are as well,” a spokesperson for Claims.co.uk commented on the findings.
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“It’s essential to see this information nowadays too, with many cities turning more and more walkable with time.
Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
Therme Manchester was initially touted as a £250m project that would complete in 2025, but it’s now up to £500m and is scheduled to complete it 2029.
It marks one of the most significant building developments to ever take place in the North.
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All students in England to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE
Emily Sergeant
All students in England are soon to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE.
Said to be part of the UK’s ‘enduring support’ for the Ukrainian community and continued commitment to stand with Ukraine and its people, young people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will now have the opportunity to study for a new Ukrainian GCSE, the Government has announced.
While the qualification will be open to all students, it marks a ‘particularly significant’ milestone for Ukrainian children and young people living in the UK.
It’s hoped that the introduction of the new GCSE will help Ukrainians to preserve a vital connection to their language, culture, and identity.
It’s also hoped that it’ll open pathways to future education and employment for all pupils.
In line with the other modern foreign language GCSEs that are currently on offer, the qualification will assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, while also recognising the cultural and historical contexts that shape the Ukrainian language.
Examination board AQA will now begin the next phase of development, bringing together language and subject experts to design what will be a ‘high-quality’ qualification reflecting the richness of Ukrainian language and culture.
Education Secretary, Lucy Powell, commented: “As they build their lives here in the UK, it is right that Ukrainians and their children should have every opportunity to maintain that connection to their heritage and to be proud of who they are.
“This new qualification is available to all pupils and will give them the chance to develop their language skills and celebrate Ukraine’s rich culture and history, while also opening pathways to future study and employment and strengthening our partnership with Ukraine.
“Through that enduring partnership, we are building the lasting ties between our countries that will see the young minds of the future move forward together, and foster connections that transcend borders.”
The Ukrainian GCSE is expected to be available for first teaching from September 2028 – with first assessments taking place in 2029.
Emily Sergeant -
8th September 2023 
