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Venues must have plans to prevent terror attacks under new legislation

Home Secretary Priti Patel is set to detail the proposals on Monday 10 June as the reality of Martyn's Law moves "one step closer".

The Manc The Manc - 10th January 2022

Venues will have a legal duty to protect members of the public from terrorist attacks under new plans being unveiled by the Home Secretary this week.

The introduction of a ‘Protect Duty’ has come about following a lengthy campaign by Figen Murray – the mother of 29-year-old Martyn Hett who was killed in the Manchester Arena bombing.

Ms Murray has been calling for the government to introduce new legislation – known as Martyn’s Law – that would require venues to have measures in place to help prevent terrorist attacks.

After 18 weeks of consultation, Home Secretary Priti Patel is set to lay out the new proposals in further detail on Monday (January 10).

Ms Murray called the proposal “another big step in the right direction” and said she welcomed the report as proof that the government were committed to protecting the public.

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She stated: “The report shows a majority support for tougher security measures to ensure that people are better prepared to protect the public from terrorist attacks. It is also positive to see so many responses from campaigners and various industry sectors.

“I am aware that a significant number of organisations are already taking the practical and proactive steps that will make us all safer when visiting public places.”

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Ms Patel said: “Following the tragic attack at the Manchester Arena, we have worked closely with Figen Murray, victims’ groups and partners to develop proposals to improve protective security around the country.

“I am grateful for their tireless commitment to the duty and those who responded to the consultation; the majority of whom agreed tougher measures are needed to protect the public from harm.”

Home Secretary Priti Patel will detail the proposals / Image: Number 10 via Flickr

Hett was one of 22 people who lost their lives in the suicide bombing in Manchester in May 2017.

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A permanent memorial paying tribute to the victims titled the Glade of Light opened in the city centre earlier this month.

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Salford City set to reverse kit colour following clear cut fan vote

Danny Jones Danny Jones Salford City FC reverting footy kit colour back to orange after fan vote

Salford City FC are set to make a historic change, or rather turn back time, as the Greater Manchester side looks set to change its main kit colour back to orange.

The Ammies are undergoing another big overhaul – the most significant since the ‘Class of 92’ bought the club back in 2014 – with supporters being invited to give their thoughts on the direction they want to see the club going in.

Currently sitting ninth in the third tier after making a positive start to the 2025/26 campaign, Salford City have been met not only with fresh investment in recent months but a fresh push for change from the ground up.

Including, as it turns out, the kit colour. After genuine calls to reverse the kit colour from the fans, the Salford board took a fan poll, with over three-quarters of all those who took part voting to return the City jersey to orange.

As you can see, 77.1% of Ammies confirmed that they were in favour of bringing back the predominantly orange and black shirt, shorts and socks; the switch is expected to happen before next season.

The League Two side has made it clear that promotion to the Championship is the big target over the next few years, and as the new consortium headed up by Gary Neville and David Beckham continues to try and transform the club once again, they’re looking to make big statements.

It doesn’t get much more foundational than restoring the orange shirts that Salford City wore for the best part of four decades prior to the initial takeover.

The decision itself comes after a thorough ‘heritage consultation’ process, where the older Neville brother and other key figures took supporter feedback into consideration, including the majority kit vote.

In terms of announcing the change, they’ve had plenty of fun revealing the outcome on social media, too.

Sharing a full statement on the club website, SCFC went on to detail that there is “significant work to be undertaken at the Peninsula Stadium to update cladding and seats, amongst other infrastructure upgrades that are already due to take place.”

Hoping to combine their “tangerine heritage with modern style to create a striking orange identity”, the overall brand aim is now simpler than ever: “when you see orange, you will know what it means. This is Salford. Proud. Unmistakable.”

Long-time supporter, Richard Kedzior – who also owns the recognisable orange and black flag that hangs in the west stand – said of the news: “I’m delighted that we’ve reverted back to orange, which over a 40-year period was the colour we were always associated with prior to the change to red.

“It’s a welcome return to tradition as well as giving us back our unique identity that will once again identify us all as proud supporters of Salford‘s premier football club.”

Before the reversal was fully confirmed, co-owner Neville discussed the potential change in a room full of passionate Salfordians.

Old Dead Tree fanzine committee member, Kev Wright, continued in the statement: “The orange kit represents Salford’s true identity. It sets us apart and reminds everyone that we are our own Club, not just a shadow of Manchester United.

“When we play in red, the comparisons are inevitable, and people can mistake us for something we’re not. Salford is different. It’s about local pride, about belonging to a community with its own history and its own future. Orange gives us a distinct voice and a colour we can call our own. It’s more than just a kit – it’s a statement that we are Salford, and proud!”

Signing off, fellow Ammie Deb Sculthorpe believes that this could be the ‘fresh start’ that the 85-year-old footballing outfit needs, adding that “timing is everything and now is the time.”

A further consultation is set to take place regarding the club crest, too, as some have also suggested reverting the modern logo to the old Salford Central-style badge, with more information to be shared as and when.

What do you make of the decision to swap the modern Salford red for Greater Manchester‘s second city classic orange strip, Ammies?

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Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist dies in fatal M60 crash near Salford

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Police are appealing to the public for witnesses and footage after a crash on the M60 claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

The appeal comes after Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of a road traffic collision between three cars and a motorbike between junctions 15 and 16 on the M60 on the clockwise carriageway, near Salford, at around 6.15pm this past Sunday (12 October 2025).

When officers arrived on the scene, they found that the rider of the motorbike, a man in his 60s, had sadly died after suffering fatal injuries.

The incident led to a partial closure of the M60, with the motorway needing to be shut for several hours after the collision.

Two of the three drivers involved in the fatal incident have now been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

With the arrests made and the police investigation ongoing and proceeding at pace, GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them.

They are also keen to speak to anyone who may dashcam footage from the area in the moments leading up to the crash.

Anyone with any information or footage from the incident is urged to contact GMP on 0161 856 4741, quoting log 2294 of 12/10/2025, or they can head online to use to ‘report’ tool or LiveChat function on GMP’s website – www.gmp.police.uk.

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

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