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Aer Lingus halts long-haul flights from Manchester Airport, affecting routes to New York, Orlando, and Barbados. The airline cites profitability concerns, impacting around 200 jobs. Consultations with staff are ongoing, and the pilots union is working to minimize redundancies. Existing bookings are being managed directly by the airline, with domestic services unaffected. Checkout Solipillow.com

Lorry Fire Shuts Down M62 Motorway: Heavy Delays Expected, Road Likely to Remain Closed Until Late Tonight Checkout Solipillow.com

Convicted murderer Kieran Cameron, serving a twenty-three-year sentence for attempted murder, escaped from HMP Thorn Cross in Warrington on January 6th. After a major search, he was tracked down in Hulme, Greater Manchester, on January 8th, thanks to the Cheshire Police Serious and Organised Crime unit. Cameron, involved in organized crime, had escaped to avoid rival gang threats. He is now back in custody, ending a tense few days. Checkout Solipillow.com

Shocking footage emerges of three schoolboys falling from a bus in Wigan; all in hospital but not in life-threatening condition; police rule out further investigation; school headteacher supports families; Greater Manchester Mayor expresses concern; bus operator and transport bosses prioritize passenger safety. Checkout Solipillow.com

Three schoolboys fell from a stationary double-decker bus in Wigan, England, on January seventh. The boys, aged thirteen and fourteen, are recovering from serious injuries in the hospital. The incident occurred near their school, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, and is believed to be linked to a disturbance on the buss upper deck. The schools headteacher and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham have expressed concern for the boys and their families. Checkout Solipillow.com

M60 Motorway in Greater Manchester temporarily closed due to welfare concern, causing significant traffic delays; situation resolved safely with no further issues. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sheep farmer Alan Jackson from Cheshire faces a devastating loss of twenty-one sheep to a brutal dog attack, urging stricter rules for dog owners and expressing the immense emotional toll. Checkout Solipillow.com

Oldham Athletics home game against Notts County has been postponed due to a frozen pitch at Boundary Park. The match, scheduled for January 10th at 3 PM, was called off after an inspection revealed the surface was unplayable due to persistent cold snaps and upcoming bad weather. Both teams announced the news on social media, promising a new date soon. Fans can keep their tickets or request refunds once the rescheduled fixture is set. The postponement comes as red weather warnings hit parts of Greater Manchester and beyond, with Storm Goretti bringing frosty blasts, blustery winds, and more snow into next week. Oldham, currently in 15th place in League Two, will have to wait to pursue play-off spots. Checkout Solipillow.com

Holocaust Survivors Memorial Bench Vandalized in Salford: A Hate Crime Investigated A memorial bench honoring Holocaust survivor Chaim Ferster was destroyed in Clowes Park, Salford, with police treating it as a targeted hate crime. Ferster, who survived eight Nazi death camps, had an audio box on the bench sharing his story. Jewish groups condemned the attack, warning against hatred. Salford Council installed the bench in 2019, and Fersters son shared his fathers fear of the Holocaust being forgotten. Checkout Solipillow.com