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A bright green comet with an 11 million-mile-long tail will be visible in skies tonight

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Comet Swan and its 11 million-mile-long tail will be visible in the night sky tonight and you may be able to see it with the naked eye.

The ball of ice was only discovered in April 2019 by astronomer Micael Mattiazzo from Australia. It’s already passed the Earth but it’s now getting brighter as it approaches the sun.

Those of us in the northern hemisphere will be able to see the comet low on the horizon in the pre-dawn hours tonight. It will be most visible in the southern hemisphere. 

The ball of ice and dust has a beautiful green tinge and only visits the inner part of our solar system once every 11,597 years. It has a huge tail that stretches nearly 11 million miles behind it. 

Current estimates suggest that by the end of May it could be a lot more visible than in its current state – if it survives that long.

The closer it gets to the sun, the hotter the comet gets, ejecting more material and reflecting more sunlight to make it more visible to us. 

Comet Swan will be visible tonight and through the weekend as a faint and fuzzy dot with a long tail. You can get a clearer view with binoculars or a small telescope. 

A comet differs to a meteor in that it is a rock covered in ice, methane and over basic compounds and their orbit usually takes them much further out of the solar system. A meteor, on the other hand, is a flash of light when debris burns up. 

Comet Swan isn’t the only spectacular happening in our skies over the next few months with Venus and Mercury appearing very close together between May 21st and May 23rd. 

You may also be able to see Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites over Manchester this evening between 9:30 and 11pm. For more information on the times see here

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Gogglebox star George Gilbey dies after fall from height at age 40

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Television personality George Gilbey who starred on Gogglebox has died after suffering a fall at work.

Essex Police said it was called to an incident at a road in Shoebury, near Southend-on-Sea, following a report that a man had fallen from a height while at work.

An air ambulance was in attendance but sadly, the 40-year-old died at the scene.

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A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We received a report of an incident at Campfield Road in Shoebury at around 10am this morning (March 27), during which a man who was working at height had fallen and sustained an injury.

“The ambulance service including air ambulance were in attendance. Sadly, the man died at the scene. We will continue liaising with partners including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). A cordon remains in place at the scene.”

Gilbey starred in eight series of Channel 4’s Gogglebox  alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who passed away at the age of 71 in 2021. Gilbey also Celebrity Big Brother on Channel 5 in 2014, finishing fourth.

Channel 4 Gogglebox shared a statement on its official X account, saying: “George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time.”

Tributes from friends and fans have been pouring in online, as one person said: “Rest in peace George, thanks for all the laughs you gave me over the years. Bet Pete’s waiting for you with a pint xxx.”

Another wrote: “Thinking of your family. I’m so sorry to your mum especially. so much grief to deal with in such a short time the world can be so cruel.”

Celebrities have also been sharing tributes online after hearing the tragic news.

EastEnders actress Daniella Westbrook shared a photo of Gilbey and his mum on Instagram, and wrote beside it: “Goodnight, my darling friend George. I’m absolutely gutted.”

In a post on X, former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, and Celebrity Big Brother co-star, wrote: “Breaks my (heart) but @georgegilbey you are well and truely going to be missed my friend. Always lit up the room, cared for others & the memories we made I’ll cherish for ever brother. From CBB to speaking to you last week, I’m going to hugely miss you ma boiii! Love you G.”

And, Simon Minty wrote on Instagram: “So sorry to hear this. I really enjoyed watching George. Condolences to Linda and family.” 

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Plans to regenerate MediaCity and Salford Quays into ‘world class’ waterfront destination approved

The plans will create new employment opportunities as well as retail and leisure facilities

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Newly reformed plans to regenerate MediaCity and Salford Quays into a ‘world class’ waterfront destination have been approved this week.

Salford City Council have green-lighted the plans, which will see more than 3,000 new homes as well as 800,000 sq ft of commercial space across 60 acres, bringing new employment, retail and leisure opportunities to the area.

According to Landsec and Peel, which own the regeneration scheme, the ‘ambitious’ plans are said to have taken inspiration from the waterfronts of Oslo in Norway and Sydney’s Darling Harbour, in Australia.

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A new artist’s impression has been released to show the new vision for the waterfront, with new and flexible all-weather glass-fronted structures and pavilions proposed.

The regenerated quayside will feature four distinct zones including the Media Quarter, the Waterfront and Gateway zone, Living Hub and the Culture and Community Hub.

A new boardwalk and link bridge along the MediaCity waterfront will ‘feature more, quality nature and green space’, as well as innovative art installations, and places for people to eat and drink.

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While the main Piazza – home to media and tech companies including the likes of ITV, BBC, and dock10 studios – will be reimagined to include moveable structures which could house a variety of brand activations.

Salford City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “What’s to come will further cements MediaCity’s position as the place to live and work in the northwest and a must-see destination.

“With office space to cater for the growing number of businesses looking to relocate to Salford and a significant number of new homes to support our drive to alleviate the housing crisis MediaCity will continue to be a hugely important development for the city.”

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Stephen Wild, MediaCity Managing Director said: “The re-shaped regeneration proposals will support us in delivering a world class destination where people will want to live, work and learn for many years to come.

“As the home of future media, MediaCity’s output is global and its environment needs to reflect its international significance. While the waterfront is the gateway to MediaCity and the Quays, it’s right that it should compete with some of the finest waterfront destinations in the world.”

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Police share pictures of woman’s clothing in bid to identify body found in River Mersey

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Police trying to identify a woman’s body found in the River Mersey have shared photographs of an item of clothing similar to what she was wearing.

At around 11.10am on Thursday, March 21st, emergency services were called to reports of a body in the River Mersey, close to Chorlton Water Park in Manchester.

Sadly, the body of a female was subsequently recovered from the water.

Her cause of death has not been confirmed and enquiries are still ongoing as officers work towards identifying her so they can inform her next of kin.

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In an effort to identify her, Greater Manchester Police has released an image of a lime green Primark-branded crop-top, believed to be the same as the one she was wearing.

In addition, the jeans she was wearing are branded as NEW LOOK – JENNA, and are a UK size 8 (EU 36, USA 4). She also wore non-slip style socks, police say.

The woman is described as 156cm / 5 ft 1 in height, with medium dark hair. Her approximate age and definitive ethnicity is not currently known.

She did not have any identifiable items in her pockets, or visible jewellery.

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Investigators say they are committed to discovering her identity and determining what led to her death.

Detective Chief Inspector Kulbir Kaur, from Greater Manchester Police, said: “Our work is ongoing to identify the woman and we hope that the description of her – and the image of the top – will help spur the memory of someone who may know her or saw her last movements.

“We are keeping an open-mind as to her cause of death and further enquiries will take place within the coming days and weeks.

“We want nothing more than to reunite this woman with her next-of-kin, so if you have any information at all, please do get in touch with us. Even if you think it is something inconsequential, it could greatly benefit our investigation.”

Anyone with information is urged to call GMP’s City of Manchester CID on 0161 856 6051, quoting log number 1191 of 21/03/24.

You can also call 101 or visit GMP’s website at gmp.police.uk to report information.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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