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Lorry overturned on M60 Barton Bridge in storm Pia chaos
Police advise people should ‘not travel unless essential’ during Storm Pia
A lorry has overturned on the M60 Barton Bridge as Storm Pia wreaks havoc.
All lanes on the busy flyover are currently closed between junction 10, Trafford Park, and junction 11, Eccles.
Greater Manchester Police report no injuries were sustained in the incident and advise that motorists ‘avoid the area’ adding that people should ‘not travel unless essential’.
The incident happened at around 8.15am and disruption is likely to last the rest of the morning and beyond while the vehicle is being recovered. It is believed the gale force winds of Storm Pia, caused the HGV to turn over.
The North West Motorway Police said in a post on Twitter: “M60 #BartonBridge is currently being closed in both directions between J10 & J11due to high winds that have blown large sided vehicle over.
Please avoid this area and do not travel unless essential @gmpolice.”
A spokesperson for GMP said: “Police are currently responding to an ongoing incident on junction 10 of the M60 motorway, near Barton Bridge. A lorry has overturned, and no injuries have been reported.”
The force added: “NWAS and GMFRS are also in attendance to assist with vehicle recovery. Barton Bridge has been closed clockwise between the Trafford Centre at Junction 10 and Eccles Junction 11.
“Road closures are likely to cause disruption to motorists this morning. The anticlockwise flow has reduced significantly and will cause delays to the Trafford Centre. Alternative routes are advised.”
Meanwhile, road users are asked to follow the solid square diversion symbol on local road signs.
Drivers can exit the M60 clockwise at junction nine, when they reach the Lostock Circle roundabout they should take the third exit onto the A5081 northbound.
When they reach the parkway circle roundabout, take the second exit onto the A576 northbound.
At Gilda Brook roundabout, drivers can take the first exit onto the M602 westbound.
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
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Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
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