Let's take a look at some of the latest news and stories from in and around Manchester.
There's always so much going on
Fire at Trafford General Hospital
Firefighters spent several hours tackling a fire at Trafford General Hospital on the afternoon of 28th July.
Speaking at the scene, AM Carlos Meakin said: “GMFRS crews have successfully extinguished a fire at Trafford General Hospital.
“Seven fire engines were mobilised to the incident on Moorside Road shortly after 2.20pm, where they found the roof space of a two-storey building well alight. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked exceptionally hard in arduous conditions to extinguish the flames using hose reels, a jet, and a turntable ladder.
Read more by clicking the tweet below.
🗣️ AM Carlos Meakin: "I want to praise the hospital staff who safely evacuated staff and patients prior to our arrival, relocating them to other wards, which was a big help in enabling our crews to get on with tackling the fire."
— Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (@manchesterfire) July 28, 2021
🚒 The fire is now out.https://t.co/CX7kx6PdL0
Manchester United move closer to Raphael Varane after sealing Jadon Sancho transfer
United have suddenly stepped up their game in the transfer market. After clinching the signing of Jadon Sancho, they have agreed a fee with Real Madrid for Raphael Varane.
Looking back at the English winger Sanch, News Ball UK have looked at some of Sancho's best moments playing for Dortmund. Read More here>>>
Fraudster ordered to pay back money following huge email scam
Fraudster who pretended to be a diamond supplier, stealing almost £160,000 which he spent on Rolex watches - told he has to pay it all back - or spend more time in jail.
Babatunde Giwa was found guilty by jury of Fraud and Money Laundering offences at Manchester Crown Square Court back in May 2019, and was sentenced to four and a half years in jail.
See the tweet below for more information on this story.
#COURT| Fraudster who pretended to be a diamond supplier, stealing almost £160,000 which he spent on Rolex watches - told he has to pay it all back - or spend more time in jail.
— Greater Manchester Police (@gmpolice) July 27, 2021
See the full story here: https://t.co/Grk6wPSyxY pic.twitter.com/H4DxlXNGOh
The weather
As always, people across Manchester have been obsessed with the weather. Thursday 28th July lots of rain and thunder. The memories of that heatwave are long gone. This was the scene in Fallowfield.
Earlier this afternoon. #Rain #Thunder #Fallowfield #Manchester ⚡️⚡️⛈⛈⛈⛈☔️☔️☔️ pic.twitter.com/IYY9EiYIDR
— Tanvir Hamid 🏴🇧🇩🇬🇧🇪🇺🔴⚪️⚫️🐝 (@TanvirHamid1982) July 28, 2021
The weather has also had an impact on sporting events involving some of Manchester's teams. The Manchester Originals were in actions in The Hundred.
UPDATE - Rain forces a FURTHER inspection here at @EmiratesOT @ 19:15... The @ECB_cricket & @SkyCricket are desperate to get tonight’s @thehundred fixture on! ⛈☔️#TheHundred #Manchester #Cricket pic.twitter.com/UAV1fO8cNI
— Simon L. Bailey (@swissgripen) July 28, 2021
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