Plans to stop a Salford estate a mile-and-a-half from Old Trafford becoming a ‘free car park’ for Manchester United fans on match days are set to be given the green-light. Town hall bosses are due to introduce a series of new parking restrictions in south Ordsall following complaints from residents, many of whom say their streets are chock-a-block with football fans’ cars when the Reds play at home. People living in the area say they often have to park a long way from home and walk because of the sheer number of vehicles crammed onto the estate. They claim many United fans choose not to pay to use nearby car parks, instead flooding usually quiet residential streets. People living on the estate say many people park inconsiderately, leaving their cars at junctions and on narrow sections of road, making things difficult - and unsafe - for other drivers, bin wagons and emergency services. Commuters and shoppers also take advantage of ‘unregulated’ parking … [Read more...] about The plan to stop United fans using a Salford estate as a car park
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Man rescued after car crash
A man had to be cut free by firefighters after a two-car crash in Gillingham.He was checked over by paramedics following the accident, on the junction of Hamilton Road and Garfield Road.It happened at around 5.30pm and crews were at the scene for 40 minutes.A fire service spokesman said: "The man was released and passed in to the care of SECAmb."Police also attended. … [Read more...] about Man rescued after car crash
Motorist crashed his car into wall
Friday, 11 May 2018 - Crime A Ramsey motorist has been fined after crashing into a wall. Shane Joseph Byrne, aged 30, of Lezayre Estate, admitted driving with no insurance, having no vehicle licence, failing to transfer a vehicle and two counts of having a defective tyre.Prosecutor Michael Jelski told the court how, on February 16 at 12.15am, Byrne lost control of his Vauxhall Astra and crashed into a wall approaching Ramsey Hairpin on the Mountain Road.Police attended the scene and found that the car’s tax had expired in January.The car was taken to the test centre and found to have two defective tyres.In a police interview Byrne said he had bought the car from a friend at the end of 2017 but had not checked its condition.Defence advocate Peter Taylor said: ’The key thing is he purchased the vehicle from a friend. ’The position was, he purchased it on condition he made interim payments.’His friend withheld the log book until all the money was paid. ’He … [Read more...] about Motorist crashed his car into wall
Drink-drive motorist crashed car
Friday, 11 May 2018 - Crime A motorist who was more than twice the legal drink-drive limit when he crashed a car has been given a three-year driving ban. Benjamin Arthur Carter, aged 39, of Ronague Road, in Castletown, drove a Mitsubishi Bassara that was going to be scrapped the next day into a stationary Mini, shunting it into a BMW.It happened on Ronague Road on March 30.Prosecutor Michael Jelski told the court how, at 4.52pm, police were called to the accident scene, where Carter told them the wheel had fallen off his car causing him to crash.The car was examined at the vehicle test centre and defects were found in the brake pipes and corrosion found to the chassis.The examiner concluded the wheel was more likely to have come off as a result of the collision and that none of the defects would have contributed to the collision.Police who attended the scene said Carter was unsteady on his feet and slurring his words and he failed a roadside breathalyser test.He was arrested and … [Read more...] about Drink-drive motorist crashed car
Man crashed stolen car on M11 near Chigwell and sprayed police officer, paramedic and nurse with substance
PUBLISHED: 19:25 11 May 2018 | UPDATED: 19:25 11 May 2018 Lindsay Jones Francis Coyle was jailed for six years. Photo: Essex Police Archant A man has been jailed for six years after pleading guilty to a series of charges, including stealing a car which was subsequently involved in a serious collision on the M11 near Chigwell and Loughton. It happened at around 7pm on Friday, July 28. Francis Coyle, 31, of no fixed abode, Harlow, was arrested on August 31. He pleaded guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court in February to all charges, which included two counts of ABH with intent, common assault, theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated vehicle taking, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. He was jailed on Friday, May 11 at the same court. Coyle has also been disqualified from driving for five years and will be required to do an extensive driving test, should he decide to retake it in the future. The court was told that on that evening in July, police were called to … [Read more...] about Man crashed stolen car on M11 near Chigwell and sprayed police officer, paramedic and nurse with substance