A ‘fun loving’ young man drowned in the River Irwell after fleeing a New Year’s Eve house party where was he attacked, an inquest heard. The body of Steven Dyson was discovered in the water in the Summerseat area of Ramsbottom, Bury, on January 6 following a six-day search. The 22-year-old was reported missing after he failed to return home following a New Year’s Eve party. In the days following Steven’s disappearance, scores of friends, family and Ramsbottom residents joined the search. An inquest into his death at Rochdale Coroners’ Court heard that on December 31, after finishing work at House of Fraser in Manchester, the retail assistant arrived home and started to get ready for the party. Steven was described as being in ‘good spirits’. It is believed he went out in Ramsbottom with a friend, before being invited to a house party nearby. The court heard that Steven was punched in the face during an altercation outside the property on … [Read more...] about Steven Dyson drowned after being attacked at New Year’s Eve party
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Taiwan president wishes China happy new year, gets warm response
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen wished “friends” in China a happy Lunar New Year on Thursday, drawing a surprisingly warm reaction from Chinese state media which is more used to disparaging her as a dangerous separatist. Taiwan is one of China’s most sensitive issues and a potentially dangerous military flashpoint. China considers the self-ruled island its sacred territory and a wayward province and it has never renounced the use of force to bring it under Chinese control. China has become increasingly hostile to Taiwan since Tsai, from the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party, won election in 2016, believing she wants to push for the island’s formal independence, a red line for China. In a video message to mark Chinese New Year, which falls on Friday, Tsai said the festival was an important one for people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait as they share many of the same traditions. “Through people-to-people exchanges and … [Read more...] about Taiwan president wishes China happy new year, gets warm response
Red landmarks give green light to Chinese New Year visitors
0 Have your say A string of Edinburgh’s most prominent buildings and landmarks will be lit up red this week as part of the biggest ever drive to attract more Chinese visitors to the city – now that they are on the verge of outnumbering American tourists in the capital. Visitor attractions, retailers and tourism businesses across the city are being urged to embrace the Chinese New Year festivities – which traditionally run for at least two weeks – as part of a bid for Edinburgh to become the UK’s most China-friendly destination.As part of this China Ready strategy led by Edinburgh Tourism Action Group, it is hoped Edinburgh Castle, Jenners, the Balmoral Hotel, the Camera Obscura, the Scotch Whisky Experience and St Andrew Square will be illuminated to coincide with the start of the Year of the Dog on Friday.According to new industry research, the Chinese market is now in the top 10 for Scottish inbound international travellers.In Edinburgh, tourism … [Read more...] about Red landmarks give green light to Chinese New Year visitors
Man with Asperger Syndrome lands job after brother’s new year appeal
A MAN with Asperger's Syndrome who was searching for employment has found a job. Liam Riley, 34, said he was 'over the moon' and will be starting his new admin role at Rapid Recruitment in Burnley on Monday following a social media appeal by his brother, Kev. Kev, 37, had made it his New Year's resolution to help find him a part time job and help him feel 'more valued'. The condition means Liam, a former Calder View Special School pupil, has difficulties with completing certain tasks. The owner of the company, James McKenna, had spotted Kev's plea on social media while on holiday in Thailand and asked his employees to contact Kev. He has spent the past seven years volunteering at Burnley General Teaching Hospital in the anti neonatal unit and has previously held jobs in the past. Kev said the news felt like a victory for the whole family. He said: "It's absolutely fantastic, we are so happy for Liam. "We got a call from Rapid Recruitment asking Liam to come down and we … [Read more...] about Man with Asperger Syndrome lands job after brother’s new year appeal
Love rat Amir Khan bombarded blonde model with saucy messages just hours after pledging loyalty to pregnant wife on live TV
Boxing champ Amir Khan bombarded a blonde model with saucy messages just hours after pledging his loyalty to his pregnant wife on live TV. The I'm A Celebrity contender gushed on Good Morning Britain on Monday about his new family man persona - as wife Faryal Makhdoom grinned by his side. But just an hour after the 8.30am interview the love rat was messaging Sandy Hunter asking to meet at a London hotel. According to The Sun on Sunday the pair met at 8pm and downed rum cocktails before heading up to Amir's room for a passionate tryst. She said: " was obvious what Amir wanted from the start. The minute we were alone in the lift, he pulled me against him and his hands were everywhere. “When we were in the hotel room he asked me if my bum was real and then gave it a slap before pushing me up against a wardrobe hard and trying to kiss me. “He told me I had an amazing body and was exactly his type — ‘a bit of him’. Then he tried to kiss me again and I let him … [Read more...] about Love rat Amir Khan bombarded blonde model with saucy messages just hours after pledging loyalty to pregnant wife on live TV