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Tributes paid to Jimmy Grimble actor Bobby Power after cancer battle
RIP Bobby Power
Tributes have poured in online for Jimmy Grimble actor Bobby Power after he died following a short battle with cancer.
The former United youth player passed away at age 40 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year.
Power, from North Manchester, was a fitness fanatic and personal trainer who would share inspirational posts online with his followers to help others who may be on a fitness journey.
He played for Manchester United’s youth team in the ‘90s and starred in the cult football film There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000) as ‘Gorgeous’ Gordon Burley.
John Henshaw played his father Ken Burley, who would stand on the touchline shouting: “pass it to Gordon!”
Other stars of the cult football film include Ray Winstone, Robert Carlyle, Gina McKee and more.
Before his diagnosis, Power would regularly be seen hiking in the hills, enduring gruelling strength and fitness challenges and taking cold water baths with friends. Sharing a post about how he first learned he was ill and the symptoms he had, Power wrote: “Where to even start?…I’ll try and keep this as short as possible…7 weeks ago I went to bed feeling good as normal…
“Woke up the next day feeling a bit off…wasn’t hungry and when I tried eating it made me feel sick…”
He continued: “This went on for 3 days plus my skin…eyes and wee started going yellow especially my wee it was like irn bru no matter how much water I drank…day 5 decided to go hospital…cut a long story short I passed out twice whilst waiting in a+e…
“They rushed me through…brought me round…stabilised me and I went to sleep exhausted…day 2 they done a mri scan…day 3 a doctor came in and told me I had pancreatic cancer.”
He was admitted to North Manchester General Hospital and later referred to the Christie.
Following his diagnosis, he shared the awful news with his followers and continued to regularly update them on his health throughout his battle with cancer, remaining open and positive throughout.
A fundraiser was originally set up by Power’s family to try to get him medical treatment, but as his cancer progressed, it was changed to help support them throughout his illness as they stayed at his bedside.
In his final days spent at a hospice in Greater Manchester, Power married his long-term partner Jemma.
A loving dad, Power had three daughters, Loren, Kaitlyn and Heidi.
After Power’s tragic passing, one of his daughter’s shared the sad news on his social media page, which read: “It’s with a broken heart I’m writing this, my dad Bobby passed away peacefully this morning surrounded by all his family.
“We are all so proud of him, the bravest, strongest man we have and will ever meet, a true Spartan till the end. He has left a massive impact on every single person he has ever met and we will never ever forget him. love you forever dad rest in paradise our hero.”
One person wrote: “If love alone could have cured you, then you would have outlived us all Bobby.
“There will not be a dry eye in Manchester today – our hearts are truly broken.”
Another put: “Absolutely gutted RIP Bobby you was a true warrior a fighter. My prayers are with you and your family .you might have left this earth but you will be forever in my heart ,till we meet again RIP xxx.”
And a third said: “Unbelievable guy and lucky to have known him. Amazing effort right to the end. 100% or nothing. Always in my thoughts.”
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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.
Stagecoach
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.”
Stagecoach
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.
Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.
As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.
This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police
Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.
They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.
ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.
“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.
“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.
“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.
“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.
“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”
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