The Latest Breaking News from Manchester Ship Canal

Man rescued from water after getting stuck in Manchester Ship Canal

Four engines were called to assist with the rescue

Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2023

'I found out on Facebook my son was fighting for life while I was worrying where he was'

Ethan Hunt was walking home to Irlam when he fell into the Manchester Ship Canal, though luckily he was rescued from the water by three men who happened to be passing by

Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2023

The fruits of an artist's year-long river odyssey - beautiful images of the Irwell's wildlife

"Nature has come back with a bang."

Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023

Speeding criminal nearly hits lorry while driving wrong way on M6

David Houghton abandoned his vehicle and jumped into the Manchester Ship Canal to evade arrest

Liverpool Echo · May 7, 2022

Man drove down motorway the wrong way TWICE to try and shake off cops - before jumping in the Manchester Ship Canal

'This was among the most dangerous driving I have come across in my nine-year policing career'

Manchester Evening News · May 7, 2022

Man drove wrong way down M6 and jumped into canal to escape police

Police decided to stop his van when they suspected he was driving without a licence

Liverpool Echo · May 6, 2022