Welcome to the Manchester Evening News breaking news service.

We’ll be making sure that you are the first to know what’s happening across the Greater Manchester region.

Throughout the day we will be bringing you constant updates on news across the area.

We’ll also be bringing you crime, travel, health, sport, politics and education stories from the M.E.N team.

And the CityLife journalists are working hard to bring you the best reviews, celebrity gossip and information on going out in the city.

Some of the stories happening today include all the coverage from The Stone Roses concert last night.

Stressed out Greater Manchester Police officers are being trained in ‘mindfulness’ to help them cope with anxiety and depression.

Several road closures remain in place around Delph New Road in Oldham following a huge mill fire on Tuesday evening.

Classmates of a schoolboy who dies after falling in a canal have left floral tributes to the youngster.

At the moment everything seems to be running smoothly on the Metrolink.

If there’s something you’ve noticed and want us to check out then feel free to get in touch - call us on 0161 211 2323 or tweet @MENnewsdesk

If there’s something you’ve noticed and want us to check out then feel free to get in touch - call us on 0161 211 2323 or tweet @MENnewsdesk

Manchester MP's pay tribute to Jo Cox

Greater Manchester’s politicians have reacted with horror to the fatal stabbing and shooting of Yorkshire MP Jo Cox .

A woman lays some flowers at Parliament Square in tribute to Jo Cox
A woman lays some flowers at Parliament Square in tribute to Jo Cox

The mum-of-two, who represented Batley and Spen, was killed on Thursday afternoon in an attack outside her constituency surgery.

She was stabbed and shot. A 52-year-old man has been arrested and police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.

Local MPs immediately expressed their devastation, describing her as ‘lovely’ and a politician committed to helping the vulnerable.

Ms Cox had campaigned strongly for Syrian refugees and was a prominent backer of the EU remain campaign.

You can read the tributes here.

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That's one way to celebrate England's win...

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Good news for drivers in Cheadle

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Pensioner suffered 'minor injuries'

An elderly man who was involved in a collision with a car in Gorton earlier today suffered minor injuries, police say.

The 70-year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a grey Ford Fusion on Hyde Road at 5.15pm this afternoon.

Hyde Road is partially closed in both directions for around an hour.

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Tributes to Jo Cox MP

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Ms Cox had a ‘lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity’.

He added: “She worked both for Oxfam and the anti-slavery charity, the Freedom Fund, before she was elected last year as MP for Batley and Spen - where she was born and grew up.

“Jo was dedicated to getting us to live up to our promises to support the developing world and strengthen human rights - and she brought those values and principles with her when she became an MP.”

We’ve got the details here.

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Nightmare flight

Police boarded a plane in Las Vegas after 20 men on a stag do terrorised passengers during a 10-hour flight from Manchester.

Cabin crew on the Thomas Cook flight from Manchester to the US gambling capital on Wednesday were so alarmed by the party’s behaviour the passengers were met by police at Las Vegas airport.

One man has now been banned from taking his return flight back to Manchester, and the rest of his group are only allowed onboard if they agree to ‘good behaviour contracts’.

Here’s the full story.

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Man kicked out of Stone roses gig

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More water on the roads

The Hanforth bypass is just passable due to flooding in both directions between Dean Row Road and Bollin Link.

There were reports of flash flooding in various places in the area earlier today.

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Metrolink disruption

MediaCityUK Metrolink station has been closed since 4.30pm following a points failure.

Passengers travelling from MediaCityUK towards Manchester are being asked to use Broadway.

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Shocking pictures show toddler playing on slide by 'drugs users'

These disturbing pictures were taken by a disgusted mum who went to the playground with her toddler and found four men ‘out cold’ and huddled beside a drug pipe.

Toddler Devon on the slide
Toddler Devon on the slide

Mandy Dickson, 35, said the group were laying next to the climbing frame in what appeared to be a drug-induced stupor at 11am.

She said there were cannabis joints littered around the area and her infant son Devon, not yet two years old, accidentally kicked what appeared to be a drinks bottle fashioned into a pipe for smoking drugs.

Here’s the full story.

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City centre flooding

Manchester city centre was flooded with rain water after torrential downpours this afternoon.

Flooding on Manchester Market Street on outside Primark Vincent Cole 16 June 2016
Flooding on Manchester Market Street on outside Primark Vincent Cole 16 June 2016

Commuters were forced to wade through ankle-deep water on Market Street and outside Debenhams as they try to make their way home.

Flood water also seeped into the ground floor of Harvey Nichols where staff were forced to clear the shelves of expensive stock.

You can see all the details here.

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Flood alert issued.

Meanwhile a flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.

It’s in force for the River Glaze catchment area - surrounding parts of Leigh and east Wigan.

Other locations which may be affected are Leigh, Tyldsley, Hindley, Westhoughton, Atherton, Worsley, Walkdon and East Wigan, the Environment Agency said.

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Metrolink

Trams are running slower than normal, but to a full timetable in the city centre, Metrolink have confirmed after flash floods in Market Street and elsewhere.

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City centre flooding

Manchester city centre has been flooded with rain water after torrential downpours.

Commuters have been forced to wade through ankle-deep water on Market Street and outside Debenhams as they try to make their way home.

Flood water also seeped into the ground floor of Harvey Nichols where staff have been forced to clear the shelves of expensive stock. For the latest, follow our blog here.

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Statement from Jo Cox's husband

The MP’s husband Brendan said: “Today is the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. More difficult, more painful, less joyful, less full of love. I and Jo’s friends and family are going to work every moment of our lives to love and nurture our kids and to fight against the hate that killed Jo.

“Jo believed in a better world and she fought for it everyday of her life with an energy, and a zest for life that would exhaust most people. She would have wanted two things above all else to happen now, one that our precious children are bathed in love and two, that we all unite to fight against the hatred that killed her.

“Hate doesn’t have a creed, race or religion, it is poisonous. Jo would have no regrets about her life, she lived every day of it to the full.”

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City centre flooding

Breaking - We’re getting reports through of heavy flash flooding in Manchester city centre.

Incredible video footage shows shoppers and workers wading through deep water on Market Street, outside Debenhams. We’ll bring you more on this soon.

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Gorton collision

An elderly man is being treated by medics following a collision with a car in Gorton. The 70-year-old pedestrian was involved in a collision with a grey Ford Fusion on Hyde Road at 5.15pm this afternoon.

Emergency crews are currently at the scene of the collision.The pedestrian is breathing and conscious, police said. Hyde Road is partially closed in both directions close to Mount Road.This is affecting traffic between Manchester and Denton.

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Prime Minister's tribute to Jo Cox MP

Ms Cox’s murder has led to the suspension of campaigning in the EU referendum.

Prime Minister David Cameron said today: “The death of Jo Cox is a tragedy. She was a committed and caring MP. My thoughts are with her husband Brendan and her two young children.”

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Flooding update

Breaking: Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has said firefighters have been called out five times this afternoon to reports of flooded homes and a row of shops. Call came in from Wigan, Irlam and Golborne.

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Corbyn tribute

Tribute from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn following the death of MP Jo Cox: “The whole of the Labour Party and Labour family - and indeed the whole country - will be in shock at the horrific murder of Jo Cox today.

“Jo had a lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity. She worked both for Oxfam and the anti-slavery charity, the Freedom Fund, before she was elected last year as MP for Batley and Spen - where she was born and grew up. Jo was dedicated to getting us to live up to our promises to support the developing world and strengthen human rights - and she brought those values and principles with her when she became an MP.

“Jo died doing her public duty at the heart of our democracy, listening to and representing the people she was elected to serve. It is a profoundly important cause for us all.”

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Jo Cox MP update

Police chief Ms Collins expressed her deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ms Cox, who had two children aged three and five.

She said: “Jo was attacked by a man who inflicted serious and sadly, ultimately fatal injuries. Subsequently there was a further attack on a 77-year-old man nearby who has sustained injuries that are non-life threatening.”

She added: “This is a very significant investigation with a large number of witnesses being spoken to at this time. It’s a large and significant crime scene and a large police presence with a full investigation is under way to establish the motive for this attack.”

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Tributes from Manchester to Jo Cox MP

Tributes to Jo Cox MP are pouring in from our MPs. Here’s Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell.

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Jo Cox MP update

Temporary chief constable for West Yorkshire Police, Dee Collins, told a news conference: “I am now very sad to have to report that she has died as a result of her injuries.”

The alleged gunman has been named locally as Tommy Mair, 52.

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Jo Cox MP update

The shock announcement came at a press conference four hours after the mum-of-two, was attacked outside a library in Birstall.

Ms Cox was due to hold a constituency surgery when she was shot, reportedly three times, and left in a critical condition just before 1pm.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the country would be “in shock at the horrific murder” and described Ms Cox as a “much loved colleague”.

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Jo Cox MP has died

Labour MP Jo Cox, 41, who was shot and stabbed in the street outside her constituency advice surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire, this afternoon has died, police have said at a news conference.

A man remains under arrest.

We’ll bring you more on this breaking news as we get it.

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M60 lanes back open

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M60 collision

Delays of 30 minutes now being reported on the M60 after a collision involving six vehicles and a HGV near Barton.

Normal traffic conditions are expected at around 6pm, Highways England said.

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Flood reports

We’re hearing reports of a number of flooded roads. Flood waters have been reported on Alderley Road and Green Lane in Wilmslow.

Flooding also being reported by police on Woodsend in Flixton and Moorside, Davyhulme. Also issues in Wigan and parts of Cheshire.

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M60 collision.

Reports coming in of a collision on the M60 - six cars and a lorry said to be involved.

One lane is closed and there’s heavy traffic anticlockwise at junction 11 for the A57 at Barton. Congestion is said to be back to Pendlebury.

Two lanes were initially closed. It’s on the route from Bolton and Oldham towards Stretford.

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Update

Here’s the scene in the Printworks as Sturridge wins it for England...

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