The hero firefighter who died trying to save a life

Manchester Evening News - Sep 27, 2026

More than 25 years after Sub Officer Paul Metcalf died trying to rescue a teenager from Hawkshaw's Simons Lodge, an FBU Red Plaque at Ramsbottom Fire Station honours the hero whose sacrifice transformed UK water safety.

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UK Government's £6billion defence spending plans to boost jobs in Scotland

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Thousands of homes are left without water and schools forced to close amid burst Thames Water pipe across Surrey and London

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Cringe moment vulnerable Republican candidate confronted by reporter

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Moment builder who 'stole couple's dog' hurls roof tiles from their £1.8million Tudor cottage in a row over pay

Sep 28, 2026

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Brother of one of the 'Milk Carton Kids' dies aged 39 without knowing what happened to his missing sibling, 13, who vanished with his friend, 11, on Boxing Day in 1996

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Blow to AOC's White House ambitions as vulnerable Democrats beg her to 'leave us alone' on campaign trail

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GoFundMe for 81-year-old delivery driver pulled over ‘misrepresentations’

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Son of prominent L.A. lobbyist accused of drunkenly ramming dad with car during dispute

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