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<\/p>\nWhat was known by authorities about Dylan Scanlon before his murder?<\/p>\n
Hello,<\/strong><\/p>\n It was New Year\u2019s Eve 2021 when neighbours and family members tried in vain to resuscitate five-year-old Dylan Scanlon.<\/p>\n He had 60 bruises to his head, face and body and nine times the fatal dose of the anti-depressant mirtazapine, prescribed to his mother Claire, in his system.<\/p>\n Dylan’s mum claimed he had fallen down a set of stepladders at their home on Oldham’s Limeside estate and that he had been \u201crunning around with the dog\u201d 20 minutes earlier.<\/p>\n The 38-year-old was arrested and later detained under the Mental Health Act. She told staff at Edenfield Hospital: “I killed my son.”<\/p>\n Scanlon was later jailed for 18 years having been found guilty of Dylan’s murder.<\/p>\n Reporter Amy Walker was at Manchester Crown Court<\/a> to hear all the harrowing details of the case.<\/p>\n Trial jurors heard how a concerned neighbour had called the council reporting that the child looked ‘gaunt and grey’, as though he was being ‘starved’. They also called months later to report that the family’s garden was ‘overrun with rats’ and full of rubbish.<\/p>\n Amy has now looked at the failings that led to Dylan\u2019s death<\/a> and explains how concerns about Dylan’s care had been reported and how social services were involved.<\/p>\n When Scanlon was found guilty of murder in July 2023 and jailed for 18 years, Amy asked the council a series of questions about its handling of the case. The council said it could not comment pending the publication of a full child safeguarding practice review.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen it came out in court, I knew there was more to it,\u201d says Amy, after reading the recently-published report.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was shocking that a number of people had reported issues with his care, and nothing had been fully developed to help him, or Claire herself, who was obviously struggling.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was shocking to see that communication issues between the police and social services were not properly established. Hopefully lessons can be learned so this never happens again.\u201d<\/p>\n You can read Amy\u2019s full report here.<\/a><\/p>\n Stickers, sheep and smoke<\/strong> It was the policy so unpopular it caused all manner of protests – including prompting a shepherdess to take a sheep on the 471 bus.<\/a><\/p>\n Greater Manchester\u2019s charging clean air zone (CAZ) was scrapped in 2022, but the row over the region\u2019s air quality is far from over.<\/p>\n In the years since, there have been more arguments, thousands spent to amend CAZ signs and a new plan.<\/p>\n But with a recent study declaring pollution here is so severe it\u2019s \u2018like smoking 149 cigarettes a year\u2019, there is plenty of work to do.<\/p>\n Ethan Davies has been looking at the new plans.<\/p>\n You can read his piece here.<\/a><\/p>\n He was always there<\/strong> Nardia Scott used to love visiting Manchester, because her dad would always be there to greet her. But when she flew in from Jamaica last month, his absence was felt deeply.<\/p>\n Norman Scott, 68, died after being stabbed on the street in Moss Side<\/a> last Autumn. Another man, 75-year-old Sidy Fall, was also injured and died.<\/p>\n When Nardia\u2019s brother phoned her to tell her the dreadful news, she thought he was calling about Norman\u2019s upcoming Christmas<\/a> visit.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know if we will ever get over it. Now it\u2019s a matter of living with his memory,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Nardia has spoken of her recent trip to Manchester and visiting the spot where her father died.<\/a><\/p>\n The turnaround<\/strong><\/p>\n Children\u2019s services in Tameside<\/a> have been failing for years, but now the council has given a glimpse at how they intend to turn things around.<\/p>\n Plunged back into special measures in 2023, the local authority has been thrust into the spotlight for failures, toxicity and having an oppressive and bullying culture.<\/p>\n A draft improvement plan now sets out how the council intends to achieve their ambitions.<\/p>\n George Lythgoe has been looking at the plans.<\/a><\/p>\n End of an era<\/strong> The bowed and bent tables at the Conran Street Market, locked behind tall metal fences, have seen better days. But they won\u2019t see another day of trading again.<\/p>\n They served Harpurhey<\/a> for 94 years, part of something \u2018unique\u2019 in Manchester: The last privately-owned market in the city.<\/p>\n But its owners, Northern Markets, have decided to call time on trading and sell the land, which auctioneers say could become ‘much needed new housing to be built’ if Manchester council gives ‘planning consent’. It was auctioned off on July 30, snapped up by an unknown buyer for \u00a3738,000.<\/p>\n Ethan Davies has been speaking to the traders who spent a lifetime there.<\/a><\/p>\n Headlines<\/strong><\/p>\n Not welcome:<\/strong> Staff at Victoria Tap say they have seen an \u2018alarming rise\u2019 in racist, homophobic and sexist conversations taking place within the pub. They\u2019ve reminded regulars that those types of comments are not welcome.<\/a><\/p>\n Pride: <\/strong>Officers and staff at Greater Manchester Police<\/a> have been told they will not be able to take part and \u2018represent the force\u2019 at this year\u2019s Manchester Pride parade.<\/a> The move follows a recent review which found that Northumbria Police\u2019s involvement in Newcastle Pride 2024 was found to have breached impartiality rules.<\/p>\n Data: <\/strong>Almost 200 anti-Semitic incidents were recorded in Greater Manchester over the first six months of the year, new figures from a charity reveal. Details here.<\/a><\/p>\n Urgent: <\/strong>Spending on emergency housing in Stockport<\/a> is set to hit \u00a32m – with the council urging \u2018radical intervention\u2019 from the government to improve the situation. More here.<\/a><\/p>\n Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday: <\/strong>Light rain changing to sunny intervals by lunchtime. 21C<\/p>\n Roads:<\/strong> A640 Elizabethan Way, Milnrow<\/a>, closed in both directions for gas works from Bridge St to Buckley Hill Lane until August 25.<\/p>\n A5067 Chester Rd westbound, Old Trafford<\/a>, closed for roadworks between Talbot Rd and Bridgewater Way between 9.30am and 3.30pm until October 31.<\/p>\n A577 Mosley Common Rd closed for roadworks between Bridgewater Rd and Chaddock Lane until Nov 3.<\/p>\n A6 Chapel St westbound, Salford<\/a>, closed for long-term roadworks between Blackfriars Rd and New Bailey St until January 19.<\/p>\n Manc trivia:<\/strong> Which Manchester export is known for the slogan: \u2018By \u2018eck it\u2019s gorgeous\u2019?<\/p>\n Worth a read<\/strong> Pad Kra Prow is one of about 50 dishes on the menu at Asia Thai Corner, on Oldham<\/a> Road in Failsworth<\/a>.<\/p>\n And it\u2019s one of several alongside \u2018Jungle Curry\u2019, Pad Kee Mao (Thai drunken noodles) and the sizzling seafood dish \u2018Pad Cha\u2019 that comes with a three chilli warning.<\/p>\n What\u2019s On editor Jenna Campbell headed down to try out the dishes on offer.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1_Dylan1jpgylan.jpg\")
Dylan Scanlon(Image: M.E.N.)<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_imagemaker-58.jpg\")
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Jade, Colin and Ernie on the bus<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754494815_609_0_5b1de387-c58b-4a53-a4b7-9d432c721b75-1_result.jpg\")
Nardia with her dad, Norman, the last time she saw him<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-24-at-113404-1jpeg.jpg\")
This is how Conran Street Market looked on Tuesday (July 22) – just days after trading stopped for the last time(Image: LDRS)<\/p>\n![\"Asia](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2_Asia-Thai-Corner-Failsworth-2.jpg\")
Asia Thai Corner in Failsworth (Image: MEN)<\/p>\n