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direct to your inboxA fire has broken out in the basement kitchen of a popular city centre restaurant.The fire service was called to Yang Sing on Princess Street shortly before 11am this morning, after receiving a number of calls from the public about visible smoke.Six fire engines attended and firefighters are still at the scene.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereThe blaze is in the kitchen's duct system, and is being tackled using an aerial appliance, with photos from the scene showing water being pumped into the building from above.North West Ambulance Service is in attendance and have been approached for

CORONATION Street has lead the tributes to soap legend Johnny Briggs. The actor - who played wheeler dealer lothario Mike Baldwin for 30 years on the ITV soap - has died aged 85.

Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin on the popular soap, has died aged 85 after a long illness, his family said. “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs,” a statement said.

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direct to your inboxJohnny Briggs' acting career began with minor, uncredited roles in some of the most critically-acclaimed British films of all time.But it was on the small screen where Briggs, who died on Sunday aged 85 following a long illness, found fame and fortune. He played unscrupulous businessman Mike Baldwin on Coronation Street for 30 years and his character's tangled love-life and long-standing rivalry with Ken Barlow made Briggs a household name.

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Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell showed off her flexibility in a fun snap on Saturday, which also saw her slip into a very chic outfit. The soap star took to Instagram to share the snap, which shows her holding a cocktail in one hand and raising her leg at a 90-degree angle in some skin-tight black leather trousers.

CORONATION Street's Bruce Jones has paid tribute to Johnny Briggs after his death, saying "we’ve lost a TV legend". The Les Battersby actor exclusively told The Sun he was deeply saddened by the news that Johnny had passed away.

PIERS Morgan and Samia Longchambon lead the tributes to Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs. The actor - who played wheeler dealer lothario Mike Baldwin for 30 years on the ITV soap - has died aged 85.

CORONATION Street legend Johnny Briggs - famous for playing wheeler dealer lothario Mike Baldwin - has died aged 85. The actor played the role for 30 years and is best remembered for his famous bust up with Ken Barlow, played by Bill Roache, after he had an affair with his wife Deirdre, played by the late Anne Kirkbride.

Coronation Street legend Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin, has died at 85.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has died aged 85.The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in the ITV soap.A statement from his family said he died after a long illness."It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs," the statement said."He passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness, with family by his side.He was 85."We politely ask for privacy at this time, so that we can quietly grieve as a family and remember the wonderful times we had with him."The actor played the role on the Cobbles for decades.

Former Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin on the soap, has died aged 85. Johnny’s death was announced by his family in a statement which read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs.

Johnny's family said he died following a long illness.   Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan wrote: “RIP Johnny Briggs, 85.“Coronation Street legend who played rogueish Mike Baldwin for 30yrs. Great character on & off-screen.Ex-co star John Bowe said: “RIP Johnny Briggs.

Johnny first joined the cast of Coronation Street in 1976 and went on to appear in 2,349 episodes before he left the show in 2006.His character, Mike, had been suffering with Alzheimer's for months and collapsed in the street after a heart attack, dying in the arms of Ken.Tributes have flooded social media following the sad news of Johnny's death.Piers Morgan took to Twitter and wrote: "RIP Johnny Briggs, 85. Coronation Street legend who played rogueish Mike Baldwin for 30yrs.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has died at the age of 85, his family announced in a statement. The star, who was best known for playing lothario Mike Baldwin on the ITV soap, was surrounded by his family when he died.His family said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our father, Johnny Briggs."He passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness, with family by his side.

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nightclub ravaged by a fire.  in a  Scots fire damaged. Police raced to Sauchiehall Street at around 11.10pm last night after reports of people jumping on the roof of the Campus bar.Cops dispatched a helicopter to scope out the scene which took thermal images of the yobs on the roof.They then discovered four figures on top the damaged building and brought them down to safety.