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direct to your inboxAs Manchester city centre's population continues to grow, so does the clamour for green space.But while campaigners urge the council to create oases in the city centre, woodland on the outskirts, abundant in wildlife, is underused.Here, Manchester Evening News city centre reporter Steve Robson explores the potential of the Lower Medlock Valley, immediately east of the city centre.At first blush, it is not the most inviting of entrances.Where Great Ancoats Street becomes Pin Mill Brow and heads off towards Stockport Road, a short side road leads to a public footpath along the River Medlock.It's easy to miss at one of the busiest junctions in the city centre, with the Mancunian Way in one direction and Ashton Old Road the

“There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a file will be passed to the coroner." Traffic service Inrix says: "Old Mill Street in both directions closed, slow traffic due to police incident at A665 Great Ancoats Street."The road has been closed since around 3.40pm."But they said traffic had since returned to normal.Manchester Evening News reporter, Steve Robson, tweeted earlier in the day: "Sadly, I’ve heard from two separate sources at the scene that police are dealing with a body. "We are awaiting an official comment from GMP.