Residents in Manchester say they have been stranded in their homes due to road closures around the city-region for the Manchester Marathon today.
The marathon event runs through the city centre, Hulme, Whalley Range, Chorlton and Trafford with races starting from 10.30am and going on until late this afternoon.
Due to the nature of the event, a number of road closures have been put in place but they have been met with frustration from residents who felt they would still be able to use diversions to get out and about. Read more: Government 'to block underground station at Piccadilly' in 'bare minimum' rail plan for the north Tom, who lives in Sale, was due to attend a wedding in Wolverhampton this afternoon.
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