5 h. ago 17 Inflatable monsters have taken over Manchester city centre

Halloween in the City 2025 includes a monster trail, monster party procession and more free family activities for half term

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5 h. ago Drone pictures show dramatic collapse of part of city centre building

The building, Alberton House off Bridge Street, collapsed with scaffolding sent crashing into the River Irwell

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6 h. ago Collapsed building was earmarked for stunning new city centre landmark

The new building featuring a rooftop pool and 'wellness centre' was supposed to be completed this year

Politics

7 h. ago Collapsed scaffolding in city centre leads to business being evacuated and '500 people' sent home

Alberton House, near Bridge Street, is being demolished to make way for a new development.

Politics

7 h. ago 'We thought it was an earthquake': Drama as part of Manchester city centre building collapses during demolition work as debris flung into River Irwell

The building, Alberton House off Bridge Street, is understood to have been scheduled for demolition but part of it collapsed this afternoon, with scaffolding crashing into the River Irwell

Sport

8 h. ago Huge building collapses in UK city centre as 500 evacuated in what felt 'like an earthquake'

The collapsed building is believed to be Albert House just off Bridge Street in Manchester city centre. One witness said: 'We were shaking and we didn’t know if the building was coming down'

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8 h. ago LIVE updates as part of Manchester city centre building collapses following scaffolding failure during demolition work

Other buildings have reportedly been evacuated following a 'strong earthquake like feeling'

Sport

16 h. ago Edinburgh city centre roads closed as two police vehicles involved in four vehicle crash

Two marked police vehicles involved in four-vehicle crash

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16 h. ago Broughton Street crash: Edinburgh city centre roads closed as police vehicles involved in four vehicle crash

Two marked police vehicles involved in four-vehicle crash

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31 h. ago Manchester Christmas Markets 2025 full list of traders at every location

There will be 247 stalls spread out across 10 city centre locations including Albert Square at this year's Christmas Markets

Politics

36 h. ago Queues of people snake around shopping centre in manic scenes as new Sephora store opens in city centre

The number of people queuing is thought to have reached around 800 as the beauty giant officially opens in the capital

Economics

40 h. ago Gorilla bar worker, 20, found dead in city centre flat pictured for first time

Kadey Anglin, 20, who worked who worked at Gorilla bar in Manchester was found dead at a city centre flat with police continuing to investigate the tragic death

Events

40 h. ago City centre tram stop CLOSED and services diverted after day of Metrolink chaos

Passengers are facing more disruption

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48 h. ago Bar worker, 20, is found dead at city centre flat: Three arrested

Kadey Anglin, 20, who worked at Gorilla in the city centre, was found unresponsive in a flat near the venue's sister site The Deaf Institute in the early hours of October 16.

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52 h. ago Young woman tragically found dead at city centre flat is named

Emergency services were called to a street off Oxford Road

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60 h. ago Glasgow pubs: Iconic Glasgow bar locals feared had closed for good to reopen with 'bold new vision'

Many believed the city centre favourite had closed for good.

Politics

60 h. ago Glasgow pubs: Popular Glasgow bar locals feared had closed for good to reopen with 'bold new vision'

Many believed the city centre favourite had closed for good.

Politics

64 h. ago LIVE: Travel chaos as Metrolink line suspended and four city centre stops closed

Passengers are facing major disruption

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3 d. ago Bin strike council sparks outrage after putting up giant 65ft Christmas tree in October

The massive fir was erected in Birmingham city centre's Victoria Square over the weekend in preparation for its annual German Market.

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3 d. ago Bonfires and fireworks displays in Manchester and the city centre in 2025

Here's some of the bonfires and firework displays taking place in Manchester and the city centre

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