16 h. ago All the Greater Manchester restaurants, bars and pubs that have closed in 2025 so far

A number of venues have sadly closed their doors over the last few months

Politics

35 h. ago Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson refused public parole hearing after decades behind bars

Bronson is locked up for 23 hours a day, and was first jailed in 1974, when he was 22.

Events

43 h. ago Gino D'Acampo's Manchester restaurant saved from closure in huge rescue deal

The chain of restaurants, which consists of five locations, has been given the 'opportunity to thrive again'

Events

49 h. ago Tom Kerridge hails three 'amazing' Manchester restaurants after visiting

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge ran a high end pub/restaurant concept at a Manchester hotel, but left in 2022. He has now praised the city's 'amazing' food scene

Politics

56 h. ago Barstool Sports founder retracts Auschwitz tour offer to customer in antisemitic sign incident

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has retracted his offer to at least one of two customers to tour a former Nazi concentration camp after he says the person denied responsibility for antisemitic behavior at a Barstool pub in Philadelphia

Economics

64 h. ago Massive Stockport street party confirms return and new historic location

A number of Stockport's best bars, pubs and restaurants will be in attendance

Society

3 d. ago Judge cautions prosecutors in healthcare exec murder trial to refrain from public comments

Comments from legal team and Trump administration officials could prevent Luigi Mangione from getting a fair trialDuring a 25 April proceeding in Luigi Mangione’s Manhattan federal court case for allegedly murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson last year, the judge implored prosecutors to watch what they say – including top honchos of Donald Trump’s justice department.Judge Margaret M Garnett pointed prosecutors to a district court policy barring lawyers on both sides from making “public commentary that could impede Mr Mangione’s right to a fair trial”. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Yet another WHSmith store closes as 20 branches to shut in 2025 – see full list

WHSmith has been a staple of the Great British High Street since its inception in 1792 but now the chain, in the face of real economic hardship, has been forced to make closures

Politics

4 d. ago Trafford Centre and Arndale opening hours for Bank Holiday Monday

Store and restaurant opening times may change over the May bank holiday in Manchester Arndale and the Trafford Centre

Politics

5 d. ago Australian federal election 2025 live: vote counting underway after polls close in eastern Australia states – latest news

Voting booths closing across Australia as last polls suggest Albanese to be re-elected as Australian prime minister. Follow today’s news liveElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUnder a perfect blue sky perhaps more reminiscent of home than the customary grey of London, ex-pats in Britain have been queueing up to vote at Australia House.The wait to cast a ballot has been up to 30 minutes with the line snaking out of the entrance and up and down the pavement. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Australian federal election 2025 live: polls close in eastern states as Australia vote count begins – latest news

Voting booths closing across Australia as last polls suggest Albanese to be re-elected as Australian prime minister. Follow today’s news liveElection 2025 results LIVE: Australia votes tracker and federal seat countsListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUnder a perfect blue sky perhaps more reminiscent of home than the customary grey of London, ex-pats in Britain have been queueing up to vote at Australia House.The wait to cast a ballot has been up to 30 minutes with the line snaking out of the entrance and up and down the pavement. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Australian federal election 2025 live: polls to close at 6pm and results to start coming in as Australia vote count begins – latest news

Voting booths set to close across Australia as last polls suggest Albanese to be re-elected as Australian prime minister. Follow today’s news livePolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUnder a perfect blue sky perhaps more reminiscent of home than the customary grey of London, ex-pats in Britain have been queueing up to vote at Australia House.The wait to cast a ballot has been up to 30 minutes with the line snaking out of the entrance and up and down the pavement. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago We tried Wigan's new Hickory's Smokehouse, this place should come with a warning

It's the group's first restaurant to open in Greater Manchester and it's got its own play area and indoor cinema

Events

5 d. ago High street chains closing stores in May including Poundland and Shoe Zone

The Centre for Retail Research predicts that 17,349 shops will close in 2025, a sharp increase from the 13,479 closures recorded last year . Here we have listed all of the retailers with sites pulling down shutters over the coming few weeks

Politics

5 d. ago Viral Manchester restaurant opens new Trafford Centre café with cute animal

Panda-inspired mango flavoured ice cream, anyone?

Politics

5 d. ago Devastating impact of blaze laid bare after it ripped through land near landmark pub

Crews have been battling the Errwood Reservoir fire in moorland for three days

Politics

6 d. ago Popular restaurant announces closure with immediate effect after just 18 months

'Here’s to the next adventure'

Politics

6 d. ago Snooker World Championship 2025 Friday Semi Finals: Full TV schedule, prize money, odds

The semi finals will continue today as we get closer to knowing who the 2025 champion will be.

Sport

6 d. ago Polls close for local and mayoral elections in England and byelection result due

First mayoral race results expected around 2am with important Runcorn and Helsby byelection result about an hour laterPolls have closed across England for local and mayoral elections, as well as a key parliamentary byelection, with the first results due to be announced within hours.It is the first full-scale electoral test for Keir Starmer since the general election, and could have notable repercussions for Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch, as well as to a lesser extent for the Liberal Democrats and Greens. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago 'We are heartbroken': Popular Manchester restaurant announces sudden closure

'We never thought this would happen'

Politics