10 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois: Full undercard, running order and fight times

As Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to go to battle at Wembley, the Manchester Evening News takes you through the information you need to know

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25 h. ago I won $1,000,000 and trained with UFC stars after leaving Manchester

Manchester's Dakota Ditcheva will feature in the co-main event of PFL Africa on Saturday night

Sport

26 h. ago BBC announce one of its biggest sitcoms ever returning for Christmas special

Fans feared they wouldn't get anymore episodes following the death of the series creator

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26 h. ago Top designers descended on Manchester over a year ago, now big fashion event is returning after a decade

'This isn't just Manchester's moment. It's Manchester fashion's reset'

Culture

35 h. ago AD FEATURE: Richard Ashcroft announces special Manchester show this autumn

Currently supporting Oasis on their UK tour, The Verve frontman is coming to the city, alongside a host of other exciting acts

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51 h. ago Connie Francis was a trailblazing pop star haunted by tragedy

The late star, who broke through with Who’s Sorry Now, paved the way for solo female singers in the highs of the 50s and 60s but her life was hit by devastating lowsConnie Francis, 1960s US pop star known for Pretty Little Baby, dies at 87There may be more widely revered singers, but the statistics don’t lie – worldwide, the Italian-American Connie Francis was the best-selling female vocalist of the 50s and 60s.Her breakthrough hit, 1958’s Who’s Sorry Now, was written as far back as 1923 and had been a hit for Johnnie Ray just a couple of years earlier, with a swinging, uptempo arrangement. But what made the 19-year-old Francis’s version click was the way in which she took pleasure in her ex’s misery, coolly and coyly cooing over the slow-rocking backing while picking his failed love life apart; for a finale, she ended the song with impressive, high-kicking spite. In contrast, her second UK No 1 was the daffy Stupid Cupid, written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, and loaded wit...

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51 h. ago Connie Francis was a trailblazing pop star haunted by tragedy | Bob Stanley

The late star, who broke through with Who’s Sorry Now, paved the way for solo female singers in the highs of the 50s and 60s but her life was hit by devastating lowsConnie Francis, 1960s US pop star known for Pretty Little Baby, dies at 87There may be more widely revered singers, but the statistics don’t lie – worldwide, the Italian-American Connie Francis was the best-selling female vocalist of the 50s and 60s.Her breakthrough hit, 1958’s Who’s Sorry Now, was written as far back as 1923 and had been a hit for Johnnie Ray just a couple of years earlier, with a swinging, uptempo arrangement. But what made the 19-year-old Francis’s version click was the way in which she took pleasure in her ex’s misery, coolly and coyly cooing over the slow-rocking backing while picking his failed love life apart; for a finale, she ended the song with impressive, high-kicking spite. In contrast, her second UK No 1 was the daffy Stupid Cupid, written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield, and loaded wit...

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55 h. ago Manchester United wonderkid Chido Obi at centre of new plan after two big summer changes

Chido Obi made eight appearances in his first season at Manchester United but the former Arsenal starlet is ready for an even bigger sophomore campaign at Old Trafford

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3 d. ago Big music star announces they will appear at special Manchester show this evening

The show is taking place tonight - and tickets are still available

Culture

4 d. ago Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta during Cowboy Carter tour

Star’s team members reported music, concert visuals and future setlists taken from vehicle ahead of Atlanta showsBeyoncé’s choreographer and one of her dancers for the Cowboy Carter tour told police that thieves broke into their vehicle and stole numerous items, including jump drives full of unreleased music, footage for her upcoming shows and past and future setlists.The alleged robbery, first reported by Channel 2 in Atlanta, occurred less than 48 hours before the singer kicked off a four-show residence at the city’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Mancs give their verdict on Blackpool after tourists vow 'never to return'

Manchester Evening News readers share their thoughts on Blackpool as some vow never to return while others keep coming back

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7 d. ago Manchester United's biggest weakness is in danger of becoming even weaker

Man United have prioritised strengthening their attacking options in this summer's transfer window - but progress is proving to be slow.

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7 d. ago Callum Wilson admission makes shock Manchester United transfer link appear even more unlikely

Wilson has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summer

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7 d. ago Man City boss Pep Guardiola joins Liam Gallagher's son at Oasis gig for 'pic of the century'

Oasis made their much-anticipated return to Manchester on Friday evening as they played in front of 80,000 at Heaton Park and Pep Guardiola was among those attending

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9 d. ago Dozens of jobs at risk at Reach in overhaul of sports coverage

The company, which publishes the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and a host of regional titles, said the plans are designed to ‘reduce duplication’.

Events

9 d. ago Met Office urge people to stay indoors for four hours this weekend during heatwave

There are many events taking place this weekend including Oasis in Manchester and Wireless festival in London

Society

9 d. ago REVIEW: Manchester says farewell to Jeff Lynne as ELO delights Co

Jeff Lynne's ELO played their first of two nights at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on Wednesday evening

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1 week ago NBA 2K26 release date, price and special editions announced with Angel Reese cover

2K Games announced Wednesday that NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5 and Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony will be featured on special edition covers.

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1 week ago NBA 2K26 release date, price and Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony special editions announced

2K Games has announced that NBA 2K26 will be released on Sept. 5 and Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony will be featured on special edition covers

Economics

1 week ago Janet Jackson sparks romance rumors with fellow music star as they hold hands on date night in London

Janet Jackson sparks romance rumors with fellow music star as they hold hands on date night in London  Daily Mail

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