9 h. 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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4 d. ago First look at new CGI images of how Piccadilly Gardens could look following huge revamp

EXCLUSIVE: The Manchester Evening News can now reveal how the city centre spot will be transformed over the next 12 months

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5 d. ago Scotland's 2025 Bonfire Night firework displays after 'biggest' event cancelled

The country's biggest firework event has been scrapped, but there is lots else on.

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5 d. ago Bonfire night 2025 firework displays and events in and around Cardiff

There is not long to go until Bonfire Night is upon us and fireworks light the sky in Wales, but tickets are selling fast so you better book quick

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7 d. ago Shock as Greater Manchester bar suddenly closes after 13 years

The city centre drinking spot has been a staple of the Manchester bar scene for a number of years

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8 d. ago City centre street taped off after fire erupts in apartment block

Emergency services raced to the scene and cordoned off the area

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9 d. ago The 'secret' city centre haven that was once overgrown and neglected

An eyesore in the heart of the city was transformed into a thriving green space

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9 d. ago Two Man City teenagers might be competing for one place in Pep Guardiola's squad

Manchester City have two teenage centre-backs out on loan this season and there could be room in the squad for one of them next season.

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9 d. ago "They can't just say 'we are going to build on it''': The battle for Barney's Hill

There are fears a small country park on the outskirts of the city centre could be swallowed up in Manchester's biggest-ever regeneration project

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1 week ago Emergency services scrambled to rescue people stuck in external lift at swanky Manchester city centre hotel

Fire crews, police and paramedics were in attendance

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2 w. ago Predator who lay in wait before raping victims across Manchester city centre jailed for life

A court heard how the disgusting attacker carried out a 'campaign of rape' in the city centre

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2 w. ago Palestine demonstrations, live streamers and increased patrols

Over 100 people marched through Manchester city centre today

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2 w. ago Police called over man 'lashing out with broken bottle' in Manchester city centre

GMP said enquiries were continuing

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3 w. ago Racist woman says she's 'highly embarrassed' by what happened in Manchester city centre

Chloe Whelan's behaviour was described by a judge as 'vile'

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3 w. ago Lost garden was a sanctuary of peace in Manchester city centre

The leafy green space with mature trees, shrubs and flowers were ripped up in the 1990s

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3 w. ago 'I visited the city near Manchester that puts one part of our centre to shame'

I’m not trying to shame Piccadilly Gardens but, let’s be honest, it’s hardly serving its purpose these days

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3 w. ago 'I don't trust this government with anything, never mind my personal data'

The M.E.N asked people in Manchester city centre what they think of the government's digital ID scheme

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3 w. ago Pep Guardiola's true colours revealed after 'not normal' Man City decision

Former Manchester City centre-half Joleon Lescott has opened up about what Pep Guardiola is really like, whilst pointing out the Spaniard's adaptations during last week's Arsenal clash

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3 w. ago Hundreds of free pints of the new cask Boddingtons will be given away in Manchester city centre this week

The 'true Manchester icon' is currently having a big resurgence

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3 w. ago 10 of Greater Manchester's best pubs added to CAMRA's Good Beer Guide

Pubs, bars and social clubs across Stockport, Rochdale, Trafford and Manchester city centre have all been added to the 2026 guide

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