15 h. ago Thug who battered pensioner says 'he threatened my family so I regret nothing'

Dougie Joyce, 36, was jailed for leaving a 78-year-old man with significant facial injuries after attacking him in a Manchester pub - but has told a podcast it was 'just one of them moments'

Events

19 h. ago Greater Manchester pub running low on customers could be transformed into flats

The pub has seen a drop in punters over the last few years

Economics

58 h. ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

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69 h. ago ‘Never seen buzz like this’: Oasis fever grips Manchester before reunion gigs

Pubs and shops witness surge in sales as global visitors join born and bred Mancunians to attend sold-out five night runAll around the world, you’ve gotta spread the word. And if the lyrics to the song are right, the word is well and truly out. Behind the bar at an Oasis-themed pub in Manchester’s buzzy Northern Quarter, fans from across the world have planted their flags in a giant map of the globe to show the extraordinary international appeal of the city’s most famous musical sons.They stretch from New Zealand to Kazakhstan, Greenland to Sudan, with a deluge from the US, South America and China. Most have descended on the bar this week before the band’s first concert in the city in 16 years this Friday. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Greater Manchester pub closes suddenly with no prior warning

The pub's former landlord had to surrender the lease.

Events

1 week ago Historic pub on cobbled market square to reopen as £1m Italian

After eight years lying empty, there's an exciting new chapter for this 17th century pub

Economics

2 w. ago Greater Manchester pub closes with immediate effect as owners issue heart

'Unfortunately we're just not getting enough people through the door'

Politics

2 w. ago Pervert dumped escort in pub car park after refusing to pay or even make her a brew

Convicted sex offender, Matthew Bushell, 52, also fell foul of the law after placing a series of online adverts for topless cleaners

Politics

3 w. ago The quirky riverside pub in Greater Manchester praised for its ‘best’ beer garden and historic surroundings

It's right next to a river and one of the country's oldest parks

Politics

3 w. ago The stunning waterside pub near popular Greater Manchester trail that's perfect for the sunny weather

It just recently had an upgrade too

Politics

3 w. ago Trump promises expanded immigration crackdown after ‘No Kings’ protests

Statement comes amid questions over whether Ice – reportedly $1bn over budget – is set to run out of moneyDonald Trump has promised an expanded immigration crackdown in several large Democratic-led cities as apparent vengeance for “No Kings” protests against his administration on Saturday that drew millions of people – despite questions over whether the agency in charge of the effort is set to run out of money.In new reporting Monday, Axios claimed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) was $1bn over budget and set to run out of money in the next one to three months. Continue reading...

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