2 h. ago 'One of the best movies' lands on Disney+ just months after cinema release

Disney Plus has added a heartwarming film that fans say is a 'must watch'

Culture

4 h. ago Historic Manchester arches double up for Gotham as superhero movie films in city centre

Manchester is becoming Gotham once again

Culture

7 h. ago I’ve watched over 2,000 movies and these are the 20 best ever made

With an average Briton watching more than 4,300 movies in a lifetime, it's hard to narrow down the best films ever made. But I have picked my top 20 films of all time.

Politics

8 h. ago Fire breaks out in Aberdeen as cops lock down part of city centre

Four fire engines attended the fire while cops closed nearby roads and assisted at the scene.

Events

10 h. ago Robert Redford death latest: All the President’s Men reporter Bob Woodward hails ‘noble’ actor

‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ actor died at his home in Utah, his publicist confirmed

Events

10 h. ago IDF try to force civilians out of Gaza City as ground offensive continues

Two army divisions work their way toward centre of Gaza City as further Israeli airstrikes destroy buildingsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsraeli troops have been trying to force more people out of their Gaza City homes as part of a ground offensive that is destroying large parts of Gaza’s biggest urban centre.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday they had carried out 150 air and artillery strikes before the ground operation that began early on Tuesday morning. Two army divisions are working their way slowly towards the city centre and are expected to be joined by a third in the coming days. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Future of Simon Wood's Manchester restaurant site revealed after sad closure

The fine-dining restaurant on First Street in the city centre closed its doors last October

Politics

19 h. ago Man Utd transfer clause was inserted in contract of Liverpool star sold for £75m

He was banned from making a controversial move to Manchester United, given his history at Liverpool, despite being told by Barcelona that they no longer needed him

Economics

27 h. ago Robert Redford: 11 of his most memorable performances and where to watch them

Many of Redford’s films transcended their original reviews to find passionate fanbases

Politics

32 h. ago Selfridges and Disney announce 'unprecedented' Christmas collaboration with magical festive windows

The Trafford Centre and Manchester city centre Selfridges stores will be involved in the "magical" festive collaboration

Politics

33 h. ago 'Beautiful' Robert Redford film described as a 'top 10 Western of all time' is now streaming

Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, leaving devastated fans flocking to streaming platforms to find his best films

Politics

33 h. ago The exact date UK households should switch heating on in different parts of country

The date that you should turn your central heating on in each UK city has been revealed

Society

33 h. ago Robert Redford’s classic Western described as ‘one of the best films in Hollywood history’ is currently streaming

The legendary Hollywood star Robert Redford has sadly died at the age of 89

Culture

35 h. ago Terrifying moment kamikaze drone blows up Ukrainian university

A Russian drone attack struck the central Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Tuesday, targeting a university and injuring at least four people.

Events

36 h. ago Jake Wightman bidding to recreate history at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

The Manchester-based runner is back in the World Championship final in Tokyo as one of three Brits

Politics

38 h. ago Glasgow road closures: Emergency repair as flooding closes city centre road immediately for three weeks

The repairs are expected to take around three weeks to complete.

Events

42 h. ago Phil Foden can overcome his Man City fear after derby day heroics

Phil Foden was back in a central role and back at the heart of the Manchester City during a derby day win on Sunday.

Politics

61 h. ago ‘Provocative’ period film adaptation of a ‘classic tale’ praised by critics

A new period drama adaptation has been hailed for its originality

Culture

62 h. ago ‘I laugh out loud’: why Johnny Stecchino is my feelgood movie

The latest in our ongoing series of writers remembering their go-to comfort picks is a tribute to Roberto Benigni’s Italian comedy farceI’ve never been drawn to humour built on exaggerated mishaps. Roberto Benigni’s Italian comedy Johnny Stecchino is the exception. Yes, it’s farce, but it’s also sly social commentary, ridiculing the mafia without sanctifying its opposition, and playing with the gap between how things are and how they appear.Six years before his Oscar-winning role in Life is Beautiful introduced him to a global audience, Benigni wrote, directed and starred in this 1991 box office hit that instantly became a national classic. Stecchino is Italian for toothpick, and mafia boss Johnny Stecchino always has one between his lips, a prop that defines his swaggering persona. Continue reading...

Politics

66 h. ago Call to put town and city centres 'at the heart of economic decision making'

Five-point plan would include push to make high streets competitive

Economics