5 h. ago Hunt for 'wannabe kidnapper' after woman 'grabbed and threatened' while out on an early morning walk

The woman was walking along Central Park Way, Wigan, when she was targeted by a man who attempted to force her to come with him.

Events

8 h. ago Police hunt man after woman 'grabbed and threatened' in alleged attempted kidnapping

A woman walking in Wigan was targeted by an unknown man who 'attempted to force her to go with him', Greater Manchester Police said. A search for the suspect is underway

Events

8 h. ago Hunt for 'kidnapper' after woman 'grabbed' by man in UK city centre

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

9 h. ago Woman 'strangled to death by ex' after leaving native country for 'better life'

Bruna Fonseca was found dead at an apartment in Cork city centre in the early hours of January 1, 2023 - her ex, Miller Pacheco, has pleaded not guilty to her murder

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10 h. ago 'We had a deal within three days, the aim is to change the bar's reputation and turn things around'

The city centre bar closed after violent street brawl but has reopened with new owners

Economics

13 h. ago Charming town with pubs and indie shops less than 1 hour's drive from Manchester

The charming town is less than an hour's drive from Manchester city centre and looks like it's come straight from the pages of a classic book, says journalist Jess Flaherty

Events

22 h. ago George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years after video of George Floyd's killing on a Minneapolis street, video of another law enforcement action in the northern city is central to another American debate

Politics

33 h. ago Manchester city centre road named UK's second most expensive street to rent in 2026

The average rent price is a staggering £12,500 per month

Politics

45 h. ago Teenager caught after year on run for Birmingham city centre family brawl

Thomas Sweeney junior was due to be sentenced in August 2024 following a wild incident in Birmingham's Gay Village a year earlier which was captured on CCTV

Events

59 h. ago Arrests in Manchester city centre after demonstrations in St Peter's Square

Police said around 400 people were involved in 'different demonstrations'

Events

68 h. ago The restaurants, cafes and food vans in Manchester where you can actually eat for under £15

If you're searching the city centre for "cheap eats" here's 15 spots to give a try

Society

3 d. ago Cops lock down busy Edinburgh city centre street as public warned 'avoid the area'

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

3 d. ago Unusual plane formation spotted flying over Greater Manchester towns

A unique formation of planes were spotted flying over Manchester city centre

Politics

3 d. ago Police officer reached 93mph in city centre car chase before collision that killed doctor, 35, court hears

Matthew Pike (pictured), 40, was pursuing a white Volkswagen Tiguan through Bristol when he collided with a Honda Jazz being driven by Dr Keryl Johnson.

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3 d. ago Major search for missing Winchester teen girl, 14, who vanished from city centre

Hampshire police have launched an urgent appeal to help find Arianne who was last seen in Winchester city centre on January 8 wearing a black puffer jacket and black tracksuit bottoms

Events

3 d. ago Birmingham's sky turns purple as mystery behind strange glow is solved

Aerial views of the show a light over Birmingham city centre that appeared to turn the sky purple and leave locals baffled by the bizarre glowing phenomenon last night

Politics

4 d. ago Andy Burnham promises police 'hub' in city centre crime hotspot Piccadilly Gardens

It would be funded through an increase in the policing element of council tax

Events

4 d. ago One of the UK’s coolest city centre spots to get new sandy beach with free

A BRAND new water attraction is coming to the UK's capital. Named the East London Waterworks Park, the free wild swimming spot will feature a beach, pools and gardens. Based in Hackney, the new 14-acre spot located at the old Thames Water depot on Lea Bridge Road could soon be transformed into a new swimming...

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4 d. ago Holiday Inn turn away two homeless men in subfreezing temperatures despite Good Samaritan paying for rooms

Amanda Thompson, from outreach group Two Brews, bought two rooms with breakfast included at the Holiday Inn Express in Manchester city centre for Monday night.

Politics

4 d. ago In Pictures: The sad state of Lion Chambers as an intriguing Glasgow landmark fades away

The architecturally interesting Lion Chambers has an interesting history in the city centre. After three decades of decline and decay, there is no plan for the future of this Glasgow landmark.

Politics