41 m. ago Benjamin Sesko could land Manchester United huge £50m PSR transfer boost

New Mance United striker Benjamin Sesko may have an inadvertent effect on the Reds' PSR situation and provide Ruben Amorim which some much-needed funds to strengthen further this summer

Economics

53 m. ago LIVE Rush hour misery as 'major' Greater Manchester disruption sparks train cancellations

Many trains are cancelled just before rush hour because of a signalling breakdown

Politics

57 m. ago Mo Salah delivers telling response after Declan Rice's 'tough' Arsenal comment

Mohamed Salah became the first three-time winner of the PFA Players' Player of the Year award and was joined on stage with his fellow Team of the Year members in Manchester

Politics

70 m. ago ‘Our boys were forced into the enemy army to save loved ones’: the second world war exhibition dividing Poland

The Museum of Gdańsk’s project about the 450,000 Polish soldiers made to fight for the Third Reich has attracted rightwing protests, but others insist the country needs to reckon with its painful pastTwo old family photos show the same group: a short-haired woman, a girl in a striped dress, and a man in uniform. But there is one difference between these well-preserved, sepia pictures: in one, the man wears a Wehrmacht uniform; in the other his military dress has been altered to conceal his wartime service.Donated to the Museum of Gdańsk by the son of the girl in the striped dress, these images feature in a new exhibition about the mass forced conscriptions of Pomeranians into the German army. Consisting of photo albums, family heirlooms and oral testimonies of Poles who served in the Wehrmacht, the show asks whether someone can be both a victim of and a soldier for an aggressor, and suggests that confronting these complexities is vital to the national identity. Unsurprisingly, the e...

Events

70 m. ago Hot springs, empty beaches, forests and wine: exploring the unspoilt Greek island of Ikaria

On a trip to the eastern Aegean isle with my mum after my dad died, we found inspiring landscapes, delicious local produce, and a profound sense of peaceThere are no signs to the hot spring, but I locate it on the map and we drive to the end of the paved road. Overlooking the sea is a stone bench someone has dedicated to her parents, “with gratitude and love as deep as the Aegean”. My dad died recently and the words strike home. I’m glad my mum has joined me on this little adventure.We walk down to the deserted cove at Agia Kyriaki thermal springs. There are old fishing shacks with stone-slab roofs, and shuttered cottages. Down an unmarked path, we find a rock pool where hot waters bubble gently from the sand, blending with the sea to a perfect temperature. Immersed in the healing mineral bath, I look up at juniper trees and blue sky, lulled by lapping waves and cicadas. Continue reading...

Politics

71 m. ago Man United identify £26m Carlos Baleba transfer alternative as 'concerns' raised over target

The very latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours on Morten Hjulmand and Lucien Agoume.

Economics

1 hour ago 'There are five Princess Dianas in front of me and I feel like I'm in a camp fever dream'

Maybe it's the tooth medication, but nothing is making sense

Politics

1 hour ago Stunning road trip near Greater Manchester named one of the best in the UK

It's takes you through beautiful villages and and gorgeous countryside

Politics

1 hour ago The corner of Greater Manchester ready for a 'sniff of the big time'

'How far we've come is astounding, but the benefits are going to be huge'

Politics

1 hour ago Leeds Festival 2025: Met Office weather forecast for full weekend

Leeds Fest is kicking off today! Will you need layers upon layers? Or cool summer clothes?

Society

1 hour ago More work needed at historic gallery where things were 'much worse than they thought'

The project has been delayed by the buildings deteriorating structure

Politics

1 hour ago 'I was homeless as a kid, now I’m an MP I know how important this is'

Tom Morrison's route to politics was very different to most - now he's using his platform to support an M.E.N. campaign

Politics

2 h. ago Pensioner died after hospital missed bleed on the brain, then made it worse

Kenneth Edwards died at Stepping Hill Hospital the day after falling in the street

Events

2 h. ago Man City stance on Savinho to Tottenham transfer should be obvious

Manchester City have been approached by Tottenham over Savinho and hold most of the leverage when it comes to negotiations

Politics

2 h. ago Matheus Cunha has already proved doubters wrong in one game for Manchester United

Man United did not get off to a good start in their defeat to Arsenal but Matheus Cunha did with an enterprising debut.

Sport

2 h. ago Man Utd search comes to an end with Premier League raid 'close to completion'

Manchester United are closing in on the appointment of a new academy director, with Stephen Torpey set to make the move to Old Trafford from Premier League rivals Brentford

Politics

2 h. ago I found a £15 pair of jeans that aren't just 'slimming', but are 'soft and comfortable' too

"I wear these jeans nearly every day, they are a great fit and flattering also soft and comfortable"

Economics

2 h. ago 9/11 victims' fund architect slams changes to New Hampshire abuse settlement program

An attorney who helped design the 9/11 victims’ compensation fund says New Hampshire lawmakers have undermined the fairness of a settlement program for abuse victims at the state’s youth detention center

Events

3 h. ago Manchester United can solve major transfer priority with Rasmus Hojlund swap deal

United need a midfielder and Hojlund is available for transfer

Economics

3 h. ago Manuel Akanji sale could complete perfect Man City transfer story

Manchester City signed Manuel Akanji three years ago and he has been a reliable servant for Pep Guardiola after arriving for a bargain fee.

Politics