3 h. ago In pictures: Manchester welcomes 2026 with a bang as tens of thousands watch huge firework display

There was a party atmosphere in St Peter's Square

Events

6 h. ago What you need to know about the St Peter's Square and Albert Square New Year's Eve events

The new year brings a new format for Manchester's official city centre celebrations

Politics

7 h. ago In pictures: New Year's Eve revellers gather in city centre for Manchester's 2026 celebrations

The party is underway

Politics

9 h. ago Sunderland vs Manchester City prediction: Cherki to feature as visitors continue title push

Read the latest odds and tips as Pep Guardiola’s side look to continue their Premier League title push

Politics

9 h. ago LIVE: Celebrations in city centre as Manchester prepares to ring in the start of 2026

Thousands are gathering to party the night away

Sport

9 h. ago LIVE: Happy New Year as Manchester welcomes 2026 with stunning fireworks display

Thousands are gathering to party the night away

Events

9 h. ago Happy New Year as Manchester welcomes 2026 with massive party

Thousands gathered to party the night away

Politics

10 h. ago Pub that was once centre of city community to be knocked down and built over

The premises was said to have been closed after the licence was not renewed by the council

Politics

10 h. ago ‘We want the mullahs gone’: economic crisis sparks biggest protests in Iran since 2022

Protests against deteriorating living conditions have widened to include criticism of way country is being governedAlborz, a textile merchant in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, decided he could no longer sit on the sidelines. He closed his shop and took to the streets, joining merchants across Iran who shuttered their stores and students who took over their campuses to protest against declining economic conditions.The sudden loss of purchasing power pushed Alborz and tens of thousands of other Iranians into the streets, where protests are now entering their fourth day. Students have paralysed university campuses, traders have shut down their stores and demonstrators have blocked off streets in defiance of police. Protests have spread from the capital, Tehran, to cities across the country. Continue reading...

Events

17 h. ago Australia's New Year's Eve in pictures as celebrations get underway

Australia's New Year's Eve in pictures as celebrations get underway

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17 h. ago Everything we know about the man pulled from canal in Manchester city centre

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital on New Year's Eve morning

Politics

18 h. ago LIVE updates following major canal search in Manchester city centre

A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital

Politics

20 h. ago Direct Access from Madrid to Central London: British Airways Reopens City Route

Direct Access from Madrid to Central London: British Airways Reopens City Route  Travel And Tour World

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20 h. ago The major changes for pensioners in 2026 including rate and age increases

Pensioners will see many money changes start to be implemented from the start of 2026

Politics

20 h. ago The best January 2026 food and drink offers at Greater Manchester restaurants and bars

Kick off 2026 in Manchester with amazing January deals! From half-price meals to £2 coffees and special cocktails, we’ve rounded up the best food and drink offers across the city to help you start the year right.

Society

30 h. ago Police, fire crews and paramedics at scene in Manchester city centre with area taped off

Chorlton Street was cordoned off by emergency crews

Events

34 h. ago 'Epic' Netflix films coming in 2026 include must watch sequels and reboots

Netflix is set to release a number of huge titles in 2026 including a number of long awaited movies

Politics

41 h. ago Council issues statement following tragic death of homeless dad in city centre

Anthony Horn's body was sadly found on Boxing Day

Events

41 h. ago Pub evacuated in Manchester city centre after fire breaks out

Crews were called to the scene on Monday night

Events

41 h. ago The major money changes in 2026 affecting your finances including new state pension age and vape tax

There are many financial changes coming in the new year following the Autumn Budget

Economics