8 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

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

The party is underway

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11 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

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

Thousands are gathering to party the night away

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12 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

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12 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...

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19 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

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

A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital

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22 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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32 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

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

Anthony Horn's body was sadly found on Boxing Day

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

Crews were called to the scene on Monday night

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55 h. ago Stormont Castle security guard shocked at MBE honour for doing job she loves

Elizabeth Hamilton’s security career stretches back to working as a civilian searcher in Belfast city centre.

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65 h. ago Glasgow rubbish depot workers claim rats 'chewing through cabins' in major infestation

Workers at the recycling centre in the city say the infestation is 'out of control.'

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3 d. ago Floral tributes laid in Manchester city centre after tragic Boxing Day discovery

Police confirmed that a man was pronounced dead close to the Bridgewater Hall concert venue.

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3 d. ago Glasgow hotel fire in pictures as buildings evacuated while crews tackle blaze

Horrified pedestrians watched on as firefighters desperately worked to put out a shocking fire at a hotel in a major city centre - fire was seen burning through the roof of the building

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3 d. ago Inside dream penthouse at top of plush Manchester city centre skyscraper with £2.6 million price tag

The duplex apartment in Deansgate Square boasts unrivalled views over Manchester

Economics

4 d. ago Glasgow fire: Drone footage shows extent of damage as blaze ravages city centre building

Thick, black smoke can be seen cascading the evening sky while orange flames climb the building.

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4 d. ago Glasgow city centre fire as as people evacuated from buildings: Everything you need to know

The blaze erupted in Glasgow city centre this evening causing disruption for residents, local businesses, and passers-by.

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4 d. ago Firefighters tackle spectacular blaze at two Glasgow hotels beside iconic nightclub

Fire crews are battling a major blaze near two top hotels in the city centre of Glasgow. Emergency services were called to Wilson Street shortly after 6pm after reports of a fire.

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