10 h. ago Popular dumpling event coming to Greater Manchester this weekend with 'real celebration' of food

'There will be something for everyone'

Culture

14 h. ago Mario Kart World review – a riotous road trip for every player

Nintendo Switch 2; NintendoThe Nintendo Switch 2’s flagship game is a winner, and often feels more like a journey with your friends than a straight competitionI realised that we might have a Mario Kart World problem in our house when my sons ran up to me after our first few hours with the game, proudly showing off circular indentations on their little thumbs from holding down the accelerator button so hard. Mildly alarmed, I examined my own thumb to find the same evidence of getting over-absorbed in the knockabout, chaotic fun of our tournaments. You can play Mario Kart online now – even with video chat, in World – but it’s just not the same as playing with people on the couch next to you. I imagine this game will revive living-room multiplayer for millions of families.God only knows how many hours I have spent racing Mario and his pals around their cartoon wonderland circuits since 1992 – this series has accompanied me through my entire life, the reliable mainstay that everyone wan...

Sport

24 h. ago "Had this been a sanctioned event...these boys would never have been put in the ring together"

Alex Eastwood suffered a head injury while competing in a kickboxing bout and later died

Politics

27 h. ago ‘Funny, caring, hardworking’ boy stabbed to death named as Ibrahima Seck

The 14-year-old was injured in New Moston, Manchester, on Sunday.

Events

33 h. ago 'Rare' lunar event on Wednesday won't happen again until 2043

Some people have waited almost 20 years to catch another glimpse of the moon looking a vibrant shade of red

Politics

35 h. ago ‘I don’t want to die’ – murder inquiry launched after boy, 14, stabbed

Police have arrested two teenagers on suspicion of murder in north Manchester.

Events

35 h. ago Elton John told 'we've got your back' by minister after he slams Government as 'losers' on AI copyright

The world-famous pop star says the Government’s current plans would let AI firms to ‘commit theft, thievery on the highest scale’

Politics

39 h. ago Drug gangs, violent thugs and a fugitive amongst those locked up in Greater Manchester this week

The Manchester Evening News has looked back on the criminals who were jailed in our region this week

Events

39 h. ago All those who are now waking up behind bars in Greater Manchester this week

The Manchester Evening News has looked back on the criminals who were jailed in our region this week

Politics

45 h. ago Disability cut impact could be even worse than expected warns food bank charity

Research commissioned by food bank charity Trussell found that 340,000 people in disabled households will be pushed into severe hardship by benefit changes being brought in by the Government

Events

49 h. ago Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo share huge career news in tear

Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo shared huge career news on Sunday evening - after announcing that they were going to become parents this week. 

Politics

51 h. ago Minister slams 'disturbing' and 'disgusting' online chat rooms exposed by the Manchester Evening News

He vowed to 'go after' these sickening online spaces

Politics

61 h. ago Emi Martinez transfer fixes Man United's two main problems but hands Ruben Amorim a headache

The Manchester Evening News delve into the statistics behind Andre Onana and possible transfer replacement Emiliano Martinez

Politics

62 h. ago The £30 jumper I bought from a Manchester store exposed as a huge scam

A store pretending to be from Manchester has been fleecing customers with falsely advertised cheap clothing - I bought a jumper to see if the complaints were true

Economics

4 d. ago Four huge free events happening in Greater Manchester this weekend

Events are taking place at the Trafford Centre and Stockport town centre this weekend

Politics

4 d. ago Sam Thompson 'done in' as he crosses finish line at Old Trafford after 250

The Manchester Evening News joined the star as he hobbled to his hotel after completing the final leg of his 250 mile run and bike ride despite a calf injury on day one

Politics

4 d. ago Charlie Woods receives even more good news as Tiger’s son makes major leap

Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major champion Tiger, cruised to his first AJGA win last week at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, and has seen his AJGA ranking soar markedly as a result

Politics

4 d. ago Foraged mushrooms, fatal doses and food binges: the week Erin Patterson told her story to triple murder trial

Accused told court the moment she realised she could be blamed for harming her in-laws came before they even diedAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn Erin Patterson’s telling, the moment she realised she could be blamed for harming her in-laws came before they even died.According to evidence Patterson gave at her triple-murder trial this week, she was in a Monash hospital room alone with her estranged husband, Simon, after their two children had left to buy food from a vending machine, when he asked her: “Is that how you poisoned my parents, using that dehydrator?”Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Trump Tower is throwing a Pride month party for LGBTQ+ Republicans despite White House dodging events

‘I’ll be bringing my pride flag!’ wrote one user, in response to the post on the group’s official Instagram page announcing the event, adding a U.S. flag emoji.

Politics

6 d. ago Meghan Markle shares even more intimate unseen snaps of Princess Lilibet with dad Harry

Princess Lilibet, the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, turns four today and mum Meghan has shared another two photos of the birthday girl - this time with her dad calling it the "sweetest bond to watch unfold"

Politics