4 h. ago Popular attraction near Trafford Centre to shut for 12 weeks for major new look

Bosses have announced 'ambitious expansion plans' - and new computer-generated images have been released

Politics

21 h. ago Collapsed fashion chain to shut 4 shops today & this weekend after launching 40% off closing down sales

A POPULAR fashion chain is shutting four more of its stores over today and the weekend. The news comes after the company collapsed into administration in September, putting more than 2,150 jobs at risk. The latest victims of Claire's financial struggles are their shops in Halifax, Salisbury, Sheffield, and Winchester which are all set to...

Economics

23 h. ago I visited the ‘secret’ holiday hotspot that is finally becoming popular – with loads of award

THERE'S a county in England that's been my secret holiday hotspot since I was a child - and now it's finally getting the recognition it deserves. I love a trip to Lincolnshire, which has something for everyone, whether you love castles, coastline, charming cobbled streets or grand country houses. So it came as no surprise...

Events

30 h. ago Haribo confirm Trafford Centre opening with pick 'n' mix and special guest

It's the first standalone store from the sweet-maker in Greater Manchester - and will offer a very special pick 'n' mix for Haribo fans

Politics

68 h. ago Trafford Centre announces four major stores will be opening within days

The rush to get opened ahead of the Christmas shopping frenzy is on at the Trafford Centre - and we now have the dates for openings including Joe & The Juice, PURESEOUL and Manchester City's new store

Politics

68 h. ago Top UK car dealer confirms it will SHUT two locations just weeks after axing Jaguar Land Rover from all its sites

A TOP UK car dealer firm has confirmed it will close two locations - just weeks after it was revealed it'll be axing all of its Jaguar Land Rover sites. Group 1 Automotive has decided to shut down its BMW and MINI dealerships in both Stansted and Hindhead as part of an apparently ongoing review...

Economics

3 d. ago Manchester City announce Trafford Centre store opening date with Blues legends in attendance

Football legends will be in attendance for the grand opening of the first Manchester City store in the Trafford Centre - and there will be exclusive giveaways too

Politics

3 d. ago The Trafford Centre jobs available ahead of Christmas including Gymshark, Slefridges and John Lewis

The world-renowned shopping and leisure complex has a range of opportunities available

Politics

3 d. ago Two men police want to find after £2,300 Trafford Centre heist

Officers want to speak to the two men pictured

Economics

4 d. ago Trafford Centre customer vows 'never again' as shopping trip descends into traffic chaos

Roads in and out of the centre were more congested than usual

Economics

5 d. ago I left this Trafford Centre store feeling like I'd just had therapy

It was a far cry from how I usually feel after a trip to the shopping centre

Politics

6 d. ago LIVE: M60 partially blocked near Trafford Centre as queues build

Drivers have been warned to expect delays in the area

Politics

6 d. ago Chuck Schumer should quit – but would his imaginary friends agree? | Arwa Mahdawi

The US government was shut down for weeks – and then Democrats shrugged their shoulders and gave upChuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, has a pair of very sweet imaginary friends. They’re a middle-class couple called Joe and Eileen Bailey and they live on Long Island. At one point the imaginary couple, who feature in Schumer’s 2007 book, Positively American, were called the O’Reillys. According to the Hill, one Schumer aide said the name then was changed because the publisher thought O’Reilly was “too ethnic” for mass consumption. Another aide said that claim was false, and Schumer just wanted a name that “sounded more national”. Naming strategy aside, the key point here is that Schumer has said he runs all his policy decisions by this completely fictional couple. He’s referred to them hundreds of times throughout his political career.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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1 week ago Heathrow Airport set for disruption this weekend as two major train routes shut down

Travellers using the airport on the weekend of Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November have been warned to expect disruptions

Society

1 week ago Trafford Centre unveils Christmas extravaganza with fair, ice rink, big wheel and more

The festive season will kick off with a free parade this weekend featuring Bluey, Bingo, Paddington, Stickman and more

Politics

1 week ago Elizabeth line shut through central London this weekend – no trains to Heathrow

Elizabeth line shut through central London this weekend – no trains to Heathrow  ianVisits

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1 week ago Emergency crews rush to Trafford Centre car park as blaze engulfs cars

Three cars were left damaged after a fire spread in the car park of the Trafford Centre in Manchester

Politics

1 week ago Emergency services rush to Trafford Centre as fire breaks out on car park

A car park was 'locked off' as fire crews and paramedics responded

Events

2 w. ago Biggest Grammy snubs and surprises: Lorde and Weeknd shut out as Kylie Jenner's boyfriend scores nod

The 2026 Grammy nominations dropped Friday, and as always, the list is packed with jaw-dropping snubs and shocking surprises. 

Politics

2 w. ago Historic Welsh bridge to remain shut for weeks after hit and run crash damage

The Llandrinio Bridge in Powys has stood since the 1700s but was badly damaged last month when a vehicle crashed into it

Events