25 h. ago Pub to become housing for homeless despite objections from 'frightened' elderly neighbours

A charity said the new building would put the borough's most vulnerable people 'at the centre of what they need to survive and recover'

Politics

54 h. ago Is it too late to get the flu vaccine? Manchester's public health chief answers as severe cases sweep country

'It'll get worse before it gets better'

Science

54 h. ago 'Super flu' will 'get worse before it gets better' as Manchester's public health chief speaks out

Is it too late to get the flu vaccine?

Science

67 h. ago Police chiefs urge public to be vigilant in wake of Bondi and Manchester attacks ahead of Christmas

Senior officers from Counter Terror Policing and the British Transport Police have urged the public to come forward and report any suspicious activity this Christmas in an effort to combat crime.

Events

3 d. ago Fifa Best 2025: Hannah Hampton and Gianluigi Donnarumma win goalkeeper awards

Keeper saved two penalties in Euro 2025 finalHampton also helped Chelsea to domestic trebleHannah Hampton has won the Fifa Best women’s goalkeeper 2025 award, completing a global goalkeeper award double after she received the Ballon d’Or ceremony’s equivalent prize for keepers in September.Hampton, 25, saved two penalties in the European Championship final as England beat Spain in July. The Fifa Best award for this year takes performances between 11 August 2024 to 2 August 2025 into account, and therefore acknowledges not only Hampton’s shootout heroics but also her helping Chelsea win a domestic treble of major trophies last season. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago The Blackley pub bringing back a Newton Heath Christmas tradition

Origins of the Park View pub's light display, and what it means to the neighbourhood.

Politics

3 d. ago Former gang member escapes from prison as public placed on high alert and police scale area

Liam Wall was sent to prison in 2017

Events

4 d. ago Vernon Kay pays rare public tribute to Tess Daly as she marks Strictly milestone before exit

It comes as there were emotional scenes during the last results show of the BBC One dance contest's 2025 series

Politics

5 d. ago 6 possible Enzo Maresca replacements at Chelsea after bizarre rant

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has put his Stamford Bridge in major doubt with some bizarre comments following the Blues’ 2-0 win vs Everton and it could potentially prompt the owners into considering a change

Politics

5 d. ago At a busy junction near Manchester there's a magical pub with a festive menu to die for

Its decorations are legendary, but you might want to feast your eyes on the food

Events

5 d. ago 'Our pub was once asked to host a gender reveal party featuring a Labrador'

For pub of the week we visit The Sycamore in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Politics

5 d. ago Top nutrition scientist urges public to make 3 key changes to lower colon cancer risk

Colon cancer is rising at an 'alarming' rate in people under the age of 50 - but these vital changes could lower your risk

Events

6 d. ago World Cup winner reveals what Thomas Tuchel’s England must do to end trophy drought

England will be looking to win their first major trophy in 60 years at the 2026 World Cup

Politics

8 d. ago ‘It can be brutal’: Gian van Veen learns to fly with the stars after dartitis

Dutch rising star has gone from not knowing ‘how to grip the dart’ to a dark horse for the PDC world championshipIt’s the deciding leg of the European Championship final. Gian van Veen, the 23-year-old from the Netherlands chasing his first major title, has just missed two match darts to win 11-9. Luke Humphries, world No 1 at the time, starts the final leg with a 140.“Oh, you’ve blown it here,” Van Veen replies when asked to describe his internal monologue during that moment in October. “Luke Humphries is not going to crumble under this pressure. Maybe it was a negative thought. But it also released some pressure for me, in a way.” Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Iconic’ former town centre pub and club on the market for £725k

Suggestions have been made that the building could go back to being a hotel

Economics

9 d. ago NHS boss tells public to 'wear a mask' amid urgent UK warning

Health chiefs have told people to wear a mask in public as a 'very nasty' strain of flu circulates

Events

1 week ago Agreement to protect Bolton's public parks so ‘they can never be sold for development’

The charity Fields in Trust are to work with Bolton council to place strict restriction on some green spaces

Politics

1 week ago Mason Greenwood singled out as furious Marseille boss makes feelings clear on ex

Mason Greenwood is still rebuilding his career in Marseille, but the former Manchester United academy graduate was publicly lambasted by his manager

Politics

1 week ago Wayne Rooney slams 'arrogant' Mo Salah must follow his example during Jose Mourinho fallout

Wayne Rooney has accused Mohamed Salah of being 'arrogant' following his public outburst against Arne Slot as the Manchester United legend said he handled a similar situation very differently

Politics

1 week ago Freddie Flintoff broke three major I'm A Celebrity rules before going on to win

Freddie Flintoff has spoken about how he bent rules during his 2015 appearance on the Australian series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! which he went on to win

Events