6 h. ago 'No risk' to public despite building collapse, says developer

Alberton House off Bridge Street was being demolished but part of it collapsed this afternoon, with scaffolding crashing into the River Irwell

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7 h. ago Drone pictures show dramatic collapse of part of city centre building

The building, Alberton House off Bridge Street, collapsed with scaffolding sent crashing into the River Irwell

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8 h. ago Building collapses in centre of Manchester as hundreds evacuated

Locals described a ‘strong earthquake like feeling’ on Friday afternoon

Politics

8 h. ago Collapsed building was earmarked for stunning new city centre landmark

The new building featuring a rooftop pool and 'wellness centre' was supposed to be completed this year

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9 h. ago 'We thought it was an earthquake': Drama as part of Manchester city centre building collapses during demolition work as debris flung into River Irwell

The building, Alberton House off Bridge Street, is understood to have been scheduled for demolition but part of it collapsed this afternoon, with scaffolding crashing into the River Irwell

Sport

10 h. ago Taxis given more access to Welsh town centre after major changes made to traffic plan

Some felt it still didn't go far enough in addressing what people had asked for though officers said it was just the first step

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10 h. ago Huge building collapses in UK city centre as 500 evacuated in what felt 'like an earthquake'

The collapsed building is believed to be Albert House just off Bridge Street in Manchester city centre. One witness said: 'We were shaking and we didn’t know if the building was coming down'

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10 h. ago LIVE updates as part of Manchester city centre building collapses following scaffolding failure during demolition work

Other buildings have reportedly been evacuated following a 'strong earthquake like feeling'

Sport

29 h. ago Terrifying moment naked man walking in middle of road in broad daylight swats at cars & tries to smash windows

THIS is the shocking moment a naked man wandered into the middle of a busy road and tries to smash car windows. Concerning footage shows the suspect causing chaos on Rochdale Road, in Bury, Greater Manchester. He aggressively hits cars as they drive past him before approaching a parked white van. The man tries to...

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57 h. ago Freddie Flintoff couldn't watch TV shows with car crashes after his horror smash

Former Top Gear host Freddie Flintoff, 47, has opened up about the difficulties he's faced following the car accident which nearly killed him and left him scarred for life

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61 h. ago 'Ghost' shopping centre in Ayrshire town could make way for revived gym venture

A fresh planning application has been lodged, seeking permission for a change of use at the site.

Economics

61 h. ago Sales of new build homes in London collapse to just 26 in June says Land Registry

Not a single new home sales has been recorded in the borough of Merton this year

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3 d. ago Killer jailed for 18 years and six months for murder of Jamie Lucas in Airdrie town centre

Jamie was attacked by Brandon McLachlan, 22, following an argument between the two men.

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3 d. ago Major supermarket to open new stories in 486 UK locations – see full list

Lidl has unveiled its ambitious plans to open hundreds of new supermarkets across the UK, and the discount supermarket giant is targeting a mix of town centres, retail parks and standalone sites

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3 d. ago Major supermarket to open new stores in 486 UK locations – see full list

Lidl has unveiled its ambitious plans to open hundreds of new supermarkets across the UK, and the discount supermarket giant is targeting a mix of town centres, retail parks and standalone sites

Politics

3 d. ago Locals are being invited to have their say on 'radical' masterplan for East Kilbride town centre

A public consultation will take place at East Kilbride Central Library this Thursday (October 30).

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3 d. ago Urgent search for pregnant woman as police tell public 'call 999' if you see her

Shelby, 27, is heavily pregnant and has now been missing for 11 days after disappearing on October 10 in Bolton town centre at around 2pm with Greater Manchester appealing for information

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5 d. ago Double yellow line parking fines soar as drivers blame lack of spaces in busy town centres

1.6 million Penalty Charge Notices were issued to drivers who parked on single or double yellow lines in 2024, but 52% of drivers say more parking spaces would prevent this.

Transport

5 d. ago Cops handcuff Britain's Got Talent hopeful, 17, while busking in town centre

A young singer who auditioned for the ITV competition show Britian's Got Talent was handcuffed by a police office while singing in the street in Greater Manchester

Politics

5 d. ago Moment Britain's Got Talent hopeful, 17, is arrested by police and fined £1,000 for busking

Charlie Wilson, 17, was cuffed by a police officer and threatened with a £1,000 fine while he was busking in the town centre of Bury, Greater Manchester.

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