14 h. 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

19 h. ago HMRC letter sent to 100,000 UK residents after 'data violation'

HMRC is contacting anyone affected after an "organised crime" incident saw 100,000 people's tax accounts targeted

Politics

34 h. ago Met Office forecasts weekend washout with 'unseasonably windy weather' to hit UK

The Met Office says the UK will face frequent showers in the coming days

Society

43 h. ago Ahead of Glastonbury, Rod Stewart cancels two concerts because of flu

Eighty-year-old singer has another health setback, following cancelled concerts earlier this yearRod Stewart has cancelled two concerts this week while he recovers from a bout of flu.As he considers one of the biggest gigs of his life later this month, playing to what is likely to be more than 100,000 people at Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage, Stewart cancelled performances at the Colosseum theatre in Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas. Continue reading...

Events

49 h. ago HMRC workers admit £47m loss after phishing scam breaches 100,000 taxpayer accounts

Two senior civil servants at HM Revenue and Customs told the Treasury Committee that 100,000 people have been contacted after the breach

Economics

49 h. ago HMRC has lost £47m after hack breaches the accounts of 100,000 UK taxpayer

Two senior civil servants at HMRC told the Treasury Committee that 100,000 people are being contacted after the breach

Economics

59 h. ago HMRC loses £47million to major fraud that saw organised criminals 'masquerading' as 100,000 taxpayers to extract rebates from government

Facing MPs HMRC 's chief executive JP Marks said around 100,000 people were affected by an operation mounted by 'organised crime.

Economics

63 h. ago Met Office warns of 'thundery' weekend washout before temperatures begin to rise again next week

The weather looks set to get worse before it gets better

Events

64 h. ago Urgent travel advice as over 100,000 people to attend Parklife, Chris Brown and Soccer Aid next weekend in Manchester

Gig-goers are being urged to plan their journeys as 'Mad' June gets underway

Sport

3 d. ago Urgent advice for anyone going to Greece, Turkey or Italy after earthquakes

Experts have explained what you need to know about current delays, cancellations and travel rules

Politics

3 d. ago UK cancer survival rate doubles since 1970s amid ‘golden age’, report says

Half of those diagnosed will now survive for 10 years or more after advances in diagnosis and treatmentThe proportion of people surviving cancer in the UK has doubled since the 1970s amid a “golden age” of progress in diagnosis and treatment, a report says.Half of those diagnosed will now survive for 10 years or more, up from 24%, according to the first study of 50 years of data on cancer mortality and cases. The rate of people dying from cancer has fallen by 23% since the 1970s, from 328 in every 100,000 people to 252. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Manchester United confirm agreement to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves

Cunha agrees five-year deal with optional extra yearUnited pay £62.5m release clause to sign forwardManchester United have reached an agreement with Wolves to sign Matheus Cunha after agreeing to pay the Brazil forward’s £62.5m release clause.Cunha has been in Manchester over the weekend to put the finishing touches to his move to Old Trafford, which is subject to visa and registration being completed. He has agreed a five-year contract with an option for an additional year. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Five exciting events happening in Greater Manchester this weekend you may not have heard about

This weekend will see a free three-day festival, pop concerts and Pride celebrations take over the city and surrounding areas

Politics

8 d. ago Greater Manchester's weekend weather as Met Office forecasts jet stream to bring 26C to UK

An incoming jet stream will see temperatures rise across the UK

Sport

9 d. ago What next for Rio Ferdinand after TNT Sports exit – ‘Quitting UK’, job plans, return possible

The MEN takes a look at Rio Ferdinand's time at TNT Sports and both his and the broadcaster's future plans after the Manchester United icon announced he will leave his punditry role this weekend

Politics

1 week ago Two more arrested after teenagers stabbed, taking total to six

It follows a weekend of bloodshed in Greater Manchester

Events

1 week ago Six in hospital after bank holiday weekend of bloodshed on the streets of Greater Manchester

Six stabbings, including two double stabbings, have left six young men with devastating injuries

Events

1 week ago Heartless conmen who dressed as Pudsey Bear to steal more than £500,000 of money people thought was for charity are ordered to pay back £100,000

The gang was led by David Levi who would wear the beloved Children In Need's yellow bear costume outside supermarkets to con shoppers into making phony donations.

Economics

1 week ago ‘The world does not care if we all die’: hunger and despair in the ruins of Gaza City

Killings in a new Israeli offensive and depleted food and medical supplies are pushing people on to the streets of the once bustling hub of GazaOn the streets of Gaza City this week, there were two sounds that never ceased, day or night. In the west, the Mediterranean breakers crashed on the rubbish-strewn shoreline. In the east, the shells, missiles and rockets exploded with dull thuds and occasional ear-splitting cracks.At least 100,000 people have come to Gaza City, once the bustling commercial and cultural hub of the Palestinian territory. All are fleeing the new offensive – dubbed Gideon’s Chariots – recently launched by Israel into the ruined towns and neighbourhoods of northern Gaza. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Miserable Met Office Bank Holiday weekend prediction for Greater Manchester

The long, dry spell is over

Politics