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Pedestrian killed after hit by car in Ardwick Green

A 45 year old man has died after being hit by a vehicle crossing the road in Ardwick Green in the early hours of this morning The driver remained at the scene and there have been no arrests. As officers work to establish the full…

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She is hugely talented and I want her back in the cabinet says Starmer

The Prime Minister Kier Starmer has indicated that he wants Angela Rayner to return to the cabinet In an interview with the Observer Starmer he said that “of course” he misses her and that he was “really sad that we lost her.” He tells the…

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Two arrested after shots fired at Salford house

Two men, aged 24 and 28, have on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after shots were fired at a property on Wally Square, Salford. Police say that a man walked up to a property before discharging the firearm,…

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Family pay tribute to mobility scooter victim

The family of Connie Fish, aged 87, have paid tribute to her following her death in Little Hulton last week Connie was on a mobility scooter when she was involved in the collision with a car on Manchester Road West at around 11.15am on…

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Greater Manchester to pilot scheme for young people to be guaranteed Government backed job

Greater Manchester has been selected as one of six regions which will stand to gain from a government-backed guaranteed job, which will begin roll-out from Spring 2026 More than 1,000 young people are expected to start a job in the first…

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COVID schemes under Tories cost nation £10.9 billion

Covid schemes under Boris Johnson’s leadership cost the nation £10.9bn according to reports in the Sunday Mirror this morning “Government sources say checks were “so lax they may as well have left the door wide open”, allowing fraudsters…

Saturday, Dec 6

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Tributes paid to former Rochdale Academy player Ellis Robinson

Tributes have been made to Ellis Robinson, a former Rochdale football academy player who has died Ellis suffered serious spinal and neck injuries in 2016, following a freak accident while playing the sport that he loved. Ellis was left…

Friday, Dec 5

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Why Is ESA a Leading Brand in Car Trackers

Unfortunately, car theft in the UK has become a bigger problem in recent years. In 2024, car theft increased by 12% following the previous survey. This establishes the importance of prioritising car safety and security. ESA has established…

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Patrol plan in place following large-scale disturbance in Oldham town centre

More than 100 youths fighting and throwing fireworks, triggering a dispersal order to be put in place in Oldham yesterday evening The disturbance took place just before 5.00pm on Union Street in the Town Centre Police have implemented a…

Four concerts across one festive weekend at Manchester Cathedral

London Concertante brings a rich variety of seasonal music-making to Manchester Cathedral this winter with a special four-concert festive weekend on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December 2025. Presented in the ensemble’s signature candlelit…

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Albert’s Schloss Wunderbar Xmas

Albert’s Schloss Wunderbar Christmas is back along with their Festive Cook Haus menu offering one of the most indulgent Christmas roast dinners in the city. This year’s hearty showstoppers include mains like Roast Cheshire Turkey and…

New Year’s Eve multi-room party at Side Street

Side Street, Manchester’s creative day-to-night bar, kitchen and event space, is taking over its trio of curated spaces this New Year’s Eve, with Good Custard DJs – the local party collective and record label known for showcasing some of…

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Volcanic eruptions set off a chain of events that brought the Black Death to Europe

Clues contained in tree rings have identified mid-14th-century volcanic activity as the first domino to fall in a sequence that led to the devastation of the Black Death in Europe. Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the…

Astronomers spot one of the largest spinning structures ever found in the Universe

An international team led by the University of Oxford has identified one of the largest rotating structures ever reported: a ‘razor-thin’ string of galaxies embedded in a giant spinning cosmic filament, 140 million light-years away. The…

World’s rarest lions arrive at Chester Zoo

Two of the world’s rarest lions have arrived at Chester Zoo as part of efforts to protect the highly endangered animals from extinction. The pair, a male named Nilay, who has travelled from Köln Zoo in Germany, and a female named Shanti,…

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Happy Mondays ‘The Factory Singles’ – new compilation out today on double LP & double CD

London Records has today released the new Happy Mondays compilation The Factory Singles, the first in a series of special releases to mark 40 years of the seminal Manchester band. The Factory Singles compiles all Happy Mondays singles on…

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Greater Manchester Institute of Technology Marks Two Years of Skills Investment and Regional Industry Impact

The Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) is celebrating two years of driving cutting-edge higher technical education and industry collaboration across the region – with growing student numbers, an expanded employer network,…

Greater Manchester Police selected as part of violence reduction pilot to tackle knife crime

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been selected for a new pilot focused on reducing serious violence, specifically knife crime, in Manchester City Centre, targeting key hotspots across the city centre. This initiative aims to create…

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Railway artefact returns home to Manchester Piccadilly more than 25 years after mystery disappearance

An historic part of Manchester Piccadilly station’s heritage has been returned home – thanks to the hard work of a retired train driver. The Manchester & Birmingham Railway plaque – a high-quality replica of the 1839 original – was…

Children pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs not being addressed

Children are being pulled into the youth justice system because their early health, education and care needs are not being addressed, according to a new Child of the North report. The authors call for urgent action as new analysis shows…

Regions schools recognised as amongst the best in Sunday Times U.K. guide

A number of schools in the region have been named in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. The guide is published online this morning and available in print in a 28-page supplement on Sunday, December 7. In the region Altrincham…

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Manchester community groups reject ‘ruthless new plans’ on asylum reform

Manchester Community Groups are joining 225 local groups from across the UK to sign an open letter today to tell the Home Secretary that they reject her ‘ruthless new plans to erode refugee rights’. The letter is part of a week of…

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Government launches plan to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030

The Government aims to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030 as it reveals its child poverty strategy today Plans also include extending the eligibility for those on Universal Credit to receive upfront childcare costs when returning…

McMahon criticises Governmnet over delays to Mayoral elections

Oldham MP and former local Government Minister Jim McMahon has criticised the Government after it announced it was postponing four Mayoral elections for two years The Government said that previous plans to hold inaugural mayoral races next…

Manchester Christmas Parade this Sunday 7 Dec – everything you need to know!

The countdown is on to this year’s iconic Manchester Christmas Parade – THE heartwarming event of the festive season for Mancunians and visitors alike, and taking place this weekend on Sunday 7 December. Now in its fourth year the annual…

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John Rylands Library wins prestigious FX Museum or Exhibition Space award

The John Rylands Library, part of The University of Manchester Library, has been awarded the FX Award for Museum or Exhibition Space 2025, triumphing in a highly competitive international category. The Library was recognised alongside an…

Popular community pub delivers unforgettable Christmas party for local pensioners

popular Hydes Brewery owned community pub in Ashton on Mersey has delivered a memorable festive celebration for more than 90 local pensioners, who gathered for the pub’s free annual Christmas party. Invited guests to the Old Plough enjoyed…

Thursday, Dec 4

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Tributes paid to much loved dad who died in North Manchester collision

The family of a man who died following a collision on Rochdale Road, Manchester, have paid tribute as officers continue to appeal for more information. Jason Parr, 61, suffered fatal injuries after his e-bike collided with two pedestrians…

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Man charged following terrorism arrest by Manchester Synagogue detectives

The man arrested in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue has been charged with four terrorism offences that are not directly linked to the attack. Mohammad Asim Bashir aged 31 of Shaftesbury…

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Police investigating two suspected arson attacks in Oldham

Police are investigating two suspected arson attacks in Oldham earlier this week On Tuesday 2 December at around 10:10pm, it is believed two men wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, drove to a property on Warren Lane in a red vehicle,…