Manchester news

• “We need more people like Jack in the world” - how viewers reacted to Educating Greater Manchester

  31-08-2017 22:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The fly-on-wall documentary returned on Thursday night after a year - and this time kids from Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton, Salford, were the stars
  
  Read more

• Why was Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton chosen for Educating Greater Manchester?

  31-08-2017 22:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Why did Channel 4 choose the Salford school for this series of Educating Greater Manchester?
  
  Read more

• Educating Greater Manchester: Where is Harrop Fold School and everything you need to know

  31-08-2017 22:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Channel 4's Educating Greater Manchester hits our TV screens tonight, featuring Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton
  
  Read more

• Why Educating Greater Manchester isn't called Educating Salford

  31-08-2017 22:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Educating Greater Manchester started on Channel 4 on Thursday night - but with Harrop Fold School in Little Hulton why isn't it called Educating Salford?
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Train hits bull causing delays on south Wales to Manchester

  31-08-2017 21:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Train services between south Wales and Manchester are delayed but all lines are now open.
  
  Read more

• Manchester Arena bomber's brother 'should be tried in UK'

  31-08-2017 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Hashem Abedi will be tried in Libya over his suspected role in the Manchester Arena attack, the BBC understands.
  
  Read more

• Drug dealer jailed after police seize £45,000 worth of Spice

  31-08-2017 21:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police uncovered more than £45,000 worth of Spice during a raid on Anthony Hunt’s house in Moston
  
  Read more

• Naked man seen running down King Street, through St Ann's Square and across Deansgate

  31-08-2017 20:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A strategic blue plastic bag was placed over his manhood after police caught up with him outside Kendals
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Judge blasts probation service for saying benefit cheat with MS can't do unpaid work

  31-08-2017 20:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pierre Courtney, 55, had been found guilty of a £43,000 benefit fraud but a probation report said his physical condition meant he could not do community work
  
  Read more

• "We can't stop crying" Take That on bringing The Band musical to the stage in Manchester

  31-08-2017 20:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Take That's Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald talk about bringing The Band musical to the stage for its world premiere in Manchester - and why it gets them crying EVERY time
  
  Read more

• Masked gunmen raid The Old Pint Pot pub in Salford

  31-08-2017 19:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two masked men walked into the Old Pint Pot in Adelphi Street, off the A6, just after 10.30pm on Wednesday night
  
  Read more

• Oldham Evening Chronicle shuts after publisher enters administration

  31-08-2017 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The majority of the 49 staff who worked on the Oldham Evening Chronicle have been made redundant.
  
  Read more

• The joy of specs: eyewear's starring role in cinematic history

  31-08-2017 19:31
  A new exhibition explores how glasses have played a part in film narratives – and their journey from geek prop to urban must-haveOnce upon a time, not too long ago in cinematic history, there was an easy way to make a Hollywood star instantly less attractive: put them in glasses.Think Cary Grant as the paleontologist in Bringing Up Baby; Donna Reed as the librarian in It’s a Wonderful Life; Bette Davis as a repressed spinster in Now, Voyager. Even Clark Kent, who can only become Supe
  
  Read more

• AMC is leaving the city centre - but another big name cinema is returning

  31-08-2017 19:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 16-screen AMC Great Northern will become the Odeon Great Northern from Friday September 1 - and you'll be able to enjoy films for less than a fiver
  
  Read more

• We Are Manchester benefit gig tickets have been touted online for huge profit

  31-08-2017 19:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The sold-out concert is in memory of those killed in the terror attack at Manchester Arena in May
  
  Read more

• University student who fell to his death had history of depression and self harm

  31-08-2017 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Philip Langdon, 22, fell three storeys inside Richmond Park accommodation on March 13, this year, an inquest into his death heard
  
  Read more

• Dutch Uncles and Jesca Hoop to perform pop-up gig at Selfridges Trafford

  31-08-2017 18:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The event is part of the Music Matters season at the department store
  
  Read more

• Oldham Evening Chronicle ceases publication - with 49 jobs lost

  31-08-2017 17:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The paper has been reporting on life in Oldham for 163 years
  
  Read more

• Manchester gigs and shows with tickets on sale this week: Kasabian, Kerrang! Tour 2017, Paramore, The British Sound Project and more

  31-08-2017 17:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Kasabian, Kerrang! Tour 2017, Everything Everything, Declan McKenna, Paramore, Iron and Wine, Lewis Capaldi all have tickets on sale this week
  
  Read more

• Fake fancy dress clothes seized by police could poison or suffocate children

  31-08-2017 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Parents have been warned over dangerous counterfeit costumes in the run up to Halloween
  
  Read more

• Luke Burke: AFC Fylde sign young defender on loan from Wigan

  31-08-2017 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  AFC Fylde sign young defender Luke Burke on loan from League One side Wigan Athletic until January 2018.
  
  Read more

• Lancashire v Warwickshire: Tim Ambrose century cannot prevent Red Rose victory

  31-08-2017 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Lancashire beat the rain to clinch an eight-wicket win over Division One bottom side Warwickshire at Old Trafford.
  
  Read more

• Manchester bomber's brother should be tried in UK, mayor urges May

  31-08-2017 16:56
  Andy Burnham says a trial in Libya, where Hashem Abedi is in custody, would not represent justice for victimsThe Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, has expressed grave concerns after it emerged that the brother of the Manchester Arena suicide bomber will be tried in Libya.
  Hashem Abedi, 20, is alleged to have played a key role in the suicide bombing carried out by his older brother, Salman Abedi, which killed 22 people and injured more than 200 in May. Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Warrington man charged with terrorism offence

  31-08-2017 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Rabar Mala, 32, is charged with possession of property for purposes of terrorism.
  
  Read more

• Innocent member of public caught in crossfire after bungled hit by gangsters

  31-08-2017 16:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Two men opened fire at a man in the street - but a bullet hit a car being driven past
  
  Read more

• Police release CCTV image after woman is dragged into a garden and raped in Gorton

  31-08-2017 16:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police wish to speak to the man in the image in connection with the investigation
  
  Read more

• Manchester Airport terminals named among worst in country in new survey

  31-08-2017 16:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Security queues, prices at shops and food outlets and lack of seating were all highlighted by disgruntled passengers
  
  Read more

• Johny Placide: Oldham Athletic sign goalkeeper on two-year deal

  31-08-2017 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  League One side Oldham Athletic sign Haiti international goalkeeper Johny Placide on a two-year deal.
  
  Read more

• Driver flees burning car after crashing into tree... leaving badly injured passenger trapped inside

  31-08-2017 15:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The passenger was rushed to Manchester Royal Infirmary as a major trauma patient
  
  Read more

• Neil loves Mobikes so much he's rescuing them from the Quays with a fishing rod. This is how he does it...

  31-08-2017 15:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "They just look so sad sitting at he bottom of the water."
  
  Read more

• 'Beer yoga' is a thing and it's coming to Manchester

  31-08-2017 15:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Put down the kale smoothie - beer yoga is here
  
  Read more

• Young woman, 24, killed in car crash on trip to Sudan to see her cousin get married

  31-08-2017 15:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Malaz Elmosbah, 24, from Wythenshawe, was visiting Sudan for her cousin's wedding when the tragic accident took place
  
  Read more

• Manchester town hall to close for six years

  31-08-2017 15:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It will close to the general public so huge £330m restoration can be carried out
  
  Read more

• St Anne's International Kite Festival is back - with a night of illuminated kite flying

  31-08-2017 15:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The St Anne's Kite Festival 2017 is happening this weekend - and Blackpool Illuminations will be switched-on
  
  Read more

• Alexis Sanchez: Manchester City make improved £60m bid for Arsenal forward

  31-08-2017 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester City make an improved second bid of around £60m for Arsenal's Chile forward Alexis Sanchez.
  
  Read more

• Live: Three lanes closed on M56 near Manchester Airport after crash involving lorry

  31-08-2017 14:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Long tailbacks are building up - and the delays are not expected to clear for some time
  
  Read more

• Chef Simon Rimmer says ALL the Strictly Come Dancing girls want to dance with him

  31-08-2017 14:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer has been delighted to discover all the female dancers want him on Strictly Come Dancing - can you guess why?
  
  Read more

• How Clarks made 'shopping with autism more bearable' for mum taking daughter for school shoes

  31-08-2017 13:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Louisa has thanked the member of staff for the 'brilliant' way she helped daughter Kate
  
  Read more

• Super 8s: Salford Red Devils v Wakefield Trinity

  31-08-2017 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Team news as Salford host Wakefield in Friday's Super 8's fixture at The AJ Bell Stadium (20:00 BST).
  
  Read more

• Michael Dobson: Salford half-back to leave the club at the end of 2017 season

  31-08-2017 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Salford half-back Michael Dobson will leave the Super League club at the end of the season to return to Australia.
  
  Read more

• From the front it could be a typical Chorlton semi. But from the back, this house is amazing...

  31-08-2017 13:21 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chris and Rachel have spent nine months doing up their house - to spectacular effect
  
  Read more

• Never turn off the air conditioning above you on a flight - here's why

  31-08-2017 13:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The next time you think about switching off the air conditioning that's sending an arctic blast down your neck, think again
  
  Read more

• Manchester United will pay for every fan's £118 Russian visa for CSKA Moscow clash

  31-08-2017 12:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester United has promised to pay the £118.20 cost of a Russian visa for EVERY supporter travelling to watch the match against CSKA Moscow
  
  Read more

• 'She continues to amaze us with her bravery': Laura MacIntyre is back home on Barra 15 weeks after the Manchester Arena attack

  31-08-2017 12:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 15-year-old’s family say they have been amazed by her strength and bravery throughout her recovery
  
  Read more

• Oumar Niasse & Eliaquim Mangala: Crystal Palace make offers to Everton & Man City

  31-08-2017 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Crystal Palace have agreed a fee with Everton for striker Oumar Niasse, and have also bid £23m for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala.
  
  Read more

• Who is Shirley Ballas? Strictly Come Dancing 2017 judge

  31-08-2017 11:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Former Dancing With The Stars mentor to begin work on the 15th series of hit show later this year
  
  Read more

• Who is Shirley Ballas? BBC Strictly Come Dancing's new judge

  31-08-2017 11:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  56-year-old former Dancing With The Stars mentor to begin work on the 15th series of hit show later this year
  
  Read more

• What's Harry Styles hiding? Pop star sports a new cropped hair cut as he leaves MediaCity filming

  31-08-2017 11:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former One Direction star was interviewed by Radio One DJ friend Nick Grimshaw for the show
  
  Read more

• GMP uncovered this 'large gardening project' and do not approve

  31-08-2017 11:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "We love gardening, but there’s a certain type of horticulture we do not endorse."
  
  Read more

• It's a countryside oasis on the edge of the city - but thieves and vandals are ruining it

  31-08-2017 11:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A nature reserve has been targeted by vandals and thieves in a six-month spree of "selfish and heartless" attacks.
  
  Read more

Follow @ManchesterNewsl on Twitter!