Manchester news

• Ann Widdecombe murder probe LIVE as tributes paid and man arrested

  10-07-2026 21:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Detectives have launched a murder inquiry into the death of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe
  
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• Drug stash worth £50k found in washing machine as police storm six homes at dawn

  14-07-2026 11:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers stormed six properties in Manchester and Stockport in early morning raids
  
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• The cheapest place to get petrol and diesel in Greater Manchester today - Tuesday, July 14

  14-07-2026 11:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Find out where in Manchester you can fill your car up for less
  
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• Coronation Street's Tina O'Brien teases fans over soap future after two decades as Sarah Platt

  14-07-2026 11:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sarah Platt will be arrested for murder in upcoming scenes, risking an end to the actress' two decades on Coronation Street
  
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• England World Cup Bank Holiday date picked as Keir Starmer 'to attend final'

  14-07-2026 11:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The government has reportedly set out plans for a bank holiday if England win the World Cup
  
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• UK Foreign Office issues travel update for Dubai, Abu Dhabi and more

  14-07-2026 10:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It comes after tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz
  
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• Met Office issues red alert for Greater Manchester on two days this week

  14-07-2026 10:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  High pollen levels are expected across the UK this week
  
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• Murder suspect named after 'gentle giant' dad dies in Ashton karaoke bar attack

  14-07-2026 10:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shane Cullen died after the incident at the bar on Bow Street
  
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• Brit couple in critical condition after being rescued from deadly Spanish wildfire

  14-07-2026 10:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Their children have rushed to Spain to be at their bedside
  
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• Manchester mum, 38, given a wake-up call by GP now looks like a different woman after stunning change

  14-07-2026 10:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 38-year-old from Manchester said she feels like a new woman as she shares her weight loss journey on social media
  
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• Savvy mum-of-one plans to save £459,000 for daughter's 18th with simple requests

  14-07-2026 10:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chloe Radley has been saving money for her three-year-old daughter Sienna - which she plans to give her access to when she turns 18
  
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• Wife clung to her husband after he was sucked out Ryanair plane window

  14-07-2026 10:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Ljubiša Karovi, 61, was partially pulled out of a Ryanair aircraft window at 20,000ft as his wife clung to his legs during the mid-air emergency on Friday, 10 July
  
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• Coronation Street fans call out Kit Green's reaction to Sarah Platt's confession as next move rumbled

  14-07-2026 09:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie fans were quick to comment on Kit's reaction to Sarah confessing to being the one responsible for Theo Silverton's death
  
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• Dovestone and Tintwistle moor fires LIVE as major incidents declared with shocking photos of smoke over region

  14-07-2026 09:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The moorland fires are continuing to rage on with a woman arrested in connection with the fire near Dovestone Reservoir
  
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• Coronation Street fans think they've worked out Sarah Platt prison twist as they declare 'no way'

  14-07-2026 09:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sarah Platt has been seen in prison for the first time for the murder of Theo Silverton in Coronation Street
  
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• ‘Give the new Greater Manchester mayor devolved powers to look at rent controls’

  14-07-2026 09:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rent controls will be discussed in Manchester this week
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder suspect still in custody as Home Secretary issues update

  14-07-2026 09:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Home Secretary says the murder suspect was not known to the anti-terrorism Prevent programme
  
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• Coronation Street fans convinced they know what hurts Betsy Swain and why Dylan Wilson's to blame

  14-07-2026 09:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie viewers already know that Betsy Swain will be rushed to hospital and her mum, Lisa Connor-Swain, will blame Dylan
  
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• Dad who died trying to save children at Seaton Carew beach named

  14-07-2026 08:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Wayne Taylor has been named as the dad who lost his life trying to save his children after they got into difficulty in the sea at Seaton Carew beach in Hartlepool
  
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• Coronation Street fans share delight as popular character returns after actress shares difficult period

  14-07-2026 08:44 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Carla Connor-Swain made a brief comeback ahead of more dramatic scenes for the fictional family in the ITV soap
  
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• Andy Burnham votes in favour of controversial asylum reforms amid rebellion

  14-07-2026 08:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham has voted in favour of asylum reforms which aim to cut the number of asylum appeals being granted
  
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• Dad dies 'trying to save his children' from sea in double tragedy at UK beach

  14-07-2026 08:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "It's the worst thing I've seen and shows how dangerous the tides can be."
  
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• Manchester Airport drop-off charges could face government review as part of national probe

  14-07-2026 08:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It currently costs £5.50 to drop someone off outside the terminal at Manchester Airport
  
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• Dovestone and Tintwistle moor fires LIVE as major incidents declared with region still smothered in smoke

  14-07-2026 07:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The moorland fires are continuing to rage on with a woman arrested in connection with the fire near Dovestone Reservoir
  
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• Manchester Airport confirms 100ml liquid hand luggage rule this summer

  14-07-2026 07:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Some security rules have eased for hand luggage thanks to new scanners installed at airports
  
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• Clarks boots that look 'really good under jeans' reduced from £95 to £40 ahead of autumn

  14-07-2026 07:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Really happy with these boots. Really good under jeans and very comfortable"
  
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• The Manchester restaurant hidden in railway arch that's just been named one of the country's best

  14-07-2026 07:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's the latest in a string of accolades for the cosy spot
  
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• The despicable behaviour of a vile rapist in the dock

  14-07-2026 07:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "I believe you have over-sentenced me, dog"
  
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• The critical failures that ended in tragedy at Forest Bank prison

  14-07-2026 07:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'How many more families must suffer before change happens?'
  
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• 'My precious son died after catastrophic failings. He should never have been transferred to Forest Bank'

  14-07-2026 07:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'How many more families must suffer before change happens?'
  
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