Manchester news

• Christmas holidays 2016 - when are the bank holidays?

  31-10-2016 14:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Is the Tuesday after Boxing Day a bank holiday? Is the Monday after New Year's Day a bank holiday? Here's everything you need to know
  
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• Andy Burnham government issues statement on XL Bully dogs after thousands sign petition

  14-10-2026 17:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The response came from Defra on October 13 after the petition received 12,541 signatures
  
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• Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial day two RECAP after 999 call following horror crash played to jury

  14-10-2026 16:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Richardson denies denies murder; an alternate offence of manslaughter; and dangerous driving. He is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of popular educator Michael Mullins. Take a look back at updates from day two of the trial in the blog below.
  
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• Bolton bonfire and fireworks displays happening in 2026

  14-10-2026 16:53 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Several licensed family events are yaking palce across the borough
  
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• Wigan bonfire and fireworks displays happening in 2026

  14-10-2026 16:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Several displays and family events are taking place across the borough
  
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• Industrial workshop plan for ‘overgrown wasteland’ site close to homes in Leigh

  14-10-2026 16:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The applicant said the 'development has been kept deliberately compact in order to minimise its visual and physical impact'
  
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• The unbelievable reason a Greater Manchester shop received a two-star review

  14-10-2026 16:22 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The team took the negative review in their stride, despite many customers calling out the bizarre review
  
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• Dunelm shoppers rush to buy 'luxurious' cosy bedspread in a dozen colours as temperatures drop

  14-10-2026 16:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "The Castleton quilt is so beautiful It is warm, cosy and a good weight"
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola fights tears in high street store in sweet moment before staff offer help

  14-10-2026 15:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola visited a high street store and shared the sweet moment on social media
  
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• Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as witness says she saw Volvo 'tanking it' before horror crash - updates from court

  14-10-2026 15:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Richardson denies denies murder; an alternate offence of manslaughter; and dangerous driving. He is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of popular educator Michael Mullins. Follow updates from day two of the trial in the blog below.
  
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• Free Halloween trail coming to Wilmslow with spooky surprises hidden around town

  14-10-2026 15:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Plus something fun for the grown-ups too
  
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• Andy Burnham government issues statement on Yorkshire tiger attack after Trump shares video

  14-10-2026 15:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  William Chapman sadly died from injuries after entering a tiger enclosure at a zoo in Yorkshire at the weekend
  
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• How to get Beat Luke Littler tickets for Manchester live show as general sale gets underway

  14-10-2026 15:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tickets are on sale now
  
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• Greater Manchester's major new hub that could bring thousands of jobs is now complete

  14-10-2026 14:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing Centre (SMMC) will be a major part of the upcoming Atom Valley project in the north east of the city-region
  
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• Delta Goodrem gives Strictly Come Dancing injury update as she's forced to miss BBC show

  14-10-2026 14:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Delta Goodrem has shared her first update since it was confirmed she won't be able to perform in Strictly's next live show
  
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• Knowsley Safari is letting kids in half price this October half term with special Manchester Evening News code

  14-10-2026 14:26 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The offer is running as it hosts a new event for the school holidays
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's axed duo surprise 'obsessed' fans with Dirty Dancing routine after early exit

  14-10-2026 14:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Chris Appleton and Amy Dowden performed an impressive Dirty Dancing-inspired routine despite their exit from Strictly
  
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• Man who went on 'violent and racist rampage' with secateurs asks judge if he will be released early

  14-10-2026 14:12 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  David Noutch injured two Bradford College security guards last year
  
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• Manchester woman fears an 'exotic snake' is on the loose in Boggart Hole Clough

  14-10-2026 13:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rebecca's one-year-old puppy, Freddy, was bitten by 'a snake' whilst out on a walk in Boggart Hole Clough
  
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• Dog faces £8k surgery after it's 'bitten by exotic snake' in Manchester park

  14-10-2026 13:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rebecca's one-year-old puppy, Freddy, was bitten by 'a snake' whilst out on a walk in Boggart Hole Clough
  
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• UK households with landline phone must make major change ahead of January 2027 switch off

  14-10-2026 13:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Traditional copper landlines (PSTN) are being permanently retired after almost 150 years
  
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• Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as witnesses saw Volvo 'tanking it' before horror crash - updates from court

  14-10-2026 13:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Simon Richardson denies denies murder; an alternate offence of manslaughter; and dangerous driving. He is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of popular educator Michael Mullins. Follow updates from day two of the trial in the blog below.
  
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• Molly-Mae Hague returns to £185,000 Manchester apartment she 'couldn't afford' before buying £3.8m mansion

  14-10-2026 13:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Molly-Mae has gone back to the first home she lived in when she moved to Manchester as it's put on the market for £185,000 - three years after living there she was buying a near-£4m mansion
  
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• Andy Burnham says Man City's owners 'didn't raise Premier League charges with me'

  14-10-2026 13:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The PM faced a question in the Commons on Wednesday
  
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• Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Gold's Gym fined £6m for 'misleading sales tactics' with customers due refunds

  14-10-2026 13:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued a statement
  
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• Nintendo Switch players race to grab Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake for under £43 instead of £60

  14-10-2026 13:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Pre-orders for the highly anticipated game are currently available
  
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• Boots shoppers rush to buy 'great value' £28 UKLASH serum and mascara set worth £104

  14-10-2026 13:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The UKLASH serum and mascara set is worth £104
  
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• CCTV images released after man sexually assaults woman on Manchester train

  14-10-2026 13:27 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The incident occurred on Friday September 11
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing fans rush to respond as pair say 'final farewell' ahead of next show

  14-10-2026 13:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Melanie Walters and Aljaz Skorjanec, the latest couple to leave the BBC One competition, were seen saying a 'final goodbye'
  
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• Andy Burnham honours Manchester legend Pat Karney as 'tireless champion for the people' after his death

  14-10-2026 13:17 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Thank you Pat for your contribution to Manchester and to politics in our country'
  
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