Manchester news

• Could the 'biggest wave of devolution in a generation' unlock Manchester's underground ambition?

  28-10-2026 20:01 via MEN - News
  
  Regional mayors gain unprecedented control over local business rates and income tax, opening the door for massive infrastructure investments like Manchester’s ambitious underground project. Iram Ramzan reports.
  
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• Plane stops at Manchester Airport to pick up Andy Burnham before flying to Caribbean

  02-11-2026 09:42 via MEN - News
  
  The flight took off from London Stansted this morning then stopped at Manchester to pick up the Prime Minister
  
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• Florida plane crash horror as pilot's final cockpit audio captures desperate screams before nine killed

  02-11-2026 09:34 via MEN - News
  
  WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT: Nine people died as the private jet plunged into a residential area
  
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• Bradley Walsh speaks out after unbelievable Channel 4 gameshow turns out to be stunt

  02-11-2026 09:27 via MEN - News
  
  The Million Pound Shot on Channel 4 was revealed to be a fake show, leading to calls for Andy Burnham to make a change
  
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• Strictly's Jowita Przystal sends gushing Lawrence Robb message after fans say 'robbed'

  02-11-2026 09:04 via MEN - News
  
  Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb and his pro partner were the fifth couple to leave the BBC One dance show
  
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• Metrolink line reopens after major junction shuts for two weeks in 'significant achievement'

  02-11-2026 08:57 via MEN - News
  
  Services will also remain unaffected by ongoing repairs on Portland Street
  
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• Andy Burnham confirms households in A to D tax bands who won't get £100 payment without action

  02-11-2026 08:52 via MEN - News
  
  The new £100 Household Energy Payment was announced in the Autumn Budget
  
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• Addictive Netflix series has fans staying up to finish 8 episodes in single sitting

  02-11-2026 08:47 via MEN - News
  
  Netflix viewers say they couldn't stop watching this crime drama starring Sam Worthington, who plays a father determined to uncover the truth about his son's fate
  
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• Celebrity Traitors star Maya Jama speaks out on James Acaster for first time and says 'it was hard'

  02-11-2026 08:45 via MEN - News
  
  Maya James was asked about James Acaster's struggle as a Traitor during the recent series of The Celebrity Traitors
  
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• Antiques Roadshow taken off air and replaced in BBC schedule shake-up

  02-11-2026 08:28 via MEN - News
  
  Fans will have to wait for new episodes of Antiques Roadshow as another hit programme takes over its usual time slot on BBC One
  
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• 'Significant disruption' across Manchester amid MORE traffic chaos

  02-11-2026 08:22 via MEN - News
  
  Repairs are continuing on the major bus route in Manchester city centre amid Portland Street leak
  
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• Urgent appeal issued as Radcliffe man, 69, goes missing while walking his dog

  02-11-2026 08:14 via MEN - News
  
  The dog has been found but Anthony is still missing, police said
  
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• Little-known war film hailed fans' 'favourite ever' now streaming on Netflix

  02-11-2026 08:00 via MEN - News
  
  The film on Netflix, starring Tom Felton, is about the 1944 Battle of the Scheldt — and viewers say it rivals Saving Private Ryan.
  
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• Andy Burnham: Why I'm backing Journalism Matters campaign with £12m fund to strengthen local news

  02-11-2026 07:40 via MEN - News
  
  Writing in the MEN, the Prime Minister says trusted local journalism is vital to holding governments to account, tackling misinformation and giving people a stronger voice
  
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• The Gorton road marked by death after death with nothing done. Now, action is being taken

  02-11-2026 07:28 via MEN - News
  
  Four people have lost their lives in just five years
  
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• Andy Burnham unveils £700m plan to 'attract billions in investment' for 10 sites across UK

  02-11-2026 07:11 via MEN - News
  
  No 10 North will work alongside local leaders such as Bev Craig to help identify investment opportunities
  
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• Why Journalism Matters - how the Manchester Evening News changed the world for the better this year

  02-11-2026 07:04 via MEN - News
  
  From breaking news to investigations and campaigning, over the last 12 months the M.E.N. has exposed wrongdoing, challenged those in power, kept our readers informed and helped deliver meaningful change
  
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• The tiny Whalley Range restaurant with just eight seats named amongst the world's best

  02-11-2026 07:02 via MEN - What's On
  
  'To be recognised alongside some of the best restaurants in the world is brilliant and surreal'
  
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• The tiny Manchester restaurant with just eight seats named 25th best in the world

  02-11-2026 07:02 via MEN - What's On
  
  'To be recognised alongside some of the best restaurants in the world is brilliant and surreal'
  
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• 'I quit booze and moved to Manchester - now our business is worth £3m'

  02-11-2026 06:57 via MEN - News
  
  For James, becoming sober has meant for greater clarity in his personal and professional life, and in the past year since moving from London to Manchester has steered his company, Greenwood Capital, to huge growth
  
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• The knife attacks that have rocked the Arndale

  02-11-2026 06:56 via MEN - News
  
  SPECIAL REPORT: As Manchester prepares for the festive shopping rush under the shadow of three knife-related incidents in just 11 days, shoppers share their fears while police surge patrols into the Arndale to restore confidence.
  
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• Marks and Spencer's £14 winter top shoppers love so much some buy all 5 colours

  02-11-2026 06:30 via MEN - News
  
  "Love this top so much, I bought it in three different colours. It is soft, figure-hugging, warm and looks great under shirts, vests and other tops. Perfect for winter."
  
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• Plane crash near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Florida kills nine people

  02-11-2026 03:12 via MEN - News
  
  A private jet has crashed near Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, killing nine people on board, authorities have said.
  
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• MAC fans snap up 'long-lasting' lipstick in 50 shades for £7 in rare double discount

  02-11-2026 03:00 via MEN - News
  
  Some of the iconic colours reduced include Velvet Teddy, Ruby Woo, Verve Swerve and D for Danger
  
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• King Charles soaked at Antigua parade as he asks 'where's the umbrella?'

  02-11-2026 02:32 via MEN - News
  
  King Charles III and Queen Camilla attended the 45th annual Antigua and Barbuda Independence Parade at Sir Vivian Richard's Stadium
  
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• Pilot's chilling final words before tragic Learjet crash in Florida killed all nine on board

  02-11-2026 00:42 via MEN - News
  
  Audio has been released of the pilot's final words before his Learjet 60 crashed into a residential area in Greenacres, Florida, killing all nine people on board
  
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• Debenhams reduces 'brilliant' £70 makeup storage solution by 83% to £12 for Christmas

  01-11-2026 23:38 via MEN - What's On
  
  "Brilliant size, just what i was looking for. Fits neatly on my window sill and it hold lots of skincare and make up."
  
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• Doctor Who star who voiced robot dog K9 dies aged 83 as Russell T Davies pays tribute

  01-11-2026 23:24 via MEN - News
  
  'What a performance, what a character... God he was good'
  
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• The truth about Bradley Walsh's Million Pound Shot revealed as viewers have their say

  01-11-2026 23:02 via MEN - News
  
  The public have spent a week debating if the Channel 4 series would be a hoax
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas responds to fan criticism over 'underscoring' contestants

  01-11-2026 22:21 via MEN - News
  
  The Strictly Head Judge gave both Tabby Stoecker and Jaime Winstone scores of 5
  
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