Manchester news

• DWP payment date changes for Universal Credit, State Pension and more over Christmas and New Year

  12-12-2025 11:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Benefit payment dates will be disrupted for certain claimants due to three upcoming Bank Holidays
  
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• Below Deck star's heart attack at 33 due to vaping

  12-12-2025 19:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'I could have died for the sake of something so ridiculously stupid'
  
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• 'Bare empty shelves' as Poundland to leave town centre

  12-12-2025 19:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Oldham is due to lose its branch on Saturday.
  
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• 'I was watching Midsomer Murders when all hell broke loose'

  12-12-2025 18:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A couple in their 70s have been left shaken by a 'vicious, professional' attack on their home
  
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• M&S reveals new twist to a classic summer wine it says is a 'go-to' for Christmas

  12-12-2025 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The drink returns to stores after 10 years
  
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• 'Fantastic find' for cops as £1m town centre cannabis farm smashed

  12-12-2025 18:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  About 2,200 plants were seized
  
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• Coronation Street's Theo Silverton star's heartbreaking loss admission ahead of Christmas

  12-12-2025 18:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Viewers of the ITV soap will know that actor James Cartwright joined earlier this year in the role
  
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• Two boys arrested after police helicopter follows them through Oldham

  12-12-2025 18:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Images posted by Greater Manchester Police appear to show officers using a stinger device
  
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• 'Absolutely brilliant' four-part Netflix Christmas series is now streaming

  12-12-2025 18:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Netflix has released a comedy filled to the brim with "Christmas spirit" that's already been ranked as the streamer's most-watched series.
  
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• Co-op announces opening of new Stockport store following £2.3m investment

  12-12-2025 18:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "We pride ourselves on being able to deliver the quality, choice and value which can be enjoyed by everyone, and really look forward to welcoming our members and customers into their new Co-op"
  
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• Greater Manchester restaurant named best in town goes up for sale after more than 15 years

  12-12-2025 18:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's the best rated restaurant in the area online based on reviews
  
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• Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - December 12, 2025

  12-12-2025 18:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  See how you fared in this week's leaderboard
  
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• Met Office issues 36-hour amber weather warning as heavy rain to batter North West England

  12-12-2025 17:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Heavy rain" and "disruption" is expected across the UK this weekend
  
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• Phase Eight coatigan in 'lovely' colour 'selling like hotcakes' with reduction

  12-12-2025 17:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Lovely bright colour, can be dressed up or down"
  
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• High school to be built as part of 'new town' plan for long-neglected area

  12-12-2025 17:50 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Thousands of new homes are set to be built
  
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• Andy Burnham got a letter this week that's 'hugely significant' for Greater Manchester

  12-12-2025 17:39 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "This is a hugely significant outcome for Greater Manchester"
  
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• Strictly's Shirley Ballas declares 'who said' as fans rush to respond to age remark

  12-12-2025 17:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The BBC One dance show's head judge was seen posing up a storm in a string of new social media snaps
  
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• Netflix fans say returning mystery with 92% score is 'best yet'

  12-12-2025 17:35 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An "incredibly funny" movie with an enviable star-studded cast is now ready to watch.
  
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• Emmerdale fans agree 'soap gold' amid praise for Dales legend

  12-12-2025 17:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Viewers were left concerned for a villager but agreed they want more
  
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• Tess Daly admits she 'misses' Strictly contestant after opening up on exit

  12-12-2025 17:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are just two live editions of the BBC dance show that the presenter will front alongside her co-host Claudia Winkleman
  
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• Police send message to fugitive 'mastermind' of smashed drugs empire as lackeys learn their fate

  12-12-2025 17:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Thomas Hunt led the £1.8m drugs racket, which crumbled following a six-month covert police operation
  
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• Greater Manchester flu in four charts - scale of the 'super flu' outbreak revealed

  12-12-2025 16:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The NHS says it is facing its 'worst-case scenario' as flu cases soar. Here's the situation in Greater Manchester
  
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• Trip to Creamfields ends with Christmas in prison for 21-year-old

  12-12-2025 16:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The drugs seized were worth £1,250
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star 'vulnerable' as who will 'miss out' on final 'named'

  12-12-2025 16:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The penultimate week of the 2025 series will take place on Saturday night
  
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• M&S reveals new party food shoppers say is a 'great idea' for Christmas

  12-12-2025 16:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  One shopper described the festive item as the "ultimate picky bits"
  
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• 'Wildly entertaining' drama called 'best thriller of the year' gets exciting update on future

  12-12-2025 16:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A hit drama starring two A-list actors will be returning for a second season on Apple TV
  
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• Strictly fans say it 'would be criminal' as they issue Karen Carney plea

  12-12-2025 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It comes as she and pro partner Carlos Gu will compete in the semi-final of the BBC One dance contest
  
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• Denise Welch sends 'greatest joy' message to co-star in TV return

  12-12-2025 16:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The actress will be returning to the small screen as she reprises a fan favourite role
  
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• Moonpig offering free festive Letter to Santa this Christmas

  12-12-2025 15:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The deal has seven different options and ends on Friday, December 19
  
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• How beauty buffs who spend £40 on lip liner could get a free Cartier bracelet

  12-12-2025 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The opportunity is only available until December 20
  
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