Manchester news

• Eight major money changes Sir Keir Starmer brought in as former PM resigns

  01-09-2026 16:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The MP who will now step away from Westminster introduced a series of major changes affecting personal finances during his time as prime minister
  
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• NSPCC advice on what age children can walk home from school alone

  02-09-2026 18:23 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Every child is different, but the UK's leading children's charity has issued guidance for parents on what to do
  
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• Surprising new plan for historic Stockport library that's been shut for a year

  02-09-2026 18:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A Reform councillor said the public ‘deserve to know what is happening to one of our most important public buildings’.
  
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• The five essential tasks that all gardeners must do in September

  02-09-2026 18:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A gardening expert has shared the key jobs to tackle outdoors this month
  
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• Asda pulls three items from shelves over 'serious' health risk as shoppers warned 'stop using immediately'

  02-09-2026 18:10 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Shoppers are urged to return the items to their nearest Asda store
  
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• Wigan council ‘strongly objects’ to 310 home plan on green belt

  02-09-2026 17:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The plans, for land near a former greyhound track, are in the borough of Bolton but close to Hindley
  
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• New pub ‘The Wallgate’ set to transform one of Wigan’s most prominent buildings

  02-09-2026 17:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The bar's management said the venue's ethos would be 'sports, entertainment and real ales'
  
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• Lego launches 2026 Santa's Workshop advent calendar - get it for £6 instead of £23

  02-09-2026 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The LEGO City Advent Calendar comes packed with various Christmas-themed characters and mini building toys for builders of all ages to uncover in the lead up to Christmas
  
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• Newborn baby girl found dead in Sheffield with 33 stab wounds as four appear in court

  02-09-2026 17:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Four appeared in court on Wednesday, September 2
  
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• Major Christmas grotto experience coming to Manchester city centre for first time in years as it waves Trafford Centre goodbye

  02-09-2026 17:05 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's been at the shopping centre for the last three years welcoming familiar faces including Paris Fury and Gemma Atkinson
  
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• The Mancunian Way: The walls are vibrating

  02-09-2026 17:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  PLUS The NHS trust facing serious questions PLUS From ‘s***hole’ to sought-after
  
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• Asda makes major changes across all Express stores in 'major milestone'

  02-09-2026 16:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The change has been rolled out to over 500 Express stores
  
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• Met Office maps show exact date Greater Manchester will hit 25C again within days

  02-09-2026 16:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The warmest temperatures are expected on Sunday, September 6
  
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• Man, 32, dies following Tube station assault on way home from Notting Hill Carnival

  02-09-2026 16:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The man was taken to hospital in a critical condition following the assault
  
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• Will Mellor lands five-part true crime series focusing on miscarriage of justice cases

  02-09-2026 16:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Broadchurch star has delved into the world of true crime in the past, and is now returning to Crime+Investigation with a brand new series
  
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• Dukinfield chippy fire sees road closed amidst huge emergency services response

  02-09-2026 16:15 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Several engines were at the scene
  
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• Andy Burnham government issues update on next stage of plans for major ticket buying law change

  02-09-2026 15:54 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  New legislation will ban re-sellers to list tickets for more than their face value
  
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• The Runner on Amazon Prime: What it's about, full cast and where you've seen them before

  02-09-2026 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new action film boasts stars from Wonder Woman, Homeland and the upcoming HBO Harry Potter series
  
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• One of the year's biggest box office bombs now streaming just months after being in cinemas

  02-09-2026 15:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The film left fans unsure if they care about the future of one cinema's biggest franchises
  
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• Rochelle Humes tells fans 'secret is out' as she pays sweet tribute with new move

  02-09-2026 15:47 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Rochelle Humes has said the 'secret is finally out' as she revealed she had been quietly working away on something new
  
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• Strictly's Katya Jones defends 2026 celebrity line-up from criticism after hearing 'same thing'

  02-09-2026 15:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The professional dancer said Strictly fans are 'missing the beauty' of the BBC One dance show
  
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• Prison escapee sent cops on 100mph chase through Wythenshawe in stolen car and attacked officer with wheelie bin

  02-09-2026 15:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Matthew Gradwell had been on the run from prison for six months when he was finally caught after a dramatic chase
  
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• Andy Burnham government confirms major change affecting anyone eligible to vote in elections

  02-09-2026 14:45 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Another form of identification is soon to be accepted as voter ID, the Government has said
  
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• Jury selection underway in trial of 12 men accused of sexual offences after husband allegedly drugged and raped wife

  02-09-2026 14:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The husband, a man in his 60s from Stockport, denies 33 charges
  
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• Andy Burnham confirms plans to reform ‘unfair’ leasehold system for millions of homeowners

  02-09-2026 14:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister said he wants to 'reform this unfair system' during his first appearance at the House of Commons despatch box since taking office
  
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• Emmerdale fans call for return after Kim Tate and DS Ramsden twist sparks paternity mystery

  02-09-2026 14:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Emmerdale viewers have called for another character's return after Kim Tate was revealed to be the mother of newcomer Detective Thea Ramsden
  
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• Man who fatally stabbed friend in neck on New Year's Day pleads guilty

  02-09-2026 14:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 48-year-old had previously been convicted of killing his grandmother almost 26 years ago
  
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• 'Wild' Brad Pitt movie with stacked cast now streaming on Netflix

  02-09-2026 14:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Tony Scott film also boasts stars from Mr Robot, Severance, Slow Horses and The Sopranos
  
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• Households urged to close windows by 8pm this month

  02-09-2026 14:08 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The advice has been issued as evenings are now drawing in much earlier across the UK
  
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• Coronation Street legend's son offers rare update after last ITV soap appearance 7 years ago

  02-09-2026 14:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It's been seven years since Emily Bishop last appeared in Corrie
  
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