Manchester news

• Ex-serviceman admits trying to burgle Wayne Rooney's £6m home

  27-10-2016 15:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The luxury mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, was targeted as the Manchester United captain played in his testimonial charity match 18 miles away at Old Trafford in August
  
  Read more

• Stockport station promised biggest investment in decades with Metrolink update

  07-10-2026 20:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  On what has been described as Europe's busiest trainline, the project is seen as the next step to transforming the town
  
  Read more

• Three arrests in major seven-month investigation into dealing operation

  07-10-2026 20:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers also recovered cash, stolen goods and illicit drugs
  
  Read more

• Police issue updates on possible location of missing man

  07-10-2026 20:20 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Officers say he may have been in the Trafford areas
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Man accused of murdering stepdaughter amid 'sexual obsession' 'did not tell wife of visit' to her university halls, trial hears

  07-10-2026 19:59 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Nathan Owens, 35, denies murdering 19 yar-old Carla Georgescu
  
  Read more

• Mum threatened with petrol bombing not classed by police as vulnerable witness, inquest hears

  07-10-2026 19:56 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Michelle Pearson received threats from Zak Bolland who smashed her windows with a hammer
  
  Read more

• Green Party issues Hannah Spencer statement after 'Zionism is racism' vote

  07-10-2026 19:52 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The party has spoken out after the controversial motion was passed at the party's conference in Brighton on Sunday
  
  Read more

• More than £60m of public cash to help build Manchester skyscraper and other projects

  07-10-2026 19:41 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  It is part of the Good Growth Fund which was launched last year.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• National Lottery Lotto results: Winning numbers for tonight's £2.8M draw - Wednesday, October 7

  07-10-2026 19:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Live results checker for tonight's Lotto draw
  
  Read more

• Marks and Spencer's 'super soft' £40 jumper 'looks great with a white T-shirt' for work

  07-10-2026 19:30 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  "Saw it on the mannequin in store and it looked great with a white T-shirt on underneath for the office with either jeans or nice trousers. Super soft."
  
  Read more

• Salford mayor calls for city to unite following launch of murder investigation, HMO attack, removal of anti-migrant banners and reports of yobs terrorising suburb

  07-10-2026 19:25 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'The spirit of Salford is what unites us'
  
  Read more

• 'Worst medicine shortages on record' impacting Greater Manchester patients, pharmacist warns

  07-10-2026 19:19 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Drug shortages continue to be a problem for pharmacies in the UK
  
  Read more

• Statue of Ricky Hatton will be built in Tameside as council commits to project

  07-10-2026 19:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'Ricky was a proud son of Tameside whose achievements in boxing and community engagement have inspired many people, young and old, across Tameside and far beyond'
  
  Read more

• Three months after a wanted appeal, he was finally caught

  07-10-2026 19:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Joshua Richards has been jailed
  
  Read more

• DWP confirms exact date UK State Pension age will begin rising to 67

  07-10-2026 18:37 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  There are twelve timetabled increases laid out by the DWP for people born after September 6, 1960
  
  Read more

• Eight years after THAT Theresa May dance, Kemi Badenoch takes to Birmingham stage at Tory conference to warn Andy Burnham 'the fight is coming'

  07-10-2026 18:32 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  'It will be a battle for the soul of this nation'
  
  Read more

• Neighbours on Salford street speak of horror as murder investigation launched after man found dead at HMO

  07-10-2026 18:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murder
  
  Read more

• Major UK bank launches new account with £9,000 tax-free allowance

  07-10-2026 18:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The account is for children aged between zero and 16 years old
  
  Read more

• HMRC hits thousands of savers with £760 charge over 'unauthorised withdrawals'

  07-10-2026 18:13 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The average saver who was penalised more than once in this way in 2024-25 lost around £760 that year, data has revealed
  
  Read more

• Trafford Centre confirms future of Pesto restaurant site - and it will bring a huge change

  07-10-2026 18:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The closure of Pesto has led shoppers to ponder what exactly will happen next at the site - the Manchester Evening News can exclusively reveal the plans
  
  Read more

• Doors smashed in during dawn raids as 17 arrested as cops swoop on suspected organised crime gang in Heywood

  07-10-2026 17:51 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Drugs, machetes and suspected stolen property were all recovered by officers
  
  Read more

• Argos shoppers can get this £15 standing Minnie Mouse Halloween decoration for free

  07-10-2026 17:46 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The decoration is perfect for any Disney fan getting into the Halloween spirit
  
  Read more

• 'Flooding' and 'traffic nightmare' fears over new affordable homes in Salford

  07-10-2026 17:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A development proposed for Pendlebury Road has received dozens of objections.
  
  Read more

• The scenic Greater Manchester walk perfect for autumn ending with a country pub and roast dinner

  07-10-2026 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Cheesden Valley pub walk features hills, historic mills, wooded gorges and starts and end at a traditional country pub
  
  Read more

• Plans to use six-bed home with 'cinema room' for contractor and holiday accommodation

  07-10-2026 17:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The applicant said that contractors would stay between Monday and Friday before returning home for the weekend
  
  Read more

• Seven-room B&B above a restaurant with views of West Pennine moors set to be created

  07-10-2026 17:29 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The accommodation will be marketed to attract 'short break takers including those interested in walking and countryside and food and drink’
  
  Read more

• Man who had videos about 'stealthing' jailed after raping sex worker

  07-10-2026 17:11 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Eisen Vir Raganit is behind bars
  
  Read more

• Troubled NHS trust promises 'lasting improvements' as it announces new package for striking staff

  07-10-2026 17:01 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Northern Care Alliance said the Trust is "committed to finding a resolution" for staff
  
  Read more

• Coronation Street confirms 'trouble' for Carla Connor-Swain ahead as Weatherfield milestone looms

  07-10-2026 16:55 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Corrie star Alison King has confirmed that there is 'trouble' ahead for Carla Connor-Swain in the ITV soap
  
  Read more

• Elderly couple died in blaze ignited while trying to refuel portable heater

  07-10-2026 16:48 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The pair were found dead inside the property when emergency services gained access
  
  Read more

Follow @ManchesterNewsl on Twitter!