Manchester news

• Oldham Evening Chronicle shuts after publisher enters administration

  31-08-2017 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The majority of the 49 staff who worked on the Oldham Evening Chronicle have been made redundant.
  
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• Urgent plea as people seen lighting barbecues amid huge Dovestone moor blaze

  18-07-2026 15:36 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Crews are tackling two major fires at Dovestone and Swineshaw
  
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• Murder investigation launched in Bolton as woman arrested following death of pensioner

  18-07-2026 15:18 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A man was found dead at a property on Ormrod Street
  
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• Reports Andy Burnham is considering plans that could see energy bills slashed by up to £130 a year

  18-07-2026 15:14 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Labour leader is reportedly considering radical plans to cut household energy bills
  
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• Vanessa Feltz issues emotional message hours after Channel 5 talk show comes to an end

  18-07-2026 15:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Vanessa's daytime talk show lasted just over a year on Channel 5
  
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• Man in 50s dies at Lancashire park

  18-07-2026 14:43 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  An air ambulance was called to Clayton Brook Reservoir, near Chorley, yesterday evening
  
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• Tracy Shaw reunites with former Coronation Street star for day out amid cancer battle

  18-07-2026 14:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Maxine Peacock formed a close friendship with a fellow Corrie star who she never shared a scene with
  
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• Princess Andre opens up about parents Peter and Katie Price working together again

  18-07-2026 14:42 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The former husband and wife will appear on the next season of The Princess Diaries
  
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• CSI cops seen at Wythenshawe Park after litter picker finds 'suspected' gun

  18-07-2026 13:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A litter picker made the discovery at Wythenshawe Park earlier
  
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• Man found 'lying in street in pool of blood' after being repeatedly stabbed

  18-07-2026 13:31 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old man was arrested after man in his 30s suffered wounds to his face and back in Merseyside
  
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• Formula 1 fans race to snap up £90 Red Bull shirt for £4.83 ahead of Belgian Grand Prix

  18-07-2026 13:09 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Formula 1 and Max Verstappen fans can pick up an official Hugo Boss Red Bull polo with a discount of almost 95% by combining two deals
  
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• Argos shoppers snap up huge 20-piece kitchen set perfect for uni students for £9 instead of £30

  18-07-2026 12:34 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 20 Piece Kitchen Essentials Starter Set includes everything you need to cook, prep and serve - including pots, pans, cutlery, can openers and baking trays
  
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• Ann Widdecombe murder investigation suspect named

  18-07-2026 12:28 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The 78-year-old former MP was found dead at her home on July 9
  
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• Murder probe launched in Bolton after man, 75, dies - all we know so far

  18-07-2026 12:16 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an investigation
  
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• Dovestone and Tintwistle moor fires LIVE as police update on arrests amid major incidents

  18-07-2026 12:07 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The wildfires are raging on with two further arrests made in connection with the Dovestone blaze
  
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• Bolton murder investigation LIVE updates as woman arrested following death of pensioner

  18-07-2026 12:02 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A man was found dead at a property on Ormrod Street
  
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• Police issue update after arrests made in connection with huge Dovestone fire

  18-07-2026 11:58 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of arson
  
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• Reports Andy Burnham will announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

  18-07-2026 11:40 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Andy Burnham will become the UK's new Prime Minister on Monday and is expected to announce plans to resume North Sea drilling
  
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• Apple fans rushing to get £420 Watches for £89 with various colours available

  18-07-2026 11:33 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The Apple Watch has been havily reduced by one particular seller
  
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• Coronation Street stars dazzle at Summer Party in Manchester - all the photos

  18-07-2026 11:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  See the stars of the ITV soap let their hair down in Manchester on Friday night
  
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• Coronation Street stars dazzle at Summer Party in Manchester

  18-07-2026 11:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  See the stars of the ITV soap let their hair down in Manchester on Friday night
  
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• Suspect named after police called to incident on roof of property in Bolton

  18-07-2026 11:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Tyrone Worsley has been charged with a string of offences
  
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• Sky shoppers can get free Legoland tickets as £240 knocked off fastest broadband and TV

  18-07-2026 10:49 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Sky has kicked off a flash sale that's knocked hundreds off its Gigafast 900Mbps broadband packages that come with the chance free tickets to Legoland Windsor Resort
  
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• Greater Manchester weather latest as region enjoys more comfortable weekend temperatures

  18-07-2026 10:06 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  According to the Met Office, temperatures will reach a high of 22C today, July 18, before rising to 24C on Sunday and continuing into Monday.
  
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• Andy Burnham finalising plans for government over weekend as he begins move into Downing Street

  18-07-2026 10:04 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The new Labour leader will become prime minister on Monday
  
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• Man City's official £80 Puma jacket plummets from £80 to £1.80 in weekend-only deal

  18-07-2026 10:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester City players wore this Puma pre-match jacket during the 2022/23 season, when they won the Premier League title for a third year running.
  
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• Major road closure update after car bursts into flames and spreads to moorland

  18-07-2026 09:38 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The A628 Woodhead Pass remains shut after the crash on Thursday
  
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• Dovestone and Tintwistle moor fires LIVE as police make more arrests amid major incidents

  18-07-2026 09:03 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The wildfires are raging on with two further arrests made in connection with the Dovestone blaze
  
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• Virgin Media's fastest broadband speed drops to lowest price ever undercutting Sky

  18-07-2026 09:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Customers could get access to 1,000Mbps of download speeds and incredibly fast upload speeds
  
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• Take a look inside Trafford Centre's Summer Fair, beach and £2.75 splash pool

  18-07-2026 08:57 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  The attraction has arrived for the school holidays
  
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