<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Manchester - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Manchester with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0100</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans can't believe 'obvious' flaw ahead of final]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the final gets closer, the remaining stars are beginning to make costly mistakes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-cant-believe-obvious-flaw-ahead-of-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-cant-believe-obvious-flaw-ahead-of-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans spot major problem for star moments into episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the penultimate episode before the BBC final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-spot-major-problem-for-star-moments-into-episode/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-spot-major-problem-for-star-moments-into-episode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dyson launches Black Friday sale a month early slashing bestselling vacuums by hundreds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dyson has launches its Black Friday sale a month early - and shoppers can save hundreds on bestselling vacuums]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dyson-launches-black-friday-sale-a-month-early-slashing-bestselling-vacuums-by-hundreds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dyson-launches-black-friday-sale-a-month-early-slashing-bestselling-vacuums-by-hundreds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street fans issue plea for Sally Metcalfe in fostering horror plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sally and Tim have been dealing with the fallout of Lucy's allegations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-issue-plea-for-sally-metcalfe-in-fostering-horror-plot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-issue-plea-for-sally-metcalfe-in-fostering-horror-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk shoppers 'stunned' by how 'luxury' heavily reduced rug looks in the living room]]></title><description><![CDATA["Beautiful and good quality rug, I was surprised by how good it looks in the living room"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-shoppers-stunned-by-how-luxury-heavily-reduced-rug-looks-in-the-living-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-shoppers-stunned-by-how-luxury-heavily-reduced-rug-looks-in-the-living-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor, from Mirfield, West Yorkshire, was one of the country's most beloved stars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-aged-86/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sir-patrick-stewart-dies-aged-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmerdale reveals who helped Joe kidnap Baby Tate in shock twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dales has been filled with even more drama this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdale-reveals-who-helped-joe-kidnap-baby-tate-in-shock-twist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdale-reveals-who-helped-joe-kidnap-baby-tate-in-shock-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlotte Tilbury fans snap up £72 Pillow Talk makeup set for £30 ahead of Black Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The glitzy Christmas gift set contains three Charlotte Tilbury makeup bestsellers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/charlotte-tilbury-fans-snap-up-72-pillow-talk-makeup-set-for-30-ahead-of-black-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/charlotte-tilbury-fans-snap-up-72-pillow-talk-makeup-set-for-30-ahead-of-black-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We love you Daddy, our best friend' - children's heartbreaking tribute to dad, 43]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Assirati died following a crash on the A472]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/we-love-you-daddy-our-best-friend-childrens-heartbreaking-tribute-to-dad-43/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/we-love-you-daddy-our-best-friend-childrens-heartbreaking-tribute-to-dad-43/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury bedding brand 'trusted by top five-star hotels' slashes everything by 50% until Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand has been used by some of the world's leading hotels since 1995, including the Marriott, Four Seasons and the Radisson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/luxury-bedding-brand-trusted-by-top-five-star-hotels-slashes-everything-by-50-until-sunday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/luxury-bedding-brand-trusted-by-top-five-star-hotels-slashes-everything-by-50-until-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for wanted man with Rochdale and Manchester links after his children reported missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers believe Ahmed may know where the children are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/appeal-for-wanted-man-with-rochdale-and-manchester-links-after-his-children-reported-missing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/appeal-for-wanted-man-with-rochdale-and-manchester-links-after-his-children-reported-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman's stretchy and 'slimming' £22 trousers are a Christmas party outfit dream come true]]></title><description><![CDATA["Stretchy and comfy, good quality and looks great with a sparkly top for Christmas."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-stretchy-and-slimming-22-trousers-are-a-christmas-party-outfit-dream-come-true/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-stretchy-and-slimming-22-trousers-are-a-christmas-party-outfit-dream-come-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC reveal teaser for Christmas return of hit periodic drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Other Bennet Sister will return with a three-part Christmas special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-reveal-teaser-for-christmas-return-of-hit-periodic-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-reveal-teaser-for-christmas-return-of-hit-periodic-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Who the f*** are you?': Coward punched woman outside Portugal beach club as she tried to calm him down during bust-up with girlfriend]]></title><description><![CDATA['A moment of madness that the defendant is deeply embarrassed by']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/who-the-f-are-you-coward-punched-woman-outside-portugal-beach-club-as-she-tried-to-calm-him-down-during-bust-up-with-girlfriend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/who-the-f-are-you-coward-punched-woman-outside-portugal-beach-club-as-she-tried-to-calm-him-down-during-bust-up-with-girlfriend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instant Budget 2026 rule change now in force on properties worth more than £450,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the vast majority of the new measures announced are yet to come into force, this one came in at midnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/instant-budget-2026-rule-change-now-in-force-on-properties-worth-more-than-450000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/instant-budget-2026-rule-change-now-in-force-on-properties-worth-more-than-450000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teenage boys arrested after Tyldesley crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers are looking into the circumstances that led to the arrest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-teenage-boys-arrested-after-tyldesley-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-teenage-boys-arrested-after-tyldesley-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Street leak LIVE as traffic chaos near Piccadilly Gardens - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are warned to expect disruption for a second day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-traffic-chaos-near-piccadilly-gardens-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-traffic-chaos-near-piccadilly-gardens-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The major changes coming to Greater Manchester’s Bee Network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans are set to bring benefits to passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-major-changes-coming-to-greater-manchesters-bee-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-major-changes-coming-to-greater-manchesters-bee-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GCHQ intern from University of Manchester who took top secret data loses bid to reduce jail term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasaan Arshad was coming to the end of an industry year placement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gchq-intern-from-university-of-manchester-who-took-top-secret-data-loses-bid-to-reduce-jail-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gchq-intern-from-university-of-manchester-who-took-top-secret-data-loses-bid-to-reduce-jail-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men bump fists as they're found guilty over 'wrong place, wrong time' shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Jones and John Hughes were said to have been executing a "plan to intimidate" Jordan Thompson when they blasted an innocent man with a shotgun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/men-bump-fists-as-theyre-found-guilty-over-wrong-place-wrong-time-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/men-bump-fists-as-theyre-found-guilty-over-wrong-place-wrong-time-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eBay, Vinted and Etsy sellers to get major £2,000 boost hidden in Andy Burnham Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change was announced in John Healey's Autumn Budget on Wednesday (October 28)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ebay-vinted-and-etsy-sellers-to-get-major-2000-boost-hidden-in-andy-burnham-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ebay-vinted-and-etsy-sellers-to-get-major-2000-boost-hidden-in-andy-burnham-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragic death of Oldham man who may have been exploited by his family]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review was carried out after he died at Royal Oldham Hospital following an overdose in May 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragic-death-of-oldham-man-who-may-have-been-exploited-by-his-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragic-death-of-oldham-man-who-may-have-been-exploited-by-his-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested after burglary leaves woman, 90, traumatised]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman have been arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-arrested-after-burglary-leaves-woman-90-traumatised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-arrested-after-burglary-leaves-woman-90-traumatised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved crime series with star-studded cast returns tonight for fifth series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fifth season of The Madame Blanc Mysteries airs on Channel 5 with Sally Lindsay and Steve Edge returning as Jean White and Dom Hayes embark on a new chapter full of captivating mysteries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beloved-crime-series-with-star-studded-cast-returns-tonight-for-fifth-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beloved-crime-series-with-star-studded-cast-returns-tonight-for-fifth-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found in burnt-out car at beauty spot as road is blocked off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations are underway to identify the body and piece together what happened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/body-found-in-burnt-out-car-at-beauty-spot-as-road-is-blocked-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/body-found-in-burnt-out-car-at-beauty-spot-as-road-is-blocked-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 36, dies after being hit by car being chased by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Yorkshire Police have released details following the tragic events]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-36-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-being-chased-by-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-36-dies-after-being-hit-by-car-being-chased-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The decision on the hugely controversial Carrington Relief Road will soon be known]]></title><description><![CDATA[The controversial Carrington Relief Road has been touted by political leaders as the solution to traffic woes in the area around Partington and Carrington but many remain sceptical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-decision-on-the-hugely-controversial-carrington-relief-road-will-soon-be-known/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-decision-on-the-hugely-controversial-carrington-relief-road-will-soon-be-known/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors discover 'rugby-ball-sized' tumour after grandad visits GP with one symptom]]></title><description><![CDATA["They said it was the size of a rugby ball and had been growing for around 12 years. When I heard the word cancer it really hit me hard".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/doctors-discover-rugby-ball-sized-tumour-after-grandad-visits-gp-with-one-symptom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/doctors-discover-rugby-ball-sized-tumour-after-grandad-visits-gp-with-one-symptom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The historic Tameside park with a boating lake, miniature train and cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located on the border between Ashton and Stalybridge, the beautiful park was created hundreds of years ago, and remains a popular spot with families]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-historic-tameside-park-with-a-boating-lake-miniature-train-and-cafe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-historic-tameside-park-with-a-boating-lake-miniature-train-and-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tameside council agrees to sell off land in Droylsden to unlock major 192-home scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme is part of a wider regeneration planned for the Tameside town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tameside-council-agrees-to-sell-off-land-in-droylsden-to-unlock-major-192-home-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tameside-council-agrees-to-sell-off-land-in-droylsden-to-unlock-major-192-home-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brilliant' £13 ghost hunting gadget for family fun arrives in time for Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA["used recently and produced some interesting (and hard to explain) results when exploring an old disused fort"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brilliant-13-ghost-hunting-gadget-for-family-fun-arrives-in-time-for-halloween/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brilliant-13-ghost-hunting-gadget-for-family-fun-arrives-in-time-for-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP rule change in Budget 2026 set to impact 48,000 people claiming £86 a week benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has taken action to address the 'cliff edge' that has resulted in thousands being overpaid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-rule-change-in-budget-2026-set-to-impact-48000-people-claiming-86-a-week-benefit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-rule-change-in-budget-2026-set-to-impact-48000-people-claiming-86-a-week-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romesh Ranganathan's wife left 'incredibly upset' by vile racist message]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celebrity Traitors star opened up about the disturbing message]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romesh-ranganathans-wife-left-incredibly-upset-by-vile-racist-message/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romesh-ranganathans-wife-left-incredibly-upset-by-vile-racist-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand's rape trial halted as judge intervenes after wife Laura takes to stand to give evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Brand's wife Laura was ushered out of Southwark Crown Court on Thursday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brands-rape-trial-halted-as-judge-intervenes-after-wife-laura-takes-to-stand-to-give-evidence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brands-rape-trial-halted-as-judge-intervenes-after-wife-laura-takes-to-stand-to-give-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV footage shows shocking moment man points fake gun at shop worker in robbery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Willson was jailed for five years and two months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cctv-footage-shows-shocking-moment-man-points-fake-gun-at-shop-worker-in-robbery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cctv-footage-shows-shocking-moment-man-points-fake-gun-at-shop-worker-in-robbery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How detectives solved the horrific murder of Stuart Everett in new true crime series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jigsaw Puzzle Murder will premiere on Paramount+ on November 12]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-detectives-solved-the-horrific-murder-of-stuart-everett-in-new-true-crime-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-detectives-solved-the-horrific-murder-of-stuart-everett-in-new-true-crime-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham defends £100 energy payment after critics blast 'terribly targeted' Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey announced the £100 one-off payment in the Autumn Budget this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-defends-100-energy-payment-after-critics-blast-terribly-targeted-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-defends-100-energy-payment-after-critics-blast-terribly-targeted-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police explain strict 7-hour rule on when fireworks can be set off over Bonfire Night 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check the UK firework rules to avoid being hit with a hefty fine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-explain-strict-7-hour-rule-on-when-fireworks-can-be-set-off-over-bonfire-night-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-explain-strict-7-hour-rule-on-when-fireworks-can-be-set-off-over-bonfire-night-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunelm's 'like a cloud' rug reduced by £46 is so soft 'it feels like a giant bath mat']]></title><description><![CDATA["Like a huge bath mat, the backing is brilliant. The colour brilliant. How can I be so excited about rugs."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelms-like-a-cloud-rug-reduced-by-46-is-so-soft-it-feels-like-a-giant-bath-mat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelms-like-a-cloud-rug-reduced-by-46-is-so-soft-it-feels-like-a-giant-bath-mat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beatlemania: The Fab Four Change the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don’t miss part three of our brilliant series of special Mirror publications covering the history of the world’s greatest band - The Beatles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beatlemania-the-fab-four-change-the-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beatlemania-the-fab-four-change-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rent at new homes in Rochdale town centre will be affordable, developers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The land has been sitting empty for more than a decade. Now there are plans to bring it back into use as housing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rent-at-new-homes-in-rochdale-town-centre-will-be-affordable-developers-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rent-at-new-homes-in-rochdale-town-centre-will-be-affordable-developers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots launches huge one day pre-Black Friday sale with 4 for 2 on Christmas gift sets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers don't have long as the deal ends at the end of today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-launches-huge-one-day-pre-black-friday-sale-with-4-for-2-on-christmas-gift-sets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-launches-huge-one-day-pre-black-friday-sale-with-4-for-2-on-christmas-gift-sets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.Louise to open Trafford Palazzo restaurant with pink pony party booths and the 'best' Sunday dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA['I can’t believe I'm actually opening restaurant number two']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plouise-to-open-trafford-palazzo-restaurant-with-pink-pony-party-booths-and-the-best-sunday-dinner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plouise-to-open-trafford-palazzo-restaurant-with-pink-pony-party-booths-and-the-best-sunday-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to 'truly special' woman, 19, after two teens killed in horror crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amelia Miller was one of two teenagers killed in the crash earlier this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tributes-paid-to-truly-special-woman-19-after-two-teens-killed-in-horror-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tributes-paid-to-truly-special-woman-19-after-two-teens-killed-in-horror-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Greater Manchester areas given a share of £16m to revive derelict buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has dished out funding to dozens of local authorities across the country to help bring significant buildings back into use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/six-greater-manchester-areas-given-a-share-of-16m-to-revive-derelict-buildings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/six-greater-manchester-areas-given-a-share-of-16m-to-revive-derelict-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government introduces strict new UK vaping law today amid £200 fine warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty called the practice 'completely unacceptable']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-introduces-strict-new-uk-vaping-law-today-amid-200-fine-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-introduces-strict-new-uk-vaping-law-today-amid-200-fine-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government tells all UK households to write five things down and store somewhere 'easy to find']]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as part of the Government's new emergency plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-tells-all-uk-households-to-write-five-things-down-and-store-somewhere-easy-to-find/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-tells-all-uk-households-to-write-five-things-down-and-store-somewhere-easy-to-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire great-grandad learns to read at 86 as he reveals heartwarming reason why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Hannay had struggled with dyslexia all his life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hampshire-great-grandad-learns-to-read-at-86-as-he-reveals-heartwarming-reason-why/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hampshire-great-grandad-learns-to-read-at-86-as-he-reveals-heartwarming-reason-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poundland files for administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A notice to appoint administrators has been filed by the retailer, according to court documents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poundland-files-for-administration-putting-12000-jobs-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poundland-files-for-administration-putting-12000-jobs-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grandad living on food parcels and Universal Credit slams Andy Burnham's £100 payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodney Winchester says that the £100 payment will not help him escape his debts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/grandad-living-on-food-parcels-and-universal-credit-slams-andy-burnhams-100-payment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/grandad-living-on-food-parcels-and-universal-credit-slams-andy-burnhams-100-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Therme Manchester bosses issue fresh CGIs as new opening date for £500m project confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[New images give an indication of what to expect at the huge wellbeing resort being built next to the Trafford Centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/therme-manchester-bosses-issue-fresh-cgis-as-new-opening-date-for-500m-project-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/therme-manchester-bosses-issue-fresh-cgis-as-new-opening-date-for-500m-project-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major travel disruption to last for DAYS in Manchester city centre amid leak on Portland Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piccadilly bus station remains closed off with buses running on diversion routes amid the burst water main]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-travel-disruption-to-last-for-days-in-manchester-city-centre-amid-leak-on-portland-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-travel-disruption-to-last-for-days-in-manchester-city-centre-amid-leak-on-portland-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government confirms four groups NOT eligible for £100 energy payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 20 million households will get a £100 payment from the government to help with energy bills this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-confirms-four-groups-not-eligible-for-100-energy-payment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-confirms-four-groups-not-eligible-for-100-energy-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand is 'caring' and 'kind' husband but monogamy was 'difficult for him', wife Laura tells rape trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brand-is-caring-and-kind-husband-but-monogamy-was-difficult-for-him-wife-laura-tells-rape-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brand-is-caring-and-kind-husband-but-monogamy-was-difficult-for-him-wife-laura-tells-rape-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 traffic RECAP with major delays after crash and emergency services on scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two lanes are closed off on the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-recap-with-major-delays-after-crash-and-emergency-services-on-scene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-recap-with-major-delays-after-crash-and-emergency-services-on-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Street leak RECAP as major travel disruption to last DAYS with Piccadilly Gardens station shut off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are warned to expect disruption again on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-recap-as-major-travel-disruption-to-last-days-with-piccadilly-gardens-station-shut-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-recap-as-major-travel-disruption-to-last-days-with-piccadilly-gardens-station-shut-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huntingdon train attacker asked 'do you want to die?' as CCTV of terrifying rampage shown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Williams is on trial at Cambridge Crown Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/huntingdon-train-attacker-asked-do-you-want-to-die-as-cctv-of-terrifying-rampage-shown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/huntingdon-train-attacker-asked-do-you-want-to-die-as-cctv-of-terrifying-rampage-shown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester has fought for more power - but there's a catch to what Westminster is offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Budget promises to give Greater Manchester greater control over its own financial future. But will the new powers help spread prosperity beyond Manchester city centre, or simply reward the places that are already thriving?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-has-fought-for-more-power-but-theres-a-catch-to-what-westminster-is-offering/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-has-fought-for-more-power-but-theres-a-catch-to-what-westminster-is-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything going up or down in price after Andy Burnham government's first Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey delivered the Budget this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-going-up-or-down-in-price-after-andy-burnham-governments-first-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-going-up-or-down-in-price-after-andy-burnham-governments-first-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum 'lucky to be alive' after being hit by falling tree during Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teaching assistant suffered a concussion and a bleeding head wound]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mum-lucky-to-be-alive-after-being-hit-by-falling-tree-during-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mum-lucky-to-be-alive-after-being-hit-by-falling-tree-during-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J .Cole turns Co-Op Live Manchester into Fayetville North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[J .Cole's authenticity shone through as played the first of two sold out shows at Co-Op Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/j-cole-turns-co-op-live-manchester-into-fayetville-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/j-cole-turns-co-op-live-manchester-into-fayetville-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[J .Cole turns Co-Op Live Manchester into Fayetteville North Carolina]]></title><description><![CDATA[J .Cole's authenticity shone through as played the first of two sold out shows at Co-Op Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/j-cole-turns-co-op-live-manchester-into-fayetteville-north-carolina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/j-cole-turns-co-op-live-manchester-into-fayetteville-north-carolina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 traffic LIVE with major delays after crash and emergency services on scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two lanes are closed off on the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-live-with-major-delays-after-crash-and-emergency-services-on-scene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-live-with-major-delays-after-crash-and-emergency-services-on-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Budget 2026 changes will help first-time buyers get on the property ladder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey announced the new First-Time Buyer ISA and Your First Home Scheme during his Autumn Budget statement – here's what it could mean for first-time buyers looking to get onto the property ladder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-budget-2026-changes-will-help-first-time-buyers-get-on-the-property-ladder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-budget-2026-changes-will-help-first-time-buyers-get-on-the-property-ladder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue update after officers swarm Manchester Arndale as boy, 13, stabbed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large number of emergency services vehicles were pictured outside the shopping centre on Tuesday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-update-after-officers-swarm-manchester-arndale-as-boy-13-stabbed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-update-after-officers-swarm-manchester-arndale-as-boy-13-stabbed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands missing 'lifesaving' NHS cancer checks as health officials issue warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women across the North West have been urged to attend NHS appointments that "could save your life"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/thousands-missing-lifesaving-nhs-cancer-checks-as-health-officials-issue-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/thousands-missing-lifesaving-nhs-cancer-checks-as-health-officials-issue-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues 'do not use' warning to UK motorists as 'misty and murky' Halloween forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Areas of fog are likely across the UK this week, the Met Office says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-do-not-use-warning-to-uk-motorists-as-misty-and-murky-halloween-forecast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-do-not-use-warning-to-uk-motorists-as-misty-and-murky-halloween-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Chinatown's biggest new restaurant in years that takes over three floors]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's hoped people will 'make an occasion' out of their visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-chinatowns-biggest-new-restaurant-in-years-that-takes-over-three-floors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-chinatowns-biggest-new-restaurant-in-years-that-takes-over-three-floors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockport Pyramid unveils new luxury experience with £350 menu, outdoor terrace and shisha lounge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests can now hire out their own private spaces within the Stockport Pyramid complete with private parking, DJ booths, and a live BBQ station]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stockport-pyramid-unveils-new-luxury-experience-with-350-menu-outdoor-terrace-and-shisha-lounge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stockport-pyramid-unveils-new-luxury-experience-with-350-menu-outdoor-terrace-and-shisha-lounge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Brit mum dies suddenly on holiday in Belgium with husband and friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Barnes died while on holiday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beloved-brit-mum-dies-suddenly-on-holiday-in-belgium-with-husband-and-friends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beloved-brit-mum-dies-suddenly-on-holiday-in-belgium-with-husband-and-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco is selling mega 2kg tins of Quality Street this Christmas almost half the price of Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tin contains more than 200 of the much-loved chocolates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/costco-is-selling-mega-2kg-tins-of-quality-street-this-christmas-almost-half-the-price-of-amazon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/costco-is-selling-mega-2kg-tins-of-quality-street-this-christmas-almost-half-the-price-of-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family's devastation as worker, 62, dies in horror roadworks crash in Edenfield]]></title><description><![CDATA["He will sadly be missed by all his family and work colleagues. We are devastated."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/familys-devastation-as-worker-62-dies-in-horror-roadworks-crash-in-edenfield/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/familys-devastation-as-worker-62-dies-in-horror-roadworks-crash-in-edenfield/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passengers who paid £172,000 for 'forever' luxury cruise hit out as their journey suddenly ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[MV Odyssey passengers are now stranded in Cambodia after being given seven hours notice to disembark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/passengers-who-paid-172000-for-forever-luxury-cruise-hit-out-as-their-journey-suddenly-ends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/passengers-who-paid-172000-for-forever-luxury-cruise-hit-out-as-their-journey-suddenly-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester CEO defends sacking over half his staff for AI as 'it saves £100,000 a year and does a better job']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech boss Rob Illidge says the technology handles repetitive tasks more efficiently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-ceo-defends-sacking-over-half-his-staff-for-ai-as-it-saves-100000-a-year-and-does-a-better-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-ceo-defends-sacking-over-half-his-staff-for-ai-as-it-saves-100000-a-year-and-does-a-better-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Street leak LIVE as major travel disruption to last DAYS with Piccadilly Gardens station shut off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are warned to expect disruption again on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-major-travel-disruption-to-last-days-with-piccadilly-gardens-station-shut-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-major-travel-disruption-to-last-days-with-piccadilly-gardens-station-shut-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He was their son-in-law and part of the family. By the time 'alarm bells started ringing', it was too late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Ward, 46, left his wife's parents lives 'turned upside down']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/he-was-their-son-in-law-and-part-of-the-family-by-the-time-alarm-bells-started-ringing-it-was-too-late/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/he-was-their-son-in-law-and-part-of-the-family-by-the-time-alarm-bells-started-ringing-it-was-too-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK government increases conscription age in major update amid chilling '1,000 day war' warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[World War 2 famously saw men around the UK called upon to serve in the army]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-government-increases-conscription-age-in-major-update-amid-chilling-1000-day-war-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-government-increases-conscription-age-in-major-update-amid-chilling-1000-day-war-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Street leak LIVE as major travel disruption hits Manchester with Piccadilly Gardens station shut off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are warned to expect disruption again on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-major-travel-disruption-hits-manchester-with-piccadilly-gardens-station-shut-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-major-travel-disruption-hits-manchester-with-piccadilly-gardens-station-shut-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 RECAP as all traffic stopped on motorway amid reports of crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queues are building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-recap-as-all-traffic-stopped-on-motorway-amid-reports-of-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-recap-as-all-traffic-stopped-on-motorway-amid-reports-of-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Should under-16s be banned from social media as government issued warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move was initially announced by Sir Keir Starmer towards the end of his premiership]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-should-under-16s-be-banned-from-social-media-as-government-issued-warning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-should-under-16s-be-banned-from-social-media-as-government-issued-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The almost £1m project to clean up Salford's fly-tipping hotspots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project funding is confirmed as the council completes its fourth 'day of action' to clean up neighbourhoods across the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-almost-1m-project-to-clean-up-salfords-fly-tipping-hotspots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-almost-1m-project-to-clean-up-salfords-fly-tipping-hotspots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire family had 'no work-life balance', so moved to UK's remotest island where they had to pass an interview to live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family made the decision to live on the Scottish island 'on a whim’ after seeing an Instagram ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/yorkshire-family-had-no-work-life-balance-so-moved-to-uks-remotest-island-where-they-had-to-pass-an-interview-to-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/yorkshire-family-had-no-work-life-balance-so-moved-to-uks-remotest-island-where-they-had-to-pass-an-interview-to-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team behind Stockport restaurant that shut down announce 'exciting' new Manchester venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cantaloupe, in Stockport, closed its doors a few weeks ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/team-behind-stockport-restaurant-that-shut-down-announce-exciting-new-manchester-venue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/team-behind-stockport-restaurant-that-shut-down-announce-exciting-new-manchester-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 LIVE as all traffic stopped on motorway amid reports of crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queues are building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-live-as-all-traffic-stopped-on-motorway-amid-reports-of-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-live-as-all-traffic-stopped-on-motorway-amid-reports-of-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral 'glass skin' products give 'instant hydration boost' with patches from 63p]]></title><description><![CDATA["They actually stay in place so if you're putting them on but still doing other tasks they're not slipping about or threatening to fall off."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/viral-glass-skin-products-give-instant-hydration-boost-with-patches-from-63p/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/viral-glass-skin-products-give-instant-hydration-boost-with-patches-from-63p/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radioactive material released in fire at nuclear site as emergency declared]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire broke out at the Savannah River National Laboratory on Wednesday evening, triggering a radioactive material release and the declaration of a site area emergency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/radioactive-material-released-in-fire-at-nuclear-site-as-emergency-declared/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/radioactive-material-released-in-fire-at-nuclear-site-as-emergency-declared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Street leak LIVE as road STILL shut with police cordon in place and major bus disruption - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are warned to expect disruption again on Thursday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-road-still-shut-with-police-cordon-in-place-and-major-bus-disruption-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-road-still-shut-with-police-cordon-in-place-and-major-bus-disruption-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government handed massive Budget 2026 blow just hours after John Healey announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Budget of Andy Burnham's Premiership was delivered yesterday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-handed-massive-budget-2026-blow-just-hours-after-john-healey-announcements/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-handed-massive-budget-2026-blow-just-hours-after-john-healey-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldham headteacher responds after parking near school branded a 'nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[One councillor said “This stretch of road is notorious."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-headteacher-responds-after-parking-near-school-branded-a-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-headteacher-responds-after-parking-near-school-branded-a-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Christmas Market 2026 full list of locations, map, dates, and opening and closing times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manchester Christmas Markets return from Friday, November 6 with ten city centre locations - here we have your ultimate guide to the festivities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-christmas-market-2026-full-list-of-locations-map-dates-and-opening-and-closing-times/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-christmas-market-2026-full-list-of-locations-map-dates-and-opening-and-closing-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Manchester's early prison release scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[As prisons across release inmates early after serving just one-third of their sentences, victim advocates and probation unions warn the government's £100m Sentencing Act reforms risk putting domestic abuse survivors in danger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-manchesters-early-prison-release-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-manchesters-early-prison-release-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trouble in a corner of Greater Manchester's 'toughest place to be a child']]></title><description><![CDATA[It started with persistent games of knock and run and led to fireworks 'hurled towards a double pram'. But the city is also at the sharp end of a 'national emergency'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trouble-in-a-corner-of-greater-manchesters-toughest-place-to-be-a-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trouble-in-a-corner-of-greater-manchesters-toughest-place-to-be-a-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's stretchy everyday £22 trousers are so versatile shoppers buy all 3 colours]]></title><description><![CDATA["Comfortable, smart and functional trousers, easy to wear and match with many shirt and jacket styles."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-stretchy-everyday-22-trousers-are-so-versatile-shoppers-buy-all-3-colours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-stretchy-everyday-22-trousers-are-so-versatile-shoppers-buy-all-3-colours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madeleine McCann investigator shares sad new theory on 19-year mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The private investigator hired by the McCanns to find missing Madeleine has issued a detailed update on his new claims about what could have happened to her when she vanished nearly 20 years ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/madeleine-mccann-investigator-shares-sad-new-theory-on-19-year-mystery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/madeleine-mccann-investigator-shares-sad-new-theory-on-19-year-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos water flosser that rivals £420 Dyson Model slashed to to £7 in double discount]]></title><description><![CDATA["A little less powerful than 3x more expensive Dyson but it absolutely does the job. Worth every penny paid."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-water-flosser-that-rivals-420-dyson-model-slashed-to-to-7-in-double-discount/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-water-flosser-that-rivals-420-dyson-model-slashed-to-to-7-in-double-discount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services descend on M60 with all lanes closed after 'incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pictures taken from the scene show all lanes of traffic are being held back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emergency-services-descend-on-m60-with-all-lanes-closed-after-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emergency-services-descend-on-m60-with-all-lanes-closed-after-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["A joke, I'm sorry, but a massive joke!": Readers react to John Healey's Budget 2026 announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA["It won't even scratch the surface, what the hell were they thinking"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/a-joke-im-sorry-but-a-massive-joke-readers-react-to-john-healeys-budget-2026-announcements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/a-joke-im-sorry-but-a-massive-joke-readers-react-to-john-healeys-budget-2026-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warn about spate of match day vehicle break-ins on Manchester road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester Police said there had been an increase in recent weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-warn-about-spate-of-match-day-vehicle-break-ins-on-manchester-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-warn-about-spate-of-match-day-vehicle-break-ins-on-manchester-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£16m for derelict buildings across Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well-known buildings in the heart of town centres being left to rot become ‘lasting symbols of decline', the government says]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/16m-for-derelict-buildings-across-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/16m-for-derelict-buildings-across-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mass vomiting reports' on board easyJet flight bound for UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[People began to feel unwell]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mass-vomiting-reports-on-board-easyjet-flight-bound-for-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mass-vomiting-reports-on-board-easyjet-flight-bound-for-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mass vomiting' on board easyJet flight bound for UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspected stomach virus has been credited for the discomfort faced by passengers on the overnight service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mass-vomiting-on-board-easyjet-flight-bound-for-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mass-vomiting-on-board-easyjet-flight-bound-for-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Street leak RECAP as police cordon in place near Piccadilly Gardens amid major bus disruption - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are warned to expect disruption into this evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-recap-as-police-cordon-in-place-near-piccadilly-gardens-amid-major-bus-disruption-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-recap-as-police-cordon-in-place-near-piccadilly-gardens-amid-major-bus-disruption-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightmare on Portland Street as burst water main causes Bee Network chaos and commuter misery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bus passengers were warned of disruptions into the evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nightmare-on-portland-street-as-burst-water-main-causes-bee-network-chaos-and-commuter-misery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nightmare-on-portland-street-as-burst-water-main-causes-bee-network-chaos-and-commuter-misery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Beautiful' Dusk rug reduced to £32 is 'quality thickness' and 'soft underfoot']]></title><description><![CDATA["Lovely rug, soft underfoot and great quality. The colour is exactly as shown in the pictures and it looks beautiful in my room."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beautiful-dusk-rug-reduced-to-32-is-quality-thickness-and-soft-underfoot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beautiful-dusk-rug-reduced-to-32-is-quality-thickness-and-soft-underfoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2026 RECAP as £100 payment to millions among John Healey's major announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Budget under Andy Burnham's government focuses on giving businesses and households some 'breathing space']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-recap-as-100-payment-to-millions-among-john-healeys-major-announcements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-recap-as-100-payment-to-millions-among-john-healeys-major-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis breaks down how Budget 2026 will affect you - and the 'single biggest tax rise' you didn't hear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Lewis has broken down the main Budget announcements and what they mean for your finances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/martin-lewis-breaks-down-how-budget-2026-will-affect-you-and-the-single-biggest-tax-rise-you-didnt-hear/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/martin-lewis-breaks-down-how-budget-2026-will-affect-you-and-the-single-biggest-tax-rise-you-didnt-hear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids 'locked up' for hours due to staff shortages at secure care centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practice was 'becoming routine' at the centre, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kids-locked-up-for-hours-due-to-staff-shortages-at-secure-care-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kids-locked-up-for-hours-due-to-staff-shortages-at-secure-care-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman's life changed forever by drivers' 'competitive racing' on the streets of Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA['I hope one day I will be fully better']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/womans-life-changed-forever-by-drivers-competitive-racing-on-the-streets-of-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/womans-life-changed-forever-by-drivers-competitive-racing-on-the-streets-of-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘People want transparency’ - Greater Manchester’s housing loans over more than a decade to be scrutinised]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after intense coverage of the city's relatioship with Abu Dhabi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/people-want-transparency-greater-manchesters-housing-loans-over-more-than-a-decade-to-be-scrutinised/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/people-want-transparency-greater-manchesters-housing-loans-over-more-than-a-decade-to-be-scrutinised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the 'biggest wave of devolution in a generation' unlock Manchester's underground ambition?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/could-the-biggest-wave-of-devolution-in-a-generation-unlock-manchesters-underground-ambition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/could-the-biggest-wave-of-devolution-in-a-generation-unlock-manchesters-underground-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney World holidaymakers told to do one thing before booking to get big discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone planning a trip to Disney World is being urged to do it to save cash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/disney-world-holidaymakers-told-to-do-one-thing-before-booking-to-get-big-discounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/disney-world-holidaymakers-told-to-do-one-thing-before-booking-to-get-big-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman's 'flattering' £45 sequin dress is the epitome of Christmas party elegance]]></title><description><![CDATA["So comfortable and very flattering. I received many wonderful comments. A beautiful addition to my Christmas wardrobe."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-flattering-45-sequin-dress-is-the-epitome-of-christmas-party-elegance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-flattering-45-sequin-dress-is-the-epitome-of-christmas-party-elegance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra security planned on buses as 200,000 kids can soon apply for free travel in Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was one of the first major policy announcements from Bev Craig when she was elected mayor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/extra-security-planned-on-buses-as-200000-kids-can-soon-apply-for-free-travel-in-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/extra-security-planned-on-buses-as-200000-kids-can-soon-apply-for-free-travel-in-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes pour in for Stockport mum-of-five who helped thousands of animals with RSPCA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonia Hulme was 'deeply determined to make a difference']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tributes-pour-in-for-stockport-mum-of-five-who-helped-thousands-of-animals-with-rspca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tributes-pour-in-for-stockport-mum-of-five-who-helped-thousands-of-animals-with-rspca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Lottery Lotto results: Winning numbers for tonight's £2.8M draw - Wednesday, October 28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's Lotto draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-28m-draw-wednesday-october-28/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-28m-draw-wednesday-october-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heartfelt tributes paid to beloved dad who died in Wigan horror crash]]></title><description><![CDATA["We don’t know what we will do without him"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/heartfelt-tributes-paid-to-beloved-dad-who-died-in-wigan-horror-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/heartfelt-tributes-paid-to-beloved-dad-who-died-in-wigan-horror-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham promised the cavalry was coming but pubs and restaurants say this Budget won't be enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality has welcomed the Chancellor's changes to the business rates relief threshold but are disappointed that a VAT reduction was missing from this year's Autumn Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-promised-the-cavalry-was-coming-but-pubs-and-restaurants-say-this-budget-wont-be-enough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-promised-the-cavalry-was-coming-but-pubs-and-restaurants-say-this-budget-wont-be-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The historic Rochdale hall and gardens with spectacular fire festival and light show]]></title><description><![CDATA[It'll be free to attend too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-historic-rochdale-hall-and-gardens-with-spectacular-fire-festival-and-light-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-historic-rochdale-hall-and-gardens-with-spectacular-fire-festival-and-light-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's £30 Christmas party heels are 'comfortable enough to wear for hours']]></title><description><![CDATA["Very comfortable shoes, I feel confident walking on the heel. They look great and good price"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-30-christmas-party-heels-are-comfortable-enough-to-wear-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-30-christmas-party-heels-are-comfortable-enough-to-wear-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham rules out calling snap general election in next 12 months after delivering 2026 Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after John Healey delivered the Budget on Wednesday 28 October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-rules-out-calling-snap-general-election-in-next-12-months-after-delivering-2026-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-rules-out-calling-snap-general-election-in-next-12-months-after-delivering-2026-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport passengers miss Ryanair flights in ‘horrendous’ security queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[One passenger described the situation as a 'shambles' and claimed they waited two hours to pass through security]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-passengers-miss-ryanair-flights-in-horrendous-security-queues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-passengers-miss-ryanair-flights-in-horrendous-security-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2026 calculator - will you be better or worse off after John Healey's changes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not everyone will benefit from the government's plans - here's how they could impact you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-calculator-will-you-be-better-or-worse-off-after-john-healeys-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-calculator-will-you-be-better-or-worse-off-after-john-healeys-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver leads police on 100mph M56 chase ending in Audi doing complete 360 flip at roundabout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hai Nguyen refused to pull over when flagged by police on the M6, forcing them to chase him at speed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-leads-police-on-100mph-m56-chase-ending-in-audi-doing-complete-360-flip-at-roundabout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-leads-police-on-100mph-m56-chase-ending-in-audi-doing-complete-360-flip-at-roundabout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand tells rape trial of 'deeply traumatic episode' after allegations made against him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors are expected to start deliberating on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brand-tells-rape-trial-of-deeply-traumatic-episode-after-allegations-made-against-him/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brand-tells-rape-trial-of-deeply-traumatic-episode-after-allegations-made-against-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘No indication’ of who carried out cyber attack impacting thousands of Greater Manchester residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data from around 12,000 people was accessed 'without authorisation' in last month's hack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/no-indication-of-who-carried-out-cyber-attack-impacting-thousands-of-greater-manchester-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/no-indication-of-who-carried-out-cyber-attack-impacting-thousands-of-greater-manchester-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash, rats and hidden compartments: Inside the fight against dodgy vape shops, barbers, and car washes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reporter Chris Slater spent the day with police and trading standards as they employed sniffer dogs and carried out painstaking searches of more than half a dozen premises looking for illicit goods]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cash-rats-and-hidden-compartments-inside-the-fight-against-dodgy-vape-shops-barbers-and-car-washes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cash-rats-and-hidden-compartments-inside-the-fight-against-dodgy-vape-shops-barbers-and-car-washes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego's 2026 Santa's Workshop advent calendar under £3 in 'lowest ever price' deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The set includes a Santa figurine, Mrs Claus, three elves, a snowman and a baby reindeer figure, plus fun accessories]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/legos-2026-santas-workshop-advent-calendar-under-3-in-lowest-ever-price-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/legos-2026-santas-workshop-advent-calendar-under-3-in-lowest-ever-price-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four teens arrested after boy, 13, stabbed in Manchester city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenage boy remains in a stable condition in hospital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/four-teens-arrested-after-boy-13-stabbed-in-manchester-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/four-teens-arrested-after-boy-13-stabbed-in-manchester-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2026 interactive map: How many households in your area to receive £100 payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use our interactive map to see how many homes in your area will get the £100 payment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-interactive-map-how-many-households-in-your-area-to-receive-100-payment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-interactive-map-how-many-households-in-your-area-to-receive-100-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope for traders as £10m announced for Bury’s indoor market in Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cash is intended, at least partially, to ‘address the former Indoor Market Hall’s condition and enable its future use’.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hope-for-traders-as-10m-announced-for-burys-indoor-market-in-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hope-for-traders-as-10m-announced-for-burys-indoor-market-in-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Oldham Labour MP Lord Bryan Davies dies aged 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[He served as the MP for Oldham Central and Royton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-oldham-labour-mp-lord-bryan-davies-dies-aged-86/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-oldham-labour-mp-lord-bryan-davies-dies-aged-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly's Shirley Ballas responds as American debut leaves viewers 'furious']]></title><description><![CDATA[Her low scores left viewers annoyed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictlys-shirley-ballas-responds-as-american-debut-leaves-viewers-furious/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictlys-shirley-ballas-responds-as-american-debut-leaves-viewers-furious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb announces major change to guest rules from November 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbnb guests will no longer be asked to do things like washing up before they leave or stripping the bed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/airbnb-announces-major-change-to-guest-rules-from-november-20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/airbnb-announces-major-change-to-guest-rules-from-november-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Andy Burnham's first Budget as Prime Minister a success?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us what you think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/was-andy-burnhams-first-budget-as-prime-minister-a-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/was-andy-burnhams-first-budget-as-prime-minister-a-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey confirms Budget 2026 pay rise for 2.3 million workers with £910 annual boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two million workers will see their wages increase]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-confirms-budget-2026-pay-rise-for-23-million-workers-with-910-annual-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-confirms-budget-2026-pay-rise-for-23-million-workers-with-910-annual-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunelm reduces 'perfect' £12 bedside table lamp shoppers say 'looks so expensive']]></title><description><![CDATA["These are expensive looking and a lovely colour. I can't believe they were so cheap."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelm-reduces-perfect-12-bedside-table-lamp-shoppers-say-looks-so-expensive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelm-reduces-perfect-12-bedside-table-lamp-shoppers-say-looks-so-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged as police investigate criminal damage to property in Salford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ruben Brito has been charged with two counts of causing criminal damage to a property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-charged-as-police-investigate-criminal-damage-to-property-in-salford/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-charged-as-police-investigate-criminal-damage-to-property-in-salford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmerdale fans know exactly what Liam Cavanagh is hiding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Doctor started acting shifty following the murder mystery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdale-fans-know-exactly-what-liam-cavanagh-is-hiding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdale-fans-know-exactly-what-liam-cavanagh-is-hiding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far-right activist Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing journalists in 'retaliation' against Daily Mail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury has found the far-right activist guilty of harassment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/far-right-activist-tommy-robinson-guilty-of-harassing-journalists-in-retaliation-against-daily-mail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/far-right-activist-tommy-robinson-guilty-of-harassing-journalists-in-retaliation-against-daily-mail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2026 property announcements for homeowners, first-time buyers and renters - including £100 cash and new ISA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the major property changes announced by Chancellor John Healey during the Autumn Budget on Wednesday (October 28)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-property-announcements-for-homeowners-first-time-buyers-and-renters-including-100-cash-and-new-isa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-property-announcements-for-homeowners-first-time-buyers-and-renters-including-100-cash-and-new-isa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full details of new £100 energy payment - who is eligible and how to get it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions across the UK will receive the £100 payment this winter, the chancellor announced today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-details-of-new-100-energy-payment-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-get-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-details-of-new-100-energy-payment-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-get-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to check your council tax band as government confirms £100 payment for 20 million UK households]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey announced that 20 million UK households will get £100 paid directly into their bank accounts this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-to-check-your-council-tax-band-as-government-confirms-100-payment-for-20-million-uk-households/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-to-check-your-council-tax-band-as-government-confirms-100-payment-for-20-million-uk-households/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey confirms new state pension tax rule in force from April 2027 in Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new pension rule was laid out at the Budget today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-confirms-new-state-pension-tax-rule-in-force-from-april-2027-in-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-confirms-new-state-pension-tax-rule-in-force-from-april-2027-in-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland Street leak LIVE as police cordon in place near Piccadilly Gardens amid major bus disruption - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are warned to expect disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-police-cordon-in-place-near-piccadilly-gardens-amid-major-bus-disruption-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/portland-street-leak-live-as-police-cordon-in-place-near-piccadilly-gardens-amid-major-bus-disruption-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile hunter sting catches 'dangerous' offender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Waring, from Derbyshire, was found to have sent sexually explicit messages to to what he thought was a 13-year-old girl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/paedophile-hunter-sting-catches-dangerous-offender/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/paedophile-hunter-sting-catches-dangerous-offender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government announces £10m alcohol duty relief in support for small brewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The relief is set to impact around 2,000 'small British brewers and cider makers']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/government-announces-10m-alcohol-duty-relief-in-support-for-small-brewers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/government-announces-10m-alcohol-duty-relief-in-support-for-small-brewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Lewis £72 Christmas bauble with MAC and NARS makeup plummets to £24 in savvy deal]]></title><description><![CDATA["Really pleased with this blusher. Really natural colour and exactly what I wanted"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-lewis-72-christmas-bauble-with-mac-and-nars-makeup-plummets-to-24-in-savvy-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-lewis-72-christmas-bauble-with-mac-and-nars-makeup-plummets-to-24-in-savvy-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update in Budget 2026 on when PIP changes will be announced by the DWP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey told MPs when to expect details of major reforms to the disability benefit, which are expected to affect hundreds of thousands of claimants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-update-in-budget-2026-on-when-pip-changes-will-be-announced-by-the-dwp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-update-in-budget-2026-on-when-pip-changes-will-be-announced-by-the-dwp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[27 key Budget 2026 announcements including £100 payment to millions and minimum wage rise - and how they will impact you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey announced a host of changes aimed at 'easing the cost of living' at this year's Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/27-key-budget-2026-announcements-including-100-payment-to-millions-and-minimum-wage-rise-and-how-they-will-impact-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/27-key-budget-2026-announcements-including-100-payment-to-millions-and-minimum-wage-rise-and-how-they-will-impact-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[27 key Budget 2026 announcements - and how they will impact you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor John Healey announced a host of changes aimed at 'easing the cost of living' at this year's Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/27-key-budget-2026-announcements-and-how-they-will-impact-you/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/27-key-budget-2026-announcements-and-how-they-will-impact-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Budget 2026 LIVE as £100 payment to millions among John Healey's major announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Budget under Andy Burnham's government is set to focus on giving businesses and households some 'breathing space']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-live-as-100-payment-to-millions-among-john-healeys-major-announcements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/budget-2026-live-as-100-payment-to-millions-among-john-healeys-major-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The despicable enterprise that helped fund lavish holidays to Brazil, Turkey and UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karl Brown has been jailed for nine years and six months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-despicable-enterprise-that-helped-fund-lavish-holidays-to-brazil-turkey-and-uae/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-despicable-enterprise-that-helped-fund-lavish-holidays-to-brazil-turkey-and-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Knowles speaks out on DIY SOS future as BBC confirms new show]]></title><description><![CDATA[He admitted it was emotional as he remains unsure if the proposed future for the BBC show will 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disruptions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/foreign-office-issues-travel-warnings-for-16-countries-including-egypt-and-turkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/foreign-office-issues-travel-warnings-for-16-countries-including-egypt-and-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain high-speed train crash kills at least 39 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident occured on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed line]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/spain-high-speed-train-crash-kills-at-least-39-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/spain-high-speed-train-crash-kills-at-least-39-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Tory councillor 'advertised his wife online and filmed men sexually abusing her']]></title><description><![CDATA[WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT - Philip Young's former spouse has waived her right to anonymity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ex-tory-councillor-advertised-his-wife-online-and-filmed-men-sexually-abusing-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ex-tory-councillor-advertised-his-wife-online-and-filmed-men-sexually-abusing-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog feared dead found alive a week after house fire that left teen with severe burns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thio Noon, 20, suffered severe burns after rushing into the fire-damaged home he shared with his parents and siblings to save pet Chihuahua Buddy, who had darted back inside during the blaze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dog-feared-dead-found-alive-a-week-after-house-fire-that-left-teen-with-severe-burns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dog-feared-dead-found-alive-a-week-after-house-fire-that-left-teen-with-severe-burns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bury woman, 42, who thought she had a 'cold' dies on Lanzarote holiday after collapsing in hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Weston collapsed inside her hotel room in Puerto del Carmen, located in Lanzarote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-woman-42-who-thought-she-had-a-cold-dies-on-lanzarote-holiday-after-collapsing-in-hotel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-woman-42-who-thought-she-had-a-cold-dies-on-lanzarote-holiday-after-collapsing-in-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street and Emmerdale fans 'fed up' as soaps taken off air again]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes just as both ITV soaps aired frightening twists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-and-emmerdale-fans-fed-up-as-soaps-taken-off-air-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-and-emmerdale-fans-fed-up-as-soaps-taken-off-air-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman mauled to death by leopard in European zoo as visitors flee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman was tending to two male Persian leopards when the incident occurred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-mauled-to-death-by-leopard-in-european-zoo-as-visitors-flee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-mauled-to-death-by-leopard-in-european-zoo-as-visitors-flee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hale gran, 60, left 'miserable' at 16 stone weight celebrates complete transformation with nude photoshoot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman went from 10st and wearing a size 10 to 16st and wearing a size 20 at her heaviest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hale-gran-60-left-miserable-at-16-stone-weight-celebrates-complete-transformation-with-nude-photoshoot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hale-gran-60-left-miserable-at-16-stone-weight-celebrates-complete-transformation-with-nude-photoshoot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum fuming as school sends her warning letter over her clothing choices at pick up time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school run can be a stressful time for both parents and their children]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mum-fuming-as-school-sends-her-warning-letter-over-her-clothing-choices-at-pick-up-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mum-fuming-as-school-sends-her-warning-letter-over-her-clothing-choices-at-pick-up-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as man killed in Wigan horror crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnesses are being urged to come forward to the crash in Swinley]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-man-killed-in-wigan-horror-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-man-killed-in-wigan-horror-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Big Brother star, 46, found dead in her bathroom as tributes flood in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amber Siyavus was found unresponsive in her bathroom earlier this month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-big-brother-star-46-found-dead-in-her-bathroom-as-tributes-flood-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-big-brother-star-46-found-dead-in-her-bathroom-as-tributes-flood-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue statement as boy rushed to hospital after third knife attack in Manchester Arndale in days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers have been arrested following the incident in Manchester Arndale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-statement-as-boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-third-knife-attack-in-manchester-arndale-in-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-statement-as-boy-rushed-to-hospital-after-third-knife-attack-in-manchester-arndale-in-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldham Reform's third leader in weeks speaks out on fixing the town's 'toxic' politics - and fedoras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform's new leader in Oldham councillor Paul Taylor said the borough's 'toxic atmosphere' was 'destructive' as he promises change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-reforms-third-leader-in-weeks-speaks-out-on-fixing-the-towns-toxic-politics-and-fedoras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-reforms-third-leader-in-weeks-speaks-out-on-fixing-the-towns-toxic-politics-and-fedoras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government announces huge change as 'unfair' gas charges for 23 million homes scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey is to scrap the 'unfair and outdated' charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-announces-huge-change-as-unfair-gas-charges-for-23-million-homes-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-announces-huge-change-as-unfair-gas-charges-for-23-million-homes-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheshire cop who ignored key piece of evidence in predator paedophile's home is sacked without notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Andrew Hein has been dismissed by Cheshire Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cheshire-cop-who-ignored-key-piece-of-evidence-in-predator-paedophiles-home-is-sacked-without-notice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cheshire-cop-who-ignored-key-piece-of-evidence-in-predator-paedophiles-home-is-sacked-without-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiet Stockport village where 'people are leaving' because they feel cheated on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to build nearly 1,000 homes in the area have caused controversy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/quiet-stockport-village-where-people-are-leaving-because-they-feel-cheated-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/quiet-stockport-village-where-people-are-leaving-because-they-feel-cheated-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester has a brand-new police force as first arrests made at Piccadilly]]></title><description><![CDATA[People were pictured arrested at Manchester Piccadilly by the brand-new police team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-has-a-brand-new-police-force-as-first-arrests-made-at-piccadilly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-has-a-brand-new-police-force-as-first-arrests-made-at-piccadilly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Didsbury bar's new boss says 'I have inherited a business with a reputation' and vows to improve after accusations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A licensing hearing is due to be held]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/didsbury-bars-new-boss-says-i-have-inherited-a-business-with-a-reputation-and-vows-to-improve-after-accusations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/didsbury-bars-new-boss-says-i-have-inherited-a-business-with-a-reputation-and-vows-to-improve-after-accusations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester is on the cusp of enormous new power over its future - mayor Bev Craig's hopes ahead of the Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of the budget on Wednesday, the region is preparing for a major handover of power which could bring huge change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-is-on-the-cusp-of-enormous-new-power-over-its-future-mayor-bev-craigs-hopes-ahead-of-the-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-is-on-the-cusp-of-enormous-new-power-over-its-future-mayor-bev-craigs-hopes-ahead-of-the-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner who died after suspected assault 'brought it on himself a little bit', GMP cop said]]></title><description><![CDATA[While there is no suggestion PC Gary Knight's actions in any way contributed to the man's death, he was given a written warning by force bosses after a panel found his actions 'fell short of what was reasonably expected']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pensioner-who-died-after-suspected-assault-brought-it-on-himself-a-little-bit-gmp-cop-said/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pensioner-who-died-after-suspected-assault-brought-it-on-himself-a-little-bit-gmp-cop-said/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester Police officer said man who died from horror injuries 'brought it on himself a little bit']]></title><description><![CDATA[While there is no suggestion PC Gary Knight's actions in any way contributed to the man's death, he was given a written warning by force bosses after a panel found his actions 'fell short of what was reasonably expected']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-police-officer-said-man-who-died-from-horror-injuries-brought-it-on-himself-a-little-bit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-police-officer-said-man-who-died-from-horror-injuries-brought-it-on-himself-a-little-bit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We moved here for green land, but never thought in a million years they would build that monstrosity']]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals which could see the UK's biggest data centre built on green land near Little Bollington have been slammed by locals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/we-moved-here-for-green-land-but-never-thought-in-a-million-years-they-would-build-that-monstrosity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/we-moved-here-for-green-land-but-never-thought-in-a-million-years-they-would-build-that-monstrosity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The five-bed Victorian house in affluent Stockport suburb with the most beautiful bathroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our latest Property of the Week boasts stunning bespoke interior and landscaped gardens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-five-bed-victorian-house-in-affluent-stockport-suburb-with-the-most-beautiful-bathroom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-five-bed-victorian-house-in-affluent-stockport-suburb-with-the-most-beautiful-bathroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair's new route from Manchester to city with huge Christmas markets in time for cheap winter getaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new route gives people the chance to enjoy Warsaw's two Christmas markets, including the huge Jarmark Warszawski at Plac Defilad and the traditional, historic market in the Old Town]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanairs-new-route-from-manchester-to-city-with-huge-christmas-markets-in-time-for-cheap-winter-getaways/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanairs-new-route-from-manchester-to-city-with-huge-christmas-markets-in-time-for-cheap-winter-getaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Manchester's pioneering Islamic school]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls celebrates 35 years and becomes the city's first secondary school to earn UNICEF Gold status, Acting Headteacher Jamila Kossar MBE reflects on its journey from six pupils in a terrace house to an Ofsted Outstanding icon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-manchesters-pioneering-islamic-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-manchesters-pioneering-islamic-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's £10 top 'goes well with so many things' shoppers buy all 11 colours]]></title><description><![CDATA["Very easy top to wear, goes well with so many things and adds a pop of colour."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-10-top-goes-well-with-so-many-things-shoppers-buy-all-11-colours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-10-top-goes-well-with-so-many-things-shoppers-buy-all-11-colours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time is Budget 2026 statement today and what announcements is John Healey expected to make]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey will deliver the Budget this afternoon in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-time-is-budget-2026-statement-today-and-what-announcements-is-john-healey-expected-to-make/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-time-is-budget-2026-statement-today-and-what-announcements-is-john-healey-expected-to-make/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuclear submarines deployed as Foreign Office warns of 'sudden escalation' in Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three of the UK's four nuclear deterrent submarines are at sea as the Foreign Office warns "the risk of sudden escalation is high" in the Middle East, with Brits urged to brace for travel disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nuclear-submarines-deployed-as-foreign-office-warns-of-sudden-escalation-in-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nuclear-submarines-deployed-as-foreign-office-warns-of-sudden-escalation-in-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Swinney calls for ‘substantial support’ with energy bills in UK Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The First Minister challenged the Chancellor to use Wednesday’s keynote Commons statement to follow through on Labour’s 2024 election manifesto commitment to reduce energy bills by £300.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-swinney-calls-for-substantial-support-with-energy-bills-in-uk-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-swinney-calls-for-substantial-support-with-energy-bills-in-uk-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police descend on Arndale shopping centre for third time this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester Police have been approached for further information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-descend-on-arndale-shopping-centre-for-third-time-this-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-descend-on-arndale-shopping-centre-for-third-time-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots shoppers praise 'superior' electric toothbrush slashed from £100 to £35 for Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA["I highly recommend this toothbrush for a superior cleaning experience"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-shoppers-praise-superior-electric-toothbrush-slashed-from-100-to-35-for-christmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-shoppers-praise-superior-electric-toothbrush-slashed-from-100-to-35-for-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackpool beat Villa and Vale thrash Man City in Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackpool beat Aston Villa and Port Vale put five past Manchester City's youngsters, plus Tuesday's EFL Trophy round-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/blackpool-beat-villa-and-vale-thrash-man-city-in-trophy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/blackpool-beat-villa-and-vale-thrash-man-city-in-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey says Budget will give Britain 'breathing space today and fresh hope for future' in new teaser video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor has set out how the Budget will make Britain “more resilient”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-says-budget-will-give-britain-breathing-space-today-and-fresh-hope-for-future-in-new-teaser-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-says-budget-will-give-britain-breathing-space-today-and-fresh-hope-for-future-in-new-teaser-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy Keane's amazing reaction as woman shows him her late dad's most prized possession]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuniting 30 years after Keano gave her free tickets to a Man United match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roy-keanes-amazing-reaction-as-woman-shows-him-her-late-dads-most-prized-possession/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roy-keanes-amazing-reaction-as-woman-shows-him-her-late-dads-most-prized-possession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester train disruption RECAP as emergency services called to incident between Crewe and Piccadilly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains in Cheshire are affected following the incident this evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-train-disruption-recap-as-emergency-services-called-to-incident-between-crewe-and-piccadilly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-train-disruption-recap-as-emergency-services-called-to-incident-between-crewe-and-piccadilly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapist arrested at Manchester Airport after arriving back in UK found guilty]]></title><description><![CDATA[He had fled the country in 2020 while under investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rapist-arrested-at-manchester-airport-after-arriving-back-in-uk-found-guilty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rapist-arrested-at-manchester-airport-after-arriving-back-in-uk-found-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police step in and explain what to do if someone parks across your drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers issued specific advice on what to do if you find a car blocking your drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-step-in-and-explain-what-to-do-if-someone-parks-across-your-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-step-in-and-explain-what-to-do-if-someone-parks-across-your-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Susan Saint James dead: Tributes to TV star who appeared on Meghan Markle's Suits series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susan Saint James has died]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/susan-saint-james-dead-tributes-to-tv-star-who-appeared-on-meghan-markles-suits-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/susan-saint-james-dead-tributes-to-tv-star-who-appeared-on-meghan-markles-suits-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arndale police incident LIVE as emergency services swarm shopping centre for third time this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cordon is in place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/arndale-police-incident-live-as-emergency-services-swarm-shopping-centre-for-third-time-this-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/arndale-police-incident-live-as-emergency-services-swarm-shopping-centre-for-third-time-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetherspoons issues new statement after poppy-wearing drinker turned away from pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shared on social media showed a man being turned away from the boozer for wearing a poppy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wetherspoons-issues-new-statement-after-poppy-wearing-drinker-turned-away-from-pub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wetherspoons-issues-new-statement-after-poppy-wearing-drinker-turned-away-from-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetherspoons clarifies poppy rules after poppy-wearing drinker barred from entering pub in Gosport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shared on social media showed a man being turned away from the boozer for wearing a poppy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wetherspoons-clarifies-poppy-rules-after-poppy-wearing-drinker-barred-from-entering-pub-in-gosport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wetherspoons-clarifies-poppy-rules-after-poppy-wearing-drinker-barred-from-entering-pub-in-gosport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester train disruption LIVE as emergency services called to incident between Crewe and Piccadilly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains in Cheshire are affected following the incident this evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-train-disruption-live-as-emergency-services-called-to-incident-between-crewe-and-piccadilly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-train-disruption-live-as-emergency-services-called-to-incident-between-crewe-and-piccadilly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAF fighter jet declares emergency over Manchester area minutes after take-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Royal Air Force Eurofighter 2000 has declared an emergency near the city at 9,975ft just minutes after take-off, according to flight tracking data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/raf-fighter-jet-declares-emergency-over-manchester-area-minutes-after-take-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/raf-fighter-jet-declares-emergency-over-manchester-area-minutes-after-take-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[24-hour gym in Standish opened without planning permission approved after owner's emotional plea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan's planning committee heard that Trans4orm in Standish is 'making a difference to people’s lives']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/24-hour-gym-in-standish-opened-without-planning-permission-approved-after-owners-emotional-plea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/24-hour-gym-in-standish-opened-without-planning-permission-approved-after-owners-emotional-plea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk reduces 'gorgeous' £32 bedding set that looks 'expensive' and 'doesn't crease']]></title><description><![CDATA["This is lovely bed linen. It doesn’t crease, is easy to iron and is lovely and soft."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-reduces-gorgeous-32-bedding-set-that-looks-expensive-and-doesnt-crease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-reduces-gorgeous-32-bedding-set-that-looks-expensive-and-doesnt-crease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[348-space multi-storey car park to be built at Galleries development as previous plans too expensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wigan's planning committee heard that previously approved plans for 330 parking spaces in the basement were 'too complex and costly']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/348-space-multi-storey-car-park-to-be-built-at-galleries-development-as-previous-plans-too-expensive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/348-space-multi-storey-car-park-to-be-built-at-galleries-development-as-previous-plans-too-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly star Jaime Winstone 'disheartened' as she admits its 'getting harder and harder']]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress faced her second Strictly dance off on Sunday night's results show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-star-jaime-winstone-disheartened-as-she-admits-its-getting-harder-and-harder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-star-jaime-winstone-disheartened-as-she-admits-its-getting-harder-and-harder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly man found dead over Christmas after friend told concern 'wasn't a police matter']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Crabbe had probably been dead for days when he was found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/elderly-man-found-dead-over-christmas-after-friend-told-concern-wasnt-a-police-matter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/elderly-man-found-dead-over-christmas-after-friend-told-concern-wasnt-a-police-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Sky Black Friday shoppers bag premium £1,349 Samsung tablet for £1 a day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra 5G with Galaxy AI has been heavily reduced ahead of Black Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/early-sky-black-friday-shoppers-bag-premium-1349-samsung-tablet-for-1-a-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/early-sky-black-friday-shoppers-bag-premium-1349-samsung-tablet-for-1-a-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the Budget 2026 announcements John Healey is expected to make - and what has been ruled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Budget will focus on giving families and businesses 'breathing space' with the costs they face, Andy Burnham's government has said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-budget-2026-announcements-john-healey-is-expected-to-make-and-what-has-been-ruled-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-budget-2026-announcements-john-healey-is-expected-to-make-and-what-has-been-ruled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police appeal after bricks thrown through windows of Cheadle Hulme restaurant before suspected arson]]></title><description><![CDATA[No injuries have been reported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-appeal-after-bricks-thrown-through-windows-of-cheadle-hulme-restaurant-before-suspected-arson/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-appeal-after-bricks-thrown-through-windows-of-cheadle-hulme-restaurant-before-suspected-arson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-utd-stick-with-carrick-inside-a-turbulent-48-hours-at-old-trafford/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-utd-stick-with-carrick-inside-a-turbulent-48-hours-at-old-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby-killing couple see major change to prison sentences by appeal court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klevi and Nivalda Santos Pirjani were both jailed for killing baby Miguel back in March]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/baby-killing-couple-see-major-change-to-prison-sentences-by-appeal-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/baby-killing-couple-see-major-change-to-prison-sentences-by-appeal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooters could be coming to Manchester with trial set to launch in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes off the back of the Lime scooter scheme in Salford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/e-scooters-could-be-coming-to-manchester-with-trial-set-to-launch-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/e-scooters-could-be-coming-to-manchester-with-trial-set-to-launch-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Slimming and stretchy' £31 Christmas party dress alternative 'hides a multitude of sins']]></title><description><![CDATA["The material is of good quality and very stretchy so easy to put on and take off. It makes you look very slim with the design being ruched all the way around"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/slimming-and-stretchy-31-christmas-party-dress-alternative-hides-a-multitude-of-sins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/slimming-and-stretchy-31-christmas-party-dress-alternative-hides-a-multitude-of-sins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Selfish' driver who hit cyclist not a murderer, jury told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson was responsible for Michael Mullins's death in April, his barrister tells jurors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/selfish-driver-who-hit-cyclist-not-a-murderer-jury-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/selfish-driver-who-hit-cyclist-not-a-murderer-jury-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warn that youths caught climbing on garage roofs in Stockport will be 'dealt with']]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester Police have said climbing on the roofs is 'extremely dangerous and poses a significant risk of injury']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-warn-that-youths-caught-climbing-on-garage-roofs-in-stockport-will-be-dealt-with/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-warn-that-youths-caught-climbing-on-garage-roofs-in-stockport-will-be-dealt-with/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for tonight's £66M draw - Tuesday, October 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/euromillions-results-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tonights-66m-draw-tuesday-october-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/euromillions-results-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tonights-66m-draw-tuesday-october-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debenhams early Black Friday sale slashes 'perfect' £43 Christmas party dress 'for any age']]></title><description><![CDATA["Fabulous dress. Fits well and just absolutely gorgeous. I had a lot of compliments wearing this."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/debenhams-early-black-friday-sale-slashes-perfect-43-christmas-party-dress-for-any-age/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/debenhams-early-black-friday-sale-slashes-perfect-43-christmas-party-dress-for-any-age/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Salford Council-owned children’s home where kids illegally tattoo themselves and others]]></title><description><![CDATA[And youngsters' bus passes are confiscated as punishment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-salford-council-owned-childrens-home-where-kids-illegally-tattoo-themselves-and-others/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-salford-council-owned-childrens-home-where-kids-illegally-tattoo-themselves-and-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The council-owned children’s home where kids illegally tattoo themselves and others]]></title><description><![CDATA[And youngsters' bus passes are confiscated as punishment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-council-owned-childrens-home-where-kids-illegally-tattoo-themselves-and-others/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-council-owned-childrens-home-where-kids-illegally-tattoo-themselves-and-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The £10 unlimited play video arcade perfect for a rainy day this October half term]]></title><description><![CDATA[A piece of Blackpool's seaside history has also made its way to the arcade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-unlimited-play-video-arcade-perfect-for-a-rainy-day-this-october-half-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-unlimited-play-video-arcade-perfect-for-a-rainy-day-this-october-half-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham minister addresses concerns around prisoners 'being given tents instead of housing' on release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catherine McKinnell told MPs it is “not government policy” for inmates at risk of homelessness to be given a tent upon their release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-minister-addresses-concerns-around-prisoners-being-given-tents-instead-of-housing-on-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-minister-addresses-concerns-around-prisoners-being-given-tents-instead-of-housing-on-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire engines descend on Etihad Stadium to 'tiny fire' that had 'already been put out']]></title><description><![CDATA[No injuries were reported as a result of the fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fire-engines-descend-on-etihad-stadium-to-tiny-fire-that-had-already-been-put-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fire-engines-descend-on-etihad-stadium-to-tiny-fire-that-had-already-been-put-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two hundred wraps of crack-cocaine and heroin seized with two arrested in Stockport raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17 and 18-year-old have been arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-hundred-wraps-of-crack-cocaine-and-heroin-seized-with-two-arrested-in-stockport-raids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-hundred-wraps-of-crack-cocaine-and-heroin-seized-with-two-arrested-in-stockport-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the Marks &amp; Spencer stores offering seasonal jobs across Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;S is currently advertising more than 100 seasonal jobs across Greater Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-marks-amp-spencer-stores-offering-seasonal-jobs-across-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-marks-amp-spencer-stores-offering-seasonal-jobs-across-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive Stockport building could be demolished to make way for nearly 300 homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans put forward would see the 1970s 10-storey building demolished and replaced with ‘a high-quality residential development']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/massive-stockport-building-could-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-nearly-300-homes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/massive-stockport-building-could-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-nearly-300-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent police appeal after shots fired in Oldham as neighbours mistake bangs for fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations are ongoing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/urgent-police-appeal-after-shots-fired-in-oldham-as-neighbours-mistake-bangs-for-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/urgent-police-appeal-after-shots-fired-in-oldham-as-neighbours-mistake-bangs-for-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who dragged headteacher Michael Mullins under Volvo for 2.2km was selfish but not a murderer, court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Richardson denies all his charges following the death of Stretford Grammar School head Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-who-dragged-headteacher-michael-mullins-under-volvo-for-22km-was-selfish-but-not-a-murderer-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-who-dragged-headteacher-michael-mullins-under-volvo-for-22km-was-selfish-but-not-a-murderer-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government issues statement after thousands voice concerns over medication for common condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 12,000 people have now signed the petition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/government-issues-statement-after-thousands-voice-concerns-over-medication-for-common-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/government-issues-statement-after-thousands-voice-concerns-over-medication-for-common-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell Brand issued not guilty verdict after charge changed due to 'insufficient evidence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Brand's trial is ongoing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brand-issued-not-guilty-verdict-after-charge-changed-due-to-insufficient-evidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/russell-brand-issued-not-guilty-verdict-after-charge-changed-due-to-insufficient-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Domino's Pizza branch in Middleton that's divided opinion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The takeaway has gone viral online for its transformation of a former pub building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-dominos-pizza-branch-in-middleton-thats-divided-opinion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-dominos-pizza-branch-in-middleton-thats-divided-opinion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Budget 2026 could mean for UK homeowners, first-time buyers and renters]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are the major property changes that chancellor John Healey is expected to announce on Wednesday (October 28)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-budget-2026-could-mean-for-uk-homeowners-first-time-buyers-and-renters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-budget-2026-could-mean-for-uk-homeowners-first-time-buyers-and-renters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents find clever way to bag Play-Doh's 2026 £15 advent calendar for 'free']]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a fun alternative to chocolate - and far healthier!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/parents-find-clever-way-to-bag-play-dohs-2026-15-advent-calendar-for-free/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/parents-find-clever-way-to-bag-play-dohs-2026-15-advent-calendar-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope, high streets and heavy weather: Andy Burnham’s first 100 days as Prime Minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[To his supporters, he brings empathy and a fresh, northern perspective to Number 10. To his critics, he’s a charismatic flip-flopper relying on small gestures. Can the former mayor turn human warmth into a grand strategy?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hope-high-streets-and-heavy-weather-andy-burnhams-first-100-days-as-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hope-high-streets-and-heavy-weather-andy-burnhams-first-100-days-as-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant in Stockport suburb reopens with original team months after 'devastating' closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news has already gone down well with locals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/restaurant-in-stockport-suburb-reopens-with-original-team-months-after-devastating-closure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/restaurant-in-stockport-suburb-reopens-with-original-team-months-after-devastating-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP State Pension, Universal Credit, PIP and other benefit increases from April 2027 ahead of Budget confirmation]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Healey will confirm how much state pensions and benefits will increase next April - these are the new rates to expect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-state-pension-universal-credit-pip-and-other-benefit-increases-from-april-2027-ahead-of-budget-confirmation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-state-pension-universal-credit-pip-and-other-benefit-increases-from-april-2027-ahead-of-budget-confirmation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family home with huge McDonald's sign inside selling for £375k - but not everyone is lovin' it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-bedroom home in West Yorkshire looks unassuming from the outside, but the kitchen wall features a huge illuminated McDonald's Golden Arches sign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/family-home-with-huge-mcdonalds-sign-inside-selling-for-375k-but-not-everyone-is-lovin-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/family-home-with-huge-mcdonalds-sign-inside-selling-for-375k-but-not-everyone-is-lovin-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelly Osbourne pays tribute to dad Ozzy as she celebrates turning 42]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ozzy Osbourne died in 2025 just weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kelly-osbourne-pays-tribute-to-dad-ozzy-as-she-celebrates-turning-42/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kelly-osbourne-pays-tribute-to-dad-ozzy-as-she-celebrates-turning-42/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greedy carer called vulnerable OAP 'Nana' before fleecing her out of over £20k]]></title><description><![CDATA['I'm sorry I let you down... what will it say on the DBS?']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greedy-carer-called-vulnerable-oap-nana-before-fleecing-her-out-of-over-20k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greedy-carer-called-vulnerable-oap-nana-before-fleecing-her-out-of-over-20k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who worked with young people to stop them entering 'world of violence' jailed for deliberately hitting cyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Okotie was jailed for three years and six months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-who-worked-with-young-people-to-stop-them-entering-world-of-violence-jailed-for-deliberately-hitting-cyclist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-who-worked-with-young-people-to-stop-them-entering-world-of-violence-jailed-for-deliberately-hitting-cyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government could introduce 'permanent ban' on one item in all shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-could-introduce-permanent-ban-on-one-item-in-all-shops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-could-introduce-permanent-ban-on-one-item-in-all-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The wait goes on as Radcliffe Hub opening date moves back to December]]></title><description><![CDATA[The venue will boast a library, two swimming pools and 100-station gym]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-wait-goes-on-as-radcliffe-hub-opening-date-moves-back-to-december/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-wait-goes-on-as-radcliffe-hub-opening-date-moves-back-to-december/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poundland at risk of collapse in coming days with up to 600 stores affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the business was bought for just £1 last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poundland-at-risk-of-collapse-in-coming-days-with-up-to-600-stores-affected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poundland-at-risk-of-collapse-in-coming-days-with-up-to-600-stores-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Walsh fans convinced new Channel 4 quiz show is a 'hoax']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Walsh is set to appear in the pilot episode of a new show, but viewers aren't convinced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bradley-walsh-fans-convinced-new-channel-4-quiz-show-is-a-hoax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bradley-walsh-fans-convinced-new-channel-4-quiz-show-is-a-hoax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City players can block out 'noise' of away fans - Maresca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City suffered a first Premier League defeat of the season at a boisterous Aston Villa, amid persistent reminders of their financial charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-city-players-can-block-out-noise-of-away-fans-maresca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-city-players-can-block-out-noise-of-away-fans-maresca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester A&amp;E issues urgent plea to patients as it faces 'extreme pressure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients with non-emergency conditions may be asked to come back at a later time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-aampe-issues-urgent-plea-to-patients-as-it-faces-extreme-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-aampe-issues-urgent-plea-to-patients-as-it-faces-extreme-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunelm's bestselling sofa bed gets huge £120 reduction ahead of Christmas hosting]]></title><description><![CDATA["I am so happy with this sofa bed. It's compact size is perfect for our spare room"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelms-bestselling-sofa-bed-gets-huge-120-reduction-ahead-of-christmas-hosting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelms-bestselling-sofa-bed-gets-huge-120-reduction-ahead-of-christmas-hosting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten people, including 16-year-old, charged following seven month police probe in Greater Manchester and Wolverhampton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight men, one woman and one 16-year-old boy have been charged]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ten-people-including-16-year-old-charged-following-seven-month-police-probe-in-greater-manchester-and-wolverhampton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ten-people-including-16-year-old-charged-following-seven-month-police-probe-in-greater-manchester-and-wolverhampton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10-year-old boy doing something amazing in 32 countries for critically-ill best friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frankie McMillan is to receive an award after raising more than £28,000 for charity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-year-old-boy-doing-something-amazing-in-32-countries-for-critically-ill-best-friend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-year-old-boy-doing-something-amazing-in-32-countries-for-critically-ill-best-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police carrying out random roadside eyesight checks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers need to be able to read a car number plate from a distance of 66ft (20m), police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-carrying-out-random-roadside-eyesight-checks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-carrying-out-random-roadside-eyesight-checks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler, 2, rushed to hospital after being mauled by dog at Glasgow home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being mauled by a dog at a property on Mybster Place in the Govan area of Glasgow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/toddler-2-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-mauled-by-dog-at-glasgow-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/toddler-2-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-mauled-by-dog-at-glasgow-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miranda Hart fans demand for television 'revival' as Celebrity Traitors popularity soars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans are hoping the comedian will return with a new series for BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/miranda-hart-fans-demand-for-television-revival-as-celebrity-traitors-popularity-soars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/miranda-hart-fans-demand-for-television-revival-as-celebrity-traitors-popularity-soars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience returns to UK in castle grounds an hour from Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'a magical winter experience' is back this Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/harry-potter-forbidden-forest-experience-returns-to-uk-in-castle-grounds-an-hour-from-manchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/harry-potter-forbidden-forest-experience-returns-to-uk-in-castle-grounds-an-hour-from-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five injured in M6 van and car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic England says queues stretched eight miles (13km) following the crash at about 03:30 GMT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/five-injured-in-m6-van-and-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/five-injured-in-m6-van-and-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 5 fans can't wait over first look at returning cosy crime drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Madame Blanc Mysteries is set to return soon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/channel-5-fans-cant-wait-over-first-look-at-returning-cosy-crime-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/channel-5-fans-cant-wait-over-first-look-at-returning-cosy-crime-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I asked my late dad for help - then we won a life-changing £1m EuroMillions prize']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Francis said that winning the lottery hasn't changed him, just altered the way he thinks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-asked-my-late-dad-for-help-then-we-won-a-life-changing-1m-euromillions-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-asked-my-late-dad-for-help-then-we-won-a-life-changing-1m-euromillions-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M6 crash RECAP after motorway shuts with three in hospital and miles of queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers have been urged avoid the motorway if possible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-recap-after-motorway-shuts-with-three-in-hospital-and-miles-of-queues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-recap-after-motorway-shuts-with-three-in-hospital-and-miles-of-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terror on Oldham street as gunman opens fire at car during storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[CSI officers and Tactical Aid Unit teams were spotted scouring Lovage Drive following the suspected shooting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/terror-on-oldham-street-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-car-during-storm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/terror-on-oldham-street-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-car-during-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The free Manchester museum that’s a ‘fantastic family attraction’ to visit this October half term]]></title><description><![CDATA[One visitor described this museum as 'absolutely brilliant']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-free-manchester-museum-thats-a-fantastic-family-attraction-to-visit-this-october-half-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-free-manchester-museum-thats-a-fantastic-family-attraction-to-visit-this-october-half-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M6 crash LIVE as huge delays remain after motorway shuts with three in hospital and miles of queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers have been urged avoid the motorway if possible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-huge-delays-remain-after-motorway-shuts-with-three-in-hospital-and-miles-of-queues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-huge-delays-remain-after-motorway-shuts-with-three-in-hospital-and-miles-of-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldham shooting RECAP as street cordoned off with police on the scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations are underway on Lovage Drive in the Fitton Hill area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-shooting-recap-as-street-cordoned-off-with-police-on-the-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-shooting-recap-as-street-cordoned-off-with-police-on-the-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashlea Simon says she was arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with her identifying HMOs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ex-britain-first-leader-arrested-in-hmo-attacks-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ex-britain-first-leader-arrested-in-hmo-attacks-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside house on street 'that inspired Harry Potter's Diagon Alley' selling for £1.6m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The property in Covent Garden, London, is said to have inspired Diagon Alley and Ollivanders wand shop in the film series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-house-on-street-that-inspired-harry-potters-diagon-alley-selling-for-16m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-house-on-street-that-inspired-harry-potters-diagon-alley-selling-for-16m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman secretly filmed girlfriend during sex and sold it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman was charged after selling three videos of herself and her girlfriend to a male friend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-secretly-filmed-girlfriend-during-sex-and-sold-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-secretly-filmed-girlfriend-during-sex-and-sold-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She had no idea her girlfriend had filmed her - until a man who bought the video told her about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman was charged after selling three videos of herself and her girlfriend to a male friend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/she-had-no-idea-her-girlfriend-had-filmed-her-until-a-man-who-bought-the-video-told-her-about-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/she-had-no-idea-her-girlfriend-had-filmed-her-until-a-man-who-bought-the-video-told-her-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Office star Lucy Davis issues update two months after breast cancer diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy announced her incurable diagnosis for the first time this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-office-star-lucy-davis-issues-update-two-months-after-breast-cancer-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-office-star-lucy-davis-issues-update-two-months-after-breast-cancer-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carrick-to-stay-in-charge-of-man-utd-for-chelsea-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carrick-to-stay-in-charge-of-man-utd-for-chelsea-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New arrest in Salford 'HMO' attacks probe as police say children 'exploited']]></title><description><![CDATA["Our relentless pursuit of those causing or facilitating this recent spate of damage is not letting up"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-arrest-in-salford-hmo-attacks-probe-as-police-say-children-exploited/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-arrest-in-salford-hmo-attacks-probe-as-police-say-children-exploited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car flips onto roof in crash on major Manchester city centre road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash on Great Ancoats Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/car-flips-onto-roof-in-crash-on-major-manchester-city-centre-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/car-flips-onto-roof-in-crash-on-major-manchester-city-centre-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors star reveals clever way BBC show unnerves contestants at every roundtable]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final two episodes will air this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-star-reveals-clever-way-bbc-show-unnerves-contestants-at-every-roundtable/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-star-reveals-clever-way-bbc-show-unnerves-contestants-at-every-roundtable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family left devastated after paramedic suffers fatal heart attack while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was remembered as a dedicated colleague and family man who spent nearly 40 years helping others through his work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/family-left-devastated-after-paramedic-suffers-fatal-heart-attack-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/family-left-devastated-after-paramedic-suffers-fatal-heart-attack-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government lists five checks Brits should immediately make in emergency plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's Be Ready campaign aims to build the UK resilience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-lists-five-checks-brits-should-immediately-make-in-emergency-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-lists-five-checks-brits-should-immediately-make-in-emergency-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M6 crash LIVE as motorway shuts with three in hospital and miles of queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers have been urged avoid the motorway if possible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-motorway-shuts-with-three-in-hospital-and-miles-of-queues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-motorway-shuts-with-three-in-hospital-and-miles-of-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The free Manchester gothic trail to do this Halloween with map of 15 locations in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the darker side of the city which encompasses well-known landmarks and hidden gems]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-free-manchester-gothic-trail-to-do-this-halloween-with-map-of-15-locations-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-free-manchester-gothic-trail-to-do-this-halloween-with-map-of-15-locations-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues Halloween weather verdict as 'misty and murky' conditions expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[What will the weather be like over Halloween weekend?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-halloween-weather-verdict-as-misty-and-murky-conditions-expected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-halloween-weather-verdict-as-misty-and-murky-conditions-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC hit with over 200 Strictly complaints after editing out slogan in 'anti-trans' row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethany Antonia's t-shirt was edited during the show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-hit-with-over-200-strictly-complaints-after-editing-out-slogan-in-anti-trans-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-hit-with-over-200-strictly-complaints-after-editing-out-slogan-in-anti-trans-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmerdale's Isabel Hodgins flooded with love over baby milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans couldn't believe how much baby Georgie has grown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdales-isabel-hodgins-flooded-with-love-over-baby-milestone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdales-isabel-hodgins-flooded-with-love-over-baby-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The heartwarming reason why there’s a giant 39-foot polar bear in Manchester this Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is claimed to even be the tallest polar bear sculpture in the world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-heartwarming-reason-why-theres-a-giant-39-foot-polar-bear-in-manchester-this-christmas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-heartwarming-reason-why-theres-a-giant-39-foot-polar-bear-in-manchester-this-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did Friends icon Matthew Perry die and where is his assistant now as new Netflix series released]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chandler Bing actor found unresponsive in the hot tub of his Pacific Palisades home in October, 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-did-friends-icon-matthew-perry-die-and-where-is-his-assistant-now-as-new-netflix-series-released/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-did-friends-icon-matthew-perry-die-and-where-is-his-assistant-now-as-new-netflix-series-released/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bury school plans branded 'unsafe' as scheme is rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans for a new Bury school have been rejected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-bury-school-plans-branded-unsafe-as-scheme-is-rejected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-bury-school-plans-branded-unsafe-as-scheme-is-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three taken to hospital as M6 motorway shut for hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of the major motorway near Warrington remains closed off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/three-taken-to-hospital-as-m6-motorway-shut-for-hours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/three-taken-to-hospital-as-m6-motorway-shut-for-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's 20 years since The Strokes were in Manchester, and Julian Casablancas has something to say]]></title><description><![CDATA[REVIEW: The Strokes at Co-op Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/its-20-years-since-the-strokes-were-in-manchester-and-julian-casablancas-has-something-to-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/its-20-years-since-the-strokes-were-in-manchester-and-julian-casablancas-has-something-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worker killed in horror crash between tractor, van and lorry in Edenfield roadworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another worker was taken to hospital following the crash within the temporary road works on Rochdale Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/worker-killed-in-horror-crash-between-tractor-van-and-lorry-in-edenfield-roadworks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/worker-killed-in-horror-crash-between-tractor-van-and-lorry-in-edenfield-roadworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Kane's wife floods football star with love amid major career first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Kane became the first Englishman since 2001 to win the Ballon d'Or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/harry-kanes-wife-floods-football-star-with-love-amid-major-career-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/harry-kanes-wife-floods-football-star-with-love-amid-major-career-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair announces major 20-minute check-in change in November]]></title><description><![CDATA[The airline said the move will reduce the number of passengers who miss their flights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-announces-major-20-minute-check-in-change-in-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-announces-major-20-minute-check-in-change-in-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costco Manchester hit by 'absolute carnage' as huge queues of shoppers swarm on store's emergency items]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's Government has issued advice to stockpile food, water and other essentials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/costco-manchester-hit-by-absolute-carnage-as-huge-queues-of-shoppers-swarm-on-stores-emergency-items/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/costco-manchester-hit-by-absolute-carnage-as-huge-queues-of-shoppers-swarm-on-stores-emergency-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire joiner had a thriving career and was set to become a dad, when one job changed everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[WARNING: Graphic images - Chris Pawson, 38, was left unable to work in his job ever again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lancashire-joiner-had-a-thriving-career-and-was-set-to-become-a-dad-when-one-job-changed-everything/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lancashire-joiner-had-a-thriving-career-and-was-set-to-become-a-dad-when-one-job-changed-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair charged under National Security Act following RAF Fairford investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohmed Abdulkarim, charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service, and Nouman Essghir, charged with entering a prohibited place]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pair-charged-under-national-security-act-following-raf-fairford-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pair-charged-under-national-security-act-following-raf-fairford-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busted's James Bourne issues health update as brother 'saved' him after 'few years to live' diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Bourne branded his younger brother, Chris, a 'hero']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/busteds-james-bourne-issues-health-update-as-brother-saved-him-after-few-years-to-live-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/busteds-james-bourne-issues-health-update-as-brother-saved-him-after-few-years-to-live-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ID rules at tips spark fly-tipping fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new system is set to be rolled out from January, Greater Manchester Combined Authority says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-id-rules-at-tips-spark-fly-tipping-fears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-id-rules-at-tips-spark-fly-tipping-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binman reveals answer to long debated question on if shredded paper should go in recycling or general waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recycling in an accurate manner is more difficult than the average person would imagine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/binman-reveals-answer-to-long-debated-question-on-if-shredded-paper-should-go-in-recycling-or-general-waste/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/binman-reveals-answer-to-long-debated-question-on-if-shredded-paper-should-go-in-recycling-or-general-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Should the UK rejoin the EU? Andy Burnham calls for 'honest discussion']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister is set to meet EU chiefs, including European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, for a key summit in Brussels next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-should-the-uk-rejoin-the-eu-andy-burnham-calls-for-honest-discussion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-should-the-uk-rejoin-the-eu-andy-burnham-calls-for-honest-discussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldham shooting LIVE as street cordoned off with police on the scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigations are underway on Lovage Drive in the Fitton Hill area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-shooting-live-as-street-cordoned-off-with-police-on-the-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldham-shooting-live-as-street-cordoned-off-with-police-on-the-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M6 crash LIVE as motorway fully shut after serious incident with 90 minute delays and 8 mile queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congestion is building in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-motorway-fully-shut-after-serious-incident-with-90-minute-delays-and-8-mile-queues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-motorway-fully-shut-after-serious-incident-with-90-minute-delays-and-8-mile-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheadle Hulme shisha lounge cordoned off as police investigation underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have launched an investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cheadle-hulme-shisha-lounge-cordoned-off-as-police-investigation-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cheadle-hulme-shisha-lounge-cordoned-off-as-police-investigation-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as mum, 52, found dead at UK beach on same spot her son, 18, died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charmaine George was tragically found dead in the same place her son Ewan died in 2020]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-mum-52-found-dead-at-uk-beach-on-same-spot-her-son-18-died/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-mum-52-found-dead-at-uk-beach-on-same-spot-her-son-18-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Murray's wife Kim issues statement after couple make major change in 'fascinating' move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The couple tied the knot in Andy's hometown of Dunblane, Scotland back in 2015]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-murrays-wife-kim-issues-statement-after-couple-make-major-change-in-fascinating-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-murrays-wife-kim-issues-statement-after-couple-make-major-change-in-fascinating-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elderly man 'violently attacked by boys aged 12 and 13' in Wythenshawe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim was approached for his mobile phone, police said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/elderly-man-violently-attacked-by-boys-aged-12-and-13-in-wythenshawe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/elderly-man-violently-attacked-by-boys-aged-12-and-13-in-wythenshawe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Lewis reacts as Andy Burnham announces major change to 'awful' DWP benefit scheme rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[The financial expert has previously called the Carers Allowance benefit scheme "awful" and "nonsense"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/martin-lewis-reacts-as-andy-burnham-announces-major-change-to-awful-dwp-benefit-scheme-rule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/martin-lewis-reacts-as-andy-burnham-announces-major-change-to-awful-dwp-benefit-scheme-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 mug design revealed as price and deposit scheme explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of Manchester's giant Santa, who will take pride of place at Albert Square this year, are in for a treat with the 2026 design]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-christmas-markets-2026-mug-design-revealed-as-price-and-deposit-scheme-explained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-christmas-markets-2026-mug-design-revealed-as-price-and-deposit-scheme-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesy Nelson pulls out of I'm A Celebrity 2025 as Little Mix star puts daughters first]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has reportedly withdrawn from a six-figure deal to appear on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jesy-nelson-pulls-out-of-im-a-celebrity-2025-as-little-mix-star-puts-daughters-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jesy-nelson-pulls-out-of-im-a-celebrity-2025-as-little-mix-star-puts-daughters-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street star Alison King shares what she'd like for Carla Connor-Swain after factory drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alison King has shared what she'd like to see for Carla Connor-Swain as she could be left without her beloved Underworld factory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-star-alison-king-shares-what-shed-like-for-carla-connor-swain-after-factory-drama/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-star-alison-king-shares-what-shed-like-for-carla-connor-swain-after-factory-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government 'confirms' major bank account rule changes amid £8,000 cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's Budget is the first from Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-confirms-major-bank-account-rule-changes-amid-8000-cut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-confirms-major-bank-account-rule-changes-amid-8000-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tameside Council buys out Ashton's Arcades shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tameside council is now in possession of both town centre shopping centres as they aim to push foprward with their vision for the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tameside-council-buys-out-ashtons-arcades-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tameside-council-buys-out-ashtons-arcades-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Fender ticket prices confirmed for Proper Massive 2027 tour including Etihad Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets for the Proper Massive 2027 tour will go on sale this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sam-fender-ticket-prices-confirmed-for-proper-massive-2027-tour-including-etihad-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sam-fender-ticket-prices-confirmed-for-proper-massive-2027-tour-including-etihad-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Fender at Manchester's Etihad Stadium seating plan, venue map, and capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Fender will play the Manchester City ground on July 15 and 17, 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sam-fender-at-manchesters-etihad-stadium-seating-plan-venue-map-and-capacity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sam-fender-at-manchesters-etihad-stadium-seating-plan-venue-map-and-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M6 crash LIVE as motorway fully shut after serious incident with emergency services on scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congestion is building in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-motorway-fully-shut-after-serious-incident-with-emergency-services-on-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-as-motorway-fully-shut-after-serious-incident-with-emergency-services-on-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham issues statement after government unveils five major announcements hitting millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's government has announced the changes ahead of the Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-statement-after-government-unveils-five-major-announcements-hitting-millions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-statement-after-government-unveils-five-major-announcements-hitting-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The woods near Manchester Airport perfect for autumn walk with cobbled village and cosy pub close by]]></title><description><![CDATA[A perfect spot to see kingfishers in action, with a cobbled village and cosy pub awaiting at the end]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-woods-near-manchester-airport-perfect-for-autumn-walk-with-cobbled-village-and-cosy-pub-close-by/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-woods-near-manchester-airport-perfect-for-autumn-walk-with-cobbled-village-and-cosy-pub-close-by/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two drivers who didn't stop for Heywood lollipop man in the road have cars seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police have taken action after the car and moped drove straight past the crossing patrol stood in the middle of the road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-drivers-who-didnt-stop-for-heywood-lollipop-man-in-the-road-have-cars-seized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-drivers-who-didnt-stop-for-heywood-lollipop-man-in-the-road-have-cars-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/will-the-budget-pass-burnhams-makerfield-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/will-the-budget-pass-burnhams-makerfield-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bev Craig says plans are underway to expand Bee Network across Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Bev Craig has spoken about some of the changes happening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bev-craig-says-plans-are-underway-to-expand-bee-network-across-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bev-craig-says-plans-are-underway-to-expand-bee-network-across-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuesday Movie Quiz: Test your film knowledge with these 20 questions - October 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's see if you can get top marks on the latest Manchester Evening News Tuesday Movie Quiz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tuesday-movie-quiz-test-your-film-knowledge-with-these-20-questions-october-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tuesday-movie-quiz-test-your-film-knowledge-with-these-20-questions-october-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M6 crash live updates as motorway shut with 'emergency services on scene']]></title><description><![CDATA[Congestion is building in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-updates-as-motorway-shut-with-emergency-services-on-scene/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m6-crash-live-updates-as-motorway-shut-with-emergency-services-on-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collyhurst woman, 63, trapped on seventh floor of her tower block and unable to leave for six months]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's been a total and utter farce"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/collyhurst-woman-63-trapped-on-seventh-floor-of-her-tower-block-and-unable-to-leave-for-six-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/collyhurst-woman-63-trapped-on-seventh-floor-of-her-tower-block-and-unable-to-leave-for-six-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collyhurst woman, 63, trapped on seventh floor of her tower block and unable to leave for months]]></title><description><![CDATA["It's been a total and utter farce"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/collyhurst-woman-63-trapped-on-seventh-floor-of-her-tower-block-and-unable-to-leave-for-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/collyhurst-woman-63-trapped-on-seventh-floor-of-her-tower-block-and-unable-to-leave-for-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spiralling costs, 'taxed to death' and disappearing jobs, hospitality is on the brink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahead of Chancellor John Healey's October 28 Autumn Budget, Greater Manchester pub landlords, chippy owners, and restaurateurs warn that without urgent VAT and National Insurance relief, a wave of venue closures will hit the high street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/spiralling-costs-taxed-to-death-and-disappearing-jobs-hospitality-is-on-the-brink/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/spiralling-costs-taxed-to-death-and-disappearing-jobs-hospitality-is-on-the-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I thought I was protecting him': Radio star James Barr opens up on surviving domestic abuse as a gay man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hits Radio Breakfast presenter James Barr opens up to the M.E.N. about surviving domestic abuse as a gay man, supporting Refuge's winter appeal, and brought his cathartic show Sorry I Hurt Your Son to Manchester's Fairfield Social Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-thought-i-was-protecting-him-radio-star-james-barr-opens-up-on-surviving-domestic-abuse-as-a-gay-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-thought-i-was-protecting-him-radio-star-james-barr-opens-up-on-surviving-domestic-abuse-as-a-gay-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's £16 'like silk' top in six colours is 'fabulous' with jumpers or cardigans]]></title><description><![CDATA["Fabulous for layering, it gives just that bit more under a crew neck jumper or cardigan"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-16-like-silk-top-in-six-colours-is-fabulous-with-jumpers-or-cardigans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-16-like-silk-top-in-six-colours-is-fabulous-with-jumpers-or-cardigans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmerdale's Ruby left furious as Caleb sleeps with Sadie and Belle receives a sinister gift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marlon faces a major career dilemma, Charity is left reeling by a shock betrayal and Nicola finds unexpected comfort in Kev as Emmerdale's latest twists unfold]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdales-ruby-left-furious-as-caleb-sleeps-with-sadie-and-belle-receives-a-sinister-gift/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdales-ruby-left-furious-as-caleb-sleeps-with-sadie-and-belle-receives-a-sinister-gift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots slashes 'brilliant' £160 electric toothbrush to just £65 in early Christmas deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oral-B states that the toothbrush comes with its 'most advanced technology' with individually powered bristles on the head, which have been directly inspired by a dentist-round brush head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-slashes-brilliant-160-electric-toothbrush-to-just-65-in-early-christmas-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-slashes-brilliant-160-electric-toothbrush-to-just-65-in-early-christmas-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[101 drivers stopped on major motorway as police say people don't understand rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are being warned they could still face prosecution for touching their phone in a mount while driving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/101-drivers-stopped-on-major-motorway-as-police-say-people-dont-understand-rule/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/101-drivers-stopped-on-major-motorway-as-police-say-people-dont-understand-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 'act now' flood warnings still in force across the North West tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The region was battered by heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-act-now-flood-warnings-still-in-force-across-the-north-west-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-act-now-flood-warnings-still-in-force-across-the-north-west-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army officer, 26, 'struck and killed by reversing armoured vehicle' in training horror]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Lieutenant Max George, from County Durham, was part of 5 Rifles when he was killed during a training exercise at Salisbury Plain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/army-officer-26-struck-and-killed-by-reversing-armoured-vehicle-in-training-horror/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/army-officer-26-struck-and-killed-by-reversing-armoured-vehicle-in-training-horror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to 'incredible' mum and 'patriarch' dad who 'loved camping trips']]></title><description><![CDATA[The families of Karen and David Cozens have paid tribute to much-loved parents, following their death last month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tributes-to-incredible-mum-and-patriarch-dad-who-loved-camping-trips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tributes-to-incredible-mum-and-patriarch-dad-who-loved-camping-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need To Know: What to expect from Andy Burnham's first Budget as chancellor to make statement this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's everything we know so far about John Healey's first Budget as Chancellor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/need-to-know-what-to-expect-from-andy-burnhams-first-budget-as-chancellor-to-make-statement-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/need-to-know-what-to-expect-from-andy-burnhams-first-budget-as-chancellor-to-make-statement-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corrie star Ellie Leach admits 'they will be worried' as Strictly makes major format change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress starred in the 2023 series alongside dance partner Vito Coppola]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/corrie-star-ellie-leach-admits-they-will-be-worried-as-strictly-makes-major-format-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/corrie-star-ellie-leach-admits-they-will-be-worried-as-strictly-makes-major-format-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk's £25 bedspread is so 'out of this world soft' 'it's a fight to get on the bed']]></title><description><![CDATA["I am obsessed with this blanket. It’s the perfect weight for an autumnal snuggle and the softness is out of this world."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusks-25-bedspread-is-so-out-of-this-world-soft-its-a-fight-to-get-on-the-bed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusks-25-bedspread-is-so-out-of-this-world-soft-its-a-fight-to-get-on-the-bed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street sparks fan backlash as long-standing character caught up in violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as Chesney Brown was the victim of Tyrone's outburst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-sparks-fan-backlash-as-long-standing-character-caught-up-in-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-sparks-fan-backlash-as-long-standing-character-caught-up-in-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bury teacher banned from teaching for life after conviction for historic sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Nulty was convicted of nine offences said to have taken place when he was a teenager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-teacher-banned-from-teaching-for-life-after-conviction-for-historic-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-teacher-banned-from-teaching-for-life-after-conviction-for-historic-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bury teacher banned from profession for life after conviction for historic sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Nulty was convicted of nine offences said to have taken place when he was a teenager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-teacher-banned-from-profession-for-life-after-conviction-for-historic-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-teacher-banned-from-profession-for-life-after-conviction-for-historic-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly's Shaun Wright-Phillips shocked at 'emotional connection' following show's first dance off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manchester City star admitted he 'didn't expect' the connection to happen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictlys-shaun-wright-phillips-shocked-at-emotional-connection-following-shows-first-dance-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictlys-shaun-wright-phillips-shocked-at-emotional-connection-following-shows-first-dance-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What pensioners can expect from the Autumn Budget ahead of announcement this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some big changes affecting pensioners have already been hinted at ahead of this week's Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-pensioners-can-expect-from-the-autumn-budget-ahead-of-announcement-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-pensioners-can-expect-from-the-autumn-budget-ahead-of-announcement-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream wedding on brink of ruin after bride given 'potentially deadly' cake for big day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cake maker Faye Selway was taken to court, after she refused to give a refund to a couple whose wedding she almost ruined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dream-wedding-on-brink-of-ruin-after-bride-given-potentially-deadly-cake-for-big-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dream-wedding-on-brink-of-ruin-after-bride-given-potentially-deadly-cake-for-big-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester man assaulted woman and 'shoved her around room by her hair' in Knutsford hotel room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to the hotel following reports of a woman screaming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-man-assaulted-woman-and-shoved-her-around-room-by-her-hair-in-knutsford-hotel-room/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-man-assaulted-woman-and-shoved-her-around-room-by-her-hair-in-knutsford-hotel-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely gorgeous' perfume women are 'adding to wishlists for Christmas']]></title><description><![CDATA[“One of the most beautiful scents created, light perfect for layering without overpowering lasts all day and excellent price.”]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/absolutely-gorgeous-perfume-women-are-adding-to-wishlists-for-christmas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/absolutely-gorgeous-perfume-women-are-adding-to-wishlists-for-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Far-right influencer is arrested at Manchester Airport and has home 'raided twice' over 'HMO' attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashlea Simon says she was arrested by GMP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/far-right-influencer-is-arrested-at-manchester-airport-and-has-home-raided-twice-over-hmo-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/far-right-influencer-is-arrested-at-manchester-airport-and-has-home-raided-twice-over-hmo-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alarm at AJ Bell Stadium was going off all night again]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the second time this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/alarm-at-aj-bell-stadium-was-going-off-all-night-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/alarm-at-aj-bell-stadium-was-going-off-all-night-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies following Worsley horror crash after 'suffering medical episode' and smashing into parked car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man was taken to hospital and has since died]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-dies-following-worsley-horror-crash-after-suffering-medical-episode-and-smashing-into-parked-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-dies-following-worsley-horror-crash-after-suffering-medical-episode-and-smashing-into-parked-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New rule coming to Greater Manchester tips sparks fear of ‘passport-style’ queues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report has been published about the change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-rule-coming-to-greater-manchester-tips-sparks-fear-of-passport-style-queues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-rule-coming-to-greater-manchester-tips-sparks-fear-of-passport-style-queues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman's £30 'throw on everyday' autumn dress pairs perfectly with tights and boots]]></title><description><![CDATA["I absolutely love this dress. It fits really well and I love the frill part. It will look gorgeous with thick tights and knee high boots."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-30-throw-on-everyday-autumn-dress-pairs-perfectly-with-tights-and-boots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-30-throw-on-everyday-autumn-dress-pairs-perfectly-with-tights-and-boots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S Food to open new store at Royal Bolton Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A refurbished main entrance area will also see Costa Coffee, Greggs and WHSmith opening new outlets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mamps-food-to-open-new-store-at-royal-bolton-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mamps-food-to-open-new-store-at-royal-bolton-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If Dad can't come, I'm going to hospital in my wedding dress']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sinead Jackson took part of her wedding day to a Greater Manchester hospital ward after her dad unexpectedly fell ill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/if-dad-cant-come-im-going-to-hospital-in-my-wedding-dress/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/if-dad-cant-come-im-going-to-hospital-in-my-wedding-dress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's elasticated Christmas party dress comes in two 'expensive' winter colours]]></title><description><![CDATA["Lovely dress. I got the red one and later in the week the blue dress was available so now I have both colours"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-elasticated-christmas-party-dress-comes-in-two-expensive-winter-colours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-elasticated-christmas-party-dress-comes-in-two-expensive-winter-colours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Rayner says government 'can't drag people off the streets' but everyone will have an offer of accommodation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing and communities secretary Angela Rayner]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/angela-rayner-says-government-cant-drag-people-off-the-streets-but-everyone-will-have-an-offer-of-accommodation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/angela-rayner-says-government-cant-drag-people-off-the-streets-but-everyone-will-have-an-offer-of-accommodation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why more than 100 people queued up for a job in Manchester this week - and why it matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 people turned up for a part-time job, signalling a huge demand for jobs in the sector right now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/why-more-than-100-people-queued-up-for-a-job-in-manchester-this-week-and-why-it-matters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/why-more-than-100-people-queued-up-for-a-job-in-manchester-this-week-and-why-it-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman died after pulling over to check on driver who had crashed on M60, trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahmed Qasim denies causing death by dangerous driving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-died-after-pulling-over-to-check-on-driver-who-had-crashed-on-m60-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-died-after-pulling-over-to-check-on-driver-who-had-crashed-on-m60-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edenfield crash RECAP as main road remains closed after man dies in 'serious collision']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews are responding to a three-vehicle crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/edenfield-crash-recap-as-main-road-remains-closed-after-man-dies-in-serious-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/edenfield-crash-recap-as-main-road-remains-closed-after-man-dies-in-serious-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government confirms major change from today in anti-social behaviour crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Respect Orders are coming into force today, the Government has announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-confirms-major-change-from-today-in-anti-social-behaviour-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-confirms-major-change-from-today-in-anti-social-behaviour-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new Stockport restaurant from award-winning team opening after big demands from locals]]></title><description><![CDATA['It's one of the must beautiful restaurants I have seen!']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-new-stockport-restaurant-from-award-winning-team-opening-after-big-demands-from-locals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-new-stockport-restaurant-from-award-winning-team-opening-after-big-demands-from-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who died after being hit by falling tree during Storm Boelo named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes have been paid to the 60-year-old man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-died-after-being-hit-by-falling-tree-during-storm-boelo-named/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-died-after-being-hit-by-falling-tree-during-storm-boelo-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola outbreak: Should we be worried in the UK as virus spreads across Africa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 4,600 people have died and 9,600 infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the outbreak began]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ebola-outbreak-should-we-be-worried-in-the-uk-as-virus-spreads-across-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ebola-outbreak-should-we-be-worried-in-the-uk-as-virus-spreads-across-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bolton garden centre with a free indoor pumpkin patch and children's trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families can stay warm and dry at the free Spooky Patch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-bolton-garden-centre-with-a-free-indoor-pumpkin-patch-and-childrens-trail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-bolton-garden-centre-with-a-free-indoor-pumpkin-patch-and-childrens-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office weather latest after two storms wreak havoc and 'change' to come this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Further "wet and windy" weather can be expected at the start of the week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-weather-latest-after-two-storms-wreak-havoc-and-change-to-come-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-weather-latest-after-two-storms-wreak-havoc-and-change-to-come-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays and events in full - including Heaton Park and Wythenshawe Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 60 bonfire event and firework displays are taking place Greater Manchester over the next two weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-bonfire-night-2026-firework-displays-and-events-in-full-including-heaton-park-and-wythenshawe-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-bonfire-night-2026-firework-displays-and-events-in-full-including-heaton-park-and-wythenshawe-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office verdict on exactly when UK can expect change to 'calmer' weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Austen and Storm Boelo brought strong wind and heavy rain to the UK over the weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-verdict-on-exactly-when-uk-can-expect-change-to-calmer-weather/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-verdict-on-exactly-when-uk-can-expect-change-to-calmer-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi confirms opening date of brand new Wigan store next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as part of seven new store openings across the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/aldi-confirms-opening-date-of-brand-new-wigan-store-next-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/aldi-confirms-opening-date-of-brand-new-wigan-store-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after 'serious' three-vehicle crash in Edenfield as main road remains closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said three vehicles were involved in a serious collision in Edenfield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-dies-after-serious-three-vehicle-crash-in-edenfield-as-main-road-remains-closed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-dies-after-serious-three-vehicle-crash-in-edenfield-as-main-road-remains-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government lists ten emergency items every UK driver should keep in their car]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guidance is part of a major new campaign aimed at boosting national resilience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-lists-ten-emergency-items-every-uk-driver-should-keep-in-their-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-lists-ten-emergency-items-every-uk-driver-should-keep-in-their-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Wheels' 'best toy to date' drops from £45 to £7 in unmissable pre-Christmas deal]]></title><description><![CDATA["This keeps them occupied for hours. Best toy to date"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hot-wheels-best-toy-to-date-drops-from-45-to-7-in-unmissable-pre-christmas-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hot-wheels-best-toy-to-date-drops-from-45-to-7-in-unmissable-pre-christmas-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edenfield crash LIVE as main road remains closed after man dies in 'serious collision']]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews are responding to a three-vehicle crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/edenfield-crash-live-as-main-road-remains-closed-after-man-dies-in-serious-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/edenfield-crash-live-as-main-road-remains-closed-after-man-dies-in-serious-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harpurhey by-election date confirmed after death of long-serving councillor Pat Karney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester council has confirmed the by-election date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/harpurhey-by-election-date-confirmed-after-death-of-long-serving-councillor-pat-karney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/harpurhey-by-election-date-confirmed-after-death-of-long-serving-councillor-pat-karney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair passengers left baffled after being told their flight would take off 37 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Malaga-bound flight was diverted due to Storm Boelo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-passengers-left-baffled-after-being-told-their-flight-would-take-off-37-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-passengers-left-baffled-after-being-told-their-flight-would-take-off-37-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeowners tackle Storm Boleo debris with 'brilliant' leaf-clearing gadget]]></title><description><![CDATA["Brilliant, so easy to use, and it's making my leaf collecting so much easier"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/homeowners-tackle-storm-boleo-debris-with-brilliant-leaf-clearing-gadget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/homeowners-tackle-storm-boleo-debris-with-brilliant-leaf-clearing-gadget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo compensation rules as households could claim £90 for being left without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of the country recorded gusts of up to 84mph on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-compensation-rules-as-households-could-claim-90-for-being-left-without-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-compensation-rules-as-households-could-claim-90-for-being-left-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/howe-and-nagelsmann-high-on-man-utds-list-if-carrick-sacked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/howe-and-nagelsmann-high-on-man-utds-list-if-carrick-sacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macbeth performances at Oldham's last nightclub cancelled due to 'unforeseen circumstances']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ticketholders have been informed that refunds will be on the way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/macbeth-performances-at-oldhams-last-nightclub-cancelled-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/macbeth-performances-at-oldhams-last-nightclub-cancelled-due-to-unforeseen-circumstances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunelm reduces dining chairs with 'comfy back support' in six colours to just £48]]></title><description><![CDATA["So much choice but these were just perfect. Easy to assemble and really comfy. Look great with my glass dining table."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelm-reduces-dining-chairs-with-comfy-back-support-in-six-colours-to-just-48/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelm-reduces-dining-chairs-with-comfy-back-support-in-six-colours-to-just-48/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The spooky Yorkshire boat trip through the UK’s longest canal tunnel to do this Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tunnel is reputedly haunted with reports of unexplained sounds, strange lights and a mysterious robed figure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-spooky-yorkshire-boat-trip-through-the-uks-longest-canal-tunnel-to-do-this-halloween/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-spooky-yorkshire-boat-trip-through-the-uks-longest-canal-tunnel-to-do-this-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two lost Derbyshire villages unearthed from reservoir following drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[The villages of Derwent and Ashopton were deliberately flooded in the 1940s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-lost-derbyshire-villages-unearthed-from-reservoir-following-drought/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-lost-derbyshire-villages-unearthed-from-reservoir-following-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockport Tesco one of 10 stores giving out free pumpkins to shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pumpkins will be pre-carved with two designs up for grabs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stockport-tesco-one-of-10-stores-giving-out-free-pumpkins-to-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stockport-tesco-one-of-10-stores-giving-out-free-pumpkins-to-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolton bus company forced to relocate to new depot ‘as a matter of urgency’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diamond Bus are moving to new premises in Bolton where they will operate up to 68 buses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bolton-bus-company-forced-to-relocate-to-new-depot-as-a-matter-of-urgency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bolton-bus-company-forced-to-relocate-to-new-depot-as-a-matter-of-urgency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSPCC guidance on leaving children home alone as half term holidays get underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no "one size fits all" guidance on leaving children home alone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nspcc-guidance-on-leaving-children-home-alone-as-half-term-holidays-get-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nspcc-guidance-on-leaving-children-home-alone-as-half-term-holidays-get-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It has been a police station, a courthouse and a school, now it could be new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[100 years of history has taken place in these buildings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/it-has-been-a-police-station-a-courthouse-and-a-school-now-it-could-be-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/it-has-been-a-police-station-a-courthouse-and-a-school-now-it-could-be-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leeds road race drivers jailed for killing mum and daughter, 4, on way to nursery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justyna Hulboj, 27, and her daughter, Lena Czepczor, were fatally struck when two strangers decided to have a road race]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/leeds-road-race-drivers-jailed-for-killing-mum-and-daughter-4-on-way-to-nursery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/leeds-road-race-drivers-jailed-for-killing-mum-and-daughter-4-on-way-to-nursery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen suspect named after police descend on Manchester's Arndale Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were called to the shopping centre on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-suspect-named-after-police-descend-on-manchesters-arndale-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-suspect-named-after-police-descend-on-manchesters-arndale-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edenfield crash LIVE as police close off main road amid serious incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews are responding to a three-vehicle crash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/edenfield-crash-live-as-police-close-off-main-road-amid-serious-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/edenfield-crash-live-as-police-close-off-main-road-amid-serious-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viewers back return for The Darling Buds of May after reboot dropped by ITV]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hit series ran until 1993]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/viewers-back-return-for-the-darling-buds-of-may-after-reboot-dropped-by-itv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/viewers-back-return-for-the-darling-buds-of-may-after-reboot-dropped-by-itv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair jailed after mum, 27, and four-year-old daughter killed walking to nursery]]></title><description><![CDATA['Selfish and reckless' Jasskamal Riyat and Hardeep Bhachu raced and laughed on a busy Leeds road before killing a mum and daughter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pair-jailed-after-mum-27-and-four-year-old-daughter-killed-walking-to-nursery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pair-jailed-after-mum-27-and-four-year-old-daughter-killed-walking-to-nursery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Oliver's wife Jools issues statement after receiving two life-changing diagnoses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jools Oliver says the two diagnoses were 'overwhelming']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jamie-olivers-wife-jools-issues-statement-after-receiving-two-life-changing-diagnoses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jamie-olivers-wife-jools-issues-statement-after-receiving-two-life-changing-diagnoses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Manchester Airport citybreak that’s 25C in November with flights from £28]]></title><description><![CDATA[Escape the miserable UK weather with this sunny getaway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-manchester-airport-citybreak-thats-25c-in-november-with-flights-from-28/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-manchester-airport-citybreak-thats-25c-in-november-with-flights-from-28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match of the Day fans hope presenter Mark Chapman 'is ok' as they ask 'what's going on']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark was joined by Arsenal legend Martin Keown and Lioness Steph Houghton when viewers became concerned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/match-of-the-day-fans-hope-presenter-mark-chapman-is-ok-as-they-ask-whats-going-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/match-of-the-day-fans-hope-presenter-mark-chapman-is-ok-as-they-ask-whats-going-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Brown spared jail after he's arrested in five-star Manchester hotel for nightclub attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been handed a suspended sentence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/chris-brown-spared-jail-after-hes-arrested-in-five-star-manchester-hotel-for-nightclub-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/chris-brown-spared-jail-after-hes-arrested-in-five-star-manchester-hotel-for-nightclub-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie Howe's non-negotiable for Man United job if Jason Wilcox gets his way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Howe has emerged as a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, but the former Newcastle boss could have a key demand that the Red Devils may have to meet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/eddie-howes-non-negotiable-for-man-united-job-if-jason-wilcox-gets-his-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/eddie-howes-non-negotiable-for-man-united-job-if-jason-wilcox-gets-his-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms first use of bank checking powers under major new law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DWP warned that benefit fraudsters "should be looking over their shoulder"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-first-use-of-bank-checking-powers-under-major-new-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-first-use-of-bank-checking-powers-under-major-new-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham dancing video uncovered by BBC Breakfast after Prime Minister makes Strictly admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister revealed he's no stranger to the salsa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-dancing-video-uncovered-by-bbc-breakfast-after-prime-minister-makes-strictly-admission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-dancing-video-uncovered-by-bbc-breakfast-after-prime-minister-makes-strictly-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen girl warns 'stay away from them' after ending up in £15,000 of debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy has issued a warning to fellow young people to avoid ending up in massive debt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-girl-warns-stay-away-from-them-after-ending-up-in-15000-of-debt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-girl-warns-stay-away-from-them-after-ending-up-in-15000-of-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales dad, 42, nearly dies after toothache turns into deadly heart infection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surgeons had to abandon a lifesaving operation when the man's blood refused to clot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wales-dad-42-nearly-dies-after-toothache-turns-into-deadly-heart-infection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wales-dad-42-nearly-dies-after-toothache-turns-into-deadly-heart-infection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From tiny pop-ups to working with Google, family-run West African kitchen lands in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Founded by Irish-Nigerian hospitality entrepreneur Tolu Asemota, IBILE has grown from a family business into a fresh take on West African dishes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/from-tiny-pop-ups-to-working-with-google-family-run-west-african-kitchen-lands-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/from-tiny-pop-ups-to-working-with-google-family-run-west-african-kitchen-lands-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet to launch in-flight wifi for passengers in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rollout is set to be complete by early 2028]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-to-launch-in-flight-wifi-for-passengers-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-to-launch-in-flight-wifi-for-passengers-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hero dog saves man's life after alerting deaf owner to horrific incident in their home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact was so severe, Gary lost part of his jaw and several teeth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hero-dog-saves-mans-life-after-alerting-deaf-owner-to-horrific-incident-in-their-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hero-dog-saves-mans-life-after-alerting-deaf-owner-to-horrific-incident-in-their-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The charming Cheshire town with a free Halloween trail this October half term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants are invited to dress up in their spookiest costumes and explore the trail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-charming-cheshire-town-with-a-free-halloween-trail-this-october-half-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-charming-cheshire-town-with-a-free-halloween-trail-this-october-half-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Lottery is hunting for Greater Manchester winner who doesn't know they are a millionaire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winning ticket was purchased in Tameside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-is-hunting-for-greater-manchester-winner-who-doesnt-know-they-are-a-millionaire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-is-hunting-for-greater-manchester-winner-who-doesnt-know-they-are-a-millionaire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire business left 'gutted' as BBC cuts their Gone Fishing scene after sad death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milking Parlour in Sabden had their scene cut after Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse visited]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lancashire-business-left-gutted-as-bbc-cuts-their-gone-fishing-scene-after-sad-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lancashire-business-left-gutted-as-bbc-cuts-their-gone-fishing-scene-after-sad-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/funding-set-to-double-for-plan-to-get-rough-sleepers-off-streets-by-christmas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/funding-set-to-double-for-plan-to-get-rough-sleepers-off-streets-by-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake District tragedy as man dies on Blencathra mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountain rescuers were called to Sharp Edge on Blencathra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lake-district-tragedy-as-man-dies-on-blencathra-mountain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lake-district-tragedy-as-man-dies-on-blencathra-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS consultants to stage two-day strike over pay dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior doctors in England plan to stage a 48-hour walkout in a dispute over pay and working conditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nhs-consultants-to-stage-two-day-strike-over-pay-dispute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nhs-consultants-to-stage-two-day-strike-over-pay-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office verdict on more stormy weather this week as wind warnings remain in force]]></title><description><![CDATA[What weather is in store for the UK this week?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-verdict-on-more-stormy-weather-this-week-as-wind-warnings-remain-in-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-verdict-on-more-stormy-weather-this-week-as-wind-warnings-remain-in-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Lewis drops Quality Street and pick and mix for first time in years in major change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad news for fans of the Quality Street pick 'n' mix stations - as there's a big change this year at all John Lewis stores including Trafford Centre and Cheadle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-lewis-drops-quality-street-and-pick-and-mix-for-first-time-in-years-in-major-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-lewis-drops-quality-street-and-pick-and-mix-for-first-time-in-years-in-major-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey set to give tax boost to 1m pensioners but there is 'a potential sting in the tail']]></title><description><![CDATA[The measure is set to benefit one million pensioners in this year's Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-set-to-give-tax-boost-to-1m-pensioners-but-there-is-a-potential-sting-in-the-tail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-set-to-give-tax-boost-to-1m-pensioners-but-there-is-a-potential-sting-in-the-tail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police descend on Salford flat block with woman 'critical' in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to the scene at Malus Court in Pendleton on Sunday afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-descend-on-salford-flat-block-with-woman-critical-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-descend-on-salford-flat-block-with-woman-critical-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Met Office weather warnings issued after two men killed in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Boelo and Storm Austen caused chaos across the UK over the weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-met-office-weather-warnings-issued-after-two-men-killed-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-met-office-weather-warnings-issued-after-two-men-killed-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We treated David as family. He has betrayed me and ruined my ability to trust others']]></title><description><![CDATA[David White was jailed for four years for his sickening cruelty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/we-treated-david-as-family-he-has-betrayed-me-and-ruined-my-ability-to-trust-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/we-treated-david-as-family-he-has-betrayed-me-and-ruined-my-ability-to-trust-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Wigan headteacher trusted him to live with her and treated him like a son. He took full advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[David White was jailed for four years for his sickening cruelty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ex-wigan-headteacher-trusted-him-to-live-with-her-and-treated-him-like-a-son-he-took-full-advantage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ex-wigan-headteacher-trusted-him-to-live-with-her-and-treated-him-like-a-son-he-took-full-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmerdale teases chilling Baby Tate kidnapping twist as fans name three suspects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor Baby Tate was kidnapped after Graham and Kim chose to deceive Joe Tate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdale-teases-chilling-baby-tate-kidnapping-twist-as-fans-name-three-suspects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emmerdale-teases-chilling-baby-tate-kidnapping-twist-as-fans-name-three-suspects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly star Jaime Winstone 'shaking in fear' as she admits 'new level' of nerves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actress has been in the bottom two twice, but has made it through to week 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-star-jaime-winstone-shaking-in-fear-as-she-admits-new-level-of-nerves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-star-jaime-winstone-shaking-in-fear-as-she-admits-new-level-of-nerves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 traffic as queues build on motorway with lanes shut amid 'vehicle fire']]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorway cameras show heavy traffic up to the incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-as-queues-build-on-motorway-with-lanes-shut-amid-vehicle-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-as-queues-build-on-motorway-with-lanes-shut-amid-vehicle-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten things John Healey will announce in UK budget 2026 including tax announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mr Healey’s Budget will be delivered in a speech to MPs in the House of Commons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ten-things-john-healey-will-announce-in-uk-budget-2026-including-tax-announcements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ten-things-john-healey-will-announce-in-uk-budget-2026-including-tax-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham wants UK to rejoin EU 'in my lifetime' but rules out immediate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister said the UK's deal with Brussels is 'not good enough']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-wants-uk-to-rejoin-eu-in-my-lifetime-but-rules-out-immediate-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-wants-uk-to-rejoin-eu-in-my-lifetime-but-rules-out-immediate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent appeal after man, 41, goes missing from his home at 3am]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police believe Jorome may have travelled to the Tameside area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/urgent-appeal-after-man-41-goes-missing-from-his-home-at-3am/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/urgent-appeal-after-man-41-goes-missing-from-his-home-at-3am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wetherspoons issues statement after Army veteran turned away from pub for 'wearing a poppy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage shows a man being turned away from the boozer for wearing a poppy as it is "political".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wetherspoons-issues-statement-after-army-veteran-turned-away-from-pub-for-wearing-a-poppy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wetherspoons-issues-statement-after-army-veteran-turned-away-from-pub-for-wearing-a-poppy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman fighting for her life after police descend on major road near Manchester City's Etihad Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cordon was put in place at the junction of Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-fighting-for-her-life-after-police-descend-on-major-road-near-manchester-citys-etihad-stadium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-fighting-for-her-life-after-police-descend-on-major-road-near-manchester-citys-etihad-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[POLL: Will you be stocking up on emergency items? UK told be' ready for war' in 1,000 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting claimed that the UK’s enemies are likely to be in a position to attack by 2030]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-will-you-be-stocking-up-on-emergency-items-uk-told-be-ready-for-war-in-1000-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-will-you-be-stocking-up-on-emergency-items-uk-told-be-ready-for-war-in-1000-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mum, 38, who went to doctors expecting 'routine' follow-up left in complete shock by rare diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Hackney is now urging people to get checked following her rare diagnosis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-mum-38-who-went-to-doctors-expecting-routine-follow-up-left-in-complete-shock-by-rare-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-mum-38-who-went-to-doctors-expecting-routine-follow-up-left-in-complete-shock-by-rare-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office's new 'damaging' 21-hour weather warning after Storm Boelo batters UK with 84mph winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another wind warning is set to come into force for parts of the UK on Tuesday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-offices-new-damaging-21-hour-weather-warning-after-storm-boelo-batters-uk-with-84mph-winds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-offices-new-damaging-21-hour-weather-warning-after-storm-boelo-batters-uk-with-84mph-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair flight from Spain to Manchester declares emergency at 12,000ft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flight from Seville declared an emergency shortly before landing at Manchester Airport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-flight-from-spain-to-manchester-declares-emergency-at-12000ft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-flight-from-spain-to-manchester-declares-emergency-at-12000ft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M60 LIVE after all traffic held due to incident - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M60 is seeing major delays this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-live-after-all-traffic-held-due-to-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-live-after-all-traffic-held-due-to-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legally Blonde 'inspired the kind of lawyer I wanted to be']]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty five years after the release of Legally Blonde in the UK, lawyers discuss how the film inspired them]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/legally-blonde-inspired-the-kind-of-lawyer-i-wanted-to-be/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/legally-blonde-inspired-the-kind-of-lawyer-i-wanted-to-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free things to do in the North West this half-term]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Halloween trails to crafting and swimming, a lot of free activities are on offer this half-term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/free-things-to-do-in-the-north-west-this-half-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/free-things-to-do-in-the-north-west-this-half-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coercive control victim unaware of crime until boyfriend's arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannon Byrne is speaking about her ordeal because she wants to help others in a similar situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coercive-control-victim-unaware-of-crime-until-boyfriends-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coercive-control-victim-unaware-of-crime-until-boyfriends-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus crash in tourist hotspot injures 83 after veering off a 20-metre cliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people are seriously injured, 18 sustained less serious injuries and 58 have minor injuries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bus-crash-in-tourist-hotspot-injures-83-after-veering-off-a-20-metre-cliff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bus-crash-in-tourist-hotspot-injures-83-after-veering-off-a-20-metre-cliff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M60 LIVE as all traffic held due to incident - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M60 is seeing major delays this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-live-as-all-traffic-held-due-to-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-live-as-all-traffic-held-due-to-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unseen pictures of 1930s from Manchester's Ritz to Rochdale 'Riviera']]></title><description><![CDATA[From Rochdale's lost "Norden Riviera" lido to an almost deserted East Lancashire Road, a remarkable new book featuring 600 unseen 1930s archive photographs captures Greater Manchester on the brink of WWII.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/unseen-pictures-of-1930s-from-manchesters-ritz-to-rochdale-riviera/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/unseen-pictures-of-1930s-from-manchesters-ritz-to-rochdale-riviera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bee Network passengers left unable to get on buses and forced to walk 'hours' to get home]]></title><description><![CDATA['I cannot believe we’re the second major city, this would not stand in London.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bee-network-passengers-left-unable-to-get-on-buses-and-forced-to-walk-hours-to-get-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bee-network-passengers-left-unable-to-get-on-buses-and-forced-to-walk-hours-to-get-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bee Network buses 'dangerously crowded' as trams closed for two weeks, passengers say]]></title><description><![CDATA['I cannot believe we’re the second major city, this would not stand in London.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bee-network-buses-dangerously-crowded-as-trams-closed-for-two-weeks-passengers-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bee-network-buses-dangerously-crowded-as-trams-closed-for-two-weeks-passengers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoover rivalling Dyson and Shark gets huge £69 price drop with clever deal]]></title><description><![CDATA["It performs far better than I expected and feels like a much more expensive machine than it actually is"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hoover-rivalling-dyson-and-shark-gets-huge-69-price-drop-with-clever-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hoover-rivalling-dyson-and-shark-gets-huge-69-price-drop-with-clever-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street star warns of 'devastated' Carla Connor-Swain scenes as past trauma triggered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carla Connor-Swain will be left 'devastated' in upcoming scenes as she's forced to face that the Underworld factory may be no more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-star-warns-of-devastated-carla-connor-swain-scenes-as-past-trauma-triggered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-star-warns-of-devastated-carla-connor-swain-scenes-as-past-trauma-triggered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's £26 Christmas party dress in two sparkly colours is 'comfy and flattering']]></title><description><![CDATA["So comfortable to wear. My figure isn’t traditionally shapely but this dress doesn’t care about that - it fits and it’s lovely."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-26-christmas-party-dress-in-two-sparkly-colours-is-comfy-and-flattering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-26-christmas-party-dress-in-two-sparkly-colours-is-comfy-and-flattering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street spoilers with Carla's sad decision, Gary's prison drama and Ronnie's heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's also drama between Daniel and Adam next week in the ITV soap, while Gemma gets her results]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-spoilers-with-carlas-sad-decision-garys-prison-drama-and-ronnies-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-spoilers-with-carlas-sad-decision-garys-prison-drama-and-ronnies-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancer told he'd never walk again after symptomless stroke at 28 makes 'amazing' recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Parsonage's mum was told to say her goodbyes after her son said he felt “funny” and suddenly passed out, which turned out to be a sudden symptomless stroke aged just 28]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dancer-told-hed-never-walk-again-after-symptomless-stroke-at-28-makes-amazing-recovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dancer-told-hed-never-walk-again-after-symptomless-stroke-at-28-makes-amazing-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oxford Street officially pedestrianised as first images released of London's iconic attraction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxford Street is one of the world's busiest shopping areas, with around half a million visitors each day producing an annual spend of around £3.1 billion - London Mayor Sadiq Khan wants to see it among top global tourist destinations like Times Square]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oxford-street-officially-pedestrianised-as-first-images-released-of-londons-iconic-attraction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oxford-street-officially-pedestrianised-as-first-images-released-of-londons-iconic-attraction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eyewitnesses report armed police on Oldham street with detectives at scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helicopter was spotted in the area]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/eyewitnesses-report-armed-police-on-oldham-street-with-detectives-at-scene/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/eyewitnesses-report-armed-police-on-oldham-street-with-detectives-at-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots slashes £60 Yankee Candle gift set by 50% to just £30 ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yankee Candle Star Gift Set was priced at £60 but shoppers can pick it up while it's slashed in price as part of Boots' weekly Star Gift sale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-slashes-60-yankee-candle-gift-set-by-50-to-just-30-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-slashes-60-yankee-candle-gift-set-by-50-to-just-30-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham confident every rough sleeper will have route off the street by Christmas as funding doubles to £432m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham is determined to get everyone off the streets by Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-confident-every-rough-sleeper-will-have-route-off-the-street-by-christmas-as-funding-doubles-to-432m/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-confident-every-rough-sleeper-will-have-route-off-the-street-by-christmas-as-funding-doubles-to-432m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jewish organisation condemns Green Party as ‘racist’ over anti-Zionist policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party has denied that it excludes those with Zionist views]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jewish-organisation-condemns-green-party-as-racist-over-anti-zionist-policy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jewish-organisation-condemns-green-party-as-racist-over-anti-zionist-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV star Scarlette Douglas announces pregnancy with first child]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former A Place In The Sun presenter has revealed the joyous news with her fiancé Kyle Murray]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tv-star-scarlette-douglas-announces-pregnancy-with-first-child/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tv-star-scarlette-douglas-announces-pregnancy-with-first-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/end-approaching-for-carrick-but-man-utd-fans-make-clear-who-they-blame/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/end-approaching-for-carrick-but-man-utd-fans-make-clear-who-they-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police cordon in place near Etihad Stadium as road closed off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives have been spotted at the scene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-cordon-in-place-near-etihad-stadium-as-road-closed-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-cordon-in-place-near-etihad-stadium-as-road-closed-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ryanair flight to UK diverted 900 miles to Spain as Storm Boelo prevents landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Bristol was diverted almost 910 miles to Alicante in Spain after Storm Boelo prevented it from landing in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-flight-to-uk-diverted-900-miles-to-spain-as-storm-boelo-prevents-landing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ryanair-flight-to-uk-diverted-900-miles-to-spain-as-storm-boelo-prevents-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing hit with complaints minutes into results show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viewers weren't happy with one of the performances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-hit-with-complaints-minutes-into-results-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-hit-with-complaints-minutes-into-results-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue appeal for boy, 14, last seen in Wythenshawe four days ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success was last seen on Wednesday afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-appeal-for-boy-14-last-seen-in-wythenshawe-four-days-ago/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-appeal-for-boy-14-last-seen-in-wythenshawe-four-days-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk rug reduced to £29 is as 'beautiful as it is soft to touch']]></title><description><![CDATA["We bought this for the sitting area in our kitchen and it's perfect! Great quality, lovely pattern and very reasonable pricing."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-rug-reduced-to-29-is-as-beautiful-as-it-is-soft-to-touch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-rug-reduced-to-29-is-as-beautiful-as-it-is-soft-to-touch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This City Is Ours on BBC: What series 2 is about, full cast and what happened in series 1?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first season of the BBC programme was one of the best received crime series in years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/this-city-is-ours-on-bbc-what-series-2-is-about-full-cast-and-what-happened-in-series-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/this-city-is-ours-on-bbc-what-series-2-is-about-full-cast-and-what-happened-in-series-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Storm Boelo had £50k impact on our farm']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali and Fiona Wilshaw have estimated a loss of £50k as they shut to clear up after the storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-had-50k-impact-on-our-farm/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-had-50k-impact-on-our-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adultery on ITV: What's it about, when's it on, full cast and where you've seen them before]]></title><description><![CDATA[The series boasts stars from Captain America, Emma, Heartstopper and Emmerdale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/adultery-on-itv-whats-it-about-whens-it-on-full-cast-and-where-youve-seen-them-before/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/adultery-on-itv-whats-it-about-whens-it-on-full-cast-and-where-youve-seen-them-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo RECAP as extreme weather leaves hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-recap-as-extreme-weather-leaves-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-recap-as-extreme-weather-leaves-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing viewers ask 'what is going on' as latest bottom two sparks chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strictly fans admitted that the BBC dance show's latest bottom two had left them in shock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-viewers-ask-what-is-going-on-as-latest-bottom-two-sparks-chaos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-viewers-ask-what-is-going-on-as-latest-bottom-two-sparks-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing couple forced to leave BBC show ahead of Halloween special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Wright-Phillips and Alexis Warr became the fourth couple to leave Strictly's 2026 series following the latest dreaded dance-off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-couple-forced-to-leave-bbc-show-ahead-of-halloween-special/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-couple-forced-to-leave-bbc-show-ahead-of-halloween-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing announces major dance-off change for first time in 22 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strictly has confirmed a major change to the next dance-off, which will take place during the BBC show's Halloween special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-announces-major-dance-off-change-for-first-time-in-22-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-announces-major-dance-off-change-for-first-time-in-22-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo RECAP as extreme weather leaves hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power  - latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-recap-as-extreme-weather-leaves-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power-latest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-recap-as-extreme-weather-leaves-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as girl, dies after 'fall from height' from London tower block]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Police has said they do not believe the incident to be suspicious]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-girl-dies-after-fall-from-height-from-london-tower-block/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-girl-dies-after-fall-from-height-from-london-tower-block/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything heard in second week in the trial of a man accused of murdering Stretford Grammar headteacher Michael Mullins]]></title><description><![CDATA[WARNING: Graphic details. Simon Richardson, 35, denies murdering Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-heard-in-second-week-in-the-trial-of-a-man-accused-of-murdering-stretford-grammar-headteacher-michael-mullins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-heard-in-second-week-in-the-trial-of-a-man-accused-of-murdering-stretford-grammar-headteacher-michael-mullins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake District 'little pocket of heaven' cabin with stunning view of Windermere Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA["The perfect little getaway."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lake-district-little-pocket-of-heaven-cabin-with-stunning-view-of-windermere-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lake-district-little-pocket-of-heaven-cabin-with-stunning-view-of-windermere-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads blocked and thousands without power as Storm Boelo batters region for second day running]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disruption was widespread on Sunday as gusts of up to 65mph hit Greater Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roads-blocked-and-thousands-without-power-as-storm-boelo-batters-region-for-second-day-running/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roads-blocked-and-thousands-without-power-as-storm-boelo-batters-region-for-second-day-running/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman's £24 sparkly bolero is perfect for covering up arms in Christmas party season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christmas party cover-up is perfect for anyone self-conscious about their arms]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-24-sparkly-bolero-is-perfect-for-covering-up-arms-in-christmas-party-season/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/romans-24-sparkly-bolero-is-perfect-for-covering-up-arms-in-christmas-party-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman £34 top is 'very elegant for the older woman' at Christmas parties]]></title><description><![CDATA["Love it. Very elegant for the older woman, perfect for those Christmas parties."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roman-34-top-is-very-elegant-for-the-older-woman-at-christmas-parties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roman-34-top-is-very-elegant-for-the-older-woman-at-christmas-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage boy dies and 17-year-old arrested after crash following police pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenage boy has died following a crash between two cars after a short police pursuit in Bristol in the early hours of Sunday morning. A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teenage-boy-dies-and-17-year-old-arrested-after-crash-following-police-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teenage-boy-dies-and-17-year-old-arrested-after-crash-following-police-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos shoppers snap up trainers for £3 that look similar to trending £90 Adidas pair]]></title><description><![CDATA[While not 100% identical, the Argos trainers look similar to the £90 Adidas SL 72 OG Shoes which have been top of fashion influencers' lists in 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-shoppers-snap-up-trainers-for-3-that-look-similar-to-trending-90-adidas-pair/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-shoppers-snap-up-trainers-for-3-that-look-similar-to-trending-90-adidas-pair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I asked my late sister for a sign - then we won the National Lottery jackpot']]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Hampton, her brother Gareth, ex-husband Matthew and friend Louise scooped the National Lottery's Set For Life jackpot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-asked-my-late-sister-for-a-sign-then-we-won-the-national-lottery-jackpot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-asked-my-late-sister-for-a-sign-then-we-won-the-national-lottery-jackpot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It’s torture. This is sleep deprivation. That is a recognised torture method']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Tameside Mayor John Sullivan claims overnight M67 diversions for the £228m Mottram bypass project are sending 400 HGVs a night past his Hyde home - shaking beds, smashing over potholes, and robbing residents of sleep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/its-torture-this-is-sleep-deprivation-that-is-a-recognised-torture-method/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/its-torture-this-is-sleep-deprivation-that-is-a-recognised-torture-method/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bolton need to stick to their guns in crucial run']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fan writer Kasey Smith reflects on Bolton's heavy home defeat to Middlesbrough and whether they need to adapt their philosophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bolton-need-to-stick-to-their-guns-in-crucial-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bolton-need-to-stick-to-their-guns-in-crucial-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as extreme weather leaves hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power  - latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-extreme-weather-leaves-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power-latest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-extreme-weather-leaves-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I couldn't deal with fire in my mouth': How losing his mum inspired Pat Karney's crusade to ban smoking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the death of Cllr Pat Karney aged 78, John Scheerhout examines the personal tragedy that drove one of his greatest political legacies - leading the crusade that made Manchester, and eventually England, smoke-free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-couldnt-deal-with-fire-in-my-mouth-how-losing-his-mum-inspired-pat-karneys-crusade-to-ban-smoking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-couldnt-deal-with-fire-in-my-mouth-how-losing-his-mum-inspired-pat-karneys-crusade-to-ban-smoking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 crash RECAP as incident causes long traffic queues on carriageway near Rochdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carriageway is partially blocked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-crash-recap-as-incident-causes-long-traffic-queues-on-carriageway-near-rochdale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-crash-recap-as-incident-causes-long-traffic-queues-on-carriageway-near-rochdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘For years I was scared of flying, now I hop on planes from London to Edinburgh’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Wein overcame his fear of flying, now he's going to help passengers at Manchester Airport thanks to easyJet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/for-years-i-was-scared-of-flying-now-i-hop-on-planes-from-london-to-edinburgh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/for-years-i-was-scared-of-flying-now-i-hop-on-planes-from-london-to-edinburgh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dismissed by professionals as a fussy eater, seven-year-old Alfie died from severe malnutrition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Morrison is fighting to ensure other families get the support they desperately need, warning that too many people living with ARFID are still being overlooked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dismissed-by-professionals-as-a-fussy-eater-seven-year-old-alfie-died-from-severe-malnutrition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dismissed-by-professionals-as-a-fussy-eater-seven-year-old-alfie-died-from-severe-malnutrition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler fighting for life and man dead after van crashes into broken down car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mercedes van collided with a broken down Citroën Picasso on the southbound carriageway of the A34 in Sutton Scotney, Hampshire, at 3.13pm on October 23]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/toddler-fighting-for-life-and-man-dead-after-van-crashes-into-broken-down-car/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/toddler-fighting-for-life-and-man-dead-after-van-crashes-into-broken-down-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Terrifying' Leeds Scare Maze is back for Halloween 2026 with £4 tickets to nab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treading through a scary atmosphere supported by flashing lights, strobe effects, loud sounds, and jump scares, visitors will have plenty to see as they wander through the maze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/terrifying-leeds-scare-maze-is-back-for-halloween-2026-with-4-tickets-to-nab/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/terrifying-leeds-scare-maze-is-back-for-halloween-2026-with-4-tickets-to-nab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It wasn't a farewell from me' - but horror start leaves Carrick on brink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/it-wasnt-a-farewell-from-me-but-horror-start-leaves-carrick-on-brink/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/it-wasnt-a-farewell-from-me-but-horror-start-leaves-carrick-on-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents can nab £35 Fisher Price toy said to 'kill tantrums instantly for £11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin' Beats Musical Toy normally costs £35, but can be bagged for just £11 in a clever double deal stack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/parents-can-nab-35-fisher-price-toy-said-to-kill-tantrums-instantly-for-11/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/parents-can-nab-35-fisher-price-toy-said-to-kill-tantrums-instantly-for-11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He's coming across as a jaundiced football fan when really he’s the Prime Minister now’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our reporters explain what 900 pages of documents told them about Andy Burnham, Abu Dhabi and a controversial land deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hes-coming-across-as-a-jaundiced-football-fan-when-really-hes-the-prime-minister-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hes-coming-across-as-a-jaundiced-football-fan-when-really-hes-the-prime-minister-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas Markle issues statement as he denies child sex allegations and claims images were 'planted']]></title><description><![CDATA[Meghan Markle's estranged father Thomas Markle has denied allegations of child sex abuse, vowing to clear his name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/thomas-markle-issues-statement-as-he-denies-child-sex-allegations-and-claims-images-were-planted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/thomas-markle-issues-statement-as-he-denies-child-sex-allegations-and-claims-images-were-planted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 crash LIVE as incident causes long traffic queues on carriageway near Rochdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The carriageway is partially blocked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-crash-live-as-incident-causes-long-traffic-queues-on-carriageway-near-rochdale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-crash-live-as-incident-causes-long-traffic-queues-on-carriageway-near-rochdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of Storm Boelo power cuts as 600 Greater Manchester properties affected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power cuts are reported across Greater Manchester this afternoon after strong winds battered the region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-storm-boelo-power-cuts-as-600-greater-manchester-properties-affected/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-storm-boelo-power-cuts-as-600-greater-manchester-properties-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police called to youths playing 'knock a door run' on Tameside estate]]></title><description><![CDATA["Whilst some incidents may not constitute criminal offences, they can have a significant impact"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-called-to-youths-playing-knock-a-door-run-on-tameside-estate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-called-to-youths-playing-knock-a-door-run-on-tameside-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Britain's top-performing police chief is being forced out - and his warning to the Home Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a leaked letter exposing a bitter rift with PCC Dan Price over his contract, retiring Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts speaks to the M.E.N. about his 33-year career, tackling county lines gangs, and why Home Office plans are flawed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/why-britains-top-performing-police-chief-is-being-forced-out-and-his-warning-to-the-home-office/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/why-britains-top-performing-police-chief-is-being-forced-out-and-his-warning-to-the-home-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hours left to get 'best' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for £50 in 33% off launch deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamers can save more than a third on the game, which critics have described as the best game in the franchise for more than a decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hours-left-to-get-best-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-for-50-in-33-off-launch-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hours-left-to-get-best-call-of-duty-modern-warfare-4-for-50-in-33-off-launch-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as extreme weather causes power cuts and travel chaos across Greater Manchester - latest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-extreme-weather-causes-power-cuts-and-travel-chaos-across-greater-manchester-latest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-extreme-weather-causes-power-cuts-and-travel-chaos-across-greater-manchester-latest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Binman shares three-word rule on how to recycle crisp packets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UK waste expert has shared the answer to where to recycle crisp packets and soft plastic packaging]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/binman-shares-three-word-rule-on-how-to-recycle-crisp-packets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/binman-shares-three-word-rule-on-how-to-recycle-crisp-packets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I spent 30 hours in Ukraine and two things struck me above all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most news coverage of Ukraine focuses on the frontlines and the bombardment of Kyiv. Manchester Evening News Night Editor Tom Burnett decided to visit the vast country's second city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-spent-30-hours-in-ukraine-and-two-things-struck-me-above-all/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-spent-30-hours-in-ukraine-and-two-things-struck-me-above-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo rest centre opened as hundreds of Greater Manchester homes without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineers are working across the North West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-rest-centre-opened-as-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-rest-centre-opened-as-hundreds-of-greater-manchester-homes-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulliver's World 'Santa's sleepover' package for up to six reduced by 49% in flash deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stay and play experience is the perfect Christmas treat for the whole family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gullivers-world-santas-sleepover-package-for-up-to-six-reduced-by-49-in-flash-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gullivers-world-santas-sleepover-package-for-up-to-six-reduced-by-49-in-flash-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our final chance at parenthood' – why couple filmed One Born Every Minute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate, 41, and Matt, 44, agreed to let the cameras film the birth of their daughter Matilda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/our-final-chance-at-parenthood-why-couple-filmed-one-born-every-minute/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/our-final-chance-at-parenthood-why-couple-filmed-one-born-every-minute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Burnham bounce' sees Labour leading by eight points over Conservatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[A poll shows voting intention for Labour up to 32 per cent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/burnham-bounce-sees-labour-leading-by-eight-points-over-conservatives/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/burnham-bounce-sees-labour-leading-by-eight-points-over-conservatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham open to 'honest discussion' about return to free movement with EU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has said migration is 'different' now compared with before the 2016 Brexit referendum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-open-to-honest-discussion-about-return-to-free-movement-with-eu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-open-to-honest-discussion-about-return-to-free-movement-with-eu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bleeding gums' stopped in '2 days' with 83p-a-day fix]]></title><description><![CDATA["I have very sensitive teeth and gum disease, and most products are just not what they claim they are, but these live up to the hype."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bleeding-gums-stopped-in-2-days-with-83p-a-day-fix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bleeding-gums-stopped-in-2-days-with-83p-a-day-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK must be 'ready for war' in 1,000 days defence secretary warns as thousands of troops take part in war game]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Our adversaries’ willingness to harm us is not new. What has changed is their capacity"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-must-be-ready-for-war-in-1000-days-defence-secretary-warns-as-thousands-of-troops-take-part-in-war-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-must-be-ready-for-war-in-1000-days-defence-secretary-warns-as-thousands-of-troops-take-part-in-war-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westlife transform Co-op Live into sea of nostalgia as 25th Anniversary World Tour lands in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record-smashing boy band are selling out huge venues across their world tour - and their performance at Co-op Live in Manchester showed why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/westlife-transform-co-op-live-into-sea-of-nostalgia-as-25th-anniversary-world-tour-lands-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/westlife-transform-co-op-live-into-sea-of-nostalgia-as-25th-anniversary-world-tour-lands-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo chaos as trees fall on roads, railways and pavements around Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong winds have brought major disruption to the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-chaos-as-trees-fall-on-roads-railways-and-pavements-around-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-chaos-as-trees-fall-on-roads-railways-and-pavements-around-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm leaves homes without power and cars wrecked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands are without power in the North West and events have been cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-leaves-homes-without-power-and-cars-wrecked/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-leaves-homes-without-power-and-cars-wrecked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver arrested after two injured in Saddleworth crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is currently in custody for questioning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-arrested-after-two-injured-in-saddleworth-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-arrested-after-two-injured-in-saddleworth-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steal Their Style: "Bringing the sunshine to Manchester with the yellow suede"]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Northern Quarter to Oxford Road, we scouted the city for more autumnal outfits to inspire us]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/steal-their-style-bringing-the-sunshine-to-manchester-with-the-yellow-suede/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/steal-their-style-bringing-the-sunshine-to-manchester-with-the-yellow-suede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson stops short of retiring after Lancs exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Anderson expresses sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/anderson-stops-short-of-retiring-after-lancs-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/anderson-stops-short-of-retiring-after-lancs-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 players race to snap up Star Wars Galactic Racer game for £28 instead of £43]]></title><description><![CDATA["A must-play for racing fans and Star Wars lovers."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ps5-players-race-to-snap-up-star-wars-galactic-racer-game-for-28-instead-of-43/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ps5-players-race-to-snap-up-star-wars-galactic-racer-game-for-28-instead-of-43/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PS5 players nab latest Batman game for under £24 in better than 'lowest price' deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been called 'one of the best games this year and in DC']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ps5-players-nab-latest-batman-game-for-under-24-in-better-than-lowest-price-deal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ps5-players-nab-latest-batman-game-for-under-24-in-better-than-lowest-price-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Fender issues statement after making major change to ticket prices for Etihad Stadium show]]></title><description><![CDATA['It's b******s']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sam-fender-issues-statement-after-making-major-change-to-ticket-prices-for-etihad-stadium-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sam-fender-issues-statement-after-making-major-change-to-ticket-prices-for-etihad-stadium-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Johnson brings the Honky Tonk to Manchester's AO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country is cool again - and the reaction to Cody Johnson's Live '26 tour just proved it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cody-johnson-brings-the-honky-tonk-to-manchesters-ao/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cody-johnson-brings-the-honky-tonk-to-manchesters-ao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo brings rail chaos as trees fall near Manchester and 'do not travel' warnings issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trains between Manchester and Liverpool are among those affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-brings-rail-chaos-as-trees-fall-near-manchester-and-do-not-travel-warnings-issued/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-brings-rail-chaos-as-trees-fall-near-manchester-and-do-not-travel-warnings-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots reduces 'luxury' £46 No7 makeup gift set to just £20 ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been heavily reduced as one of Boots' Star Gifts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-reduces-luxury-46-no7-makeup-gift-set-to-just-20-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-reduces-luxury-46-no7-makeup-gift-set-to-just-20-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as extreme weather causes travel chaos across Greater Manchester - latest updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force until 9pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-extreme-weather-causes-travel-chaos-across-greater-manchester-latest-updates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-extreme-weather-causes-travel-chaos-across-greater-manchester-latest-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gadget 'I didn't know I needed until I tried it' dubbed 'game changer' for Christmas gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crafting brand Cricut's latest launch might be the simplest ever, allowing users to take photos from their phone to make impressive items in minutes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gadget-i-didnt-know-i-needed-until-i-tried-it-dubbed-game-changer-for-christmas-gifts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gadget-i-didnt-know-i-needed-until-i-tried-it-dubbed-game-changer-for-christmas-gifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oldham's first Reform leader says he is leaving politics after shock resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Quigg said there had been ‘immense pressure’ on his family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldhams-first-reform-leader-says-he-is-leaving-politics-after-shock-resignation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/oldhams-first-reform-leader-says-he-is-leaving-politics-after-shock-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of new homes planned across Greater Manchseter in latest developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are all the latest proposals planned across the Greater Manchester city-region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hundreds-of-new-homes-planned-across-greater-manchseter-in-latest-developments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hundreds-of-new-homes-planned-across-greater-manchseter-in-latest-developments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of new homes planned across Greater Manchester in latest developments]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are all the latest proposals planned across the Greater Manchester city-region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hundreds-of-new-homes-planned-across-greater-manchester-in-latest-developments/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hundreds-of-new-homes-planned-across-greater-manchester-in-latest-developments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The crumbling primary school in Denton that's had a 'reet tough do of it']]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Scott Primary School was left in a mess bankrupt contractors Carillion. Now they're finally getting a school building the community has waited years for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-crumbling-primary-school-in-denton-thats-had-a-reet-tough-do-of-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-crumbling-primary-school-in-denton-thats-had-a-reet-tough-do-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters seen breaking into Stockport house after blaze breaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews tackled the house fire in Reddish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/firefighters-seen-breaking-into-stockport-house-after-blaze-breaks-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/firefighters-seen-breaking-into-stockport-house-after-blaze-breaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arson arrest after firefighters break into Stockport house to tackle blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews tackled a fire at the house in Reddish]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/arson-arrest-after-firefighters-break-into-stockport-house-to-tackle-blaze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/arson-arrest-after-firefighters-break-into-stockport-house-to-tackle-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticket hack gets free family entry to 'magical' winter light show, Santa's grotto and maze]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spectacle includes a wintry light show within a one-mile-long Enchanted Forest and Magical Maze]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ticket-hack-gets-free-family-entry-to-magical-winter-light-show-santas-grotto-and-maze/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ticket-hack-gets-free-family-entry-to-magical-winter-light-show-santas-grotto-and-maze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The best' heated blanket with 10 warmth settings plummets to £30 from £65]]></title><description><![CDATA["I have a couple of other electric blankets. This is the best. Good settings - even on 'low' the whole of the blanket warms up. Others are patchy."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-best-heated-blanket-with-10-warmth-settings-plummets-to-30-from-65/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-best-heated-blanket-with-10-warmth-settings-plummets-to-30-from-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lancashire country walk with autumn colours, a spooky history and a pub at the end]]></title><description><![CDATA[This walk is perfect for getting you into the Halloween mood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-lancashire-country-walk-with-autumn-colours-a-spooky-history-and-a-pub-at-the-end/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-lancashire-country-walk-with-autumn-colours-a-spooky-history-and-a-pub-at-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Creatures Great and Small original cast now 36 years on from series end]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some may be familiar with Channel 5's series, All Creatures Great and Small was original an ITV drama that started airing in the 70s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-creatures-great-and-small-original-cast-now-36-years-on-from-series-end/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-creatures-great-and-small-original-cast-now-36-years-on-from-series-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Trafford travel delay warning as trams off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tram cancellations will be ongoing until 1 November due to essential works taking place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/old-trafford-travel-delay-warning-as-trams-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/old-trafford-travel-delay-warning-as-trams-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 1920s-style railway station where chickens once lived is now the pride of Irlam]]></title><description><![CDATA[We paid a visit to the Greater Manchester railway station that's just been named best in Britain after thousands voted for it in a national competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-1920s-style-railway-station-where-chickens-once-lived-is-now-the-pride-of-irlam/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-1920s-style-railway-station-where-chickens-once-lived-is-now-the-pride-of-irlam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[85 flats axed for 348-space car park: Major changes proposed for Wigan's huge Galleries redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes are set to be made to the planned parking arrangements for the town's huge new Fettlers development]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/85-flats-axed-for-348-space-car-park-major-changes-proposed-for-wigans-huge-galleries-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/85-flats-axed-for-348-space-car-park-major-changes-proposed-for-wigans-huge-galleries-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lazy Sunday Quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 10 questions - October 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you get the answers right in our quiz?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-lazy-sunday-quiz-test-your-general-knowledge-with-these-10-questions-october-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-lazy-sunday-quiz-test-your-general-knowledge-with-these-10-questions-october-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakeside lodges an hour from Manchester perfect for exploring one of UK's most popular towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[They're ideally situated for an autumn break near the coast - and each lodge has its own hot tub]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lakeside-lodges-an-hour-from-manchester-perfect-for-exploring-one-of-uks-most-popular-towns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lakeside-lodges-an-hour-from-manchester-perfect-for-exploring-one-of-uks-most-popular-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I always knew something was wrong - doctors told me it was just anxiety']]></title><description><![CDATA[After her symptoms were repeatedly dismissed as "just anxiety" for a decade before being diagnosed with incurable medullary thyroid cancer, 26-year-old Saskia Clark opens up about her journey as she backs the M.E.N. and The Christie Charity's £42.5m scanning centre appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-always-knew-something-was-wrong-doctors-told-me-it-was-just-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-always-knew-something-was-wrong-doctors-told-me-it-was-just-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Bonfire Night 2026 events across the North West]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Bonfire Night just around the corner, what free events are being lined up in the North West?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/free-bonfire-night-2026-events-across-the-north-west/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/free-bonfire-night-2026-events-across-the-north-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You can see the terror in a kid's eyes when they wake up and can't breathe']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 20,000 kids were hospitalised for breathing issues in Greater Manchester last year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/you-can-see-the-terror-in-a-kids-eyes-when-they-wake-up-and-cant-breathe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/you-can-see-the-terror-in-a-kids-eyes-when-they-wake-up-and-cant-breathe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax retention, underground stations and energy bills: How the Autumn Budget could 'rewire' Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Salford landlord Neil Burke's £6,500 monthly energy bill to Andy Burnham's historic plan for income tax retention, Iram Ramzan analyses what Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget could mean for Greater Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tax-retention-underground-stations-and-energy-bills-how-the-autumn-budget-could-rewire-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tax-retention-underground-stations-and-energy-bills-how-the-autumn-budget-could-rewire-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 1851 workers' tavern to Maya Jama favourite: Inside the Northern Quarter freehouse named one of the best in Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA['We welcome people from all walks of life, everyone brings their own stories, and that mix is a big part of the pub's appeal']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/from-1851-workers-tavern-to-maya-jama-favourite-inside-the-northern-quarter-freehouse-named-one-of-the-best-in-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/from-1851-workers-tavern-to-maya-jama-favourite-inside-the-northern-quarter-freehouse-named-one-of-the-best-in-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secret safety battle over Rochdale’s Seven Sisters]]></title><description><![CDATA[SPECIAL REPORT: As clutter boxes pile high in the living rooms of the 90 remaining households on Rochdale's College Bank estate, an M.E.N. investigation uncovers BSR building safety notices, £1.7m empty council tax bills, and the human cost of a decade-long housing limbo. George Lythgoe reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-secret-safety-battle-over-rochdales-seven-sisters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-secret-safety-battle-over-rochdales-seven-sisters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand behind £10 jewellery sale launches advent calendar saving £195 on earrings, necklaces and bracelets]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 12 pieces of jewellery found inside, each one works out to cost £13.33, which is much cheaper than if you were to buy individually]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brand-behind-10-jewellery-sale-launches-advent-calendar-saving-195-on-earrings-necklaces-and-bracelets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brand-behind-10-jewellery-sale-launches-advent-calendar-saving-195-on-earrings-necklaces-and-bracelets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molton Brown fans snap up £28 Christmas cracker with four 'divine' scents for £7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Normally worth £28, it contains four of Molton Brown's bestselling shower gels - and can be grabbed for £6.88 by stacking deals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/molton-brown-fans-snap-up-28-christmas-cracker-with-four-divine-scents-for-7/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/molton-brown-fans-snap-up-28-christmas-cracker-with-four-divine-scents-for-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clocks go back: B&amp;Q's simple £11 gadget could help seasonal sleep disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A handy gadget could help mitigate any sleep disruptions this weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clocks-go-back-bampqs-simple-11-gadget-could-help-seasonal-sleep-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clocks-go-back-bampqs-simple-11-gadget-could-help-seasonal-sleep-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's stretchy and sparkly £28 Christmas party trousers are 'perfect in every way']]></title><description><![CDATA["Bought these trousers for the Christmas season. They are perfect in every way"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-stretchy-and-sparkly-28-christmas-party-trousers-are-perfect-in-every-way/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-stretchy-and-sparkly-28-christmas-party-trousers-are-perfect-in-every-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as flood warnings and alerts issued across Greater Manchester - latest updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-flood-warnings-and-alerts-issued-across-greater-manchester-latest-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-flood-warnings-and-alerts-issued-across-greater-manchester-latest-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads flooded and train lines blocked as Greater Manchester hit by  Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three flood warnings were issued across the region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roads-flooded-and-train-lines-blocked-as-greater-manchester-hit-by-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roads-flooded-and-train-lines-blocked-as-greater-manchester-hit-by-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads flooded and train lines blocked as Greater Manchester hit by heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three flood warnings were issued across the region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roads-flooded-and-train-lines-blocked-as-greater-manchester-hit-by-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/roads-flooded-and-train-lines-blocked-as-greater-manchester-hit-by-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos blow up mattress for Christmas hosting drops free from £15 in clever deal stack]]></title><description><![CDATA["Very comfortable, remained firm with no sagging and did not lose air overnight."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-blow-up-mattress-for-christmas-hosting-drops-free-from-15-in-clever-deal-stack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-blow-up-mattress-for-christmas-hosting-drops-free-from-15-in-clever-deal-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham vows to end 'cap in hand' reliance on Whitehall for struggling councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minster made the vow as his government promised £285m in 'transitional seed funding' to help mayors next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-vows-to-end-cap-in-hand-reliance-on-whitehall-for-struggling-councils/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-vows-to-end-cap-in-hand-reliance-on-whitehall-for-struggling-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing viewers say 'I feel sad' for Cach Mercer as they plead for change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of the BBC dance contest have shared their concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-viewers-say-i-feel-sad-for-cach-mercer-as-they-plead-for-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-viewers-say-i-feel-sad-for-cach-mercer-as-they-plead-for-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as flood warnings issued and roads and train lines blocked - latest updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-flood-warnings-issued-and-roads-and-train-lines-blocked-latest-updates/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-flood-warnings-issued-and-roads-and-train-lines-blocked-latest-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cancelling event was a hard decision but it was right']]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween event organiser has explained why she believes she was right to cancel her popular event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cancelling-event-was-a-hard-decision-but-it-was-right/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cancelling-event-was-a-hard-decision-but-it-was-right/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing flooded with complaints as viewers ask 'what is in the air tonight']]></title><description><![CDATA[There were several mistakes on the dance floor during week five of the competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-flooded-with-complaints-as-viewers-ask-what-is-in-the-air-tonight/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-flooded-with-complaints-as-viewers-ask-what-is-in-the-air-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd fans issued warning as tram lines closed for Sunday's match at Old Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacement shuttle buses costing £2-a-ride are being laid on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-utd-fans-issued-warning-as-tram-lines-closed-for-sundays-match-at-old-trafford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-utd-fans-issued-warning-as-tram-lines-closed-for-sundays-match-at-old-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man United fans issued warning as tram lines closed for Bournemouth match at Old Trafford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacement shuttle buses costing £2-a-ride are being laid on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-united-fans-issued-warning-as-tram-lines-closed-for-bournemouth-match-at-old-trafford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-united-fans-issued-warning-as-tram-lines-closed-for-bournemouth-match-at-old-trafford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floods and trees block train lines as Manchester services cancelled and delayed]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is severe disruption due to the weather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/floods-and-trees-block-train-lines-as-manchester-services-cancelled-and-delayed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/floods-and-trees-block-train-lines-as-manchester-services-cancelled-and-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk shoppers floored by 'beautiful' £24 lamp that looks 'so much more expensive']]></title><description><![CDATA["This lamp is so fabulous yet comes across understated. It’s so good I have ordered another one exactly the same."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-shoppers-floored-by-beautiful-24-lamp-that-looks-so-much-more-expensive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-shoppers-floored-by-beautiful-24-lamp-that-looks-so-much-more-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as train lines blocked with flood warnings issued across Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-train-lines-blocked-with-flood-warnings-issued-across-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-train-lines-blocked-with-flood-warnings-issued-across-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as train lines blocked with three flood warnings issued across Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-train-lines-blocked-with-three-flood-warnings-issued-across-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-train-lines-blocked-with-three-flood-warnings-issued-across-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of flood warnings in place across Greater Manchester after day of heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA['Act now' warnings have been issued after hours of none stop rain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-flood-warnings-in-place-across-greater-manchester-after-day-of-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-flood-warnings-in-place-across-greater-manchester-after-day-of-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of flood warnings and alerts across Greater Manchester as Storm Boelo hits]]></title><description><![CDATA['Act now' warnings have been issued after hours of none stop rain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-flood-warnings-and-alerts-across-greater-manchester-as-storm-boelo-hits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-flood-warnings-and-alerts-across-greater-manchester-as-storm-boelo-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as three flood warnings issued across Greater Manchester after day of heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-three-flood-warnings-issued-across-greater-manchester-after-day-of-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-three-flood-warnings-issued-across-greater-manchester-after-day-of-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing fans slam judges for 'evil' scores as star 'set to face dance off']]></title><description><![CDATA[Viewers have hit back at the judging panel for their 'harsh' feedback]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-fans-slam-judges-for-evil-scores-as-star-set-to-face-dance-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-fans-slam-judges-for-evil-scores-as-star-set-to-face-dance-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Lottery Lotto results: Winning numbers for tonight's £2m draw - Saturday, October 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's Lotto draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-2m-draw-saturday-october-24/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-2m-draw-saturday-october-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly’s Dianne Buswell reveals four-word admission to Joe Sugg about having a second child]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revelation came after meeting her celebrity dance partner Will Best's newborn baby son]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictlys-dianne-buswell-reveals-four-word-admission-to-joe-sugg-about-having-a-second-child/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictlys-dianne-buswell-reveals-four-word-admission-to-joe-sugg-about-having-a-second-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['When they ask for a hug, you're their safe place']]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Department for Education launches an urgent recruitment drive following a 12% drop in foster carers, Hyde mum Amy Goldsbrough-Vernon reveals how fostering teenagers transformed her family's life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/when-they-ask-for-a-hug-youre-their-safe-place/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/when-they-ask-for-a-hug-youre-their-safe-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Manchester students are forced to move miles away from their university]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students say soaring accommodation costs are pushing them out of Manchester city centre and into towns such as Stockport and Bolton, where cheaper rents come at the cost of long commutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/why-manchester-students-are-forced-to-move-miles-away-from-their-university/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/why-manchester-students-are-forced-to-move-miles-away-from-their-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will Storm Boelo end as UK battered by heavy rain and gale-force winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain has been forecast across the whole of the country this afternoon - but how long will the second storm of the week last?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/when-will-storm-boelo-end-as-uk-battered-by-heavy-rain-and-gale-force-winds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/when-will-storm-boelo-end-as-uk-battered-by-heavy-rain-and-gale-force-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I found the 'perfect' sparkly Christmas party dress for anyone with curves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Available in sizes 12 to 32, the dress celebrates and flatters curves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-the-perfect-sparkly-christmas-party-dress-for-anyone-with-curves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-the-perfect-sparkly-christmas-party-dress-for-anyone-with-curves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal to help find missing girl, 15, last seen at Deansgate station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fern is said to have links to Salford]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/appeal-to-help-find-missing-girl-15-last-seen-at-deansgate-station/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/appeal-to-help-find-missing-girl-15-last-seen-at-deansgate-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as two flood warnings issued in Greater Manchester after hours of heavy rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-two-flood-warnings-issued-in-greater-manchester-after-hours-of-heavy-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-two-flood-warnings-issued-in-greater-manchester-after-hours-of-heavy-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moment police find teen suspect hiding in wheelie bin after reports of burglary in Bolton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old boy has been arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/moment-police-find-teen-suspect-hiding-in-wheelie-bin-after-reports-of-burglary-in-bolton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/moment-police-find-teen-suspect-hiding-in-wheelie-bin-after-reports-of-burglary-in-bolton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lottery results: Winning numbers for tonight's Euromillions draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's Euromillions draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lottery-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-euromillions-draw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lottery-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-euromillions-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The girl in the strawberry pyjamas with the smile' - Flatmates pay tribute to student murdered by obsessed stepfather]]></title><description><![CDATA['The girl in the strawberry pyjamas with the smile']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-girl-in-the-strawberry-pyjamas-with-the-smile-flatmates-pay-tribute-to-student-murdered-by-obsessed-stepfather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-girl-in-the-strawberry-pyjamas-with-the-smile-flatmates-pay-tribute-to-student-murdered-by-obsessed-stepfather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface's filming locations in Greater Manchester as DC stars give their verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DC horror film has just been released in cinemas across the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clayfaces-filming-locations-in-greater-manchester-as-dc-stars-give-their-verdict/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clayfaces-filming-locations-in-greater-manchester-as-dc-stars-give-their-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents snap up Mercedes-Benz Ride-On toy for £64 instead of £120 in Christmas deal stack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mercedes-Benz Battery Powered Ride-On gives your children the chance to have their very own miniature Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/parents-snap-up-mercedes-benz-ride-on-toy-for-64-instead-of-120-in-christmas-deal-stack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/parents-snap-up-mercedes-benz-ride-on-toy-for-64-instead-of-120-in-christmas-deal-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plan-for-northern-olympics-to-get-7m-in-healeys-budget/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plan-for-northern-olympics-to-get-7m-in-healeys-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warnings issued in Greater Manchester as Storm Boelo batters region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a deluge causing high river levels, flooding is expected during Saturday around Astley Bridge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/flood-warnings-issued-in-greater-manchester-as-storm-boelo-batters-region/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/flood-warnings-issued-in-greater-manchester-as-storm-boelo-batters-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood warning issued in Greater Manchester as Storm Boelo batters region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a deluge causing high river levels, flooding is expected during Saturday around Astley Bridge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/flood-warning-issued-in-greater-manchester-as-storm-boelo-batters-region/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/flood-warning-issued-in-greater-manchester-as-storm-boelo-batters-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire rips through former Nazi retreat in Germany as man arrested on suspicion of arson]]></title><description><![CDATA[German authorities said they were 'investigating a political motive']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fire-rips-through-former-nazi-retreat-in-germany-as-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fire-rips-through-former-nazi-retreat-in-germany-as-man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-arson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta Goodrem admits 'it's hard' in candid update ahead of Strictly Come Dancing return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta is returning to Strictly this weekend following a "frustrating" fractured rib injury that saw her miss week four of the BBC dance contest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/delta-goodrem-admits-its-hard-in-candid-update-ahead-of-strictly-come-dancing-return/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/delta-goodrem-admits-its-hard-in-candid-update-ahead-of-strictly-come-dancing-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What John Healey could announce in Budget 2026 including tax changes and slashing red tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's everything we know so far about John Healey's first Budget as Chancellor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-john-healey-could-announce-in-budget-2026-including-tax-changes-and-slashing-red-tape/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-john-healey-could-announce-in-budget-2026-including-tax-changes-and-slashing-red-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The depraved paedophile couple who have been locked up for their horrific sex crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaw Shaw and Katie Vernon were branded 'dangerous predators' by police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-depraved-paedophile-couple-who-have-been-locked-up-for-their-horrific-sex-crimes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-depraved-paedophile-couple-who-have-been-locked-up-for-their-horrific-sex-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City's leaky defence highlights Donnarumma &amp; Guehi struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City's 100% winning start to the Premier League season comes to an abrupt end against Aston Villa - leaving Enzo Maresca with glaring defensive issues to resolve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-citys-leaky-defence-highlights-donnarumma-amp-guehi-struggles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-citys-leaky-defence-highlights-donnarumma-amp-guehi-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as flood warning issued in Greater Manchester and tram line closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-flood-warning-issued-in-greater-manchester-and-tram-line-closed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-flood-warning-issued-in-greater-manchester-and-tram-line-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This could be a defining moment' - The plan to bring the Olympic Games to the north of England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money will fund a 'full feasibility study' into the project]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/this-could-be-a-defining-moment-the-plan-to-bring-the-olympic-games-to-the-north-of-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/this-could-be-a-defining-moment-the-plan-to-bring-the-olympic-games-to-the-north-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time clocks change and go back tonight as British Summer Time comes to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[The clocks go back this weekend - everything you need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-time-clocks-change-and-go-back-tonight-as-british-summer-time-comes-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-time-clocks-change-and-go-back-tonight-as-british-summer-time-comes-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company founded by Dragons' Den star Sara Davies' goes into liquidation with nearly 60 jobs lost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crafter's Companion company set up by Sara Davies has gone into liquidation after merging with online jewellery retailer Gemporia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/company-founded-by-dragons-den-star-sara-davies-goes-into-liquidation-with-nearly-60-jobs-lost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/company-founded-by-dragons-den-star-sara-davies-goes-into-liquidation-with-nearly-60-jobs-lost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 14, suffers life-changing injuries after calling out man urinating in Bradford street]]></title><description><![CDATA['This was a particularly violent attack by an adult on a vulnerable 14-year-old boy which has caused him severe injuries']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boy-14-suffers-life-changing-injuries-after-calling-out-man-urinating-in-bradford-street/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boy-14-suffers-life-changing-injuries-after-calling-out-man-urinating-in-bradford-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'suffers slash wound' in Arndale Centre knife attack with teens arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are in custody]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-suffers-slash-wound-in-arndale-centre-knife-attack-with-teens-arrested/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-suffers-slash-wound-in-arndale-centre-knife-attack-with-teens-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticket hack gets Cheshire Jurassic Park Jeep driving experience for £12 instead of £39]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience gives adults and kids alike the chance to ride in a Jeep Wrangler YJ, just like the iconic vehicle from the original Jurassic Park movie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ticket-hack-gets-cheshire-jurassic-park-jeep-driving-experience-for-12-instead-of-39/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ticket-hack-gets-cheshire-jurassic-park-jeep-driving-experience-for-12-instead-of-39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe bombarded with over 100 in-person applicants for part-time barista role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospitality leaders have spoken out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cafe-bombarded-with-over-100-in-person-applicants-for-part-time-barista-role/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cafe-bombarded-with-over-100-in-person-applicants-for-part-time-barista-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 fabulous photos as colourful Halloween in the City monsters take over Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[A parade of spooky sea creatures and marching band delighted crowds in the Arndale Centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/13-fabulous-photos-as-colourful-halloween-in-the-city-monsters-take-over-manchester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/13-fabulous-photos-as-colourful-halloween-in-the-city-monsters-take-over-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Police confirms letter containing claims of alleged offending by Thomas Markle Sr shown to Meghan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Duchess of Sussex released a statement claiming she had been made aware of 'troubling allegations' against her father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-police-confirms-letter-containing-claims-of-alleged-offending-by-thomas-markle-sr-shown-to-meghan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-police-confirms-letter-containing-claims-of-alleged-offending-by-thomas-markle-sr-shown-to-meghan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son met his dad for the first time in the pub on Christmas Eve - then killed him on the same night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Greensmith has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of manslaughter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/son-met-his-dad-for-the-first-time-in-the-pub-on-christmas-eve-then-killed-him-on-the-same-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/son-met-his-dad-for-the-first-time-in-the-pub-on-christmas-eve-then-killed-him-on-the-same-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gran, 86, left waiting for 30-hours at Wigan A&amp;E while 'rolling over in pain']]></title><description><![CDATA['The situation was unbelievable']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gran-86-left-waiting-for-30-hours-at-wigan-aampe-while-rolling-over-in-pain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gran-86-left-waiting-for-30-hours-at-wigan-aampe-while-rolling-over-in-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former primary school headteacher downloaded hundreds of vile child abuse images]]></title><description><![CDATA['To the outside world, you were happily married, in good employment and living a fine life. That has all come crashing to the ground']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-primary-school-headteacher-downloaded-hundreds-of-vile-child-abuse-images/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-primary-school-headteacher-downloaded-hundreds-of-vile-child-abuse-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British mum, 36, dies trying to rescue sons while snorkelling in Bahamas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Foreign Office said it is supporting the family following the tragedy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/british-mum-36-dies-trying-to-rescue-sons-while-snorkelling-in-bahamas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/british-mum-36-dies-trying-to-rescue-sons-while-snorkelling-in-bahamas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wythenshawe drug mule in dock beside mum who married last man to see Jay Slater as pair jailed over £13m cannabis plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paige Crisp, who married Ayub Qassam, has been sent to prison alongside a woman from Wythenshawe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wythenshawe-drug-mule-in-dock-beside-mum-who-married-last-man-to-see-jay-slater-as-pair-jailed-over-13m-cannabis-plot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wythenshawe-drug-mule-in-dock-beside-mum-who-married-last-man-to-see-jay-slater-as-pair-jailed-over-13m-cannabis-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firebomb killer 'played probation service like a fiddle' in lead-up to deadly arson attack at Pearsons' home, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the deaths of Michelle Pearson and four of her children is ongoing at Bolton Coroners' Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/firebomb-killer-played-probation-service-like-a-fiddle-in-lead-up-to-deadly-arson-attack-at-pearsons-home-inquest-told-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/firebomb-killer-played-probation-service-like-a-fiddle-in-lead-up-to-deadly-arson-attack-at-pearsons-home-inquest-told-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firebomb killer 'played probation service like a fiddle' in lead-up to deadly arson attack at Pearson's home, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the deaths of Michelle Pearson and four of her children is ongoing at Bolton Coroners' Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/firebomb-killer-played-probation-service-like-a-fiddle-in-lead-up-to-deadly-arson-attack-at-pearsons-home-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/firebomb-killer-played-probation-service-like-a-fiddle-in-lead-up-to-deadly-arson-attack-at-pearsons-home-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kompany recovery will take 'weeks' as tests continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Kompany remains stable in hospital as doctors run tests following his collapse on Friday, says Bayern Munich director Max Eberl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kompany-recovery-will-take-weeks-as-tests-continue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kompany-recovery-will-take-weeks-as-tests-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots No7 shoppers race to buy £60 K-beauty inspired skincare box for just £29]]></title><description><![CDATA[The No7 beauty set is available for £29.50 instead of £60 as part of Boots' weekly Star Gift range]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-no7-shoppers-race-to-buy-60-k-beauty-inspired-skincare-box-for-just-29/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-no7-shoppers-race-to-buy-60-k-beauty-inspired-skincare-box-for-just-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE Greater Manchester and UK updates as new 12-hour warning in place as 'intense' rain and flooding predicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-greater-manchester-and-uk-updates-as-new-12-hour-warning-in-place-as-intense-rain-and-flooding-predicted/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-greater-manchester-and-uk-updates-as-new-12-hour-warning-in-place-as-intense-rain-and-flooding-predicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested at Manchester Airport finally brought to justice over murder 'cover-up' after 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA['He probably thought he had got away with it']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-arrested-at-manchester-airport-finally-brought-to-justice-over-murder-cover-up-after-20-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-arrested-at-manchester-airport-finally-brought-to-justice-over-murder-cover-up-after-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues new 12-hour warning for Greater Manchester as 'intense' rain to bring flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The yellow warning for heavy rain will be in place throughout Saturday, while an amber alert will come into force from 9pm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-new-12-hour-warning-for-greater-manchester-as-intense-rain-to-bring-flooding/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-new-12-hour-warning-for-greater-manchester-as-intense-rain-to-bring-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos outdoor stormproof storage box drops to £24 from £40 in clever deal stack]]></title><description><![CDATA["Very easy to set up, no bother at all, holds plenty in."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-outdoor-stormproof-storage-box-drops-to-24-from-40-in-clever-deal-stack/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/argos-outdoor-stormproof-storage-box-drops-to-24-from-40-in-clever-deal-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hour-by-hour Greater Manchester weather forecast as Storm Boelo warning issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong winds and heavy rain are expected across the region]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hour-by-hour-greater-manchester-weather-forecast-as-storm-boelo-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hour-by-hour-greater-manchester-weather-forecast-as-storm-boelo-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester is 'one of the safest places in the country', according to new crime figures - but the mayor accepts stats don't translate into 'how people feel']]></title><description><![CDATA['The vast majority of all crime is down, but people still don't feel safe and that doesn't necessarily, without extra work, mean the stats translate into how people feel']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-is-one-of-the-safest-places-in-the-country-according-to-new-crime-figures-but-the-mayor-accepts-stats-dont-translate-into-how-people-feel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-is-one-of-the-safest-places-in-the-country-according-to-new-crime-figures-but-the-mayor-accepts-stats-dont-translate-into-how-people-feel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Enchanting' Yorkshire Christmas ice skating with £4 tickets - and no need to book]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tickets allow visitors to have unlimited access to the ice rink from entry time until close, eliminating the need to book time slots]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/enchanting-yorkshire-christmas-ice-skating-with-4-tickets-and-no-need-to-book/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/enchanting-yorkshire-christmas-ice-skating-with-4-tickets-and-no-need-to-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockport council makes demand of Andy Burnham's government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local bosses are demanding cash to back a ‘successful’ borough as they say government funding hasn't kept up with rising social care costs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stockport-council-makes-demand-of-andy-burnhams-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stockport-council-makes-demand-of-andy-burnhams-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Rochdale housing scheme delayed again over flood concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The p[roject would see 45 out of the 450 homes built on a parcel of land close off Greenvale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-rochdale-housing-scheme-delayed-again-over-flood-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-rochdale-housing-scheme-delayed-again-over-flood-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The care services graded across Greater Manchester this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six services with inspection reports published this week have all been rated 'good']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-care-services-graded-across-greater-manchester-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-care-services-graded-across-greater-manchester-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I went to CBeebies Land at Alton Towers for the first time - divisive £7 upgrade was worth every penny']]></title><description><![CDATA[The theme park is a popular October half term day out for families from Manchester - with the new Bluey ride and Halloween activities such as Scarefest giving extra reasons to visit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-went-to-cbeebies-land-at-alton-towers-for-the-first-time-divisive-7-upgrade-was-worth-every-penny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-went-to-cbeebies-land-at-alton-towers-for-the-first-time-divisive-7-upgrade-was-worth-every-penny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears Stockport 'gem' could be destroyed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The development would be entirely within the green belt and close to the Happy Valley Nature Reserve and Lady Brook Site of Biological Importance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fears-stockport-gem-could-be-destroyed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fears-stockport-gem-could-be-destroyed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Manchester Airport's 'worst' terminal is finally getting the TLC it deserves"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Manchester Airport confirms a multi-million pound revamp of Terminal 3, the Manchester Evening News' Tourism Writer Liv Clarke reflects on what it means for passengers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airports-worst-terminal-is-finally-getting-the-tlc-it-deserves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airports-worst-terminal-is-finally-getting-the-tlc-it-deserves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE Greater Manchester and UK updates as amber wind warning in place and 'widespread travel disruption' expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-greater-manchester-and-uk-updates-as-amber-wind-warning-in-place-and-widespread-travel-disruption-expected/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-greater-manchester-and-uk-updates-as-amber-wind-warning-in-place-and-widespread-travel-disruption-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2027 dates confirmed as bank holidays moved]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two substitute bank holidays next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/christmas-day-and-boxing-day-2027-dates-confirmed-as-bank-holidays-moved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/christmas-day-and-boxing-day-2027-dates-confirmed-as-bank-holidays-moved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debenhams reduces stylish £44 heater to £20 that's perfect for anyone without a fireplace]]></title><description><![CDATA["When lit up, it looks fabulous on our dining room table and everyone comments on it."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/debenhams-reduces-stylish-44-heater-to-20-thats-perfect-for-anyone-without-a-fireplace/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/debenhams-reduces-stylish-44-heater-to-20-thats-perfect-for-anyone-without-a-fireplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Czech Saturday school fears losing classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 70 children attend Saturday lessons at the primary school, which is due to close in August 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/czech-saturday-school-fears-losing-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/czech-saturday-school-fears-losing-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are HMOs and why are they being vandalised?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent spate of attacks on properties in the Salford area has seen them daubed with "No HMO" graffiti.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-are-hmos-and-why-are-they-being-vandalised/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/what-are-hmos-and-why-are-they-being-vandalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'dopamine dressers' who have been doing something unique for more than 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[King &amp; Allen co-founder Jake Allen reveals how the bespoke tailors behind stores in Wilmslow and Knutsford are dismantling centuries of stuffy tradition - from crafting Lucy Spraggan's wedding suit to pioneering inclusive fittings for women, trans, and non-binary clients. Adam Maidment reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-dopamine-dressers-who-have-been-doing-something-unique-for-more-than-10-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-dopamine-dressers-who-have-been-doing-something-unique-for-more-than-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The titan who ruled Deansgate's smoke-filled Manchester Evening News office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester Evening News editors and crime reporters pay tribute to James "JR" Ross—the granite-hard newsroom legend who steered the paper's Deansgate headquarters through print's golden era, dying aged 95.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-titan-who-ruled-deansgates-smoke-filled-manchester-evening-news-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-titan-who-ruled-deansgates-smoke-filled-manchester-evening-news-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Carlo has a glamorous new look for Selfridges restaurant after 13 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a stylish new look for one of San Carlo's Italian hotspots in town - here's how it's all shaping up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/san-carlo-has-a-glamorous-new-look-for-selfridges-restaurant-after-13-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/san-carlo-has-a-glamorous-new-look-for-selfridges-restaurant-after-13-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadbury Heroes change means nobody's left with the chocolates they don't like]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a first for fans of the chocolates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cadbury-heroes-change-means-nobodys-left-with-the-chocolates-they-dont-like/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/cadbury-heroes-change-means-nobodys-left-with-the-chocolates-they-dont-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asda hikes price of essential 6% since last week and is no longer second cheapest behind Lidl]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as other supermarkets have increased the price of another key item in the last few weeks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/asda-hikes-price-of-essential-6-since-last-week-and-is-no-longer-second-cheapest-behind-lidl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/asda-hikes-price-of-essential-6-since-last-week-and-is-no-longer-second-cheapest-behind-lidl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The NHS put my body together after the Manchester Arena bombing - then came the real test']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine years after losing his partner Elaine McIver and suffering catastrophic injuries in the Manchester Arena bombing, Paul Price reveals how M.E.N. readers helped fund the revolutionary rehab programme that saved his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-nhs-put-my-body-together-after-the-manchester-arena-bombing-then-came-the-real-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-nhs-put-my-body-together-after-the-manchester-arena-bombing-then-came-the-real-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The NHS put my body back together after the Manchester Arena bombing - then came the real test']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine years after losing his partner Elaine McIver and suffering catastrophic injuries in the Manchester Arena bombing, Paul Price reveals how M.E.N. readers helped fund the revolutionary rehab programme that saved his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-nhs-put-my-body-back-together-after-the-manchester-arena-bombing-then-came-the-real-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-nhs-put-my-body-back-together-after-the-manchester-arena-bombing-then-came-the-real-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince William 'mistaken for singer Prince' as he shares hilarious story on Graham Norton Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince William appeared on The Graham Norton Show, sharing an entertaining story about being mistaken for musician Prince during a visit to Somerset]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prince-william-mistaken-for-singer-prince-as-he-shares-hilarious-story-on-graham-norton-show/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prince-william-mistaken-for-singer-prince-as-he-shares-hilarious-story-on-graham-norton-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'predatory cash cow' car park in Manchester city centre that has dished out £3.3m in fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freedom of Information data reveals Manchester City Council dished out more than 66,000 penalty charge notices worth £3.3m at the Arndale car park in three years - as furious drivers brand its barrierless pay-on-arrival system a "predatory cash cow". John Scheerhout reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-predatory-cash-cow-car-park-in-manchester-city-centre-that-has-dished-out-33m-in-fines/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-predatory-cash-cow-car-park-in-manchester-city-centre-that-has-dished-out-33m-in-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Greater Manchester borough named among least affordable places to buy a home in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homes cost an average of £394,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-greater-manchester-borough-named-among-least-affordable-places-to-buy-a-home-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-greater-manchester-borough-named-among-least-affordable-places-to-buy-a-home-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello fight tonight on TV and live stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield's Dalton 'Thunder' Smith will make the first defence of his WBC super lightweight title in front of a home crowd at the Utilita Arena]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-to-watch-dalton-smith-vs-alberto-puello-fight-tonight-on-tv-and-live-stream/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-to-watch-dalton-smith-vs-alberto-puello-fight-tonight-on-tv-and-live-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jo Malone fans can try £130 'perfect for winter' perfume for £7 this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA["I adore this fragrance. Definitely my favourite. It's sweet and warm - perfect for winter"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jo-malone-fans-can-try-130-perfect-for-winter-perfume-for-7-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/jo-malone-fans-can-try-130-perfect-for-winter-perfume-for-7-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I tried the radiator gadget homeowners say 'helps heat the house cheaper and quicker']]></title><description><![CDATA[After the UK energy price cap increased by of 4% to an average of £1,723 per year at the start of this month, many households are looking for more cost-efficient ways to heat their homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-tried-the-radiator-gadget-homeowners-say-helps-heat-the-house-cheaper-and-quicker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-tried-the-radiator-gadget-homeowners-say-helps-heat-the-house-cheaper-and-quicker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Boelo LIVE as Manchester wind warning in place, events cancelled and planes diverted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-manchester-wind-warning-in-place-events-cancelled-and-planes-diverted/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-boelo-live-as-manchester-wind-warning-in-place-events-cancelled-and-planes-diverted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's 'premium quality' £24 top is a wardrobe must-have for winter]]></title><description><![CDATA["I'm really happy with this velvet top. It looks great and fits really well"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-premium-quality-24-top-is-a-wardrobe-must-have-for-winter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-premium-quality-24-top-is-a-wardrobe-must-have-for-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade equals Prem record as Newcastle beat Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Wade equals Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record with a 101st score as Newcastle post their first league win of their season against Sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wade-equals-prem-record-as-newcastle-beat-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/wade-equals-prem-record-as-newcastle-beat-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pork scratchings, beers and tears as Andy Burnham makes historic Gogglebox appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister appeared on the popular show on a sofa from 10 Downing Street with his friend the mayor of Liverpool Steve Rotheram]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pork-scratchings-beers-and-tears-as-andy-burnham-makes-historic-gogglebox-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pork-scratchings-beers-and-tears-as-andy-burnham-makes-historic-gogglebox-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarks reduces 'comfortable like slippers' £32 trainers similar to £90 Skechers]]></title><description><![CDATA["The trainers are very comfortable. They are like walking in bedroom slippers"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clarks-reduces-comfortable-like-slippers-32-trainers-similar-to-90-skechers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clarks-reduces-comfortable-like-slippers-32-trainers-similar-to-90-skechers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies and more injured after car smashes into Lidl supermarket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services were called to Finchfield Hill shortly before 6pm on Friday (October 23) following reports that a vehicle had ploughed into the shop front]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-dies-and-more-injured-after-car-smashes-into-lidl-supermarket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-dies-and-more-injured-after-car-smashes-into-lidl-supermarket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham reveals on Celebrity Gogglebox why Strictly Come Dancing gives him anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[It appears that the Prime Minister isn't a fan of the BBC dancing competition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-reveals-on-celebrity-gogglebox-why-strictly-come-dancing-gives-him-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-reveals-on-celebrity-gogglebox-why-strictly-come-dancing-gives-him-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors viewers work out what happens next after brutal cliffhanger]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was another tense evening on the popular BBC series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-viewers-work-out-what-happens-next-after-brutal-cliffhanger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-viewers-work-out-what-happens-next-after-brutal-cliffhanger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk sideboard reduced from £229 to £92 'visitors compliment whenever they come in']]></title><description><![CDATA["This was such a bargain - it looks so much more expensive and I’ve been getting compliments on it as people enter the house!"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-sideboard-reduced-from-229-to-92-visitors-compliment-whenever-they-come-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-sideboard-reduced-from-229-to-92-visitors-compliment-whenever-they-come-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham tells Donald Trump Ukraine must have ‘full’ Starlink access]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister raised the issue directly with the US president in a phone call on Friday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-tells-donald-trump-ukraine-must-have-full-starlink-access/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-tells-donald-trump-ukraine-must-have-full-starlink-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noel Gallagher still has no idea what Oasis hit Champagne Supernova means]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1995 hit became one of Oasis' most-defining songs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/noel-gallagher-still-has-no-idea-what-oasis-hit-champagne-supernova-means/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/noel-gallagher-still-has-no-idea-what-oasis-hit-champagne-supernova-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans call out 'worth faithful ever' moments after emotional murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Traitors have been causing more chaos on the BBC series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-call-out-worth-faithful-ever-moments-after-emotional-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-call-out-worth-faithful-ever-moments-after-emotional-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans call out 'worst faithful ever' moments after emotional murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Traitors have been causing more chaos on the BBC series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-call-out-worst-faithful-ever-moments-after-emotional-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-call-out-worst-faithful-ever-moments-after-emotional-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Lottery results: Winning numbers for tonight's £2M Lotto draw - Saturday, October 24]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's Lotto draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-2m-lotto-draw-saturday-october-24/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-2m-lotto-draw-saturday-october-24/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found dead in wheelie bin 'knew murder suspect']]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim's body was 'partially within' a wheelie bin, police have said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-found-dead-in-wheelie-bin-knew-murder-suspect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-found-dead-in-wheelie-bin-knew-murder-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tameside mum and small business owner forced to use foodbank after TikTok Shop blocks access to her earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being contacted by the Manchester Evening News, TikTok has since contacted Sophia and said they will return their outstanding funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tameside-mum-and-small-business-owner-forced-to-use-foodbank-after-tiktok-shop-blocks-access-to-her-earnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tameside-mum-and-small-business-owner-forced-to-use-foodbank-after-tiktok-shop-blocks-access-to-her-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedding brand 'trusted by luxury five-star hotels' slashes everything by 50% until Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its bedding has been used by some of the world's leading hotels since 1995, including the Marriott, Four Seasons and Radisson]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bedding-brand-trusted-by-luxury-five-star-hotels-slashes-everything-by-50-until-sunday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bedding-brand-trusted-by-luxury-five-star-hotels-slashes-everything-by-50-until-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[23 comfortable and stylish Dunelm, Dusk and Habitat sofa beds for Christmas hosting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sofa beds are perfect for adding additional sleeping spaces to a home without wasting space when not in use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/23-comfortable-and-stylish-dunelm-dusk-and-habitat-sofa-beds-for-christmas-hosting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/23-comfortable-and-stylish-dunelm-dusk-and-habitat-sofa-beds-for-christmas-hosting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant Santa is back on Albert Square as Manchester gets ready for Christmas - before Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[Look who's back in Manchester...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/giant-santa-is-back-on-albert-square-as-manchester-gets-ready-for-christmas-before-halloween/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/giant-santa-is-back-on-albert-square-as-manchester-gets-ready-for-christmas-before-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police bodycam footage shows moment 'despicable' killer is arrested for sadistic murder of stepdaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Owens stares blankly as he's arrested for murdering Carla Georgescu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-bodycam-footage-shows-moment-despicable-killer-is-arrested-for-sadistic-murder-of-stepdaughter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-bodycam-footage-shows-moment-despicable-killer-is-arrested-for-sadistic-murder-of-stepdaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Super silky' bronzer 'lasts all day without caking' and 'blends out seamlessly']]></title><description><![CDATA['It gives an effortless sun-kissed warmth with buildable pigment']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/super-silky-bronzer-lasts-all-day-without-caking-and-blends-out-seamlessly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/super-silky-bronzer-lasts-all-day-without-caking-and-blends-out-seamlessly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You don’t solve any problems by getting angry’: Yasmin Qureshi MP on HMO attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bricks have been hurled through windows, cars attacked, properties trashed and one home had a severed pig’s head left on the doorstep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/you-dont-solve-any-problems-by-getting-angry-yasmin-qureshi-mp-on-hmo-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/you-dont-solve-any-problems-by-getting-angry-yasmin-qureshi-mp-on-hmo-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noel Gallagher takes swipe at vegans on Chicken Shop Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oasis frontman appeared on Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/noel-gallagher-takes-swipe-at-vegans-on-chicken-shop-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/noel-gallagher-takes-swipe-at-vegans-on-chicken-shop-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave victims speak out as Tinder rapist is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Cox, 46, carried out separate attacks on two terrified women after nights out three years apart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brave-victims-speak-out-as-tinder-rapist-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brave-victims-speak-out-as-tinder-rapist-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing welcomes Spice Girl Mel C as week 5 songs and dances revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sporty Spice will perform her song Sweat during the BBC dancing competition's results show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-welcomes-spice-girl-mel-c-as-week-5-songs-and-dances-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancing-welcomes-spice-girl-mel-c-as-week-5-songs-and-dances-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for tonight's £59M draw - Friday, October 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/euromillions-results-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tonights-59m-draw-friday-october-23/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/euromillions-results-winning-lottery-numbers-for-tonights-59m-draw-friday-october-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Halloween monsters land in Manchester, but Storm Austen causes havoc to plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The giant inflatables have arrived as part of the Halloween in the City event, but the weekend's events have had to be scaled back]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/halloween-monsters-land-in-manchester-but-storm-austen-causes-havoc-to-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/halloween-monsters-land-in-manchester-but-storm-austen-causes-havoc-to-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Bonfire Night and fireworks displays 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of year when the skies are lit up with fireworks displays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-bonfire-night-and-fireworks-displays-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-bonfire-night-and-fireworks-displays-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport issues October half-term reminder over drop-off and pick-up charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The northern hub is preparing for a busy week ahead, with more than a million passengers expected to pass through its terminals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-issues-october-half-term-reminder-over-drop-off-and-pick-up-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-issues-october-half-term-reminder-over-drop-off-and-pick-up-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 62, dies while at Forest Bank prison in Salford]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation is underway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-62-dies-while-at-forest-bank-prison-in-salford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-62-dies-while-at-forest-bank-prison-in-salford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street's Tracy Shaw says 'another one done' in cancer battle update]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maxine Peacock actress has been providing fans with lots of health updates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-tracy-shaw-says-another-one-done-in-cancer-battle-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-tracy-shaw-says-another-one-done-in-cancer-battle-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trafford pub wanted 'nightclub hours', but the plan backfired in a way they weren't expecting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bosses were told 'that's the risk' after residents complained about ‘domestics’ and ‘urination']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafford-pub-wanted-nightclub-hours-but-the-plan-backfired-in-a-way-they-werent-expecting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafford-pub-wanted-nightclub-hours-but-the-plan-backfired-in-a-way-they-werent-expecting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paterson signs for League Two club Rochdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much-travelled forward Jamie Paterson joins League Two side Rochdale until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/paterson-signs-for-league-two-club-rochdale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/paterson-signs-for-league-two-club-rochdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham defends Celebrity Gogglebox appearance after being accused of dodging 'difficult' work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister is set to appear on a celebrity episode of the popular Channel 4 series on Friday night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-defends-celebrity-gogglebox-appearance-after-being-accused-of-dodging-difficult-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-defends-celebrity-gogglebox-appearance-after-being-accused-of-dodging-difficult-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend including monster parade and artisan markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the start of the October half term for many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/five-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-weekend-including-monster-parade-and-artisan-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/five-things-to-do-in-greater-manchester-this-weekend-including-monster-parade-and-artisan-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The £1.79 trick to keep your phone secure following global cyber security risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week Cloudflare, a company responsible for a significant portion of internet services around the world, noted that it detected millions of hacking attempts on various online services that used the PHP programming language]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-179-trick-to-keep-your-phone-secure-following-global-cyber-security-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-179-trick-to-keep-your-phone-secure-following-global-cyber-security-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man United's '90s retro shirt plummets from £90 to £20 ahead of Black Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United fans can get more than £70 off an iconic adidas jersey worn when Alex Ferguson's side lifted the European Cup Winners' Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-uniteds-90s-retro-shirt-plummets-from-90-to-20-ahead-of-black-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-uniteds-90s-retro-shirt-plummets-from-90-to-20-ahead-of-black-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport confirms ‘phased opening’ in 2028 of new multimillion-pound Terminal 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers will notice changes in the coming weeks with the opening of a new Italian restaurant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-confirms-phased-opening-in-2028-of-new-multimillion-pound-terminal-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-confirms-phased-opening-in-2028-of-new-multimillion-pound-terminal-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - October 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[See how you fared in this week's leaderboard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/friday-night-pub-quiz-test-your-general-knowledge-with-these-20-questions-october-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/friday-night-pub-quiz-test-your-general-knowledge-with-these-20-questions-october-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears children are being exploited to target Greater Manchester HMOs as police make fourth arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another home was attacked in Salford last night - a 42-year-old man has been arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fears-children-are-being-exploited-to-target-greater-manchester-hmos-as-police-make-fourth-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fears-children-are-being-exploited-to-target-greater-manchester-hmos-as-police-make-fourth-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back To The Future fans race to snap up 'build your own' DeLorean advent calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once you reach Christmas Day, you will have all the parts you need to assemble your own car, celebrating the day with your own model that can be displayed wherever you like in your home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/back-to-the-future-fans-race-to-snap-up-build-your-own-delorean-advent-calendar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/back-to-the-future-fans-race-to-snap-up-build-your-own-delorean-advent-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NatWest to offer new scheme in Greater Manchester to help thousands of young people find work]]></title><description><![CDATA[NatWest said it aims to help up to 10,000 young people with work experience, careers or training]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/natwest-to-offer-new-scheme-in-greater-manchester-to-help-thousands-of-young-people-find-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/natwest-to-offer-new-scheme-in-greater-manchester-to-help-thousands-of-young-people-find-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial set for men accused of synagogue bomb plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iranian men are alleged to have identified Heaton Park Synagogue and the Jewish Museum as targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trial-set-for-men-accused-of-synagogue-bomb-plot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trial-set-for-men-accused-of-synagogue-bomb-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home and Away star issues health update after surgery over golf ball-sized fibroid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Roberts played Willow Harris on the iconic Australian soap between 2017 and 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/home-and-away-star-issues-health-update-after-surgery-over-golf-ball-sized-fibroid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/home-and-away-star-issues-health-update-after-surgery-over-golf-ball-sized-fibroid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen: Trees uprooted, zoo closed and events cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trees have been brought down and events called off as Storm Austen causes disruption across the North West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-trees-uprooted-zoo-closed-and-events-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-trees-uprooted-zoo-closed-and-events-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother who killed three children sentenced to indefinite hospital order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fares Bash, 7, Fares Bash, 3, and nine-month-old Mohammed Bash were tragically found dead at a property in the Sea Mills area of the Bristol in early 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mother-who-killed-three-children-sentenced-to-indefinite-hospital-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mother-who-killed-three-children-sentenced-to-indefinite-hospital-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC News legend announces exit after 35 years as final broadcast date revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The presenter is best known for working on on BBC Look East for nearly three decades]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-news-legend-announces-exit-after-35-years-as-final-broadcast-date-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-news-legend-announces-exit-after-35-years-as-final-broadcast-date-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen LIVE as Manchester wind warning in place, events cancelled and planes diverted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-as-manchester-wind-warning-in-place-events-cancelled-and-planes-diverted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-as-manchester-wind-warning-in-place-events-cancelled-and-planes-diverted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAF Manchester display forced to make big change due to Storm Boleo weather warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the two planned RAF displays in Manchester has been cancelled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/raf-manchester-display-forced-to-make-big-change-due-to-storm-boleo-weather-warnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/raf-manchester-display-forced-to-make-big-change-due-to-storm-boleo-weather-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gifted student with the world at her feet, and her stepfather who hid a twisted obsession]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Owens has been sentenced after harbouring a sexual obsession with his teenage stepdaughter for years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-gifted-student-with-the-world-at-her-feet-and-her-stepfather-who-hid-a-twisted-obsession/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-gifted-student-with-the-world-at-her-feet-and-her-stepfather-who-hid-a-twisted-obsession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pharmacist issues 'never ignore' warning for anyone taking omeprazole]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pharmacist has warned people taking omeprazole for acid reflux to watch for one thing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pharmacist-issues-never-ignore-warning-for-anyone-taking-omeprazole/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pharmacist-issues-never-ignore-warning-for-anyone-taking-omeprazole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planes circling and diverting Manchester Airport as strong winds stop landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aircrafts are struggling to land at Manchester Airport as windy conditions continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/planes-circling-and-diverting-manchester-airport-as-strong-winds-stop-landing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/planes-circling-and-diverting-manchester-airport-as-strong-winds-stop-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planes circling and diverting from Manchester Airport as strong winds stop landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aircrafts are struggling to land at Manchester Airport as windy conditions continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/planes-circling-and-diverting-from-manchester-airport-as-strong-winds-stop-landing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/planes-circling-and-diverting-from-manchester-airport-as-strong-winds-stop-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunelm's 'brilliant' shoe storage solution is the perfect Christmas hosting clutter buster]]></title><description><![CDATA['This is a great, cost-effective solution for extra shoe storage that works brilliantly for our needs']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelms-brilliant-shoe-storage-solution-is-the-perfect-christmas-hosting-clutter-buster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dunelms-brilliant-shoe-storage-solution-is-the-perfect-christmas-hosting-clutter-buster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM defends Gogglebox appearance after Badenoch criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham says he "makes no apology" for the move as Kemi Badenoch says she is "amazed" he has time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pm-defends-gogglebox-appearance-after-badenoch-criticism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pm-defends-gogglebox-appearance-after-badenoch-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release CCTV image after New York Street business has iPads and tip jar stolen]]></title><description><![CDATA[iPads, a sales terminal and a tip jar filled with cash were taken during the break-in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-release-cctv-image-after-new-york-street-business-has-ipads-and-tip-jar-stolen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-release-cctv-image-after-new-york-street-business-has-ipads-and-tip-jar-stolen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Carrick speaks for five uninterrupted minutes at media briefing to outline what Manchester United means to him, then refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carrick-refuses-to-rule-out-dropping-fernandes-in-emotional-address/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carrick-refuses-to-rule-out-dropping-fernandes-in-emotional-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Iranian men in court accused of terrorism offences over alleged plot to target Manchester's Jewish community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rahman Salehi and Salam Ahmadyan appeared in court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-iranian-men-in-court-accused-of-terrorism-offences-over-alleged-plot-to-target-manchesters-jewish-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-iranian-men-in-court-accused-of-terrorism-offences-over-alleged-plot-to-target-manchesters-jewish-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms full list of UK households to receive one-off £150 payment this winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list of eligibility criteria can be found below]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-full-list-of-uk-households-to-receive-one-off-150-payment-this-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-full-list-of-uk-households-to-receive-one-off-150-payment-this-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen LIVE as Manchester wind warning in place, events cancelled and zoo closes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the latest updates as a yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-as-manchester-wind-warning-in-place-events-cancelled-and-zoo-closes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-as-manchester-wind-warning-in-place-events-cancelled-and-zoo-closes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police swoop on Cheadle with helicopter seen above after man seen carrying 'axe']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was also arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-swoop-on-cheadle-with-helicopter-seen-above-after-man-seen-carrying-axe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-swoop-on-cheadle-with-helicopter-seen-above-after-man-seen-carrying-axe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the charming cottage featured in BBC's Vicar of Dibley as it goes on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hugely popular series ran from 1994 to 2000, and was followed by a number of specials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-the-charming-cottage-featured-in-bbcs-vicar-of-dibley-as-it-goes-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-the-charming-cottage-featured-in-bbcs-vicar-of-dibley-as-it-goes-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Greater Manchester market forced to cancel weekend event due to storm weather warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers apologised for the disappointment, but said the safety of its traders and visitors was its top priority]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/popular-greater-manchester-market-forced-to-cancel-weekend-event-due-to-storm-weather-warnings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/popular-greater-manchester-market-forced-to-cancel-weekend-event-due-to-storm-weather-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSPCC says parents can call free number if they have Halloween concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSPCC has issued Halloween safety advice for parents and carers ahead of the festivities, including trick-or-treating tips and a free helpline number for anyone with concerns about a child's wellbeing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nspcc-says-parents-can-call-free-number-if-they-have-halloween-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nspcc-says-parents-can-call-free-number-if-they-have-halloween-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Manchester's local legends as awards celebrate city's best]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Best of Manchester were celebrated on Thursday night]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/meet-manchesters-local-legends-as-awards-celebrate-citys-best/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/meet-manchesters-local-legends-as-awards-celebrate-citys-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile threw phones out of the window to try and hide his crimes - it didn't work]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Hulse was discovered with a slew of sick images]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/paedophile-threw-phones-out-of-the-window-to-try-and-hide-his-crimes-it-didnt-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/paedophile-threw-phones-out-of-the-window-to-try-and-hide-his-crimes-it-didnt-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carla Georgescu murder sentencing RECAP as stepdad handed minimum 35-year life in prison for killing student]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepdad Nathan Owens was obsessed with University of Lancashire student Carla Georgescu. He brutally murdered her before staging the scene to look like she had taken her own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carla-georgescu-murder-sentencing-recap-as-stepdad-handed-minimum-35-year-life-in-prison-for-killing-student/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carla-georgescu-murder-sentencing-recap-as-stepdad-handed-minimum-35-year-life-in-prison-for-killing-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The postcard-perfect Peak District village with a ruined castle, charming cottages and cosy pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you get off at Hope Station, there's a flat, riverside path which you can take, which offers a scenic entry into the Peak District village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-postcard-perfect-peak-district-village-with-a-ruined-castle-charming-cottages-and-cosy-pubs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-postcard-perfect-peak-district-village-with-a-ruined-castle-charming-cottages-and-cosy-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester trains cancelled and delayed as airport services hit by disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers faced hours of disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-trains-cancelled-and-delayed-as-airport-services-hit-by-disruption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-trains-cancelled-and-delayed-as-airport-services-hit-by-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey to 'save businesses £800m' as Government announces plans to slash 'pointless paperwork']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor says he is 'cutting unnecessary bureaucracy' and giving businesses breathing space]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-to-save-businesses-800m-as-government-announces-plans-to-slash-pointless-paperwork/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-to-save-businesses-800m-as-government-announces-plans-to-slash-pointless-paperwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham issues update after government's new emergency stockpile advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as two storms - Austen and Boelo - have struck the UK this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-update-after-governments-new-emergency-stockpile-advice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-update-after-governments-new-emergency-stockpile-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He sexually abused a boy decades ago - now his sick crimes have caught up on him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daley Sweeney was brought down after his victim bravely came forward years later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/he-sexually-abused-a-boy-decades-ago-now-his-sick-crimes-have-caught-up-on-him/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/he-sexually-abused-a-boy-decades-ago-now-his-sick-crimes-have-caught-up-on-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conte plays down 'unfounded' Man Utd speculation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Conte says he is not in advanced talks with any club, in response to speculation he has held talks with Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/conte-plays-down-unfounded-man-utd-speculation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/conte-plays-down-unfounded-man-utd-speculation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham issues winter weather warning as storms batter UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has highlighted flooding as a particular concern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-winter-weather-warning-as-storms-batter-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-winter-weather-warning-as-storms-batter-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who 'made terrorism manifesto' admits charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Woolfenden, 18, also shared a video of a mass killing online, the Old Bailey hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-who-made-terrorism-manifesto-admits-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-who-made-terrorism-manifesto-admits-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager from Bury admits terror offences over posting of mass killing live stream and murderer's manifesto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damien Woolfenden, 18, appeared at the Old Bailey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teenager-from-bury-admits-terror-offences-over-posting-of-mass-killing-live-stream-and-murderers-manifesto/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teenager-from-bury-admits-terror-offences-over-posting-of-mass-killing-live-stream-and-murderers-manifesto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 25, dies in horror fall from block of flats fleeing man 'terrorising her with machete']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaiden Hassan-Agard was found guilty of the manslaughter of Tia Langdon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-25-dies-in-horror-fall-from-block-of-flats-fleeing-man-terrorising-her-with-machete/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-25-dies-in-horror-fall-from-block-of-flats-fleeing-man-terrorising-her-with-machete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Truly despicable' man who murdered his step-daughter at her university halls jailed for life]]></title><description><![CDATA['He should have respected and loved Carla as his own child. He completely abused that trust, harbouring a perverted infatuation with her, before ultimately killing her']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/truly-despicable-man-who-murdered-his-step-daughter-at-her-university-halls-jailed-for-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/truly-despicable-man-who-murdered-his-step-daughter-at-her-university-halls-jailed-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pervert who had 'disgusting sexual obsession' with his student step-daughter and murdered her at university halls jailed for life]]></title><description><![CDATA['He should have respected and loved Carla as his own child. He completely abused that trust, harbouring a perverted infatuation with her, before ultimately killing her']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pervert-who-had-disgusting-sexual-obsession-with-his-student-step-daughter-and-murdered-her-at-university-halls-jailed-for-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pervert-who-had-disgusting-sexual-obsession-with-his-student-step-daughter-and-murdered-her-at-university-halls-jailed-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who had sexual obsession with step-daughter jailed after killing her at university halls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Owens slaughtered Carla Georgescu the day before her 20th birthday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-had-sexual-obsession-with-step-daughter-jailed-after-killing-her-at-university-halls-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-had-sexual-obsession-with-step-daughter-jailed-after-killing-her-at-university-halls-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who had sexual obsession with step daughter jailed after killing her at university halls]]></title><description><![CDATA['He should have respected and loved Carla as his own child. He completely abused that trust, harbouring a perverted infatuation with her, before ultimately killing her']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-had-sexual-obsession-with-step-daughter-jailed-after-killing-her-at-university-halls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-had-sexual-obsession-with-step-daughter-jailed-after-killing-her-at-university-halls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junction NINE retail park off M62 hit with police dispersal order over illegal car meet]]></title><description><![CDATA['It is simply not the place for hundreds of motorists to use as their personal racetrack']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/junction-nine-retail-park-off-m62-hit-with-police-dispersal-order-over-illegal-car-meet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/junction-nine-retail-park-off-m62-hit-with-police-dispersal-order-over-illegal-car-meet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to demolish Bolton’s iconic Tavern On The Hill pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pub, which was hugely popular in the 80s and 90s, is at the centre of plans to knock it down to be replaced with a coffee shop and filling station]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plans-to-demolish-boltons-iconic-tavern-on-the-hill-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plans-to-demolish-boltons-iconic-tavern-on-the-hill-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport announces new route to the home of Lego with returns from £62]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets are on sale now for flights to the Danish town of Billund, which has a Lego Hotel, a Lego Holiday Village and even a Lego-themed Sea Life Centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-announces-new-route-to-the-home-of-lego-with-returns-from-62/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-announces-new-route-to-the-home-of-lego-with-returns-from-62/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisoner locked up for stabbing roommate murdered his cellmate when locked down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaun Newton has been jailed for life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prisoner-locked-up-for-stabbing-roommate-murdered-his-cellmate-when-locked-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prisoner-locked-up-for-stabbing-roommate-murdered-his-cellmate-when-locked-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carla Georgescu murder sentencing LIVE as stepdad handed minimum 35-year life in prison for killing student]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepdad Nathan Owens was obsessed with University of Lancashire student Carla Georgescu. He brutally murdered her before staging the scene to look like she had taken her own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carla-georgescu-murder-sentencing-live-as-stepdad-handed-minimum-35-year-life-in-prison-for-killing-student/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carla-georgescu-murder-sentencing-live-as-stepdad-handed-minimum-35-year-life-in-prison-for-killing-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The peaceful Manchester park perfect for Autumn with food truck and Halloween trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has also played a significant role in wildlife conservation over the years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-peaceful-manchester-park-perfect-for-autumn-with-food-truck-and-halloween-trail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-peaceful-manchester-park-perfect-for-autumn-with-food-truck-and-halloween-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government to bring in major employment law change next week affecting millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes will come into effect from October 30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-to-bring-in-major-employment-law-change-next-week-affecting-millions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-to-bring-in-major-employment-law-change-next-week-affecting-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner fighting for life after being struck by cyclist on Northenden road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnesses are being urged to come forward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pensioner-fighting-for-life-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-on-northenden-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pensioner-fighting-for-life-after-being-struck-by-cyclist-on-northenden-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chester Zoo issues statement after closing its doors to 'help keep everyone safe']]></title><description><![CDATA[The attraction will remain closed as strong winds from Storm Austen batter the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/chester-zoo-issues-statement-after-closing-its-doors-to-help-keep-everyone-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/chester-zoo-issues-statement-after-closing-its-doors-to-help-keep-everyone-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carla Georgescu murder sentencing LIVE as stepdad faces life in prison for killing student at university accommodation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stepdad Nathan Owens was obsessed with University of Lancashire student Carla Georgescu. He brutally murdered her before staging the scene to look like she had taken her own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carla-georgescu-murder-sentencing-live-as-stepdad-faces-life-in-prison-for-killing-student-at-university-accommodation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carla-georgescu-murder-sentencing-live-as-stepdad-faces-life-in-prison-for-killing-student-at-university-accommodation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nightmare Before Christmas trail opens in Cheshire - what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new light trail celebrates the classic Disney Tim Burton movie The Nightmare Before Christmas at Arley Hall in Cheshire. We headed on opening night to see what visitors can expect over the coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-nightmare-before-christmas-trail-opens-in-cheshire-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/new-nightmare-before-christmas-trail-opens-in-cheshire-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK households urged to stock up on three items as Storm Austen and Boelo to hit Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to large parts of the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-households-urged-to-stock-up-on-three-items-as-storm-austen-and-boelo-to-hit-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-households-urged-to-stock-up-on-three-items-as-storm-austen-and-boelo-to-hit-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragedy as man dies in north Manchester street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police taped off the road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-man-dies-in-north-manchester-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tragedy-as-man-dies-in-north-manchester-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Warren announces huge Heaton Park show next summer - how to get tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The singer will play Manchester's Heaton Park next July, the night before Fontaines D.C. in what is shaping up to be a huge summer for music in Greater Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/alex-warren-announces-huge-heaton-park-show-next-summer-how-to-get-tickets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/alex-warren-announces-huge-heaton-park-show-next-summer-how-to-get-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues new 33-hour weather warning for Greater Manchester as 65mph winds to hit during Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two storms are set to batter the UK with wind and rain over the coming days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-new-33-hour-weather-warning-for-greater-manchester-as-65mph-winds-to-hit-during-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-new-33-hour-weather-warning-for-greater-manchester-as-65mph-winds-to-hit-during-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen LIVE updates as Chester Zoo closes its doors amid strong winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow wind warning is in force covering Greater Manchester and Cheshire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-updates-as-chester-zoo-closes-its-doors-amid-strong-winds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-updates-as-chester-zoo-closes-its-doors-amid-strong-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi and Lidl face major rule change to improve shoppers choice of supermarkets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new rules were first proposed in August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/aldi-and-lidl-face-major-rule-change-to-improve-shoppers-choice-of-supermarkets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/aldi-and-lidl-face-major-rule-change-to-improve-shoppers-choice-of-supermarkets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport makes major announcement for multimillion-pound new look Terminal 3 in huge expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The departure lounge will increase in size by a third, with a new Italian restaurant - Terracotta - set to open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-makes-major-announcement-for-multimillion-pound-new-look-terminal-3-in-huge-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-makes-major-announcement-for-multimillion-pound-new-look-terminal-3-in-huge-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen LIVE updates with amber warning in place and 80mph winds expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will 'probably' be damage to buildings, says the Met Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-updates-with-amber-warning-in-place-and-80mph-winds-expected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-updates-with-amber-warning-in-place-and-80mph-winds-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham issues 'climate crisis' statement after Jackdaw gas field approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas from Jackdaw is set to be supplied to the UK from as soon as this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-climate-crisis-statement-after-jackdaw-gas-field-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-climate-crisis-statement-after-jackdaw-gas-field-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue Newton Heath murder investigation update after Alisha Samuels death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enquiries remain ongoing while three men are due to appear in court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-newton-heath-murder-investigation-update-after-alisha-samuels-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-newton-heath-murder-investigation-update-after-alisha-samuels-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It has been months of chaos and misery in 'Monton Carlo' - now they're fighting back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Slater spent an evening with police as part of an operation tackling the illegal use of bikes and e-scooters after locals said the Salford village had been blighted by anti-social behaviour over the summer months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/it-has-been-months-of-chaos-and-misery-in-monton-carlo-now-theyre-fighting-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/it-has-been-months-of-chaos-and-misery-in-monton-carlo-now-theyre-fighting-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knifeman guilty of attempted murder after random attacks in Altrincham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Peters has been convicted by a jury after a man was stabbed four times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/knifeman-guilty-of-attempted-murder-after-random-attacks-in-altrincham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/knifeman-guilty-of-attempted-murder-after-random-attacks-in-altrincham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office hour-by-hour weather forecast for Greater Manchester as Storm Austen and Storm Boelo to hit UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two named storms are forecast to sweep over the UK on Friday and Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-hour-by-hour-weather-forecast-for-greater-manchester-as-storm-austen-and-storm-boelo-to-hit-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-hour-by-hour-weather-forecast-for-greater-manchester-as-storm-austen-and-storm-boelo-to-hit-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince William to make surprise Graham Norton Show appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince William will appear on a special episode of The Graham Norton Show tonight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prince-william-to-make-surprise-graham-norton-show-appearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prince-william-to-make-surprise-graham-norton-show-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of cancelled Manchester Piccadilly and Airport trains amid major disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signalling issues are causing major disruption]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-cancelled-manchester-piccadilly-and-airport-trains-amid-major-disruption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-cancelled-manchester-piccadilly-and-airport-trains-amid-major-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M60 long queues build up after lane closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic on the M61 was also affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-long-queues-build-up-after-lane-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-long-queues-build-up-after-lane-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester trains cancelled LIVE updates as airport services hit by disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Passengers are set for disruption throughout the day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-trains-cancelled-live-updates-as-airport-services-hit-by-disruption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-trains-cancelled-live-updates-as-airport-services-hit-by-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M60 traffic LIVE as long queues build up after lane closed - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic on the M61 is also affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-traffic-live-as-long-queues-build-up-after-lane-closed-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-traffic-live-as-long-queues-build-up-after-lane-closed-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Austen LIVE updates with amber warning in place and 70mph winds expected]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will 'probably' be damage to buildings, says the Met Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-updates-with-amber-warning-in-place-and-70mph-winds-expected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/storm-austen-live-updates-with-amber-warning-in-place-and-70mph-winds-expected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M66 queues build after vehicles stopped following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was stopped on part of the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-queues-build-after-vehicles-stopped-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-queues-build-after-vehicles-stopped-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M60 traffic LIVE as long queues build up with lane closed - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic on the M61 is also affected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-traffic-live-as-long-queues-build-up-with-lane-closed-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-traffic-live-as-long-queues-build-up-with-lane-closed-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M66 traffic LIVE as queues build after vehicles stopped following crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was stopped on part of the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-traffic-live-as-queues-build-after-vehicles-stopped-following-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-traffic-live-as-queues-build-after-vehicles-stopped-following-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM Andy Burnham admits 'simple truth' about new Jackdaw gas field approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has addressed what the new Jackdaw gas field approval means for UK’s climate crisis targets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pm-andy-burnham-admits-simple-truth-about-new-jackdaw-gas-field-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/pm-andy-burnham-admits-simple-truth-about-new-jackdaw-gas-field-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/have-man-utd-become-the-unmanageable-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/have-man-utd-become-the-unmanageable-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M66 traffic LIVE as queues build after vehicles stopped following incident - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was stopped on part of the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-traffic-live-as-queues-build-after-vehicles-stopped-following-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-traffic-live-as-queues-build-after-vehicles-stopped-following-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M66 traffic LIVE as all vehicles stopped following incident - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic has been stopped on part of the motorway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-traffic-live-as-all-vehicles-stopped-following-incident-updates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m66-traffic-live-as-all-vehicles-stopped-following-incident-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for tower near historical pub rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grade II-listed Marble Arch has been serving pints on Manchester's Rochdale Road since 1888.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plans-for-tower-near-historical-pub-rejected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plans-for-tower-near-historical-pub-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen thanks Children in Need for holiday club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grace says the BBC Children in Need-funded holiday club helps her stay active and social.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-thanks-children-in-need-for-holiday-club/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teen-thanks-children-in-need-for-holiday-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families 'devastated' as school closure announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 pupils moved before the decision, while families fear losing local Catholic places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/families-devastated-as-school-closure-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/families-devastated-as-school-closure-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trafford doesn't want help to balance its books, but might need it]]></title><description><![CDATA['I can't say that EFS is not an option. All I can say is, the ambition is to minimise and neutralise any requirement for EFS']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafford-doesnt-want-help-to-balance-its-books-but-might-need-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafford-doesnt-want-help-to-balance-its-books-but-might-need-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Manchester streets where they fear being 'plunged into darkness']]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans were heard at a planning committee meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-manchester-streets-where-they-fear-being-plunged-into-darkness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-manchester-streets-where-they-fear-being-plunged-into-darkness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for huge city centre tower rejected over fears it would kill historic Marble Arch pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beloved drinking den is one of the most famous venues in the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plan-for-huge-city-centre-tower-rejected-over-fears-it-would-kill-historic-marble-arch-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plan-for-huge-city-centre-tower-rejected-over-fears-it-would-kill-historic-marble-arch-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deansgate's 'stairway to carb heaven' luring diners in with the promise of a £10 lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Settle in, loosen your belt, and embrace the carb overload]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/deansgates-stairway-to-carb-heaven-luring-diners-in-with-the-promise-of-a-10-lunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/deansgates-stairway-to-carb-heaven-luring-diners-in-with-the-promise-of-a-10-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They won't let me on the bus and it's all because of my dog']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan Hargreaves says he has been refused entry on multiple occasions because of his two-year-old French Bulldog Ed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/they-wont-let-me-on-the-bus-and-its-all-because-of-my-dog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/they-wont-let-me-on-the-bus-and-its-all-because-of-my-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new Manchester bar where cocktails have their own personality and stars are already lining up at the door]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cocktail bar takes its inspiration from the 'elegance, atmosphere, and energy of Parisian nightlife']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-new-manchester-bar-where-cocktails-have-their-own-personality-and-stars-are-already-lining-up-at-the-door/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-new-manchester-bar-where-cocktails-have-their-own-personality-and-stars-are-already-lining-up-at-the-door/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new Manchester bar where cocktails have their own personality and stars are already lining up at the doo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cocktail bar takes its inspiration from the 'elegance, atmosphere, and energy of Parisian nightlife']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-new-manchester-bar-where-cocktails-have-their-own-personality-and-stars-are-already-lining-up-at-the-doo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-new-manchester-bar-where-cocktails-have-their-own-personality-and-stars-are-already-lining-up-at-the-doo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more cops latest of TEN to leave GMP in disgrace over contact with sex workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sergeant Liam Smith and another cop, referred to only as 'Former Officer A', resigned from GMP ahead of separate disciplinary hearings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-more-cops-latest-of-ten-to-leave-gmp-in-disgrace-over-contact-with-sex-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-more-cops-latest-of-ten-to-leave-gmp-in-disgrace-over-contact-with-sex-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No more dampness on my walls, and it prevents mould']]></title><description><![CDATA["This dehumidifier is a game changer; no more dampness on my walls, and it prevents mould."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/no-more-dampness-on-my-walls-and-it-prevents-mould/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/no-more-dampness-on-my-walls-and-it-prevents-mould/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's £16 sparkly top in three colours can be worn 'casual or smart']]></title><description><![CDATA["Great top for the price. I just love a bit of sparkle at this time of year and know this will be great either casual or smart."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-16-sparkly-top-in-three-colours-can-be-worn-casual-or-smart/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-16-sparkly-top-in-three-colours-can-be-worn-casual-or-smart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots slashes 'superior' electric toothbrush worth £100 to just £35 ahead of Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA["I have had this since it came out and absolutely love it!"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-slashes-superior-electric-toothbrush-worth-100-to-just-35-ahead-of-christmas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boots-slashes-superior-electric-toothbrush-worth-100-to-just-35-ahead-of-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham announces UK first after 'unrelenting' summer of wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has set out a series of measures to support "hero" frontline firefighters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-announces-uk-first-after-unrelenting-summer-of-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-announces-uk-first-after-unrelenting-summer-of-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street's Tracy Shaw in tears as she shares candid 'reality' of 'brutal' cancer battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Tracy Shaw has admitted to being left in tears as she shared the candid 'reality' of her 'brutal' cancer battle after recent surgery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-tracy-shaw-in-tears-as-she-shares-candid-reality-of-brutal-cancer-battle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-tracy-shaw-in-tears-as-she-shares-candid-reality-of-brutal-cancer-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans say 'has to be' as they 'confirm' next murder after error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors think they have spotted an error that 'confirms' the next murder ahead of Friday's episode]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-say-has-to-be-as-they-confirm-next-murder-after-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-say-has-to-be-as-they-confirm-next-murder-after-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV Pride of Britain viewers in tears as 'wonderful' award winners honoured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen people were celebrated at the annual Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/itv-pride-of-britain-viewers-in-tears-as-wonderful-award-winners-honoured/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/itv-pride-of-britain-viewers-in-tears-as-wonderful-award-winners-honoured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans spot huge mistake soon after wait for murder in plain sight reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors viewers pointed out a major mistake after the murder in sight and the latest banishment of the BBC series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-spot-huge-mistake-soon-after-wait-for-murder-in-plain-sight-reveal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-spot-huge-mistake-soon-after-wait-for-murder-in-plain-sight-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors viewers in stitches as 'Poundland Poirot' figures out murder before major error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharon Rooney discovered the cause of the murder in plain sight, before unintentionally making a major error]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-viewers-in-stitches-as-poundland-poirot-figures-out-murder-before-major-error/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-viewers-in-stitches-as-poundland-poirot-figures-out-murder-before-major-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors say exactly why Traitors had 'dream scenario' for Ross Kemp's murder in plain sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was confirmed that Ross Kemp was the victim of the murder in plain sight after he was left at risk alongside Jerry Hall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-say-exactly-why-traitors-had-dream-scenario-for-ross-kemps-murder-in-plain-sight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-say-exactly-why-traitors-had-dream-scenario-for-ross-kemps-murder-in-plain-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency services cordon off street after fire at fish and chip shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters were scrambled when a commercial fryer burst into flames]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emergency-services-cordon-off-street-after-fire-at-fish-and-chip-shop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/emergency-services-cordon-off-street-after-fire-at-fish-and-chip-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors triggers 'ironic' observation from fans after murder in plain sight victim confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans were quick to make the same 'ironic' observation as the latest murder victim was confirmed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-triggers-ironic-observation-from-fans-after-murder-in-plain-sight-victim-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-triggers-ironic-observation-from-fans-after-murder-in-plain-sight-victim-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans make same statement moments into first episode since major murder cliffhanger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrity Traitors fans were left making the same statement just moments into the star of week four of the BBC series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-make-same-statement-moments-into-first-episode-since-major-murder-cliffhanger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/celebrity-traitors-fans-make-same-statement-moments-into-first-episode-since-major-murder-cliffhanger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk reduces £50 bedding set to £35 that shoppers call 'nicer than five-star hotel bedsheets']]></title><description><![CDATA["The luxurious feeling of lying in my new bedsheets, I feel like a million dollars. OK, maybe more."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-reduces-50-bedding-set-to-35-that-shoppers-call-nicer-than-five-star-hotel-bedsheets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-reduces-50-bedding-set-to-35-that-shoppers-call-nicer-than-five-star-hotel-bedsheets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more men charged with murder of Alisha Samuels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alisha Samuels, 26, was found dead after a disturbance in Manchester, say police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-more-men-charged-with-murder-of-alisha-samuels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/two-more-men-charged-with-murder-of-alisha-samuels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police seize e-bikes, swords and class A drugs as they make four arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers from Greater Manchester Police targeted Gorton, Abbey Hey, and Levenshulme as part of an operation tackling anti-social behaviour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-seize-e-bikes-swords-and-class-a-drugs-as-they-make-four-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-seize-e-bikes-swords-and-class-a-drugs-as-they-make-four-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple fans bypass Black Friday bagging iPad for £22 in early double deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers can take advantage of two deals at the same time to significantly cut the cost of an iPad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/apple-fans-bypass-black-friday-bagging-ipad-for-22-in-early-double-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/apple-fans-bypass-black-friday-bagging-ipad-for-22-in-early-double-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ESPA £29 anti-ageing cream that's 'like a facial spa every day' drops to £8 with code]]></title><description><![CDATA['Only cream I have ever finished, and I always have one spare']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/espa-29-anti-ageing-cream-thats-like-a-facial-spa-every-day-drops-to-8-with-code/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/espa-29-anti-ageing-cream-thats-like-a-facial-spa-every-day-drops-to-8-with-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pride of Britain 2026 winners from the North West including Andrew Franks and Florence Coke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six out of 13 winners hail from our region including Andrew Franks, Florence Coke, Elaine Oakey, Elaine Roberts, Luke Ambler, and Esther Ghey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-pride-of-britain-2026-winners-from-the-north-west-including-andrew-franks-and-florence-coke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-pride-of-britain-2026-winners-from-the-north-west-including-andrew-franks-and-florence-coke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandes' home burgled while Man Utd in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club's Champions League game against Como.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fernandes-home-burgled-while-man-utd-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fernandes-home-burgled-while-man-utd-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major police update as two more charged following death of Alisha Samuels in Newton Heath]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Hardy and Tony Evans, both 19, have been charged with attempted murder and murder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-police-update-as-two-more-charged-following-death-of-alisha-samuels-in-newton-heath/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-police-update-as-two-more-charged-following-death-of-alisha-samuels-in-newton-heath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the UK's scariest Halloween house' that makes children cry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren and Karen have spent £20,000 transforming their home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-the-uks-scariest-halloween-house-that-makes-children-cry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-the-uks-scariest-halloween-house-that-makes-children-cry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour de France UK stages in detail - where can you watch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full route for the 2027 Tour de France is announced in Paris, with street-by-street details of the six stages in the UK revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tour-de-france-uk-stages-in-detail-where-can-you-watch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/tour-de-france-uk-stages-in-detail-where-can-you-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gifted student murdered by her obsessed and twisted stepfather]]></title><description><![CDATA[For months, possibly years, Nathan Owens was harbouring a sexual obsession with his teenage stepdaughter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-gifted-student-murdered-by-her-obsessed-and-twisted-stepfather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-gifted-student-murdered-by-her-obsessed-and-twisted-stepfather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP explains exact details banks will share about benefit claimants under new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[DWP will share ‘eligibility indicators’ as part of the new measures]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-explains-exact-details-banks-will-share-about-benefit-claimants-under-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-explains-exact-details-banks-will-share-about-benefit-claimants-under-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I found a 'flattering and pretty' £31 Christmas party top that 'hides the tummy too']]></title><description><![CDATA["Flattering and pretty. Hides the tummy too."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-a-flattering-and-pretty-31-christmas-party-top-that-hides-the-tummy-too/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-a-flattering-and-pretty-31-christmas-party-top-that-hides-the-tummy-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's fleece lined leggings are so warm 'I won't wear anything else']]></title><description><![CDATA["Great leggings, warm and comfortable. Easy care, bought three pairs over last couple of years."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-fleece-lined-leggings-are-so-warm-i-wont-wear-anything-else/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-fleece-lined-leggings-are-so-warm-i-wont-wear-anything-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver was 'unaware' Stretford Grammar headteacher was trapped under car after hitting him, trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson, 35, denies murdering Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-was-unaware-stretford-grammar-headteacher-was-trapped-under-car-after-hitting-him-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-was-unaware-stretford-grammar-headteacher-was-trapped-under-car-after-hitting-him-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Looks like a school canteen' - Shoppers react to Trafford Centre changes at The Orient]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Orient at the Trafford Centre has a new look - but the new colourful seating that has replaced the old wooden chairs is raising a few eyebrows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/looks-like-a-school-canteen-shoppers-react-to-trafford-centre-changes-at-the-orient/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/looks-like-a-school-canteen-shoppers-react-to-trafford-centre-changes-at-the-orient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Manchester's Big Wheel for 2026 ahead of Christmas Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 50-metre wheel is returning to Albert Square again this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/first-look-at-manchesters-big-wheel-for-2026-ahead-of-christmas-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/first-look-at-manchesters-big-wheel-for-2026-ahead-of-christmas-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trafficked to the UK, beaten, raped and forced into sex work at dingy flats and houses - then they fought back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men and a women involved in a Greater Manchester sex ring have been jailed for a total of 38 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafficked-to-the-uk-beaten-raped-and-forced-into-sex-work-at-dingy-flats-and-houses-then-they-fought-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafficked-to-the-uk-beaten-raped-and-forced-into-sex-work-at-dingy-flats-and-houses-then-they-fought-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street fans 'know' Glenda Shuttlworth's next love interest will be and she'll have to wait months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie fans think they know who Glenda's next love interest will be but she'll have to wait months to meet them as they're not currently on the cobbles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-know-glenda-shuttlworths-next-love-interest-will-be-and-shell-have-to-wait-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-know-glenda-shuttlworths-next-love-interest-will-be-and-shell-have-to-wait-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC to show Cray Wanderers v Stockport &amp; Altrincham v Notts County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-league clubs Altrincham and Cray Wanderers will stage the BBC's two chosen FA Cup first-round ties next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-to-show-cray-wanderers-v-stockport-amp-altrincham-v-notts-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bbc-to-show-cray-wanderers-v-stockport-amp-altrincham-v-notts-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rules you need to follow in Wigan and Leigh or face £1,000 fine - full list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public spaces protection orders came in this week which include numerous bans including inappropriate e-bike use, public defecation and feeding the birds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-rules-you-need-to-follow-in-wigan-and-leigh-or-face-1000-fine-full-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-rules-you-need-to-follow-in-wigan-and-leigh-or-face-1000-fine-full-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail travel around Greater Manchester is about to change forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is set to bring major beneftis from ticketing to infrastructure and the customer experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rail-travel-around-greater-manchester-is-about-to-change-forever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rail-travel-around-greater-manchester-is-about-to-change-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not the whole picture' blasts trust as two schools ranked worst for truancy in Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendance and results have improved at both schools highlighted as England's worst for truancy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/not-the-whole-picture-blasts-trust-as-two-schools-ranked-worst-for-truancy-in-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/not-the-whole-picture-blasts-trust-as-two-schools-ranked-worst-for-truancy-in-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Pearson had requested house move two weeks before deadly firebombing, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the deaths of Michelle Pearson and four of her children is ongoing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/michelle-pearson-had-requested-house-move-two-weeks-before-deadly-firebombing-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/michelle-pearson-had-requested-house-move-two-weeks-before-deadly-firebombing-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lake District hall two hours from Manchester offering the perfect Traitors-style staycation]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a large dining room, games room and private cocktail bar, Fallbarrow Hall may be the perfect staycation for Traitors fans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-lake-district-hall-two-hours-from-manchester-offering-the-perfect-traitors-style-staycation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-lake-district-hall-two-hours-from-manchester-offering-the-perfect-traitors-style-staycation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham becomes first Prime Minister to join Gogglebox cast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister will join Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram for a charity special]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-becomes-first-prime-minister-to-join-gogglebox-cast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-becomes-first-prime-minister-to-join-gogglebox-cast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Oldham Reform leader resigns with immediate effect 'mid-investigation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Another councillor has also been suspended pending investigation in what is understood to be an unrelated case]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-oldham-reform-leader-resigns-with-immediate-effect-mid-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/former-oldham-reform-leader-resigns-with-immediate-effect-mid-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet passenger left shocked after £5,000 luggage 'destroyed' by plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis was flying home after a two-week holiday with his partner when cabin crew woke him to deliver some unexpected news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-passenger-left-shocked-after-5000-luggage-destroyed-by-plane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-passenger-left-shocked-after-5000-luggage-destroyed-by-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EasyJet passenger flying to Manchester Airport left shocked after £5,000 luggage 'destroyed' by plane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis was flying home after a two-week holiday with his partner when cabin crew woke him to deliver some unexpected news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-passenger-flying-to-manchester-airport-left-shocked-after-5000-luggage-destroyed-by-plane/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-passenger-flying-to-manchester-airport-left-shocked-after-5000-luggage-destroyed-by-plane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warhammer 40K fans can snap up popular set for £24 instead of £40 in rare deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warhammer 40,000 fans have the opportunity to get their hands on a brand new Space Marines figure set while saving some serious cash in the process]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/warhammer-40k-fans-can-snap-up-popular-set-for-24-instead-of-40-in-rare-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/warhammer-40k-fans-can-snap-up-popular-set-for-24-instead-of-40-in-rare-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretford headteacher murder trial RECAP as witness tells court it is 'not possible' driver didn't know man was under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-headteacher-murder-trial-recap-as-witness-tells-court-it-is-not-possible-driver-didnt-know-man-was-under-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-headteacher-murder-trial-recap-as-witness-tells-court-it-is-not-possible-driver-didnt-know-man-was-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The areas where your salary goes furthest when buying a home in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average UK house now costs £273,000]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-areas-where-your-salary-goes-furthest-when-buying-a-home-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-areas-where-your-salary-goes-furthest-when-buying-a-home-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government lists nine emergency items all UK households should have]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guidance is part of a major new campaign aimed at boosting national resilience]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-lists-nine-emergency-items-all-uk-households-should-have/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-lists-nine-emergency-items-all-uk-households-should-have/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and baby found after evidence 'woman may have recently given birth' following discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to reports of suspected human tissue at a junction in Rochdale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mother-and-baby-found-after-evidence-woman-may-have-recently-given-birth-following-discovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mother-and-baby-found-after-evidence-woman-may-have-recently-given-birth-following-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hickory's Smokehouse near Manchester reopens after flood forced it to close]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been open for seven years serving up a taste of Southern America]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hickorys-smokehouse-near-manchester-reopens-after-flood-forced-it-to-close/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/hickorys-smokehouse-near-manchester-reopens-after-flood-forced-it-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Hickory's Smokehouse to open near Manchester reopens after glow-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been open for seven years serving up a taste of Southern America]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/first-hickorys-smokehouse-to-open-near-manchester-reopens-after-glow-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/first-hickorys-smokehouse-to-open-near-manchester-reopens-after-glow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues tree warning ahead of 80mph Storm Austen and Storm Boelo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A string of severe weather alerts have been issued across the UK as two storms are set to batter the UK with wind and rain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-tree-warning-ahead-of-80mph-storm-austen-and-storm-boelo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-tree-warning-ahead-of-80mph-storm-austen-and-storm-boelo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-hour rush hour queues on M62 after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say several vehicles were involved in the crash but no serious injuries were reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/one-hour-rush-hour-queues-on-m62-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/one-hour-rush-hour-queues-on-m62-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to create block of flats facing Bolton train station thrown out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council said a noise report on how nearby bars could potentially affect tenants was ‘not considered to be adequate’]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plan-to-create-block-of-flats-facing-bolton-train-station-thrown-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/plan-to-create-block-of-flats-facing-bolton-train-station-thrown-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything we know as officers hunt 'woman who may have recently given birth']]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have launched an appeal for welfare of a woman in Rochdale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-we-know-as-officers-hunt-woman-who-may-have-recently-given-birth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-we-know-as-officers-hunt-woman-who-may-have-recently-given-birth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbyshire detective investigated over allegations of 'inappropriate AI use']]></title><description><![CDATA[The force shared concerns that the officer’s alleged use of AI 'may not have been in line with their guidance and conditions']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/derbyshire-detective-investigated-over-allegations-of-inappropriate-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/derbyshire-detective-investigated-over-allegations-of-inappropriate-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister swaps dispatch box for Gogglebox]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham is taking part in a Stand Up 2 Cancer Gogglebox special with his friend Steve Rotheram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prime-minister-swaps-dispatch-box-for-gogglebox/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/prime-minister-swaps-dispatch-box-for-gogglebox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carrick carrying on but senior Man Utd figures concerned by performances]]></title><description><![CDATA[While head coach Michael Carrick is expected to be in charge for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, Manchester United begin the process of identifying possible replacements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carrick-carrying-on-but-senior-man-utd-figures-concerned-by-performances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carrick-carrying-on-but-senior-man-utd-figures-concerned-by-performances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms five groups of pensioners who will not get Winter Fuel Payment 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are five groups of over-66s will not receive the financial help, the DWP has confirmed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-five-groups-of-pensioners-who-will-not-get-winter-fuel-payment-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-five-groups-of-pensioners-who-will-not-get-winter-fuel-payment-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caroline Flack’s brother did not really recover after her death, inquest told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Flack was found unresponsive in the garden of his home in Norwich on Father’s Day this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/caroline-flacks-brother-did-not-really-recover-after-her-death-inquest-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/caroline-flacks-brother-did-not-really-recover-after-her-death-inquest-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochdale police appeal LIVE as officers hunt 'woman who may have recently given birth' after discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers were called to reports of suspected human tissue at a junction in Rochdale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rochdale-police-appeal-live-as-officers-hunt-woman-who-may-have-recently-given-birth-after-discovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rochdale-police-appeal-live-as-officers-hunt-woman-who-may-have-recently-given-birth-after-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full list of Storm Austen and Storm Boelo weather warnings as Met Office forecasts 80mph winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first two named storms of the season are set to hit the UK in close succession in the coming days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-storm-austen-and-storm-boelo-weather-warnings-as-met-office-forecasts-80mph-winds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/full-list-of-storm-austen-and-storm-boelo-weather-warnings-as-met-office-forecasts-80mph-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The M6, M60 and M62 motorways in Greater Manchester will close this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've compiled a full list of the roads set to close from Friday to Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-m6-m60-and-m62-motorways-in-greater-manchester-will-close-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-m6-m60-and-m62-motorways-in-greater-manchester-will-close-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretford headteacher murder trial LIVE as witness tells court it is 'not possible' driver didn't know man was under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-headteacher-murder-trial-live-as-witness-tells-court-it-is-not-possible-driver-didnt-know-man-was-under-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-headteacher-murder-trial-live-as-witness-tells-court-it-is-not-possible-driver-didnt-know-man-was-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows smashed and swastika scrawled on houses in latest spate of 'HMO' vandalism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since October 5, Greater Manchester Police has received 47 reports of criminal damage to properties that are either HMOs, or properties that are being mistaken for HMOs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/windows-smashed-and-swastika-scrawled-on-houses-in-latest-spate-of-hmo-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/windows-smashed-and-swastika-scrawled-on-houses-in-latest-spate-of-hmo-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queue of 100 hopefuls 'shows how the job market is']]></title><description><![CDATA[The manager of a cafe says more than 400 applied by email for a part-time barista job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/queue-of-100-hopefuls-shows-how-the-job-market-is/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/queue-of-100-hopefuls-shows-how-the-job-market-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey makes pre-Budget announcement as he reveals financial plans for UK businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chancellor has revealed his is “conscious” that businesses are also suffering under the cost-of-living crisis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-makes-pre-budget-announcement-as-he-reveals-financial-plans-for-uk-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-makes-pre-budget-announcement-as-he-reveals-financial-plans-for-uk-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness denies 'lying to protect herself' after head teacher dragged to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabrielle Debotte has told a jury Simon Richardson knew a cyclist was trapped under the wheels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/witness-denies-lying-to-protect-herself-after-head-teacher-dragged-to-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/witness-denies-lying-to-protect-herself-after-head-teacher-dragged-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major emergency incident RECAP as person dies on railway line near Salford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services between Manchester and Liverpool are being delayed or cancelled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-emergency-incident-recap-as-person-dies-on-railway-line-near-salford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-emergency-incident-recap-as-person-dies-on-railway-line-near-salford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang used cruel cash machine trick to steal thousands from pensioners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three men would work together to distract their 'vulnerable' targets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gang-used-cruel-cash-machine-trick-to-steal-thousands-from-pensioners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gang-used-cruel-cash-machine-trick-to-steal-thousands-from-pensioners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Currys to play together for first time in 16 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom and Ben Curry start for Sale for first time in 16 months while Christian Wade looks to break the try record, in team news from the Prem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/currys-to-play-together-for-first-time-in-16-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/currys-to-play-together-for-first-time-in-16-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler cleared of raping 13-year-old girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayler was emotional and bent over as he was told by the judge he could leave the dock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/katie-prices-ex-husband-kieran-hayler-cleared-of-raping-13-year-old-girl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/katie-prices-ex-husband-kieran-hayler-cleared-of-raping-13-year-old-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street legend 'didn't see it coming' as she takes on iconic role after soap exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Corrie star Sue Cleaver has said she didn't see her next role coming, as she reflected on her life after leaving the cobbles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-legend-didnt-see-it-coming-as-she-takes-on-iconic-role-after-soap-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-legend-didnt-see-it-coming-as-she-takes-on-iconic-role-after-soap-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six million UK households eligible for £150 boost told to expect letters from today]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government is contacting anyone eligible for the payment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/six-million-uk-households-eligible-for-150-boost-told-to-expect-letters-from-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/six-million-uk-households-eligible-for-150-boost-told-to-expect-letters-from-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Highly determined' M.E.N reporter wins prestigious national press award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Hall has been commended for her 'tenacity' by a panel of judges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/highly-determined-men-reporter-wins-prestigious-national-press-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/highly-determined-men-reporter-wins-prestigious-national-press-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key points of PHP cyber incident - How are people being affected as 32 Government services down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything we know about the impact of the security flaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/key-points-of-php-cyber-incident-how-are-people-being-affected-as-32-government-services-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/key-points-of-php-cyber-incident-how-are-people-being-affected-as-32-government-services-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street fans left with same complaint over Bethany Platt's baby twist with Kit Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie fans have a complaint about the current Bethany Platt baby twist, as it was revealed she's pregnant with Kit Green's baby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-left-with-same-complaint-over-bethany-platts-baby-twist-with-kit-green/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-left-with-same-complaint-over-bethany-platts-baby-twist-with-kit-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stepdad smirks as jury find him GUILTY of murdering student in university halls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Owens, 34, killed his stepdaughter Carla Georgescu, a second-year psychology student, on her 20th birthday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stepdad-smirks-as-jury-find-him-guilty-of-murdering-student-in-university-halls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stepdad-smirks-as-jury-find-him-guilty-of-murdering-student-in-university-halls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I had no idea I was pregnant then gave birth in eight minutes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Annalise Harry had no symptoms of pregnancy apart from the 'tiniest amount' of weight gain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-had-no-idea-i-was-pregnant-then-gave-birth-in-eight-minutes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-had-no-idea-i-was-pregnant-then-gave-birth-in-eight-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHP security issue LIVE as websites taken offline amid cyber-hacking fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisations around the world have been scrambling to fix a critical security flaw in the programming language PHP used by the majority of websites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/php-security-issue-live-as-websites-taken-offline-amid-cyber-hacking-fears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/php-security-issue-live-as-websites-taken-offline-amid-cyber-hacking-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the Asda stores offering apprenticeships including two in Greater Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The apprenticeships will offer young adults a Level 2 qualification - equivalent to five GCSEs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-asda-stores-offering-apprenticeships-including-two-in-greater-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-asda-stores-offering-apprenticeships-including-two-in-greater-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Healey issued major tax warning ahead of Budget so 'we don’t see repeat' of previous years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Chancellor will lay out his tax plans at the Autumn Budget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-issued-major-tax-warning-ahead-of-budget-so-we-dont-see-repeat-of-previous-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/john-healey-issued-major-tax-warning-ahead-of-budget-so-we-dont-see-repeat-of-previous-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not what a captain should be' - the debate around Fernandes' outburst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's humbling by Como have got fans and pundits talking - but what now for the captain?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/not-what-a-captain-should-be-the-debate-around-fernandes-outburst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/not-what-a-captain-should-be-the-debate-around-fernandes-outburst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake District castle hosting family-friendly Halloween festival this October half term with scary mazes, trails and ghost train rides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The castle Halloween Spooktacular begins this weekend just as schools break up for the October half term break]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lake-district-castle-hosting-family-friendly-halloween-festival-this-october-half-term-with-scary-mazes-trails-and-ghost-train-rides/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lake-district-castle-hosting-family-friendly-halloween-festival-this-october-half-term-with-scary-mazes-trails-and-ghost-train-rides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office names second storm Boelo to hit UK on Saturday with 80mph wind just one day after Storm Austen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Boelo is set to bring lashings of rain to the whole of the country on Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-names-second-storm-boelo-to-hit-uk-on-saturday-with-80mph-wind-just-one-day-after-storm-austen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-names-second-storm-boelo-to-hit-uk-on-saturday-with-80mph-wind-just-one-day-after-storm-austen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue arrest update amid 'relentless' probe into Salford 'HMO' attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[GMP said they are taking the spate of vandalism 'extremely seriously']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-arrest-update-amid-relentless-probe-into-salford-hmo-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-arrest-update-amid-relentless-probe-into-salford-hmo-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Flanagan 'excited' as she announces major new role that will bring her to Stockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan has landed a major new theatre role that will see her back performing in Greater Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/helen-flanagan-excited-as-she-announces-major-new-role-that-will-bring-her-to-stockport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/helen-flanagan-excited-as-she-announces-major-new-role-that-will-bring-her-to-stockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trafford Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays and events]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's plenty going on in the borough this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafford-bonfire-night-2026-firework-displays-and-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trafford-bonfire-night-2026-firework-displays-and-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney Store to open its first UK outlet at Cheshire Oaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shop will sell Disney merchandise, with selected products up to 40% off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/disney-store-to-open-its-first-uk-outlet-at-cheshire-oaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/disney-store-to-open-its-first-uk-outlet-at-cheshire-oaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Airport baggage rule warning for passengers going on holiday during October half term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some UK airports have updated their hand luggage rules]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-baggage-rule-warning-for-passengers-going-on-holiday-during-october-half-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-airport-baggage-rule-warning-for-passengers-going-on-holiday-during-october-half-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire mum, 46, with rare condition thought she may 'never have a deep breath again']]></title><description><![CDATA[The solicitor was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was eight months old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/yorkshire-mum-46-with-rare-condition-thought-she-may-never-have-a-deep-breath-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/yorkshire-mum-46-with-rare-condition-thought-she-may-never-have-a-deep-breath-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street fans make clear demand for another return after Owen Armstrong news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie fans have been flooding social media with the same demand after news Owen Armstrong is heading back to Weatherfield]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-make-clear-demand-for-another-return-after-owen-armstrong-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-make-clear-demand-for-another-return-after-owen-armstrong-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorka Marquez defends Strictly Come Dancing as he shares real feelings about not being on BBC show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dancer Gorka Marquez has shared his thoughts on the changes to Strictly after leaving ahead of the 2026 series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gorka-marquez-defends-strictly-come-dancing-as-he-shares-real-feelings-about-not-being-on-bbc-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gorka-marquez-defends-strictly-come-dancing-as-he-shares-real-feelings-about-not-being-on-bbc-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greater Manchester hit with Storm Austen wind warning as Met Office forecasts 55mph 'gales']]></title><description><![CDATA[A new weather alert has been issued affecting Greater Manchester]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-hit-with-storm-austen-wind-warning-as-met-office-forecasts-55mph-gales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/greater-manchester-hit-with-storm-austen-wind-warning-as-met-office-forecasts-55mph-gales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning shop to open new site after taking over popular Chorlton location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals are already calling it 'fantastic news']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/award-winning-shop-to-open-new-site-after-taking-over-popular-chorlton-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/award-winning-shop-to-open-new-site-after-taking-over-popular-chorlton-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing Day 2026 date reminder as bank holiday moved this Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bank holiday for Boxing Day will land on a different date this year - here is everything you need to know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boxing-day-2026-date-reminder-as-bank-holiday-moved-this-christmas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/boxing-day-2026-date-reminder-as-bank-holiday-moved-this-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Judi Dench, 91, says she can't 'do a play, a film or read any more' in health update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Dame Judi Dench has said she is no longer able to work as an actor because of her eye condition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dame-judi-dench-91-says-she-cant-do-a-play-a-film-or-read-any-more-in-health-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dame-judi-dench-91-says-she-cant-do-a-play-a-film-or-read-any-more-in-health-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The beautiful Peak District walk ending with bakeries, cafes and pubs that's perfect for autumn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The picturesque village in the Hope Valley is know for its dramatic gritstone edges, open-air swimming and literary history, and has many places to stop of for a bite to eat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-beautiful-peak-district-walk-ending-with-bakeries-cafes-and-pubs-thats-perfect-for-autumn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-beautiful-peak-district-walk-ending-with-bakeries-cafes-and-pubs-thats-perfect-for-autumn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolton man charged with string of child sex and exploitation offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohammed Akram, who is of Pakistani origin, has been charged with 15 offences]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bolton-man-charged-with-string-of-child-sex-and-exploitation-offences/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bolton-man-charged-with-string-of-child-sex-and-exploitation-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major emergency incident LIVE as person dies on railway line near Salford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services between Manchester and Liverpool are being delayed or cancelled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-emergency-incident-live-as-person-dies-on-railway-line-near-salford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-emergency-incident-live-as-person-dies-on-railway-line-near-salford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office reveals exact time Storm Austen will hit Greater Manchester with wind and rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong wind and heavy rain is set to batter Greater Manchester and the rest of the country from Thursday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-reveals-exact-time-storm-austen-will-hit-greater-manchester-with-wind-and-rain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-reveals-exact-time-storm-austen-will-hit-greater-manchester-with-wind-and-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dani Dyer gives sweet insight into husband Jarrod Bowen's Strictly Come Dancing support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dani Dyer has shared the sweet way her footballer husband Jarrod Bown has been supporting her Strictly journey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dani-dyer-gives-sweet-insight-into-husband-jarrod-bowens-strictly-come-dancing-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dani-dyer-gives-sweet-insight-into-husband-jarrod-bowens-strictly-come-dancing-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman 'tried to break into three homes' in Bolton, police say as images shared]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers want to speak to the woman captured on camera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-tried-to-break-into-three-homes-in-bolton-police-say-as-images-shared/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-tried-to-break-into-three-homes-in-bolton-police-say-as-images-shared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 traffic RECAP as drivers face eight-mile queues on motorway amid crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long queues are building this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-recap-as-drivers-face-eight-mile-queues-on-motorway-amid-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-recap-as-drivers-face-eight-mile-queues-on-motorway-amid-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: Where should City of Culture be as shortlist for 2029 revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham are up for the honour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-where-should-city-of-culture-be-as-shortlist-for-2029-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/poll-where-should-city-of-culture-be-as-shortlist-for-2029-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs by end of 2026 due to 'technology investments' as AI makes bank more efficient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the job cuts have already been made, and the others are expected by the end of this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-by-end-of-2026-due-to-technology-investments-as-ai-makes-bank-more-efficient/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/barclays-to-cut-5000-jobs-by-end-of-2026-due-to-technology-investments-as-ai-makes-bank-more-efficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government announces 'tough new rules' for killers who refuse to attend court from 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new powers are due to come into force next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-announces-tough-new-rules-for-killers-who-refuse-to-attend-court-from-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-announces-tough-new-rules-for-killers-who-refuse-to-attend-court-from-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta Goodrem gives candid glimpse at injury recovery after Strictly Come Dancing future confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer Delta Goodrem was forced to miss the last Strictly live show with Kai Widdrington after suffering an injury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/delta-goodrem-gives-candid-glimpse-at-injury-recovery-after-strictly-come-dancing-future-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/delta-goodrem-gives-candid-glimpse-at-injury-recovery-after-strictly-come-dancing-future-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major train disruption LIVE as lines shut amid emergency incident near Salford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Services between Manchester and Liverpool are being delayed or cancelled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-train-disruption-live-as-lines-shut-amid-emergency-incident-near-salford/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-train-disruption-live-as-lines-shut-amid-emergency-incident-near-salford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government responds after UK organisations issued warning by cyber security chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The programming language affected is reportedly used by almost 70 per cent of websites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/government-responds-after-uk-organisations-issued-warning-by-cyber-security-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/government-responds-after-uk-organisations-issued-warning-by-cyber-security-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing's Neil Jones flooded with support as he marks year since devastating loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones was sent love as he marked a year since the devastating loss of his father]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancings-neil-jones-flooded-with-support-as-he-marks-year-since-devastating-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/strictly-come-dancings-neil-jones-flooded-with-support-as-he-marks-year-since-devastating-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street fans 'work out' Cassie Plummer's whereabouts as Ross Wilkes' behaviour sparks concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cassie Plummer hasn't been seen for months, after she was driven out of Weatherfield by Ross]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-work-out-cassie-plummers-whereabouts-as-ross-wilkes-behaviour-sparks-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-work-out-cassie-plummers-whereabouts-as-ross-wilkes-behaviour-sparks-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street fans think they know what will happen during Owen Armstrong's return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie fans have been quick to speculate after it was confirmed Owen Armstrong will soon be back on the cobbles after 11 years away]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-think-they-know-what-will-happen-during-owen-armstrongs-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-think-they-know-what-will-happen-during-owen-armstrongs-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 86, had agonising 30-hour wait in A&amp;E, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of 86-year-old Joan Jones say she was left in a waiting room chair "rolling over in pain" for more than 24 hours at the A&amp;E unit at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan, Greater Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-86-had-agonising-30-hour-wait-in-aampe-family-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/woman-86-had-agonising-30-hour-wait-in-aampe-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE after court hears driver 'smirked' at passenger, who heard 'moaning' under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-grammar-headteacher-murder-trial-live-after-court-hears-driver-smirked-at-passenger-who-heard-moaning-under-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-grammar-headteacher-murder-trial-live-after-court-hears-driver-smirked-at-passenger-who-heard-moaning-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 traffic LIVE as drivers face eight-mile queues on motorway amid crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long queues are building this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-live-as-drivers-face-eight-mile-queues-on-motorway-amid-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-live-as-drivers-face-eight-mile-queues-on-motorway-amid-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street fans think they've rumbled when Bethany Platt's baby truth will come out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie fans are sure they know when the truth about who the father of Bethany Platt's unborn child will come out in the ITV soap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-think-theyve-rumbled-when-bethany-platts-baby-truth-will-come-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-fans-think-theyve-rumbled-when-bethany-platts-baby-truth-will-come-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our £3k Mediterranean cruise was meant to be a celebration, it turned into a nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of women from Greater Manchester, who paid up to £3,000 each, fell seriously ill onboard the P&amp;O ship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/our-3k-mediterranean-cruise-was-meant-to-be-a-celebration-it-turned-into-a-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/our-3k-mediterranean-cruise-was-meant-to-be-a-celebration-it-turned-into-a-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 traffic LIVE as drivers face five-mile queues on motorway amid crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long queues are building this morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-live-as-drivers-face-five-mile-queues-on-motorway-amid-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-traffic-live-as-drivers-face-five-mile-queues-on-motorway-amid-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clint Eastwood stars in war film classic airing on Film4 tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The war film starring Hollywood icons Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood, and it's set to air on BBC tonight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clint-eastwood-stars-in-war-film-classic-airing-on-film4-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clint-eastwood-stars-in-war-film-classic-airing-on-film4-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M62 LIVE as all traffic stopped on stretch of motorway amid crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long queues are building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-live-as-all-traffic-stopped-on-stretch-of-motorway-amid-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m62-live-as-all-traffic-stopped-on-stretch-of-motorway-amid-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government urged to scrap 'unfair’ £10 charge for people living in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current prescription charge is now £9.90 per item]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-urged-to-scrap-unfair-10-charge-for-people-living-in-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-urged-to-scrap-unfair-10-charge-for-people-living-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easyjet announces new £66 passport rule for passengers with children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The budget carrier say they will cover the cost of the document for a child up to the age of 18 months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-announces-new-66-passport-rule-for-passengers-with-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/easyjet-announces-new-66-passport-rule-for-passengers-with-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bury Bonfire Night 2026 firework displays and events]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's plenty going on in the borough this year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-bonfire-night-2026-firework-displays-and-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/bury-bonfire-night-2026-firework-displays-and-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street legend says Hayley and Roy Cropper's 'accidental' romance was meant to end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh has revealed details about Corrie's iconic on-screen romance between Hayley and Roy in the ITV soap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-legend-says-hayley-and-roy-croppers-accidental-romance-was-meant-to-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-legend-says-hayley-and-roy-croppers-accidental-romance-was-meant-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Poppy Appeal launches at Manchester Victoria station with new 'Spitfire poppies']]></title><description><![CDATA[Metal from an RAF Spitfire has been used to craft four special poppies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-poppy-appeal-launches-at-manchester-victoria-station-with-new-spitfire-poppies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-poppy-appeal-launches-at-manchester-victoria-station-with-new-spitfire-poppies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government announces major change for new parents or pregnant people in work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has announced stronger protections for pregnant workers and new parents against unfair dismissal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-announces-major-change-for-new-parents-or-pregnant-people-in-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-announces-major-change-for-new-parents-or-pregnant-people-in-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A heritage tearoom wants to open until 10pm for 12 nights a year but the neighbours aren't happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merly’s Kitchen, which operates within a Grade II-listed building in Astley has faced opposition to its plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/a-heritage-tearoom-wants-to-open-until-10pm-for-12-nights-a-year-but-the-neighbours-arent-happy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/a-heritage-tearoom-wants-to-open-until-10pm-for-12-nights-a-year-but-the-neighbours-arent-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video captures moment doorman abused with 'disgusting' racism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jawad Ali speaks out on the issue after capturing a racist outburst in footage shared widely online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/video-captures-moment-doorman-abused-with-disgusting-racism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/video-captures-moment-doorman-abused-with-disgusting-racism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media a factor in HMO attacks, says police boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greater Manchester Police said 46 properties were damaged across Greater Manchester since 5 October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/social-media-a-factor-in-hmo-attacks-says-police-boss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/social-media-a-factor-in-hmo-attacks-says-police-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the glamourous Art Deco Salford home given listed status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broughton Park property is 91 years old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-the-glamourous-art-deco-salford-home-given-listed-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inside-the-glamourous-art-deco-salford-home-given-listed-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamourous Salford home given listed status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broughton Park property is 91 years old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/glamourous-salford-home-given-listed-status/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/glamourous-salford-home-given-listed-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women targeted by police who 'abused the badge']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women preyed upon by serving police officers describe their ordeals and why they are speaking out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/women-targeted-by-police-who-abused-the-badge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/women-targeted-by-police-who-abused-the-badge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who stabbed pregnant girlfriend to death after she told him she had aborted their twins tells murder trial he 'snapped']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephan Garner denies murdering Amber O’Brien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-stabbed-pregnant-girlfriend-to-death-after-she-told-him-she-had-aborted-their-twins-tells-murder-trial-he-snapped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-stabbed-pregnant-girlfriend-to-death-after-she-told-him-she-had-aborted-their-twins-tells-murder-trial-he-snapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's £30 trousers 'pair with so many tops' shoppers buy every colour]]></title><description><![CDATA["They are so comfortable and easy to match up with almost any top. I now have all three colours."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-30-trousers-pair-with-so-many-tops-shoppers-buy-every-colour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-30-trousers-pair-with-so-many-tops-shoppers-buy-every-colour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christa Pike speaking in full sentences after botched Tennessee execution, lawyer says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christa Pike, who survived two lethal injections during what her lawyer describes as a botched execution in Tennessee, is now speaking in complete sentences, her lawyer has said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/christa-pike-speaking-in-full-sentences-after-botched-tennessee-execution-lawyer-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/christa-pike-speaking-in-full-sentences-after-botched-tennessee-execution-lawyer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street's Beverley Callard shares cancer update as family left in tears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has shared an update to fans on her cancer battle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-beverley-callard-shares-cancer-update-as-family-left-in-tears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-beverley-callard-shares-cancer-update-as-family-left-in-tears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens, 16 and 15, arrested for attempted murder after Liverpool stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 37-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teens-16-and-15-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-liverpool-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/teens-16-and-15-arrested-for-attempted-murder-after-liverpool-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayface review: DC turns comic book genre on its head with wicked tale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayface is a breath of fresh air for anyone with superhero fatigue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clayface-review-dc-turns-comic-book-genre-on-its-head-with-wicked-tale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/clayface-review-dc-turns-comic-book-genre-on-its-head-with-wicked-tale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mystery as snake slithers beneath passenger cabin and grounds flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A snake believed to be harmless was spotted slithering under the cabin carpet of a Japan Air Commuter aircraft at Fukuoka Airport, forcing the complete cancellation of the flight and triggering a day-long search operation led by a wildlife control professional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mystery-as-snake-slithers-beneath-passenger-cabin-and-grounds-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/mystery-as-snake-slithers-beneath-passenger-cabin-and-grounds-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Lottery Lotto results: Winning numbers for tonight's £4.3M draw - Wednesday, October 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's Lotto draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-43m-draw-wednesday-october-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-43m-draw-wednesday-october-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes blames head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fernandes-rounds-on-carrick-after-man-utd-humiliation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/fernandes-rounds-on-carrick-after-man-utd-humiliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple found dead at home nine years after losing two children in horror fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bodies of the couple were sadly found in their home - almost 10 years after their children died in a fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/couple-found-dead-at-home-nine-years-after-losing-two-children-in-horror-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/couple-found-dead-at-home-nine-years-after-losing-two-children-in-horror-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Duolingo down? Thousands of users 'suddenly logged out' of app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duolingo users have been hit by an app outage on Wednesday evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/is-duolingo-down-thousands-of-users-suddenly-logged-out-of-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/is-duolingo-down-thousands-of-users-suddenly-logged-out-of-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All the key changes to schools promised after landmark antisemitism review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government has accepted all 27 recommendations from a major review into antisemitism in schools and colleges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-key-changes-to-schools-promised-after-landmark-antisemitism-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/all-the-key-changes-to-schools-promised-after-landmark-antisemitism-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dusk reduces 'huge' and 'luxurious' bedspread that 'warms up my bedroom on chilly nights']]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It feels heavy, quilted and expensive. It&rsquo;s really warmed up my bedroom and will make chilly nights cosy."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-reduces-huge-and-luxurious-bedspread-that-warms-up-my-bedroom-on-chilly-nights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dusk-reduces-huge-and-luxurious-bedspread-that-warms-up-my-bedroom-on-chilly-nights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10-minute task that will make your radiators warmer in autumn and winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most households tend to flick the heating on once outdoor temperatures consistently drop below 15&deg;C, which usually occurs around the start of October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-minute-task-that-will-make-your-radiators-warmer-in-autumn-and-winter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-10-minute-task-that-will-make-your-radiators-warmer-in-autumn-and-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester homeless charity serving 32,000 meals a year issues plea for support from business community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee4Craig offers a free hot meals and other essential services from its Cheetham Hill base]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-homeless-charity-serving-32000-meals-a-year-issues-plea-for-support-from-business-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-homeless-charity-serving-32000-meals-a-year-issues-plea-for-support-from-business-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major step forward in £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail project - and what it could mean for Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans are aimed at bringing major improvement to rail travel in the north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-step-forward-in-45bn-northern-powerhouse-rail-project-and-what-it-could-mean-for-manchester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/major-step-forward-in-45bn-northern-powerhouse-rail-project-and-what-it-could-mean-for-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European airport triggers mass casualty response after 'norovirus outbreak' on flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several passengers on board a Eurowings flight from Rhodes to D&uuml;sseldorf fell ill with suspected norovirus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/european-airport-triggers-mass-casualty-response-after-norovirus-outbreak-on-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/european-airport-triggers-mass-casualty-response-after-norovirus-outbreak-on-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social services received anonymous phone tip Pearson family was in 'great danger' before deadly petrol bomb attack, inquest hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the deaths of Michelle Pearson and four of her children is ongoing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/social-services-received-anonymous-phone-tip-pearson-family-was-in-great-danger-before-deadly-petrol-bomb-attack-inquest-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/social-services-received-anonymous-phone-tip-pearson-family-was-in-great-danger-before-deadly-petrol-bomb-attack-inquest-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I found the perfect 'wear everyday' &pound;24 winter dress that hides even bloated tummies]]></title><description><![CDATA["Lovely dress. Looks nice teamed up with leggings and boots"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-the-perfect-wear-everyday-pound24-winter-dress-that-hides-even-bloated-tummies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-the-perfect-wear-everyday-pound24-winter-dress-that-hides-even-bloated-tummies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I found the perfect 'wear everyday' £24 winter dress that hides even bloated tummies]]></title><description><![CDATA["Lovely dress. Looks nice teamed up with leggings and boots"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-the-perfect-wear-everyday-24-winter-dress-that-hides-even-bloated-tummies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-the-perfect-wear-everyday-24-winter-dress-that-hides-even-bloated-tummies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool prisoner who scaled cellmate with 'prison napalm' in vape row dies in cell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danny Clive Smith was found dead in his cell in November last year, months after he scalded his fellow cellmate with a horror concoction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/liverpool-prisoner-who-scaled-cellmate-with-prison-napalm-in-vape-row-dies-in-cell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/liverpool-prisoner-who-scaled-cellmate-with-prison-napalm-in-vape-row-dies-in-cell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 900 homes to be built in new £225m neighbourhood on edge of Manchester city centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is part of a landmark regeneration project set to transform swathes of the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nearly-900-homes-to-be-built-in-new-225m-neighbourhood-on-edge-of-manchester-city-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/nearly-900-homes-to-be-built-in-new-225m-neighbourhood-on-edge-of-manchester-city-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Lottery Lotto results: Winning numbers for tonight's &pound;4.3M draw - Wednesday, October 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live results checker for tonight's Lotto draw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-pound43m-draw-wednesday-october-21/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/national-lottery-lotto-results-winning-numbers-for-tonights-pound43m-draw-wednesday-october-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's &pound;38 jeans went viral - now there's a shimmery festive version]]></title><description><![CDATA[This silhouette is particularly flattering on women with mum tums, offering a trendy look while remaining comfortable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-pound38-jeans-went-viral-now-theres-a-shimmery-festive-version/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-pound38-jeans-went-viral-now-theres-a-shimmery-festive-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marks and Spencer's £38 jeans went viral - now there's a shimmery festive version]]></title><description><![CDATA[This silhouette is particularly flattering on women with mum tums, offering a trendy look while remaining comfortable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-38-jeans-went-viral-now-theres-a-shimmery-festive-version/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/marks-and-spencers-38-jeans-went-viral-now-theres-a-shimmery-festive-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Property expert issues 'avoid' warning to anyone taking out a mortgage in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The caution has come as the average five-year fixed mortgage has now reached 6 per cent in October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/property-expert-issues-avoid-warning-to-anyone-taking-out-a-mortgage-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/property-expert-issues-avoid-warning-to-anyone-taking-out-a-mortgage-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The fight started here': Helen Pankhurst's message to Manchester as Sylvia musical arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Pankhurst, the great-granddaughter of Emmeline and granddaughter of Sylvia, is backing calls for greater recognition of Manchester's Suffragette history as the musical telling her family's story arrives at The Lowry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-fight-started-here-helen-pankhursts-message-to-manchester-as-sylvia-musical-arrives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-fight-started-here-helen-pankhursts-message-to-manchester-as-sylvia-musical-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucy Powell orders leak inquiry after report on 'shocking scale' of antisemitism in schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Education has accepted all 27 recommendations of landmark antisemitism review]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lucy-powell-orders-leak-inquiry-after-report-on-shocking-scale-of-antisemitism-in-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/lucy-powell-orders-leak-inquiry-after-report-on-shocking-scale-of-antisemitism-in-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I found a 'flattering' Christmas party dress for all sizes that gets 'lovely compliments']]></title><description><![CDATA['I'm on the larger side and this ruched dress is very flattering. I had lots of lovely compliments."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-a-flattering-christmas-party-dress-for-all-sizes-that-gets-lovely-compliments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/i-found-a-flattering-christmas-party-dress-for-all-sizes-that-gets-lovely-compliments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest hears of 'great danger' tip-off before fire murders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social workers were told children were in "great danger" days before a fatal fire, an inquest hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inquest-hears-of-great-danger-tip-off-before-fire-murders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/inquest-hears-of-great-danger-tip-off-before-fire-murders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who went on &pound;15k holiday to Mexico 'lucky to have survived']]></title><description><![CDATA['I just had to hang on until the last minute and hope for the best']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-went-on-pound15k-holiday-to-mexico-lucky-to-have-survived/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-went-on-pound15k-holiday-to-mexico-lucky-to-have-survived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who went on £15k holiday to Mexico 'lucky to have survived']]></title><description><![CDATA['I just had to hang on until the last minute and hope for the best']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-went-on-15k-holiday-to-mexico-lucky-to-have-survived/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-who-went-on-15k-holiday-to-mexico-lucky-to-have-survived/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused said 'he's under the car' after hitting Stretford Grammar headteacher, trial told by cousin who was in Volvo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Robinson, 35, denies murdering Michael Mullins as he cycled home from work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/murder-accused-said-hes-under-the-car-after-hitting-stretford-grammar-headteacher-trial-told-by-cousin-who-was-in-volvo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/murder-accused-said-hes-under-the-car-after-hitting-stretford-grammar-headteacher-trial-told-by-cousin-who-was-in-volvo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden treasures found in UK homes including £5 car boot purchase worth a staggering £15,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[These lucrative finds show the value of checking the cupboards before heading to the tip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-hidden-treasures-found-in-uk-homes-including-5-car-boot-purchase-worth-a-staggering-15000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-hidden-treasures-found-in-uk-homes-including-5-car-boot-purchase-worth-a-staggering-15000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester council rules out investigation over affordable homes in skyscrapers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Town hall bosses dismissed the call from one of the city's property firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-council-rules-out-investigation-over-affordable-homes-in-skyscrapers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-council-rules-out-investigation-over-affordable-homes-in-skyscrapers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade the rain for sun with savings on TUI winter breaks from Manchester Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booking a holiday outside the busy summer season can be a way to enjoy some winter sun for less]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trade-the-rain-for-sun-with-savings-on-tui-winter-breaks-from-manchester-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/trade-the-rain-for-sun-with-savings-on-tui-winter-breaks-from-manchester-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver heard victim being dragged under car, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The witness said driver Simon Richardson could 'hear the cyclist' from inside the car.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-heard-victim-being-dragged-under-car-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/driver-heard-victim-being-dragged-under-car-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The mammoth job of fixing the giant hole on Alan Turing Way after mineshaft uncovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The section of road through Alan Turing Way has been closed off since March, when a giant hole appeared out of nowhere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-mammoth-job-of-fixing-the-giant-hole-on-alan-turing-way-after-mineshaft-uncovered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/the-mammoth-job-of-fixing-the-giant-hole-on-alan-turing-way-after-mineshaft-uncovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salford schools to get up to £1,400 each under new books funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extra funding will also go towards schools serving more disadvantaged communities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/salford-schools-to-get-up-to-1400-each-under-new-books-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/salford-schools-to-get-up-to-1400-each-under-new-books-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ring plod' stalker says to ex after 'humiliating' assault with egg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Declan Meagher has been sentenced to time behind bars after he stalked, harassed and cracked an egg on his victim's head]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ring-plod-stalker-says-to-ex-after-humiliating-assault-with-egg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/ring-plod-stalker-says-to-ex-after-humiliating-assault-with-egg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street lights, council tax, school crossing patrols and bins - the 'distasteful' decisions as Bury council scrambles to plug &pound;20m black hole]]></title><description><![CDATA[New details have been revealed and the council wants to know what you think]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/street-lights-council-tax-school-crossing-patrols-and-bins-the-distasteful-decisions-as-bury-council-scrambles-to-plug-pound20m-black-hole/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/street-lights-council-tax-school-crossing-patrols-and-bins-the-distasteful-decisions-as-bury-council-scrambles-to-plug-pound20m-black-hole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glee confirmed for series reboot after 11 years off air]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hit musical comedy originally ran for six seasons, with creator Ryan Murphy revealing last month that he had been in touch with some of the original cast]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/glee-confirmed-for-series-reboot-after-11-years-off-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/glee-confirmed-for-series-reboot-after-11-years-off-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial RECAP after court hears driver 'smirked' at passenger, who heard 'moaning' under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-grammar-headteacher-murder-trial-recap-after-court-hears-driver-smirked-at-passenger-who-heard-moaning-under-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-grammar-headteacher-murder-trial-recap-after-court-hears-driver-smirked-at-passenger-who-heard-moaning-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[£38m new roof and refurbishment plans for maternity unit embroiled in RAAC concrete crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dangerous materials were found in the roof and other areas of Royal Bolton hospital's buildings in December 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/38m-new-roof-and-refurbishment-plans-for-maternity-unit-embroiled-in-raac-concrete-crisis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/38m-new-roof-and-refurbishment-plans-for-maternity-unit-embroiled-in-raac-concrete-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review: The Killers icon Brandon Flowers briefly halts show and pays ode to New Order in Manchester return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Flowers, lead singer of The Killers, has been touring the UK in support of his latest solo record Thrasher]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/review-the-killers-icon-brandon-flowers-briefly-halts-show-and-pays-ode-to-new-order-in-manchester-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/review-the-killers-icon-brandon-flowers-briefly-halts-show-and-pays-ode-to-new-order-in-manchester-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University student murdered housemate in 'cold-blooded execution' in their garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robotics student Jamie Collins was stabbed 30 times by Zack Coughlan, at the house they shared in Gloucestershire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/university-student-murdered-housemate-in-cold-blooded-execution-in-their-garden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/university-student-murdered-housemate-in-cold-blooded-execution-in-their-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sinkhole revealed 50m mine shaft beneath road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of Alan Turing Way has been closed since March and is expected to stay shut until mid-December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sinkhole-revealed-50m-mine-shaft-beneath-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sinkhole-revealed-50m-mine-shaft-beneath-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK tourists warned Spain holidays could cost more in 2027 as new tax rule confirmed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new 10 per cent tax could be added to the cost of your holiday from the end of the year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-tourists-warned-spain-holidays-could-cost-more-in-2027-as-new-tax-rule-confirmed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-tourists-warned-spain-holidays-could-cost-more-in-2027-as-new-tax-rule-confirmed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andrews-died-of-tear-in-artery-around-heart-autopsy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andrews-died-of-tear-in-artery-around-heart-autopsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP confirms full list of 71 neurological conditions that qualify for £748 monthly payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living with certain neurological conditions that impact their independence are eligible for PIP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-full-list-of-71-neurological-conditions-that-qualify-for-748-monthly-payment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-confirms-full-list-of-71-neurological-conditions-that-qualify-for-748-monthly-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnworth fire sees four cars damaged as police and firefighters called to early hours blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency services including a CSI van were called to Plodder Lane]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/farnworth-fire-sees-four-cars-damaged-as-police-and-firefighters-called-to-early-hours-blaze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/farnworth-fire-sees-four-cars-damaged-as-police-and-firefighters-called-to-early-hours-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning as interest rate hike looms after inflation hits 11-month high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inflation was 3.5 per cent in September, up from 3.1 per cent in August]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/warning-as-interest-rate-hike-looms-after-inflation-hits-11-month-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/warning-as-interest-rate-hike-looms-after-inflation-hits-11-month-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham issues Royal Mail warning in 'clear' message after failing to meet targets]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the Royal Mail announced a string of job cuts affecting its head office jobs and other supporting roles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-royal-mail-warning-in-clear-message-after-failing-to-meet-targets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-issues-royal-mail-warning-in-clear-message-after-failing-to-meet-targets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street confirms major return of Owen Armstrong after 11 years in Gary Windass story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Armstrong will be making a return to the Corrie cobbles very soon as Gary Windass spends time in prison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-confirms-major-return-of-owen-armstrong-after-11-years-in-gary-windass-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-confirms-major-return-of-owen-armstrong-after-11-years-in-gary-windass-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know as Oldham council by-election to take place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six candidates are running with voters going to the polls next month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-you-need-to-know-as-oldham-council-by-election-to-take-place/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/everything-you-need-to-know-as-oldham-council-by-election-to-take-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street star set to take control of own scenes as Debbie Webster causes heartbreak for viewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sue Devaney has revealed how she's set to take control of her own scenes as Debbie Webster's health deteriorates in Corrie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-star-set-to-take-control-of-own-scenes-as-debbie-webster-causes-heartbreak-for-viewers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-star-set-to-take-control-of-own-scenes-as-debbie-webster-causes-heartbreak-for-viewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star of Channel 5's Police Interceptors guilty of gross misconduct after sex with junior officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The temporary sergeant, who appeared in series 13 and 14 of the TV show, did not attend the hearing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/star-of-channel-5s-police-interceptors-guilty-of-gross-misconduct-after-sex-with-junior-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/star-of-channel-5s-police-interceptors-guilty-of-gross-misconduct-after-sex-with-junior-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office verdict on two named storms as Austen to hit UK this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Austen is set to hit parts of the UK later this week, bringing "damaging" wind and rain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-verdict-on-two-named-storms-as-austen-to-hit-uk-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-verdict-on-two-named-storms-as-austen-to-hit-uk-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three more arrests after woman stabbed to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alisha Samuels, 26, was found dead after a disturbance in the Newton Heath area of Manchester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/three-more-arrests-after-woman-stabbed-to-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/three-more-arrests-after-woman-stabbed-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DWP full State Pension amounts 'confirmed' for next year after major announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amount that pensions will receive from April 2027 has been announced as part of the triple lock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-full-state-pension-amounts-confirmed-for-next-year-after-major-announcement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dwp-full-state-pension-amounts-confirmed-for-next-year-after-major-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretford Grammar headteacher murder trial LIVE as court hears driver 'smirked' at passenger, who heard 'moaning' under car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson denies murder and is on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-grammar-headteacher-murder-trial-live-as-court-hears-driver-smirked-at-passenger-who-heard-moaning-under-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/stretford-grammar-headteacher-murder-trial-live-as-court-hears-driver-smirked-at-passenger-who-heard-moaning-under-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Kind and caring' man, 24, died during Cardiff Half Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ross Williams-Griffiths, 24, from Bargoed, died after suffering a cardiac arrest during the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, October 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kind-and-caring-man-24-died-during-cardiff-half-marathon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/kind-and-caring-man-24-died-during-cardiff-half-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's launches &pound;3 food shop discount for some customers in UK supermarket first]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move aims to help those struggling with the cost-of-living in the run up to Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sainsburys-launches-pound3-food-shop-discount-for-some-customers-in-uk-supermarket-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sainsburys-launches-pound3-food-shop-discount-for-some-customers-in-uk-supermarket-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street's popular stars enjoy heartfelt reunion 20 years after starring in hit ITV drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie stars Tony Maudsley and Amy Robbins were seen enjoying a heartfelt reunion with two of their former castmates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-popular-stars-enjoy-heartfelt-reunion-20-years-after-starring-in-hit-itv-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-popular-stars-enjoy-heartfelt-reunion-20-years-after-starring-in-hit-itv-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent appeal as man, 22, goes missing in Rochdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean was last seen on Tuesday morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/urgent-appeal-as-man-22-goes-missing-in-rochdale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/urgent-appeal-as-man-22-goes-missing-in-rochdale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passenger heard 'moaning' under car after cousin ran over headteacher Michael Mullins, trial hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson denies the murder of Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/passenger-heard-moaning-under-car-after-cousin-ran-over-headteacher-michael-mullins-trial-hears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/passenger-heard-moaning-under-car-after-cousin-ran-over-headteacher-michael-mullins-trial-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dianne Buswell's sweet five-word statement to Strictly's Will Best after dance uncovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dianne Buswell was heard making a sweet five-word comment to her Strictly Come Dancing partner Will Best following their latest performance in the famous ballroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dianne-buswells-sweet-five-word-statement-to-strictlys-will-best-after-dance-uncovered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/dianne-buswells-sweet-five-word-statement-to-strictlys-will-best-after-dance-uncovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex sign wicketkeeper Bell from Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex sign wicketkeeper George Bell from Lancashire on a permanent deal after a productive loan spell last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/essex-sign-wicketkeeper-bell-from-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/essex-sign-wicketkeeper-bell-from-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police issue update on Salford 'HMO' attacks as further arrest made]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been 46 incidents reported across Greater Manchester in the last fortnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-update-on-salford-hmo-attacks-as-further-arrest-made/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-issue-update-on-salford-hmo-attacks-as-further-arrest-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham government planning major change to energy bill standing charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister asked ministers to consider scrapping standing charges from gas bills at Prime Minister&rsquo;s Questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-planning-major-change-to-energy-bill-standing-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/andy-burnham-government-planning-major-change-to-energy-bill-standing-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch spectacular Orionid meteor shower as it peaks in dazzling display tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual celestial event is set to reach its peak tonight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-to-watch-spectacular-orionid-meteor-shower-as-it-peaks-in-dazzling-display-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/how-to-watch-spectacular-orionid-meteor-shower-as-it-peaks-in-dazzling-display-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa to open 26 new UK stores starting in Greater Manchester with 'first of its kind']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Greater Manchester cafe has been hailed as being a 'significant milestone']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/costa-to-open-26-new-uk-stores-starting-in-greater-manchester-with-first-of-its-kind/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/costa-to-open-26-new-uk-stores-starting-in-greater-manchester-with-first-of-its-kind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M60 queues build after M61 vehicles stopped following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic was tailing back for miles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-queues-build-after-m61-vehicles-stopped-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m60-queues-build-after-m61-vehicles-stopped-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M61 and M60 traffic LIVE after vehicles stopped and queues build following crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is tailing back for miles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m61-and-m60-traffic-live-after-vehicles-stopped-and-queues-build-following-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m61-and-m60-traffic-live-after-vehicles-stopped-and-queues-build-following-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK family devastated as business 'destroyed' by 'hundreds' of Paris rioters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shop was caught up in the chaos which took place over the weekend in the French capital]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-family-devastated-as-business-destroyed-by-hundreds-of-paris-rioters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/uk-family-devastated-as-business-destroyed-by-hundreds-of-paris-rioters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivington to shine bright as light festival brings Bluey, Paddington, Paw Patrol and Peter Rabbit to Winter Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's event promises to be 'bigger and better than ever']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rivington-to-shine-bright-as-light-festival-brings-bluey-paddington-paw-patrol-and-peter-rabbit-to-winter-hill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/rivington-to-shine-bright-as-light-festival-brings-bluey-paddington-paw-patrol-and-peter-rabbit-to-winter-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amy Dowden's message to Strictly Come Dancing co-star after he knocked her out of competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as Amy Dowden spoke about her early exit from Strictly's 2026 series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/amy-dowdens-message-to-strictly-come-dancing-co-star-after-he-knocked-her-out-of-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/amy-dowdens-message-to-strictly-come-dancing-co-star-after-he-knocked-her-out-of-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three more arrests made after woman, 26, stabbed to death in Newton Heath]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man has previously been charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/three-more-arrests-made-after-woman-26-stabbed-to-death-in-newton-heath/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/three-more-arrests-made-after-woman-26-stabbed-to-death-in-newton-heath/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street stars spotted in Blackpool as they face 'Journey to Hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of Corrie stars were recently spotted in Blackpool as they got in the Halloween spirit early]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-stars-spotted-in-blackpool-as-they-face-journey-to-hell/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-street-stars-spotted-in-blackpool-as-they-face-journey-to-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M61 traffic LIVE as vehicles stopped and long M60 queues build following crash - updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic is tailing back for miles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m61-traffic-live-as-vehicles-stopped-and-long-m60-queues-build-following-crash-updates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/m61-traffic-live-as-vehicles-stopped-and-long-m60-queues-build-following-crash-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Cheshire Police if you see this wanted man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Wyatt has links to Macclesfield and Alsager]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/call-cheshire-police-if-you-see-this-wanted-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/call-cheshire-police-if-you-see-this-wanted-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester United fans warned 'leave an hour early' as travel chaos expected ahead of Bournemouth game]]></title><description><![CDATA[No trams will run to Old Trafford on a matchday for the first time in over a decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-united-fans-warned-leave-an-hour-early-as-travel-chaos-expected-ahead-of-bournemouth-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/manchester-united-fans-warned-leave-an-hour-early-as-travel-chaos-expected-ahead-of-bournemouth-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits urged to 'stay vigilant' ahead of 'dangerous conditions' during Storm Austen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Austen is set to hit the UK later this week, bringing disruptive wind and rain to parts of the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brits-urged-to-stay-vigilant-ahead-of-dangerous-conditions-during-storm-austen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/brits-urged-to-stay-vigilant-ahead-of-dangerous-conditions-during-storm-austen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved Ramsbottom burger shop named 'one of the best' closes, but it's not the end]]></title><description><![CDATA['After a long hard thought, we&rsquo;ve decided it&rsquo;s time to go back to our roots']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beloved-ramsbottom-burger-shop-named-one-of-the-best-closes-but-its-not-the-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/beloved-ramsbottom-burger-shop-named-one-of-the-best-closes-but-its-not-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 71-year-old who became Miss Great Britain's oldest-ever finalist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman is also Scotland's oldest ever beauty pageant contender]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/meet-the-71-year-old-who-became-miss-great-britains-oldest-ever-finalist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/meet-the-71-year-old-who-became-miss-great-britains-oldest-ever-finalist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Footage shows moment driver arrested after allegedly running over headteacher and dragging him underneath car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Richardson, 35, denies murdering 56-year-old Michael Mullins]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/footage-shows-moment-driver-arrested-after-allegedly-running-over-headteacher-and-dragging-him-underneath-car/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/footage-shows-moment-driver-arrested-after-allegedly-running-over-headteacher-and-dragging-him-underneath-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police tape off Farnworth house after car fire with forensics at scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other cars appear to have had windows smashed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-tape-off-farnworth-house-after-car-fire-with-forensics-at-scene/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/police-tape-off-farnworth-house-after-car-fire-with-forensics-at-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gutted' Coronation Street fans cast same verdict over Gary Windass' 'unfair' prison sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie fans were quick to react to the news that Gary Windass will spend time behind bars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gutted-coronation-street-fans-cast-same-verdict-over-gary-windass-unfair-prison-sentence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/gutted-coronation-street-fans-cast-same-verdict-over-gary-windass-unfair-prison-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carpet fitter 'disgusted' over &pound;90 Ryanair charge after checking in 'three minutes late']]></title><description><![CDATA[The man claimed that he was refused boarding on his return flight because of confusion over the name on his booking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carpet-fitter-disgusted-over-pound90-ryanair-charge-after-checking-in-three-minutes-late/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/carpet-fitter-disgusted-over-pound90-ryanair-charge-after-checking-in-three-minutes-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 58, slapped with £2k fine after ripping parking ticket off windscreen and throwing it at traffic warden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Lang was ordered to pay &pound;2,270 after removing his parking ticket and chucking it at a warden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-58-slapped-with-2k-fine-after-ripping-parking-ticket-off-windscreen-and-throwing-it-at-traffic-warden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/man-58-slapped-with-2k-fine-after-ripping-parking-ticket-off-windscreen-and-throwing-it-at-traffic-warden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Devastated’ parents say fight was ‘about so much more than a building’ as Trafford signs-off school closure]]></title><description><![CDATA['It is about the relationships, friendships, familiarity and sense of security our children have built. It is the place where they feel at home']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/devastated-parents-say-fight-was-about-so-much-more-than-a-building-as-trafford-signs-off-school-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/devastated-parents-say-fight-was-about-so-much-more-than-a-building-as-trafford-signs-off-school-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues Storm Austen warning for UK ahead of 'damaging 80mph winds']]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Austen is forecast to batter the UK with strong winds and rain later this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-storm-austen-warning-for-uk-ahead-of-damaging-80mph-winds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-storm-austen-warning-for-uk-ahead-of-damaging-80mph-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office issues Storm Austen amber warning for UK ahead of 'damaging 80mph winds']]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Austen is forecast to batter the UK with strong winds and rain later this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-storm-austen-amber-warning-for-uk-ahead-of-damaging-80mph-winds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/met-office-issues-storm-austen-amber-warning-for-uk-ahead-of-damaging-80mph-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd 'still pinching himself' over major honour as he stuns co-stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corrie star Jack P Shepherd has said he is 'still pinching himself', four years on from being given a major honour in the North West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-jack-p-shepherd-still-pinching-himself-over-major-honour-as-he-stuns-co-stars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/coronation-streets-jack-p-shepherd-still-pinching-himself-over-major-honour-as-he-stuns-co-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sainsbury's half price Christmas toy sale starts - nine bargains to be had in store]]></title><description><![CDATA[It includes big brands like Lego, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels and Bluey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sainsburys-half-price-christmas-toy-sale-starts-nine-bargains-to-be-had-in-store/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/manchester/sainsburys-half-price-christmas-toy-sale-starts-nine-bargains-to-be-had-in-store/</guid></item></channel></rss>