Manchester news

• Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?

  27-10-2026 07:17 via BBC News
  
  People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
  
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• Andy Burnham defends £100 energy payment after critics blast 'terribly targeted' Budget

  29-10-2026 17:03 via MEN - News
  
  Chancellor John Healey announced the £100 one-off payment in the Autumn Budget this week
  
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• Police explain strict 7-hour rule on when fireworks can be set off over Bonfire Night 2026

  29-10-2026 16:44 via MEN - News
  
  Check the UK firework rules to avoid being hit with a hefty fine
  
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• Dunelm's 'like a cloud' rug reduced by £46 is so soft 'it feels like a giant bath mat'

  29-10-2026 16:17 via MEN - News
  
  "Like a huge bath mat, the backing is brilliant. The colour brilliant. How can I be so excited about rugs."
  
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• Rent at new homes in Rochdale town centre will be affordable, developers say

  29-10-2026 15:55 via MEN - News
  
  The land has been sitting empty for more than a decade. Now there are plans to bring it back into use as housing
  
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• Boots launches huge one day pre-Black Friday sale with 4 for 2 on Christmas gift sets

  29-10-2026 15:53 via MEN - News
  
  Shoppers don't have long as the deal ends at the end of today
  
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• P.Louise to open Trafford Palazzo restaurant with pink pony party booths and the 'best' Sunday dinner

  29-10-2026 15:34 via MEN - What's On
  
  'I can’t believe I'm actually opening restaurant number two'
  
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• Tributes paid to 'truly special' woman, 19, after two teens killed in horror crash

  29-10-2026 15:16 via MEN - News
  
  Amelia Miller was one of two teenagers killed in the crash earlier this month
  
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• Six Greater Manchester areas given a share of £16m to revive derelict buildings

  29-10-2026 15:06 via MEN - News
  
  The government has dished out funding to dozens of local authorities across the country to help bring significant buildings back into use
  
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• Andy Burnham government introduces strict new UK vaping law today amid £200 fine warning

  29-10-2026 14:59 via MEN - News
  
  Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Whitty called the practice 'completely unacceptable'
  
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• Andy Burnham government tells all UK households to write five things down and store somewhere 'easy to find'

  29-10-2026 14:56 via MEN - News
  
  It comes as part of the Government's new emergency plan
  
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• Hampshire great-grandad learns to read at 86 as he reveals heartwarming reason why

  29-10-2026 14:43 via MEN - What's On
  
  Alan Hannay had struggled with dyslexia all his life
  
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• Poundland files for administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk

  29-10-2026 14:36 via MEN - News
  
  A notice to appoint administrators has been filed by the retailer, according to court documents
  
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• Grandad living on food parcels and Universal Credit slams Andy Burnham's £100 payment

  29-10-2026 14:35 via MEN - News
  
  Rodney Winchester says that the £100 payment will not help him escape his debts
  
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• Therme Manchester bosses issue fresh CGIs as new opening date for £500m project confirmed

  29-10-2026 14:09 via MEN - What's On
  
  New images give an indication of what to expect at the huge wellbeing resort being built next to the Trafford Centre
  
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• Major travel disruption to last for DAYS in Manchester city centre amid leak on Portland Street

  29-10-2026 14:04 via MEN - News
  
  Piccadilly bus station remains closed off with buses running on diversion routes amid the burst water main
  
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• Andy Burnham government confirms four groups NOT eligible for £100 energy payment

  29-10-2026 14:04 via MEN - News
  
  Around 20 million households will get a £100 payment from the government to help with energy bills this winter
  
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• Russell Brand is 'caring' and 'kind' husband but monogamy was 'difficult for him', wife Laura tells rape trial

  29-10-2026 13:36 via MEN - News
  
  Brand denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault
  
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• M62 traffic RECAP with major delays after crash and emergency services on scene

  29-10-2026 13:36 via MEN - News
  
  Two lanes are closed off on the motorway
  
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• Portland Street leak RECAP as major travel disruption to last DAYS with Piccadilly Gardens station shut off

  29-10-2026 13:08 via MEN - News
  
  Passengers are warned to expect disruption again on Thursday
  
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• Huntingdon train attacker asked 'do you want to die?' as CCTV of terrifying rampage shown

  29-10-2026 13:08 via MEN - News
  
  Anthony Williams is on trial at Cambridge Crown Court
  
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• Greater Manchester has fought for more power - but there's a catch to what Westminster is offering

  29-10-2026 12:42 via MEN - News
  
  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?
  
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• Everything going up or down in price after Andy Burnham government's first Budget

  29-10-2026 12:40 via MEN - News
  
  John Healey delivered the Budget this week
  
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• Mum 'lucky to be alive' after being hit by falling tree during Storm Boelo

  29-10-2026 12:23 via MEN - News
  
  The teaching assistant suffered a concussion and a bleeding head wound
  
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• J .Cole turns Co-Op Live Manchester into Fayetville North Carolina

  29-10-2026 12:20 via MEN - News
  
  J .Cole's authenticity shone through as played the first of two sold out shows at Co-Op Live
  
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• J .Cole turns Co-Op Live Manchester into Fayetteville North Carolina

  29-10-2026 12:20 via MEN - News
  
  J .Cole's authenticity shone through as played the first of two sold out shows at Co-Op Live
  
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• M62 traffic LIVE with major delays after crash and emergency services on scene

  29-10-2026 12:19 via MEN - News
  
  Two lanes are closed off on the motorway
  
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• How Budget 2026 changes will help first-time buyers get on the property ladder

  29-10-2026 12:15 via MEN - News
  
  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
  
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• Police issue update after officers swarm Manchester Arndale as boy, 13, stabbed

  29-10-2026 12:02 via MEN - News
  
  A large number of emergency services vehicles were pictured outside the shopping centre on Tuesday evening
  
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• Thousands missing 'lifesaving' NHS cancer checks as health officials issue warning

  29-10-2026 12:00 via MEN - News
  
  Women across the North West have been urged to attend NHS appointments that "could save your life"
  
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