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In an update “Firefighters are likely to remain on the scene into the evening and overnight to tackle the fire, make the area safe and ensure there is no risk to neighbouring properties”

Two of the UK’s most pioneering and celebrated bands Manic Street Preachers and Suede have today announced a co-headline tour and they’re heading to Manchester’s Co-op Arena aboutmanchester.co.uk/manic-street-p…

The fire is at an Industrial premises on Clarence Avenue in Trafford Park with thick smoke visible across Greater Manchester. aboutmanchester.co.uk/firefighters-t…

The Bill ran out of time in Parliament eighteen months after first being introduced but has been held up in the House of Lords with peers debating numerous amendments aboutmanchester.co.uk/assisted-dying…

Tram problems at the moment on the Rochdale line

The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers will commemorate the Gallipoli Campaign with a parade and service at Bury Parish Church on Sunday 26 April. aboutmanchester.co.uk/commemorating-…

A Manchester-based environmental consultancy is calling on the city’s most dedicated conservation champions to be part of an exclusive VIP event marking a major new international nature partnership. aboutmanchester.co.uk/search-is-on-f…

O’Neill was convicted of rape at Manchester Crown Court in 2009. He was sentenced to IPP with a minimum term of 3 years and six months.-20 at the time, it was argued that the original sentencing decision did not take into account his age and immaturity. aboutmanchester.co.uk/man-convicted-…

With a warm weekend approaching Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents and visitors to take extra care on moorland and in rural areas as part of the annual Be Moor Aware campaign aboutmanchester.co.uk/fire-service-u…

Tickets for the four shows at Bolton’s Albert Halls have gone on sale this morning aboutmanchester.co.uk/peter-kay-anno…

Simon Richardson,34 of no fixed address, has been charged with murder, manslaughter, dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving without insurance and will appear in court today aboutmanchester.co.uk/man-charged-wi…

Alyssa joined the Wigan Cadet Unit in March 2025 and was a student at Deanery Church of England High School in Wigan. aboutmanchester.co.uk/tributes-paid-…

United Utilities is set to invest more than £34m on the three schemes at sites in Bury, Prestwich and Whitefield to reduce the number of times that storm overflows operate. aboutmanchester.co.uk/major-34m-wate…

Green Party leader Zack Polanski and newly elected Gorton and Denton MP, Hannah Spencer, used a visit to Levenshulme today to announce a three-step plan to revive High Streets aboutmanchester.co.uk/greens-launch-…

After six years with Greater Manchester Police PD Bren has officially retired following an extraordinary career marked by bravery, loyalty and several significant arrests. aboutmanchester.co.uk/brave-to-the-e…

The hotel in Bloom Street will transform a former ground-level car park into a Bob W which is scheduled to open in Summer 2027. aboutmanchester.co.uk/plans-revealed…

#ThursdayThrowback shows us a 1953 single decker - good luck getting a pushchair or mobility aid up those steps! Buses have improved in accessibility a lot, and this weekend (25th/26th) we have an 'access for all' event for people of all abilities to enjoy old and new buses.

For over 35 years, Skylight Circus Arts has been bringing people together through circus, building confidence, creativity and connection in one of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities aboutmanchester.co.uk/rochdale-based…

Michael James Felse won for Nigel Farage’s party gaining 676 votes with the Labour Party candidate Catherine Goodyer 33 votes behind following a recount aboutmanchester.co.uk/reform-wins-fi…

From The Hacienda to the Happy Mondays to M-People, find out more about a life of music, madness and moving on up with Mike Pickering, a major figure in UK music, whose story has not been told before. In conversation at @OldWoollen on May 18th, tickets via @TrumanBooks.