Manchester Evening News - January 29, 2025
Manchester Evening News - January 29, 2025
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In this issue
January 29, 2025
Old Trafford plans 'bigger than Olympics'
REGENERATION SCHEME WOULD SEE STADIUM TRANSFORMED AND 48,000 NEW JOBS CREATED
2 mins
A-ha! Coogan teases the return of Partridge
STEVE Coogan has dropped hints about a fresh Alan Partridge series, adding a distinctive twist to the character's legacy.
1 min
Galaxy of stars at night of musicals
MUSICAL stars took part in stunning performances at The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals, which was also attended by a host of famous faces including Billy Porter, Kimberley Walsh, Faye Tozer, Dean McCullough and Ore Oduba.
1 min
Police constable shared racist messages
A GREATER Manchester Police officer shared 'grossly offensive and shocking' texts, photos, videos and memes. The now-former PC Christopher Saddoo exchanged 'numerous messages with a known third party'.
1 min
Driver, 19 charged after officer badly hurt
A MAN has been charged with assault after a female police officer was seriously injured after allegedly being run over at a retail park.
1 min
Staff slam 'spineless' bosses over job news
STAFF members at burger chain Almost Famous discovered they had lost their jobs on social media after missing a Whatsapp message on the morning the closure was announced, it has been claimed.
1 min
New option on tram and bus tickets
NEW monthly and annual tickets will be launched for Bee Network buses and Metrolink trams, Transport for Greater Manchester has announced.
1 min
Police seek 'dangerous' man four years after shooting
A 'DANGEROUS' fugitive is wanted by police in connection with a shooting and suspected drugs and guns supply.
1 min
'Inept Avanti would fail at running a pub with free beer'
LIB DEM PEER SLAMS RAIL FIRM'S 'INCOMPETENT MANAGEMENT'
2 mins
Mayor's praise for £250m, 1,200-job Mill site project
THE £250m transformation of the Eckersley Mill site - and the prospect of more than 1,200 jobs in Wigan - has been praised by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
1 min
Poverty scandal of our region's children
MORE THAN HALF THE YOUNGSTERS IN PARTS OF GREATER MANCHESTER GOING WITHOUT BASIC ESSENTIALS
3 mins
Damaged building to come down
A 'CONTROLLED demolition' of a historic building in Hale, which partially collapsed following Storm Eowyn on Friday, is set to take place.
1 min
£1.8m plan to improve area's bin collections
LACK OF STAFF AND WAGONS MEANS SERVICE IS UNRELIABLE
1 min
Do I get to take home a giraffe for that price?
Zoo defends cost of new lodges after claims a real African safari would cost less
2 mins
Arrests in blitz on bikes
FOUR people have been arrested and 14 bikes have been seized by police in one part of Greater Manchester.
1 min
Festival's line-up is revealed
THE line-up for this year's huge Parklife festival has been unveiled.
1 min
Spotlight put on theatres at risk
CHARITY HIGHLIGHTS VENUES NEEDING SUPPORT
2 mins
China's AI challenge
THE emergence of a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Deep-Seek, rocked United States technology firms' stocks on Monday night, amid concerns that the new low-cost AI model would challenge their dominance.
1 min
'Cotton pickers' misconduct
A METROPOLITAN Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct by calling her black colleagues 'cotton pickers.'
1 min
School car crash driver re-arrested
THE driver of a 4x4 vehicle which ploughed into a primary school, killing two eight-year-old girls, has been arrested again, after bereaved families criticised the police investigation into the tragedy.
1 min
Diana Ross tickets on sale
TICKETS to see Motown superstar Diana Ross in Manchester go on sale this week.
1 min
Dara's search for mum
COMEDIAN Dara O Briain has said he wanted to find his birth mother to tell her \"it worked out OK\" in his life after being adopted as a child.
1 min
Dad's anger at airport's £100 fine for parking
'I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY'RE GETTING AWAY WITH IT THIS IS EXTORTION'
2 mins
How to help teens find the right career path
The Apprentice's Tim Campbell tells LISA SALMON about the new T-levels and how they are a great option for young people wanting more vocational qualifications
4 mins
A personal fight against knife crime
LUTHER and Hijack actor Idris Elba has been campaigning on knife crime for years, desperate to raise awareness and find real solutions.
1 min
Come rain or shine
Don't let grey skies dampen your plans to escape to a fascinating capital city, says SARAH MARSHALL
2 mins
Defender deal will give Reds piece of Heaven
UNITED are close to signing centre-back Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
1 min
Khedira Old Trafford switch 'stopped' by Van Gaal
FORMER Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira claims Louis van Gaal scuppered a potential move to United.
1 min
Time is right for Martinez to join attack
LISANDRO Martinez will savour his sweetly struck goal at Anfield more than his deflected effort at Fulham, even if the latter proved to be a late match-winner.
2 mins
Rio wants Vic loan move
RIO Ferdinand would like to see United try and sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen on loan before the end of the January transfer window.
1 min
Angel's focus not on return to United
LILLE midfielder Angel Gomes is trying to block out ongoing speculation concerning his future amid reports linking him with a return to United.
1 min
Betis chief 'excited' at Antony's loan arrival
REAL Betis' sporting director has described Antony's arrival from United as 'exciting'.
1 min
TURKISH SIDE 'NOT INTERESTED' IN MARCUS BID
FENERBAHCE vice-president Acun Ilicali has said they have 'no interest' in signing United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of Monday's transfer deadline amid reports linking them with his signature.
1 min
Scholes: 'Give Rashford ban from dressing room'
PAUL Scholes believes United should 'banish' Marcus Rashford from their dressing room.
1 min
Chiefs still aware of the Dorg with talks ongoing
UNITED are still working on a deal for Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu in the final week of the winter transfer window.
1 min
Walker's Milan move 'too good' to turn down
KYLE Walker says he could have stayed at City and run down his contract, but felt he couldn't turn down the opportunity to prove himself at AC Milan.
2 mins
BOBB ON
GUARDIOLA REVEALS BLUES WINGER OSCAR BACK FROM FIVE-MONTH INJURY LAY-OFF
1 min
RU'S RASH COMMENTS COULD BE COSTLY
RUBEN Amorim's comments about Marcus Rashford could force United into compromising on a cut-price deal for the forward.
1 min
Manchester Evening News Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Manchester Evening News is a regional daily newspaper covering Greater Manchester in North West England. Founded in 1868, the paper is published Monday–Saturday; a Sunday edition, the MEN on Sunday, was launched in February 2019.
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