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January 29, 2025
Old Trafford plans 'bigger than Olympics'
REGENERATION SCHEME WOULD SEE STADIUM TRANSFORMED AND 48,000 NEW JOBS CREATED
![Old Trafford plans 'bigger than Olympics' Old Trafford plans 'bigger than Olympics'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/hVSGL0F9tuNZfKQBAtsys/OLD-TRAFFORD-PLANS-BIGGER-THAN-OLYMPICS.jpg)
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.
![A-ha! Coogan teases the return of Partridge A-ha! Coogan teases the return of Partridge](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/Asxmfp28DJuwnrLcp0sys/AHA-COOGAN-TEASES-THE-RETURN-OF-PARTRIDGE.jpg)
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.
![Galaxy of stars at night of musicals Galaxy of stars at night of musicals](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/RMIlXTxsRZrFwbw09Zsys/GALAXY-OF-STARS-AT-NIGHT-OF-MUSICALS.jpg)
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'.
![Police constable shared racist messages Police constable shared racist messages](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/FHPMNvHLAI6LjupUawsys/POLICE-CONSTABLE-SHARED-RACIST-MESSAGES.jpg)
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.
![Driver, 19 charged after officer badly hurt Driver, 19 charged after officer badly hurt](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/TsNeoG28zSxe1SK5N6sys/DRIVER-19-CHARGED-AFTER-OFFICER-BADLY-HURT.jpg)
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.
![Staff slam 'spineless' bosses over job news Staff slam 'spineless' bosses over job news](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/PHrUCveWOQtQZI2dMAsys/STAFF-SLAM-SPINELESS-BOSSES-OVER-JOB-NEWS.jpg)
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.
![Police seek 'dangerous' man four years after shooting Police seek 'dangerous' man four years after shooting](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/X0c06UC1g0Zs14zQsIsys/POLICE-SEEK-DANGEROUS-MAN-FOUR-YEARS-AFTER-SHOOTING.jpg)
1 min
'Inept Avanti would fail at running a pub with free beer'
LIB DEM PEER SLAMS RAIL FIRM'S 'INCOMPETENT MANAGEMENT'
!['Inept Avanti would fail at running a pub with free beer' 'Inept Avanti would fail at running a pub with free beer'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/tdAUdsEFgIC5P6mmfFsys/INEPT-AVANTI-WOULD-FAIL-AT-RUNNING-A-PUB-WITH-FREE-BEER.jpg)
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
![Poverty scandal of our region's children Poverty scandal of our region's children](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/FFDx3ELFFVaJRyb1zhsys/POVERTY-SCANDAL-OF-OUR-REGIONS-CHILDREN.jpg)
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.
![Damaged building to come down Damaged building to come down](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/ZYHRRcalSm4uc1oCHesys/DAMAGED-BUILDING-TO-COME-DOWN.jpg)
1 min
£1.8m plan to improve area's bin collections
LACK OF STAFF AND WAGONS MEANS SERVICE IS UNRELIABLE
![£1.8m plan to improve area's bin collections £1.8m plan to improve area's bin collections](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/LebigIhmNppQJrKAYFsys/18M-PLAN-TO-IMPROVE-AREAS-BIN-COLLECTIONS.jpg)
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
![Do I get to take home a giraffe for that price? Do I get to take home a giraffe for that price?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/QL580cjTMaNiNwOZ4qsys/DO-I-GET-TO-TAKE-HOME-A-GIRAFFE-FOR-THAT-PRICE.jpg)
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.
![Festival's line-up is revealed Festival's line-up is revealed](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/vh8q5pQ2OSRT0Kxi8csys/FESTIVALS-LINEUP-IS-REVEALED.jpg)
1 min
Spotlight put on theatres at risk
CHARITY HIGHLIGHTS VENUES NEEDING SUPPORT
![Spotlight put on theatres at risk Spotlight put on theatres at risk](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/tnCzZxWWhx8WVBtFPpsys/SPOTLIGHT-PUT-ON-THEATRES-AT-RISK.jpg)
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.
![School car crash driver re-arrested School car crash driver re-arrested](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/QSRFRsDoizx0oUX2awsys/SCHOOL-CAR-CRASH-DRIVER-REARRESTED.jpg)
1 min
Diana Ross tickets on sale
TICKETS to see Motown superstar Diana Ross in Manchester go on sale this week.
![Diana Ross tickets on sale Diana Ross tickets on sale](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/q5V4AniTxgONT6I8v6sys/DIANA-ROSS-TICKETS-ON-SALE.jpg)
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.
![Dara's search for mum Dara's search for mum](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/69maP2eenYYwfNQS8Isys/DARAS-SEARCH-FOR-MUM.jpg)
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'
![Dad's anger at airport's £100 fine for parking Dad's anger at airport's £100 fine for parking](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/yjwUgpRfN6S7aUIq7psys/DADS-ANGER-AT-AIRPORTS-100-FINE-FOR-PARKING.jpg)
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
![How to help teens find the right career path How to help teens find the right career path](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/a4L6q7wYiXCYQ3pOYMsys/HOW-TO-HELP-TEENS-FIND-THE-RIGHT-CAREER-PATH.jpg)
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.
![A personal fight against knife crime A personal fight against knife crime](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/7c1QzCfSqNZYO6yfzQsys/A-PERSONAL-FIGHT-AGAINST-KNIFE-CRIME.jpg)
1 min
Come rain or shine
Don't let grey skies dampen your plans to escape to a fascinating capital city, says SARAH MARSHALL
![Come rain or shine Come rain or shine](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/hgIkgjV9vSBPPnfZMAsys/COME-RAIN-OR-SHINE.jpg)
2 mins
Struggling Crawley facing axe in SA20
England's Zak Crawley is facing an abrupt end to his stint in the SA20 league, with Sunrisers Eastern Cape ready to drop the struggling batter.
![Struggling Crawley facing axe in SA20 Struggling Crawley facing axe in SA20](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/FWhdHdkjsvzGublU7osys/STRUGGLING-CRAWLEY-FACING-AXE-IN-SA20.jpg)
1 min
Farrell adds first trio to his pride of Lions
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed David Nucifora and Aled Walters as the first appointments to Andy Farrell's backroom staff for this summer's tour to Australia.
![Farrell adds first trio to his pride of Lions Farrell adds first trio to his pride of Lions](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/UkHEenV12DLxZBcTwesys/FARRELL-ADDS-FIRST-TRIO-TO-HIS-PRIDE-OF-LIONS.jpg)
1 min
England aim to avoid whitewash
The Women's Ashes may be long gone but England vice-captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is out to salvage personal pride in this week's Test match at the MCG.
![England aim to avoid whitewash England aim to avoid whitewash](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/K677xR5ijKbuXCEXLWsys/ENGLAND-AIM-TO-AVOID-WHITEWASH.jpg)
1 min
Borthwick picks a tasty Curry option
ENGLAND have sprung a surprise by uniting the Curry twins in their back row for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin.
![Borthwick picks a tasty Curry option Borthwick picks a tasty Curry option](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/pMGDSObP8NOm5Kn7tDsys/BORTHWICK-PICKS-A-TASTY-CURRY-OPTION.jpg)
1 min
Defender deal will give Reds piece of Heaven
UNITED are close to signing centre-back Ayden Heaven from Arsenal.
![Defender deal will give Reds piece of Heaven Defender deal will give Reds piece of Heaven](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/nkWwoXKyGODev5z6jHsys/DEFENDER-DEAL-WILL-GIVE-REDS-PIECE-OF-HEAVEN.jpg)
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.
![Time is right for Martinez to join attack Time is right for Martinez to join attack](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/YJBvnJBiGdjV3Tmgcfsys/TIME-IS-RIGHT-FOR-MARTINEZ-TO-JOIN-ATTACK.jpg)
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.
![Rio wants Vic loan move Rio wants Vic loan move](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/VlG4zFGEQJGlJ4ro45sys/RIO-WANTS-VIC-LOAN-MOVE.jpg)
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'.
![Betis chief 'excited' at Antony's loan arrival Betis chief 'excited' at Antony's loan arrival](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/fJRDvklxyU6Np1dQpIsys/BETIS-CHIEF-EXCITED-AT-ANTONYS-LOAN-ARRIVAL.jpg)
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.
![TURKISH SIDE 'NOT INTERESTED' IN MARCUS BID TURKISH SIDE 'NOT INTERESTED' IN MARCUS BID](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/1z0q1LV0LDuMICjFeFsys/TURKISH-SIDE-NOT-INTERESTED-IN-MARCUS-BID.jpg)
1 min
Scholes: 'Give Rashford ban from dressing room'
PAUL Scholes believes United should 'banish' Marcus Rashford from their dressing room.
![Scholes: 'Give Rashford ban from dressing room' Scholes: 'Give Rashford ban from dressing room'](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/1e7FOFLKVDfr9ZUS6Qsys/SCHOLES-GIVE-RASHFORD-BAN-FROM-DRESSING-ROOM.jpg)
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.
![Chiefs still aware of the Dorg with talks ongoing Chiefs still aware of the Dorg with talks ongoing](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/BkFr7sftIXiqku5b03sys/CHIEFS-STILL-AWARE-OF-THE-DORG-WITH-TALKS-ONGOING.jpg)
1 min
Oliver won't ref City and Gunners
MICHAEL Oliver will not referee the Premier League match between Arsenal and City on Sunday after being at the centre of a controversial incident involving the Gunners last weekend.
![Oliver won't ref City and Gunners Oliver won't ref City and Gunners](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/Dq1hIXWbTjeYMlBuRlsys/OLIVER-WONT-REF-CITY-AND-GUNNERS.jpg)
1 min
BLUES BRING DEFENSIVE SIGNINGS TO FOUR AS YOUNGSTERS ARRIVE
CITY are not hanging about in the January transfer window, adding two more centre-backs to their collection this week after the £63m swoop for Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.
![BLUES BRING DEFENSIVE SIGNINGS TO FOUR AS YOUNGSTERS ARRIVE BLUES BRING DEFENSIVE SIGNINGS TO FOUR AS YOUNGSTERS ARRIVE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/G5UqEQpggFf7JrJ40jsys/BLUES-BRING-DEFENSIVE-SIGNINGS-TO-FOUR-AS-YOUNGSTERS-ARRIVE.jpg)
1 min
Struggles of Foden should be a warning
IF the player who loves football more than anybody else can feel it, then the rest have no hope.
![Struggles of Foden should be a warning Struggles of Foden should be a warning](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/JVqPko8vYU0r1z9f1psys/STRUGGLES-OF-FODEN-SHOULD-BE-A-WARNING.jpg)
2 mins
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.
![Walker's Milan move 'too good' to turn down Walker's Milan move 'too good' to turn down](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/BdovQjFYpQnK7VsfMDsys/WALKERS-MILAN-MOVE-TOO-GOOD-TO-TURN-DOWN.jpg)
2 mins
CLASH WITH BELGIANS IS THE IMPORTANT MATCH, NOT VISIT OF GUNNERS
AS late as November, you would have got good money on not a word of Pep Guardiola's first press conference of the week mentioning Arsenal.
![CLASH WITH BELGIANS IS THE IMPORTANT MATCH, NOT VISIT OF GUNNERS CLASH WITH BELGIANS IS THE IMPORTANT MATCH, NOT VISIT OF GUNNERS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/M8ZZw8O8cb3Nug7IA0sys/CLASH-WITH-BELGIANS-IS-THE-IMPORTANT-MATCH-NOT-VISIT-OF-GUNNERS.jpg)
2 mins
Pep won't get carried away with good run
PEP Guardiola admitted that City's must-win fixture with Club Brugge tonight is a 'final', but played down the idea that his side have turned a corner with a run of just one defeat in nine in 2025.
![Pep won't get carried away with good run Pep won't get carried away with good run](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/ZtlsI8f8WJt0mBO8QAsys/PEP-WONT-GET-CARRIED-AWAY-WITH-GOOD-RUN.jpg)
3 mins
MUST-WIN GAME IS NOTHING NEW
PEP Guardiola has no doubts in his City players because they have been in must-win Champions League games plenty of times before - but he acknowledged it is rarely as early in the competition as this.
1 min
Players support new defender in training session
CITY players rallied around defender Abdukodir Khusanov in training after his errors against Chelsea on debut this weekend - as a club legend watched on with injured midfielder Rodri.
![Players support new defender in training session Players support new defender in training session](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/CVHEhkxyai7sVc2BAUsys/PLAYERS-SUPPORT-NEW-DEFENDER-IN-TRAINING-SESSION.jpg)
2 mins
BOBB ON
GUARDIOLA REVEALS BLUES WINGER OSCAR BACK FROM FIVE-MONTH INJURY LAY-OFF
![BOBB ON BOBB ON](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/21089/1976682/hx0exX1J21Pd4Gg3Kusys/BOBB-ON.jpg)
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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