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In this issue

March 08, 2025

Police investigating 'serious allegations' against university

PARLIAMENT HEARS CLAIMS THAT HAVE HIT REPUTATION OF INSTITUTION

Police investigating 'serious allegations' against university

2 mins

Sprinter relays message about the 'last taboo'

A EUROPEAN champion sprinter has opened up on her struggle with what she calls sport's 'last taboo'.

Sprinter relays message about the 'last taboo'

1 min

Huge demand for winter fuel payments

DEMAND for winter fuel payments from Manchester council has been 'overwhelming' from pensioners, town hall bosses say.

1 min

Aimee's back with more Daddy Issues

DADDY Issues, the popular BBC Three comedy starring Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey, has resumed filming its highly anticipated second series.

Aimee's back with more Daddy Issues

1 min

I'D LOVE A BABY BEER!

THE world’s smallest pub is coming to Manchester next week - and it'll only be serving up special ‘baby’ beers.

I'D LOVE A BABY BEER!

1 min

Murder suspect 'found with bank cards and phone'

A MAN accused of murdering and dismembering his housemate was found with his bank cards and his phone, a trial has heard.

1 min

BOLLYWOOD SHOW PROMISES TO BE BIG

A HUGE Bollywood celebration is set to take place in Manchester.

BOLLYWOOD SHOW PROMISES TO BE BIG

1 min

Walking stick attack left tragic victim unable to 'speak, write or walk'

A THUG who launched a sickening attack on a man at a petrol station has been jailed following his victim's death two years after the incident.

Walking stick attack left tragic victim unable to 'speak, write or walk'

2 mins

Cricket club homes plan

DOZENS of new homes could be built on a cricket club under new plans.

1 min

Witnesses 'scared' by stabbing near station

A MAN was rushed to hospital following a stabbing close to a railway station.

Witnesses 'scared' by stabbing near station

1 min

Hi-vis disguise crooks diverted electricity to £21m of drugs farms

GANG CAUSED MINI EXPLOSIONS AS THEY DUG UP ROADS IN SCAM

Hi-vis disguise crooks diverted electricity to £21m of drugs farms

3 mins

Biker's 'life changing' crash ordeal

A MOTORCYCLIST was rushed to hospital with a 'life-changing injury' following a crash.

1 min

Schools on lockdown due to 'knifeman'

A 'NUMBER' of schools were put into 'lockdown' yesterday morning after concerns over a man with a knife.

1 min

Role is up Ryan's Street

RYAN Thomas has set the record straight on rumours of his Coronation Street return after nine years.

Role is up Ryan's Street

1 min

A&E blood test set to save lives

A NEW blood test will be rolled out to A&E departments in Greater Manchester in a bid to save lives.

A&E blood test set to save lives

1 min

The women helping to make lives better

MANCHESTER has a proud history when it comes to women's rights.

The women helping to make lives better

4 mins

'In this city we look after each other ... and look after ourselves as well’

AS A city where women's rights have been hard fought and won, Manchester's reputation as a pioneer of equality and empowerment is hard to miss.

'In this city we look after each other ... and look after ourselves as well’

6 mins

Reds send condolences after Poppy's death

UNITED issued a statement after the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl who dreamed of playing football for the club.

Reds send condolences after Poppy's death

1 min

Crackdown on United fans causing issues near stadium

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR INCLUDES LITTERING, BAD PARKING AND USING STREETS AS A TOILET

Crackdown on United fans causing issues near stadium

1 min

The power of LOVE

THEME FOR THIS SUMMER'S PRIDE FESTIVAL REVEALED

The power of LOVE

2 mins

Last orders for top bar

THE owners of an Irish bar which has been hailed as one of the 'best in Manchester' have revealed they have closed the doors on the business.

1 min

5 tonnes of cannabis seized at the airport

135 ARRESTS LAST YEAR OVER DRUGS FOUND BY COPS AND BORDER FORCE

5 tonnes of cannabis seized at the airport

1 min

10 hurt in bombardment

RUSSIA targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment, officials said yesterday.

10 hurt in bombardment

2 mins

Ex-mayor will 'fight' to clear name

FORMER mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson is one of 12 people charged as part of an investigation into council corruption.

Ex-mayor will 'fight' to clear name

2 mins

'Hollowed-out' smartphone Bill 'betrays children'

THE Government is “betraying our children and capitulating to big tech\" by “gutting” a private member's Bill that would have included a ban on smartphones in school, MPs have heard.

'Hollowed-out' smartphone Bill 'betrays children'

1 min

PM calls leaders after EU commits to boost defence

SIR Keir Starmer has spoken to EU chiefs after the bloc committed to bolstering European defences in the face of reduced US security support.

PM calls leaders after EU commits to boost defence

1 min

'Broken' system is holding people back

THE “broken social security system is holding our people back,” Number 10 has said, ahead of an anticipated welfare overhaul.

'Broken' system is holding people back

1 min

'This is how you brush your teeth'

A NATIONAL supervised toothbrushing campaign has been launched in a bid to “revive” the country’s oral health.

'This is how you brush your teeth'

1 min

Zelenskyy stood tall, but Starmer has way to go to make impact

T WAS like watching two bull(y) terriers trying to tear a rabbit apart. I am of course referring to the televised meeting of Donald Trump, J D Vance and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy stood tall, but Starmer has way to go to make impact

5 mins

Soap stars enjoy play park opening

SOAP stars flocked to the VIP opening of an indoor play park.

Soap stars enjoy play park opening

1 min

UK goes country for Eurovision

GIRL group Remember Monday will represent the UK at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest with the song What The Hell Just Happened?.

1 min

It really doesn't feel like 50 years

Skating legends Christopher Dean and Jayne Torvill tell MARION MCMULLEN about their anniversary tour and swapping the ice for some sunshine

It really doesn't feel like 50 years

4 mins

Scot Russell 'not stressed' by critics

Scotland talisman Finn Russell insisted he is unfazed by criticism from outside his inner circle as he bids to bounce back from his Calcutta Cup frustration.

Scot Russell 'not stressed' by critics

1 min

Djokovic pleased to see former rival stay

TENNIS Novak Djokovic admitted Andy Murray had to think hard about whether to continue their coaching partnership.

1 min

Boss freshens up side for Six Nations

WOMEN'S RUGBY John Mitchell wants England to lay the foundations for their home World Cup by continuing to develop throughout the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Boss freshens up side for Six Nations

2 mins

Olympic champion Jade rings changes for a new challenge

DOUBLE Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones has announced her retirement from the sport in order to embark on a new career as a professional boxer.

Olympic champion Jade rings changes for a new challenge

1 min

Salford fall again after Castleford's late show

JUDAH Rimbu's late try heaped more misery on crisis club Salford and handed Castleford their first Betfred Super League win of the season at The Jungle.

Salford fall again after Castleford's late show

3 mins

'My job is on the line here'

ADRIAN Lam criticised the officiating after Leigh's pulsating 22-22 draw with Hull at the MKM Stadium.

1 min

IS FAN FAVOURITE DINHO TO RETURN?

EX-CITY MIDFIELD STAR MAY MOVE INTO COACHING ROLE

IS FAN FAVOURITE DINHO TO RETURN?

2 mins

GREALISH JUDGED ON THE PITCH-CITY BOSS

PEP Guardiola insisted he will judge Jack Grealish on the training pitch but competition at City has increased.

1 min

Academy kids leap to defence as injuries bite

PEP Guardiola has bumped up academy defenders into the first team squad with serious injuries to three of his four main centre-backs.

Academy kids leap to defence as injuries bite

1 min

Forest's approach will be same - Nuno

NOTTINGHAM Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo says his side will approach today's visit of Premier League champions City as they would any other game.

2 mins

BOSS KEEPS CARDS CLOSE TO CHEST OVER JACK

JACK Grealish has been in the news again this week for events away from a football pitch.

BOSS KEEPS CARDS CLOSE TO CHEST OVER JACK

2 mins

Pep gets into swing of Club World Cup

PEP Guardiola suggested that City will not be going all out to win the Club World Cup this summer after a season plagued by injuries.

1 min

'It's too soon to talk about next season but, of course, I want to play'

CASEMIRO SUGGESTS HE MAY BE OPEN TO MOVING ON IN THE SUMMER WINDOW

'It's too soon to talk about next season but, of course, I want to play'

2 mins

THE REDS SLIDE DOWN REVENUE TABLE

UNITED have fallen from second to fifth for matchday revenue in Europe as a host of top clubs have made up ground thanks to stadium redevelopments.

THE REDS SLIDE DOWN REVENUE TABLE

1 min

United's squad can hurt us, says Arteta

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta is concerned that the quality of United's squad could be his side's undoing when they meet in the Premier League on Sunday.

1 min

DOWN REVENUE TABLE

£30million. Tottenham have gone from making £33million a season from matchday revenue to £123million, which shows the advantages of a new-build stadium.

1 min

Main man Kobbie in 'call over future'

UNITED midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has reportedly made a decision on his future amid developing interest from Chelsea.

1 min

UNITED BOSS 'I don't feel that I will have the time Arteta had'

RUBEN Amorim insists he will not get as much time to revive United as Mikel Arteta has had at Arsenal.

UNITED BOSS 'I don't feel that I will have the time Arteta had'

3 mins

ZIRKZEE ON MISSED CHANCE TO SEAL A WIN

JOSHUA Zirkzee believes United should be 'disappointed' to have drawn 1-1 against Real Sociedad after taking the lead and looking comfortable against Spaniards.

1 min

AMAD 'BACK BEFORE END OF SEASON'

UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim has suggested Amad could play again this season.

1 min

A man of mystery

After more than a decade focussing on his stage work, Poirot star Sir David Suchet tells RACHAEL DAVIES why 'Hitchcockian' thriller The Au Pair lured him back to TV

A man of mystery

4 mins

BATCH OF THE DAY

Suzanne Mulholland aka The Batch Lady tells ELLA WALKER a little prep takes the stress out of family meals

BATCH OF THE DAY

3 mins

Reap what you SOW

AS THE WEATHER WARMS IT’S TIME TO POP YOUR SEEDS INTO THE SOIL AND GIVE NATURE A HAND

Reap what you SOW

2 mins

A cruel deception that broke a mother's heart

A Spy in the Family tells the extraordinary story of a mum who was duped by a spy posing as her long-lost son

A cruel deception that broke a mother's heart

4 mins

Read all stories from Manchester Evening News

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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