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March 08, 2025
Police investigating 'serious allegations' against university
PARLIAMENT HEARS CLAIMS THAT HAVE HIT REPUTATION OF INSTITUTION

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 min
Hi-vis disguise crooks diverted electricity to £21m of drugs farms
GANG CAUSED MINI EXPLOSIONS AS THEY DUG UP ROADS IN SCAM

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.

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.

1 min
The women helping to make lives better
MANCHESTER has a proud history when it comes to women's rights.

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.

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.

1 min
Crackdown on United fans causing issues near stadium
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR INCLUDES LITTERING, BAD PARKING AND USING STREETS AS A TOILET

1 min
The power of LOVE
THEME FOR THIS SUMMER'S PRIDE FESTIVAL REVEALED

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

5 mins
Soap stars enjoy play park opening
SOAP stars flocked to the VIP opening of an indoor play park.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

4 mins
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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