Manchester Evening News - March 19, 2025
Manchester Evening News - March 19, 2025
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March 19, 2025
Airport arrest two weeks after pensioner stabbed in garden
A MAN was arrested upon landing at Manchester Airport almost two weeks after an elderly woman was stabbed in her own front garden in a horror attack.
1 min
Burnham's office 'examines impact of benefits overhaul'
THE major shake-up to benefits announced by DWP minister Liz Kendall is being examined by Andy Burnham’s office, it’s understood.
2 mins
PAC OF HIGHS
EXACTLY 45 years ago, a little yellow chomping circle that gets tormented by colourful ghosts was displayed on an arcade machine in Japan for the very first time.
2 mins
We're moving brick by brick
THE LEGO store will be moving to a brand new home after 15 years at the Arndale.
1 min
Pub sparks back into life following revamp
PUB CLOSED FOR JUST UNDER A MONTH FOR £400K MAKEOVER
2 mins
How 'loose lips' on encrypted phones jailed a drugs gang
A COCAINE network gang who ran their illicit business out of a skip hire have been brought down after they became 'too comfortable' messaging over Encrochat.
2 mins
Our son was bullied so badly we pulled him out of school
LIKE many other teenage boys, Alex McGarrie loves playing on his Xbox, football and darts.
4 mins
Inquiry into man who died after pub visit
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into the 'unexplained' death of a 44-year-old man who died a day after going to the pub.
1 min
Terror on streets in gunshots probe
RESIDENTS heard 'arguing and shouting' before reports of shots being fired during an incident.
1 min
Puppy 'thrown into water' dies
A YOUNG puppy has sadly died after it's believed she was 'deliberately' thrown into Portland Basin Marina in Tameside, the RSPCA has said.
1 min
Mum 'vindicated' by inquest
THE mum of a young woman who was found dead alongside her boyfriend in a car following a police pursuit has spoken of her heartbreak and how the family's 'lives are shattered without her.
2 mins
Camera police
MOTORISTS in Manchester could be policed by cameras at key junctions - and the council also hopes for 'experimental powers' to enforce 20mph zones.
1 min
Sporting chance
BACKING FOR £70M PLAN - BUT SOME RESIDENTS HAVE RESERVATIONS
4 mins
Arrest in slavery probe
A MAN has been arrested after police raided businesses as part of a modern slavery investigation.
1 min
Man accused of pensioner murder won't give evidence
THE man accused of killing and then dismembering his housemate will not give evidence in his defence at his trial.
3 mins
'You give us hope', family of missing man tell the public
THE family of a missing man have asked people to 'keep going' as the search to find him nears a sad milestone.
1 min
More ceasefire talks
UNITED States President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin spoke in a highly anticipated telephone call yesterday as the US administration looks to persuade the Russian leader to sign off on a 30-day ceasefire proposal as a possible pathway to end the war in Ukraine, the White House said.
1 min
Shooting at school was killer's aim
A 19-YEAR-OLD man who murdered his family and was plotting a school shooting wanted to be the worst mass school killer the UK has seen, a court has heard.
1 min
Time to 'get real on net zero', Badenoch urges
KEMI Badenoch says she will ask shadow ministers to find “achievable solutions” to delivering cheap, clean energy.
1 min
Disabled group calls Labour's benefits overhaul 'cruel cuts'
AN OVERHAUL of the welfare system will see the assessment process for some health benefits scrapped in a plan expected to save billions by the end of the decade.
2 mins
McCall return 'amazing'
TV PRESENTER Davina McCall has said returning to work after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour “feels amazing”
2 mins
VANTASTIC!
CARAVAN HOLIDAYS ARE BACK IN VOGUE, SAYS SARAH MARSHALL
2 mins
Theatre firm's NICs warning
LORD Andrew Lloyd Webber's theatre conglomerate, LW Theatres, has issued a warning about the \"notable impact\" expected from the upcoming increase in employer's National Insurance contributions (NICs).
1 min
Investors' faith in retailer Asos wanes
ASOS shares plummeted by more than 8% in early trading yesterday, exacerbating losses accumulated over several months as investors' faith in the retailer's recovery strategy has dwindled.
1 min
Iron Monger
RACING driver, sports pundit and double leg amputee, Billy Monger swore that he would never do another Comic Relief challenge after the last one nearly broke him.
1 min
Women's elite sport 'could earn near-£2bn'
FINANCE Global revenues for women's elite sport could be close to £2billion in 2025, according to predictions from Deloitte.
1 min
Djokovic 'union' starts legal moves
THE player organisation set up by Novak Djokovic has launched legal action against tennis' governing bodies.
2 mins
City must not follow United on ticket rises
SIR Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting measures at Manchester United continued this week as he passed more responsibility onto their supporters with an average five per cent rise in ticket prices for next season.
2 mins
'It makes sense to get verdict by end of month'
IT has been revealed when Manchester City could get the final verdict of their legal battle with the Premier League.
1 min
Hot Burn eyeing World Cup after England call-up
DAN Burn has gone from thinking he would never play for England to dreaming of the World Cup in a whirlwind week that brought a maiden call-up and a starring role in Newcastle's Carabao Cup triumph.
2 mins
Guardiola continues to shield players
PEP Guardiola will almost never criticise his Manchester City players in public in one of many reasons why he carries so much respect with them.
1 min
'Going to watch City isn't quite the same anymore'
THE Etihad was flat on Saturday - and it wasn't just the legs in midfield.
3 mins
Obi doesn't hold back in first-team training sessions, says Danish coach
MANCHESTER United youngster Chido Obi-Martin “doesn't hold back” in first-team training sessions, according to Denmark's Under-21 boss, who has spoken to coaches at Carrington.
2 mins
Ugarte: It's a honour to play with Casimero
MANCHESTER United star Manuel Ugarte has claimed it's an honour to play alongside Casemiro.
1 min
Eriksen is now 'preparing' for new challenge
MIDFIELDER Christian Eriksen has said he is “prepared” to start looking for a new challenge ahead of his contract at Manchester United expiring at the end of this season.
2 mins
Anger over reduction of pensioner discounts on season tickets
MANCHESTER United fans who receive pensioner discounts on season tickets have been angered by the announcement that senior concessions will now all be offered at 25 per cent off.
2 mins
Heaven's thanks for all the support
AYDEN Heaven has taken to social media to thank everyone for their support after suffering a serious-looking injury while playing for Manchester United against Leicester City on Sunday.
1 min
Strength of character and personality Ayden's already shown can help in any recovery - Ugarte
MANUEL Ugarte said he had been surprised by the strength of character and personality Ayden Heaven has shown after his rapid ascension to the Manchester United team since joining in January.
2 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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