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The latest news and updates for Manchester including breaking news, weather, traffic and travel, crime, business, property and what's on and events coverage including music and gigs, pubs and restaurants, shopping and things to do with the kids. The borough of Manchester includes the city centre and suburbs such as Didsbury, Chorlton, Rusholme, Openshaw, Fallowfield, Longishght, Blackley and Harpurhey

Manchester dances like no one's watching with Ezra Collective
Manchester
They can transform any venue into a carnival of joy
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Rachel Reeves insists 'this is different' after announcing decade-old plans for Greater Manchester
Politics
The Chancellor visited Greater Manchester today (November 7) alongside the transport secretary to talk about the Transpennine Route Upgrade investment
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Greater Manchester gets £500k to tackle rough sleeping this winter - but one borough misses out
Politics
It's part of a £10m emergency fund from the government
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A moment of collective empathy with Nick Cave in Manchester
Manchester
'Each time he reached into the crowd, hundreds of hands reached back'
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Homeless families from London are being 'dumped' in Manchester, MPs told
Hidden homeless
'We're spending lots of money on these families for crap outcomes'
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Greater Manchester firm with 'toxic and lawless' culture sacked driver for calling colleague 'f***ing mong'
Oldham
Rob Ogden was unfairly sacked as 'swearing is more common in the North', a judge said
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Man, 52, denies 'punch' at petrol station that caused death two years later
Courts
Bernard Hirsch died aged 43 in March 2020 following a brain injury
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What's On In Manchester

ManchesterManchester dances like no one's watching with Ezra Collective
They can transform any venue into a carnival of joy
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A moment of collective empathy with Nick Cave in Manchester
Manchester
'Each time he reached into the crowd, hundreds of hands reached back'
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'We were told to ditch our phones - and it worked'
Manchester
Public Service Broadcasting captivated Manchester's Albert Hall with an inspiring tale, told in a way only they could do
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Huge queues at Manchester Arndale as new pop-up store opens for one weekend only
Manchester
The online fashion brand has opened a store for just two days
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I went behind the scenes at Coronation Street and learned what the Rovers Return wine really is
Coronation Street
If you've ever wanted to know if the actors are really drinking wine or beer on the show, now's your chance to find out — but look away if you don't want any spoilers
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Manchester Council

PoliticsA 28-story tower and new student complex: The key developments planned for ManchesterNew plans for over 1,500 homes will be put before the council
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Woman hit with huge bill and ordered to tear down extension down at home following planning 'saga'
Manchester Council
'It is visually obtrusive and discordant'
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How libraries are being used to combat the cost of living crisis this winter
Cost of living
'We are very much aware that the cost of living crisis still continues to affect many families across Manchester'
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Why Big Santa is missing from Manchester as the Christmas Markets open
Christmas
Shoppers have been wondering whether the 2.3 tonne St Nick is indeed coming to town
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The cool suburb rocked by one problem - but that could all be about to change
Withington
Work has started to make a new public square in Withington
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Manchester City Centre

PoliticsA 28-story tower and new student complex: The key developments planned for ManchesterNew plans for over 1,500 homes will be put before the council
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Man who died after being found outside Palace Theatre named as police make appeal
Manchester City Centre
Jonathan Bernard Carroll, 47, later died in hospital
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Giant ‘winter wonderland’ to take over former Manchester restaurant with Bratwurst hatch and £300 Champagne
Christmas
Yes, that's right, you can buy a £300 bottle of Champagne whilst staring up at a giant inflatable Christmas present
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'It's a genuine tragedy to find you sitting in a criminal court... but you brought it upon yourself'
Piccadilly Gardens
Colin Brown has been jailed
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New winter ice rink opens in Manchester with karaoke huts and festive films for Christmas 2024
Christmas
The rink is the second one to open in the city centre
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ManchesterManchester dances like no one's watching with Ezra Collective
They can transform any venue into a carnival of joy
Bookmark
Rachel Reeves insists 'this is different' after announcing decade-old plans for Greater Manchester
Politics
The Chancellor visited Greater Manchester today (November 7) alongside the transport secretary to talk about the Transpennine Route Upgrade investment
Bookmark
Greater Manchester gets £500k to tackle rough sleeping this winter - but one borough misses out
Politics
It's part of a £10m emergency fund from the government
Bookmark
A moment of collective empathy with Nick Cave in Manchester
Manchester
'Each time he reached into the crowd, hundreds of hands reached back'
Bookmark
Homeless families from London are being 'dumped' in Manchester, MPs told
Hidden homeless
'We're spending lots of money on these families for crap outcomes'
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