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In this issue

February 02, 2025

SEX ATTACK APPEAL BY DETECTIVES

A CCTV image of a man police want to speak with has been released after a woman was reportedly sexually assaulted.

1 min

Emergency crews pull man's body from river

THE body of a man has been recovered from the River Irk in north Manchester.

1 min

Driver charged after chase

A MAN from Manchester has been charged after a police chase in Cheshire.

1 min

Drawing on my talent is earning me £1k-a-month

A WOMAN is earning as much as £1,000 a month with her 'side hustle' as an artist.

1 min

Chinatown should be relevant all year... It's a special part of the city

Adam Maidment talks to business owners in the area who feel they have been 'neglected'

7 mins

What the town hall says...

IN a statement, the council said it 'remains committed' to supporting Chinatown and its regular events.

1 min

City centres war on cars

Chiefs want less people driving into Manchester, but are the alternatives really viable for commuters?

8 mins

Town hall and transport bosses have their say...

COUN Tracey Rawlins, Manchester council's Executive Member for Clean Air, Environment and Transport said: \"We are working towards a culture shift in how we move around the city, supporting people to be less reliant on their car and encourage public transport and active travel like walking and cycling.

1 min

Man who raped sleeping woman jailed

A MAN who raped a woman after she had fallen asleep in her own home has been jailed.

1 min

Death 'may have been due to mix of factors'

A MANSLAUGHTER trial has been told a 'combination of factors' may have led to the death of a man jurors heard was chased and pinned down by Metrolink-contracted staff.

2 mins

Tenants to pay £20 more

SOCIAL housing tenants in Salford will pay up to £20 a month more after the council rubber-stamped plans to increase rent and adjust service charges.

1 min

Sadness as Giggs-owned restaurant closes doors

THE leader of Salford's Tories says he is 'disappointed' at the closure of a restaurant co-owned by Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs.

1 min

MP in call for hospital rebuild

AN MP has launched a petition calling for 'urgent' repairs to Stepping Hill Hospital.

1 min

Mill's lifeline as listed-building bid is rejected

THE Hotspur Press mill will be saved by developers after the government decided NOT to list the building.

1 min

Boost for two bakeries named in best 'dozen'

TWO Greater Manchester bakeries that have become famous for their sourdough loaves and mouth-watering pastries have been named in a list of the best artisan bakeries in Britain.

1 min

Bus driver in amazing weight loss journey

Dad-of-five hit 32 stone thanks to expensive takeaway habit

2 mins

Wanted woman found in pile of toys

A WANTED woman who taunted police online was found hiding under a pile of toys.

1 min

Fire teams begin probe into blaze at synagogue

FIRE investigation teams remained at the scene yesterday after a blaze at a synagogue.

2 mins

You couldn't write a really satisfactory novel if you were cynical about love

Romantic novelists Mike Gayle and Katie Fforde lift the lid on what makes a good love story.

5 mins

It's rally special

TOYOTA'S NEW YARIS REFRESH LEAVES MOST SUPERCARS IN ITS DUST ON ORDINARY ROADS

3 mins

I need to break the law to put my car in my own driveway

Community divided on new plans for road safety

5 mins

Restaurant's appeal to support local businesses

THE owners of a popular restaurant near Greater Manchester have issued a plea for customers to 'support local independent businesses' after a difficult few years.

1 min

H&S worries lead to delay in 445-home development

THE decision on whether 445 new homes should be built in Castleton has been delayed over health and safety concerns.

1 min

Delivering the hardest news about a partner's past

The M.E.N spent an afternoon with two of the officers dealing with the day-to-day reality of domestic abuse

5 mins

Man arrested on driving and drugs charges after reports

A MAN has been charged with a string of driving and drugs offences after police were called to reports of a man driving dangerously.

1 min

Second and empty homes to now incur extra charges

PEOPLE in Tameside with second homes will soon pay double in council tax after a proposal to hike the levy for certain bill payers was approved.

1 min

56 homes as part of plans for golf club clubhouse

A GOLF club in Middleton is set to get a new clubhouse, with 56 homes being built where the old one currently stands.

1 min

Ryder Cup hopes stay in full swing after legal agreement change

Furious reaction from opponents to plan after committee voted to approve action to keep permission live

3 mins

Child sexual abuse discussion at event

Sat in a meeting room at Channel 4's headquarters in Leeds city centre, Emily Victoria explains to the Northern Agenda podcast why she agreed to confront head-on the years of sexual abuse she suffered at her father's hands - and let a TV camera crew document the whole thing.

2 mins

OPEN AI'S NEW OPERATOR TO BE ROLLED OUT

OpenAl - makers of the ChatGPT Al chatbot - has revealed its latest innovation.

1 min

Ready to explore a different Galaxy?

Samsung makes some subtle tweaks to flagship phone's winning formula

2 mins

Dior show gets sealed with a kiss from Kate in Paris

NEW Year, new me... well a new page anyway. As the kids might put it, I have had a bit of a glow-up. But, while the look of my column may have changed I will still be happily imparting my fashion commentary every week.

2 mins

SIM-PLY MAGNIFICENT

Yes it's not just everyone's favourite life simulation that celebrates a big milestone this year

4 mins

Buttler left scratching his head over Rana switch

ENGLAND captain Jos Buttler questioned Harshit Rana being parachuted in as a concussion substitute after the fast bowler helped India to a T20 series-sealing victory in Pune.

1 min

Guardiola is now 'unable to improve'

CITY boss Pep Guardiola has set the bar so high at the Etihad that he can no longer improve, says Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

2 mins

£59m Omar could see Jack become City's man in middle

OMAR Marmoush's £59million arrival from Eintracht Frankfurt should give City the green light to move Jack Grealish into a more central role.

2 mins

SPARTA TOO TOUGH FOR LOAN STAR

CITY are set to cut short Kayky's loan spell with Sparta Rotterdam to allow the winger to spend the second half the season elsewhere.

1 min

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE PITCH, STAYS ON THE PITCH... ARTETA DISMISSES BAD BLOOD

MIKEL Arteta said his dispute with Erling Haaland 'stays on the pitch' as Arsenal prepare to renew their rivalry with City at the Emirates.

2 mins

Arsenal star ready for heat of battle as Haa comes to town

MARTIN Odegaard is ready to embrace the heat of battle when Arsenal host City in a mouth-watering Premier League clash at the Emirates today.

2 mins

Transfer hint sparks fears of going over old ground

UNITED have been handed a transfer update which should worry supporters. To say Ineos have got off to a disappointing start at United is an understatement. Since Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos group took control of football operations at Old Trafford, the Reds have lurched from one crisis to another.

1 min

Mainoo to retain a No.10 spot

UNITED will be hoping to secure a fourth successive victory in all competitions when they welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford this afternoon.

1 min

Dor opens on Amorim's new era with deal for £31m wing-back

Defender will fill void on left and provide competition for Luke Shaw

1 min

RASHFORD AGREES TERMS WITH VILLA, WHO WILL COVER MOST OF £325KWEEKLY WAGE

UNITED and Aston Villa have agreed terms in principle for the loan transfer of Marcus Rashford until the end of the season.

1 min

Palace boss speaks of his 'respect' for Amorim

CRYSTAL Palace manager Oliver Glasner has given a glowing endorsement of United head coach Ruben Amorim ahead of today's Premier League clash at Old Trafford.