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In this issue

January 18, 2025

Rail firm reveals 450-train 'game-changer'

THE north's largest rail company is to begin talks over a 'game-changing' investment in 450 new trains.

1 min

£4.2bn plans for GOLD Trafford

STADIUM PROJECT COULD BRING THOUSANDS OF JOBS AND HOMES

£4.2bn plans for GOLD Trafford

2 mins

Child is 'grabbed by the throat'

POLICE have launched an investigation after a child was 'grabbed by the throat' while walking home from a Trafford school.

1 min

Soap star reveals her new baby girl's names

CORONATION Street star Lucy Fallon has revealed her daughter's adorable name for the first time days after her arrival into the world.

Soap star reveals her new baby girl's names

1 min

Kym takes role as life of the party

EX-CORRIE FAVOURITE TO ACT IN NEW PRODUCTION OF CULT CLASSIC PLAY

Kym takes role as life of the party

2 mins

'Immortal of the sport', say club that signed him as boy

LAW'S club career began at Huddersfield and the West Yorkshire club called him an 'immortal of the sport'.

'Immortal of the sport', say club that signed him as boy

1 min

Dog's fur so matted it hurt to be stroked

A PET owner let his elderly dog's fur get so matted it hurt her to be stroked, the RSPCA has said.

Dog's fur so matted it hurt to be stroked

1 min

Man charged with attempted murder over alleged stabbing

A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was allegedly stabbed in Tameside. Officers were called out to Clarendon Street, in Dukinfield, on Wednesday.

1 min

Crack-fuelled predator jailed for life over rape campaign

YOU TREATED EACH OF THESE WOMEN LIKE PIECES OF MEAT, AS LESS THAN HUMAN, SAYS JUDGE

Crack-fuelled predator jailed for life over rape campaign

2 mins

Parade to welcome in year of the snake

MANCHESTER'S spectacular Chinese New Year celebrations for 2025 have been unveiled - and will feature a huge dragon parade, acrobatic performances and a food market.

Parade to welcome in year of the snake

1 min

Skyscraper plans are hit by backlash

MP IS AMONG HUNDREDS OF OBJECTORS

Skyscraper plans are hit by backlash

1 min

Centre car park to close for up to year

A SHOPPING centre car park is set to close for up to 12 months despite traders saying last year that it could be \"catastrophic\" for local businesses.

1 min

Call for more warm spaces is rejected by city council

DEPUTY MAYOR SAYS THERE ARE ALREADY MANY HUBS AND 'MOST NEEDY' ARE GETTING SUPPORT

Call for more warm spaces is rejected by city council

1 min

Flooding problem 'must be resolved' says mayor

ANDY Burnham says problem flooding in Platt Bridge 'must be resolved' after the area was devastated on New Year's Day.

Flooding problem 'must be resolved' says mayor

1 min

Food firm fined £573k after workers are injured

A FOOD manufacturer has been fined more than £500,000 after three workers suffered serious hand and arm injuries when they became trapped in machinery.

1 min

Work on new homes 'is happening at last'

AFTER almost 15 years of staring at rubble, residents in Derker are about to see their neighbourhood transformed.

Work on new homes 'is happening at last'

2 mins

'50 dead' after boat capsizes

MORE than 40 Pakistanis are feared to have drowned after a boat capsized off West Africa's Atlantic coastline - a primary point of departure for migrants aiming to reach Europe.

1 min

Ceasefire hopes high

ISRAEL'S Security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire that would pause the fighting in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants.

1 min

£6 rise in UK visitor permit

VISITORS to the UK face a £6 increase in the cost of a digital permit.

1 min

Three jailed for people trafficking

THREE men who were involved in a conspiracy to smuggle migrants in boats that kept breaking down across the English Channel have been jailed for a combined total of 14 years.

Three jailed for people trafficking

1 min

FIND YOUR FUN

There are adventures to be had at a National Trust place near you

FIND YOUR FUN

3 mins

Clear the table for winter bird show

WHEN it snows round our way it comes down in buckets and then hangs around to become slippy and icy - and hazardous.

Clear the table for winter bird show

2 mins

Speed limits should be set for the safety of 'kings and queens'

CONGRATULATIONS to Manchester City Council for it's plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit for all residential areas and 30mph for all main roads.

Speed limits should be set for the safety of 'kings and queens'

7 mins

Fearnley learning from best despite defeat

TENNIS Jacob Fearnley wants to keep learning from the best after his fine Australian Open debut was ended by a straight-sets loss to second seed Alexander Zverev in the third round.

1 min

Barnes criticises referees' union over pay scandal

World Cup final official Wayne Barnes has criticised the Rugby Football Referees' Union and its role in a grassroots rebellion over the Rugby Football Union pay and bonuses scandal.

Barnes criticises referees' union over pay scandal

1 min

'Proud' Watson forced to retire

England and Leicester wing Anthony Watson has been forced to retire from professional rugby on medical grounds.

'Proud' Watson forced to retire

1 min

Draper goes distance to set up Alcaraz clash

JACK Draper admitted his critics were right to question his staying power but was proud to have put those doubts to bed with a third-consecutive five-set win at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Draper goes distance to set up Alcaraz clash

2 mins

'Fury must reverse his retirement in next month'

EDDIE Hearn has warned Tyson Fury that he will need to make a U-turn on his retirement in the next month if he wants to agree a long-awaited bout with Anthony Joshua.

1 min

Wolves will be sniffing around Salford players

SAM Burgess has revealed that Warrington Wolves could be in the market for some of Salford Red Devils players, stating that 'It's buisness.'

Wolves will be sniffing around Salford players

2 mins

'Players must take long, hard look at themselves'

UNITED legend Paul Scholes singled out Rasmus Hojlund's performance in a scathing warning to the Reds' entire squad after they beat Southampton 3-1 at Old Trafford.

1 min

Bruno, who knows a thing or two about an assist, praises super sub

BRUNO Fernandes has highlighted the impact of Christian Eriksen coming on and assisting Amad to put United ahead against South-ampton.

Bruno, who knows a thing or two about an assist, praises super sub

1 min

Delight as Ole's back at the wheel

UNITED legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is closing in on a return to management with Turkish giants Besiktas.

1 min

'Speculation over players' future hitting their form'

RUBEN Amorim admits speculation over some United players' futures could affect their form this month. The winter transfer window is open until February 3 and United are looking to sell Marcus Rashford while Napoli have had an offer for Alejandro Garnacho rejected. There is also uncertainty over the future of Antony, who has started only three games this season. The Brazilian, who came on at half-time in the 3-1 win against Southampton, last started a Premier League match in May.

1 min

RASMUS GOAL DROUGHT IS A 'TEAM PROBLEM'

UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim has described Rasmus Hojlund's lean spell in front of goal as a 'team problem'.

1 min

ROLLERCOASTER! Amorim warns of plenty more ups and downs to come

RUBEN Amorim has told United fans to brace themselves for a 'roll-ercoaster' final four months of the season amid their capricious form.

ROLLERCOASTER! Amorim warns of plenty more ups and downs to come

3 mins

BOSS CONFIRMS 'FIVE-MINUTE CHAT' WITH SIR JIM

RUBEN Amorim admitted United's late victory against Southampton helped his conversation with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

BOSS CONFIRMS 'FIVE-MINUTE CHAT' WITH SIR JIM

1 min

'We have to be careful with the kids' - Amorim

RUBEN Amorim admitted United will be reliant on Amad again against Brighton tomorrow after his matchwinning performance against Southampton.

'We have to be careful with the kids' - Amorim

1 min

Haaland's Pep talk convinced striker to commit rest of career to Blues

A CHAT with Pep Guardiola and the City board convinced Erling Haaland to effectively commit the rest of his career to the Blues.

Haaland's Pep talk convinced striker to commit rest of career to Blues

2 mins

LIVERPOOL BOSS SLOT ON HAA'S BUMPER DEAL

ARNE Slot will tell his Liverpool side to use Erling Haaland's bumper new contract as a reminder of the levels they need to achieve if they want to win the Premier League.

1 min

£3,000 PER HOUR - ERL'S STAGGERING CONTRACT

ERLING Haaland will have earned at the very least £260million by the time his new nine-and-a-half-year contract ends.

1 min

CITY NO MATTER WHAT

ERLING Haaland has signed a new nine-and-a-half-year deal at City. The striker has previously been linked with Real Madrid and his previous terms with City were due to expire in June 2027.

1 min

Stunned Pep was completely taken aback by news of Haaland contract

PEP Guardiola admitted he was taken by surprise when told the news of Erling Haaland's incredible contract extension.

Stunned Pep was completely taken aback by news of Haaland contract

1 min

HOW DID CITY KEEP ONE OF BIGGEST DEALS IN FOOTBALL HISTORY OUT OF THE MEDIA SPOTLIGHT?

EVEN Pep Guardiola was speechless when Txiki Begiristain called him to confirm a deal had been agreed with Erling Haaland over his sensational ten-year contract.

2 mins

Staggering deal is 'proof of Erl's confidence in club'

PEP Guardiola believes Erling Haaland's contract extension shows an incredible amount of trust from the striker in City.

Staggering deal is 'proof of Erl's confidence in club'

1 min

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Manchester Evening News Newspaper Description:

PublisherReach Publishing Services Limited

CategoryNewspaper

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyDaily

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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