Manchester Evening News - January 18, 2025

Manchester Evening News - January 18, 2025

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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

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.

1 min
Kym takes role as life of the party
EX-CORRIE FAVOURITE TO ACT IN NEW PRODUCTION OF CULT CLASSIC PLAY

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'.

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.

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

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.

1 min
Skyscraper plans are hit by backlash
MP IS AMONG HUNDREDS OF OBJECTORS

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

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.

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.

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.

1 min
FIND YOUR FUN
There are adventures to be had at a National Trust place near you

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1 min
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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