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In this issue

January 20, 2025

'We should be more than the place with the man with a paper mache head'

RESIDENTS HAVE THEIR SAY AMID PUSH FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO SUBURB

'We should be more than the place with the man with a paper mache head'

3 mins

Mountain teams in waterfall rescue

FOOTAGE has captured the moment a helicopter and rescue teams were called to a beauty spot to rescue an injured man.

Mountain teams in waterfall rescue

1 min

Sir Alex joins Old Trafford in farewell to the king

FANS, PLAYERS AND LEGENDS PAY RESPECTS TO UNITED ICON LAW

Sir Alex joins Old Trafford in farewell to the king

1 min

THIN END OF THE WEDGE

WEIGHT LOSS JABS BEING SOLD ILLEGALLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA IT TAKES JUST MINUTES TO BUY THEM, NO QUESTIONS ASKED DOCTOR WARNS INJECTIONS COULD BE ‘LIFE-THREATENING' SELLERS 'TRYING TO MAKE A FEW QUID OFF VULNERABILITY'

THIN END OF THE WEDGE

3 mins

What are social media platforms doing about it?

TIKTOK told us the sale of drugs on the platform violates their Community Guidelines. They added they have tens of thousands of safety professionals dedicated to keeping Tik Tok safe and continue to invest in strengthening their enforcement strategies.

1 min

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ABOUT WEIGHT LOSS INJECTIONS?

IN THE UK, you need a prescription for semaglutide and other weight loss jabs, and it is illegal to distribute them without one.

1 min

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR WEIGHT LOSS JABS?

SEMAGLUTIDE, sold by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk under the brand name Wegovy, is available on the NHS for those with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 35 and at least one weight-related health complication.

1 min

Lanes close for M602 repairs

CLOSURES on a motorway are set to last for three weeks. Barrier repairs on the M602 near Eccles will take place overnight between tomorrow and February 12.

1 min

Rings 'stolen from hospital patient of 90'

POLICE have appealed to the public for information following the 'potential theft' of two rings from a hospital - they were being worn by a 90-year-old woman.

Rings 'stolen from hospital patient of 90'

1 min

360,000 bees drown in floods

KEEPERS DEVASTATED TO FIND INSECTS DEAD

360,000 bees drown in floods

2 mins

Man fights for life after horror crash BMW 'lands on its roof'

A MAN was left fighting for his life after a BMW mounted the kerb and smashed into a wall outside a house.

Man fights for life after horror crash BMW 'lands on its roof'

1 min

'I would not let my dog die without a fight...'

OWNER'S WARNING AFTER ATTACK ON PET

'I would not let my dog die without a fight...'

1 min

There's no place like roma...

NEAL KEELING ON THE LITTLE PIECE OF ITALY IN WHITEFIELD THAT IS CLOSE TO MANY HEARTS

There's no place like roma...

6 mins

Village restaurant set for move after staff struggles

ONE of Manchester's best restaurants is to close its eatery in Prestwich. The Scandinavian-influenced, Michelin-rated restaurant OSMA has been a feature of the village since it opened in 2020. Its owners have announced its final day of service will be Sunday, February 9 ahead of a move to an un-named Manchester city centre location.

1 min

Sodexo lands deal to keep running under-fire prison

CONTRACT EXTENSION WHILE GOVERNMENT DECIDES WHO SHOULD OPERATE JAIL

Sodexo lands deal to keep running under-fire prison

2 mins

May's stroke recovery

ACTRESS Anita Dobson has said her husband Sir Brian May is \"stable\" and they are \"taking each day as it comes\" following his stroke last year.

May's stroke recovery

1 min

Patel brands Reform UK a 'pop-up act'

DAME Priti Patel has branded Reform UK a \"pop-up act\" ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, after she was pressed on party leader Nigel Farage's relationship with the US President-elect.

Patel brands Reform UK a 'pop-up act'

1 min

Labour 'need to see what Trump does'

THE Government \"has prepared for all scenarios\", a Cabinet minister has said, as questions about President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs loom large ahead of the inauguration today.

Labour 'need to see what Trump does'

1 min

Three hostages freed

THE last British hostage in Gaza has been released by Hamas, after more than 15 months of captivity, in what was described as \"ongoing torture\" for her family.

Three hostages freed

1 min

Londoners paid '£20k more'

PAY differences between parts of the UK described as \"stark\" have been revealed in a new study.

1 min

Alert over 'pockets of fat' in body

PEOPLE with hidden pockets of fat in their muscles - similar to so-called 'marbling' in beef - are at a higher risk of dying from heart attacks or heart failure regardless of their body weight, according to a new study.

Alert over 'pockets of fat' in body

1 min

THE KEY TO PROPERTY PURCHASE SUCCESS THIS YEAR

EXPERTS TELL VICKY SHAW SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A HOME

THE KEY TO PROPERTY PURCHASE SUCCESS THIS YEAR

3 mins

Tiff I could turn back time...

MARION MCMULLEN recalls how Tiffany became the new face of EastEnders 30 years ago

Tiff I could turn back time...

1 min

JUVE STAR COULD YET MAKE MOVE TO BLUES

JUVENTUS director Cristiano Giuntoli has not ruled out a potential sale of Andrea Cambiaso to City.

1 min

Zlat's a fact! AC Milan's boss confirms Walker talks

AC MILAN senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed the Italian club are in talks to sign City captain Kyle Walker.

1 min

Around the box Foden has goals in his blood, goals in his bones' - Pep

PHIL Foden has 'goals in his bones' and is a completely different player to the one who returned to City at the start of last season.

Around the box Foden has goals in his blood, goals in his bones' - Pep

1 min

TOONE HITS HAT-TRICK IN DERBY WIN FOR REDS

A HAT-TRICK by Ella Toone helped United stun City by a 4-2 score to leapfrog their rivals in the Women's Super League.

TOONE HITS HAT-TRICK IN DERBY WIN FOR REDS

1 min

PEP'S PRAISE FOR 'BRILLIANT' WINGER DOKU

PEP Guardiola praised a 'brilliant' performance from Jeremy Doku to help City thrash Ipswich. Doku scored and picked up an assist - his first for Erling Haaland - in a 6-0 thumping win that moves Pep Guardiola's team back into the top four of the Premier League and sees them head to Paris for a crucial Champions League game with some momentum.

1 min

SALE SECURE LAST-16 CLASH

A TOP class second half display helped Sale claim a 33-7 bonus point win against Toulon and secure qualification for the Champions Cup knockouts.

SALE SECURE LAST-16 CLASH

2 mins

Ruthless City ride roughshod over Tractor Boys as Pep has spring in step once more

PEP Guardiola has been pretty animated at times watching Jeremy Doku this season. That's not to single the Belgian out, but as one of the few players tasked with using the creative freedom he is given to make the decisions that produce goals, he has been more under the microscope than most as City's goals have dried up.

Ruthless City ride roughshod over Tractor Boys as Pep has spring in step once more

3 mins

Guardiola has faith his side are on the road to recovery

PEP Guardiola believes City are edging closer to their best after a fluent performance saw them dismantle Ipswich at Portman Road to climb back into the Premier League top four.

Guardiola has faith his side are on the road to recovery

2 mins

BRU RUES 'LACK OF CONFIDENCE' IN UNITED SIDE

BRUNO Fernandes has admitted that United's players are currently experiencing a 'lack of confidence' after being beaten 3-1 by Brighton at Old Trafford yesterday.

1 min

Date set for Ruud return in cup clash with Foxes

RUUD van Nistelrooy will return to Old Trafford for the first time since leaving the club next month, with the date for United's FA Cup fourth round clash against Leicester City confirmed.

Date set for Ruud return in cup clash with Foxes

1 min

Know your place!Boss fires warningto players overchanging position

RUBEN Amorim scolded the United players for changing positions during their 3-1 home defeat to Brighton.

Know your place!Boss fires warningto players overchanging position

2 mins

BRIGHTON'S DUNK - WE WERE COMFORTABLE

BRIGHTON & Hove Albion captain Lewis Dunk felt he and his team-mates were 'comfortable' as they recorded a third successive win over United at Old Trafford yesterday afternoon.

BRIGHTON'S DUNK - WE WERE COMFORTABLE

1 min

ROTATION KEY AS AMORIM RANG CHANGES

UNITED head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed rotation was the thinking behind his decision to make three changes for the 3-1 defeat to Brighton yesterday. The Portuguese chief recalled Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot and Joshua Zirkzee to the starting XI, replacing Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund. Maguire and Zirkzee made positive contributions after stepping off the bench in the second half of Thursday night's 3-1 win over Southampton while Dalot missed out through suspension.

1 min

£86m misfit Ant sure Bet for loan to a Spanish club

UNITED are preparing for Antony to leave on loan before the winter transfer window closes. There is a growing belief that the winger will secure a loan for the remainder of the season before deadline day on February 3, with Real Betis interested in Antony.

£86m misfit Ant sure Bet for loan to a Spanish club

1 min

Small-time United show true colours with another backward step

RUBEN Amorim slumped his shoulders in the 57th minute. Three minutes later, his body language worsened. This week was as huge as the Arsenal and Liverpool weeks. This was another backward step for a club that is seemingly incapable of moving forwards. This small-time United side has shown its true colours.

Small-time United show true colours with another backward step

4 mins

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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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