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In this issue

October 04, 2025

Watchdog investigates after victim suffers gunshot wound

THE INDEPENDENT Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said it is carrying out an investigation to establish the facts of the police response to the shocking attack on a north Manchester synagogue.

1 mins

We mourn today but won't be broken

THURSDAY'S ATTACK

1 mins

'Always there for everyone'

FAMILIES AND FRIENDS PAY TRIBUTES TO MEN LOST IN

3 mins

Hero lost life saving others

THE family of 'a hero' of the Crumpsall synagogue attack who paid with his life have paid tribute to him.

2 mins

More arrests in terror probe

THREE more people have been arrested on terrorism charges following the horrific attack.

2 mins

'Evil stalked the roads of Manchester'

RABBI URGES JEWISH COMMUNITY TO 'SHOW STRENGTH' AT VIGIL

2 mins

Attacker 'screamed Allahu Akbar' as he tried to 'body-slam' way into synagogue

A RABBI has told how the synagogue terrorist 'screamed Allahu Akbar' as he tried to 'body-slam' his way inside.

1 mins

THE RAIN MASKED THE TEARS BUT NOTHING COULD HIDE THE ANGER

THIS is what it sounds like when a heartbroken community feels let down and ignored.

2 mins

'My sons played with him as boys'

A FORMER next-door neighbour of Jihad Al-Shamie has described how his sons used to play with the synagogue terrorist when he was a child.

1 mins

Neighbours: killer was living under our noses

SHOCK OVER TERRORIST BUT ONE PERSON 'NOTICED A CHANGE IN HIM'

3 mins

'Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims'

MANCHESTER'S Sikh community has echoed calls for unity across the region in the wake of yesterday's anti-Semitic terror attack.

1 mins

Father said to be surgeon who worked in war-torn countries

FARAJ Al-Shamie, whom the Manchester Evening News understands to be the father of 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, has said that the 'news from Manchester regarding the terrorist attack targeting a Jewish synagogue has been a profound shock to us'.

1 mins

Police vow to step in if protests turn violent

GREATER Manchester Police will step in if planned protests become 'violent, intimidatory or threatening' this weekend, the chief constable has said.

1 mins

Thousands raised for community as ex-soldier launches appeal

THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised for the Jewish community following the Manchester synagogue terrorist attack.

1 mins

Even in grief Jewish people are being blamed - that should shame all of us

THE message from a section of our readers in the Facebook comments, following the deaths of two people at a synagogue in Crumpsall on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, was a simple one: Jews did this to themselves.

3 mins

Bus strike off amid 'exceptional' pay deal

AN 'EXCEPTIONAL' 20 per cent pay deal has led to drivers working for First Bus to call off strike action in Greater Manchester, Unite the union has said.

1 mins

Farewell to Jimmy The Weed

MOURNERS lined the streets as Jimmy 'The Weed' Donnelley, a founding member of Manchester's notorious Quality Street Gang, was laid to rest.

1 mins

FLATS DEMOLITION PLAN THROWN OUT

CONTROVERSIAL plans to demolish six empty blocks of flats on a housing estate have been thrown out.

1 mins

Bonehead takes Oasis tour break in cancer battle

OASIS star Bonehead has revealed he has cancer and has announced he's taking a break from the band's huge comeback tour.

1 mins

'Albert Dock' style neighbourhood to transform town

THE long-awaited £100m regeneration of a massive, long-derelict part of a town centre has been approved.

2 mins

Drunken mum 'could have killed' innocent clubber in bottle attack

A DRUNK mum who bottled an innocent man 'for no apparent reason' during a night out has been locked up.

2 mins

We're being swamped by houses

CAMPAIGNERS GROUP FORMED IN BID TO STOP 300 HOMES BEING BUILT IN THE GREEN BELT

2 mins

Your weekly shopping price watch

SUPERMARKET PRICE WATCH

1 mins

Ukraine nuclear fears

RUSSIA'S sustained bombardment of Ukraine's power grid is deepening concerns about the safety of the country's nuclear facilities after a drone knocked out power for more than three hours to the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine, officials said.

1 mins

10,000 will be balloted on college strike action

AROUND 10,000 staff at colleges in England will be balloted for strike action, an education union has announced.

2 mins

Sitcom star dies at 96

DAME Patricia Routledge, best known for her role as Hyacinth Bucket in BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96, her agent said.

2 mins

PURR-FECT GENTLEMAN

GRIFF RHYS JONES IS LETTING THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG ABOUT HIS LIFE AS HE HEADS BACK OUT ON TOUR. MARION McMULLEN LEARNS MORE

3 mins

Sitting pretty

Snuggle up with these cosy and cocooning sofas this autumn, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

2 mins

Your favourite late colour

AUTUMN light is gentle, yet borders can still sing. Plant now while the soil is warm and moisture is returning, and you will enjoy instant impact with roots establishing before winter.

1 mins

Lando: It's almost impossible to be like Max

Lando Norris has claimed it is “almost impossible” to be as good as Max Verstappen because he is playing catch-up to a driver who was born into Formula One.

1 mins

Novak wins on return to action

TENNIS NOVAK DJOKOVIC returned to action with a straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the second round of the Shanghai Open.

1 mins

Ryder Cup abuse 'crossed line'

GOLF PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague says abuse directed at Rory Mcllroy and the European team at the Ryder Cup “crossed the line”.

1 mins

Smith delighted to contribute in rout

LINSEY SMITH was thrilled to play a starring role in England’s dominant 10-wicket win over South Africa.

2 mins

Hatton's son on support

RICKY Hatton's son Campbell says his family have been taking comfort in public support and the memories of a stellar career since the British boxing great’s death last month.

1 mins

Sale go under at Bath after hard-fought clash

BATH were made to work and it was not until Max Ojomoh’s try two minutes from time that they put the game to bed as they recorded a 28-16 win over Sale.

2 mins

INJURY ROUND-UP... BLUES STILL WITHOUT A

CITY boss Pep Guardiola reported a positive update on his squad ahead of the Premier League trip to Brentford tomorrow.

1 mins

'Grandad' Silva brings balance that Pep craves

PEP Guardiola referred to Bernardo Silva as a grandad last week and more City fans are increasingly viewing the captain as a crutch holding up their attacking play.

1 mins

Dale in top-of-table clash

NATIONAL League's top two go head to head today as Jim McNulty takes his promotion-chasing Rochdale side to the New Lawn, home of Forest Green Rovers.

1 mins

HANDFUL OF STARTERS

■OMAR MARMOUSH - INJURY: KNEE

1 mins

Boss likes to keep any frustrations in 'basement'

PEP Guardiola said he prefers to keep his frustration 'in the basement' after Erling Haaland blasted City for their performance against Monaco.

1 mins

Guardiola backs in-form Foden to play his way back into England squad

PEP Guardiola backed Phil Foden to return to the England squad if he can keep up his current form for City.

2 mins

TUCHEL ON JUDE, JACK AND PHIL

THOMAS Tuchel insisted Jude Bellingham’s omission from the England squad is due to the midfielder's ‘lack of rhythm’ and is nothing personal.

1 mins

AMORIM SLAMS PUNDITS WHOSE CRITICISM IS

RUBEN Amorim has claimed criticism about his formation is getting into the heads of his United players and affecting their mindset.

2 mins

Former Reds midfielder lands new job with UEFA

UNITED legend Michael Carrick has landed a surprise new role with UEFA just months amid ongoing pressure on Ruben Amorim to deliver results.

1 mins

'CUT OUT SLOPPY MISTAKES'

DEFENDER DE LIGT ON WHAT HAS TO CHANGE AT UNITED

2 mins

'GETTING IN HEADS OF PLAYERS'

League and give an opinion.

1 mins

I'M STICKING WITH BOSS - BUT THIS IS MUST-WIN

TO say it was a poor result and performance at Brentford for United last week would be an understatement, but I remain behind Ruben Amorim.

1 mins

Ant treated with a 'lack of respect'

FORMER United winger Antony says he was treated with 'a lack of respect' and 'rudeness' after being frozen out of Ruben Amorim’s plans.

1 mins

BLACK CATS BOSS FEARS REACTION FROM REDS

SUNDERLAND boss Regis Le Bris says it will be an honour to be on the sidelines at Old Trafford this weekend but has warned his Black Cats side to expect a strong reaction from United.

1 mins

'You cannot run away from results and the baggage of last season...'

RUBEN Amorim has admitted he 'cannot run away' from United's terrible results this season ahead of today's game against Sunderland.

1 mins

BOSS PAYS TRIBUTE TO TERROR ATTACK VICTIMS

RUBEN Amorim has paid tribute to the victims of the horrific terror attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday.

1 mins

Mbeumo warns rivals attacking trio will click soon

BRYAN Mbeumo is confident he can strike up a successful attacking understanding with fellow United summer arrivals Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko.

2 mins

SAV THAT!

SAVINHO has signed a new contract at City just a matter of weeks after being targeted by Tottenham.

1 mins

It's so fun to play the fine line between love and hate

Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker star as friends planning the heist of a lifetime in thriller Frauds.

5 mins

FABULOUS FERMENTS

Gut-health guru Tim Spector discusses the power of fermented foods with ELLA WALKER, and encourages us all to try making them at home

3 mins

ROGUES GALLERY?

Which of these famous faces will hoodwink them all? Presenter Claudia Winkleman and three of the 19 contestants discuss trust and deception as The Celebrity Traitors hits our screens. By LYNN RUSK

4 mins

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Manchester Evening News 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.