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NHSFurious protesters brand decision to close walk-in centres a scandal

Clinical commissioners claim people will be better served by extended hours at local GP ‘hubs’

SwintonOptician made lewd remarks to woman and tried to bribe her with free glasses

Stewart Clough, who previously had links to the BNP, runs Value Vision Opticians in Swinton

Edin DzekoMum shares heartbreaking picture of teen fighting cancer in fundraising bid

Lifelong Manchester City fan Elliott Fernandez, 19, has already defied doctors who thought he would die numerous times

Old TraffordWhy has this Church of Scientology building been empty for 10 years?

Plans were initially put forward in 2007 for a ‘change of use’, to turn the former mill into an 'Ideal Org'

BoltonMan charged following discovery of body in search for missing Victoria Cherry

Andrew Reade has been charged with preventing the burial of a body and perverting the course of justice

Old TraffordKiosk workers at Old Trafford ground stole more than £4,000 on match days

Mwila Bwanga and colleague Olamide Oyawoye - who worked at Manchester United's ground in various kiosks - have pleaded guilty to theft by employee

The University of ManchesterStudents' union officers to 'liaise between working and middle class students'

Student leaders say the move will improve understanding between well-off and working class undergraduates

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Obama defends decision to commute Chelsea Manning's sentence

US President Barack Obama has defended his decision to cut nearly three decades off Chelsea Manning’s prison term

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Kiosk workers at Old Trafford stole more than £4,000 on match days

Two men working at Manchester United’s ground during match days have been caught stealing more than £4,500

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King Kong Trump is 'not my president', says Madonna

Madonna has made her feelings for Donald Trump clear by sharing a picture in which the US President-elect is depicted as King Kong attacking the Statue of Liberty

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Manchester United Transfer NewsManchester United news and transfer rumours LIVE Antonio Valencia contract latest, Memphis Depay transfer updates and Stoke City build up

Man Utd will look to extend their unbeaten run to 17 games when they take on Stoke City on Saturday.

BlackleyWork begins to demolish two houses after suspected gas blast in Blackley

Two men who were rushed to hospital are said to be improving and contractors are now on site

AltrinchamMuslim group put plans to build huge Mosque on hold

The controversial plans sparked a number of demonstrations, with hundreds of people taking to the streets

ManchesterMum 'flipped out' in A&E slapping a doctor, kicking another and pushing a matron

Lynn Peters, whose own daughter is a nurse, was at Wythenshawe Hospital for an injection to lower her heart rate

Ed WoodwardUnited hire former GMP officer to be their first counter-terrorism chief

The former GMP inspector will work alongside the club's senior security team after a series of security lapses

BurnageFit and healthy mum collapsed at gym and died of brain haemorrhage

Rebecca Luisa Ortiz fell to the floor in front of a trainer at the gym earlier this month and died in hospital just over a week later - but her organs have been used to give the gift of life to others

Pep GuardiolaPep Guardiola joins City players for birthday cinema trip to see La La Land

The Manchester City boss turned 46 today and celebrated with his Manchester City squad at the Printworks

EventsHere's how to get on to the rooftop of Beetham Tower

You may need your running trainers - but check out the awesome view...

Greater Manchester NewsWhat can you do if someone parks in front of your house?

Other than arguing about it with your neighbour, or writing passive aggressive notes, what can you actually do about it?

Harry PotterHow many Manchester locations can you spot in the new Snatch TV trailer?

The mini series for Crackle features Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino and Ed Westwick and was shot in many locations around Manchester

RochdaleJosh McCormack's heartbroken mum invites friends to celebrate his life

The youngster, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour in October 2015, has been dubbed a 'superhero' by thousands of people around the world

ManchesterCancer survivor who threw glass at teacher in unprovoked attack avoids jail

A judge spared sending Natalie Baker to jail, telling her she had been through a rough three years and that she was 'a decent and respectable member of society'

Manchester City CentreThe biggest Manchester city centre events to look forward to in 2017

Diaries out folks - we've got plenty of dates for you to look forward to in 2017

Manchester FamilyGrandparents who look after kids could be missing out on £231 a year

If a mother goes back to work after the birth of a child she can sign a form that allows a grandparent to receive National Insurance credits

WiganMan arrested after woman's ear bitten during attack in taxi shop

The 21-year-old woman was waiting for a taxi inside Bluestar Taxis, in Wallgate, when she was approached by the man on Tuesday, November 29

Manchester AirportWorld's 'most modern and efficient' plane starts flying from Manchester Airport

'Historic moment' as Singapore Airline's new super efficient jetliner arrives at Manchester

MetrolinkSouthern Rail operator to take over the running of Metrolink network

Keolis joined forces with Amey to launch a successful bid to run the region’s tram system for the next decade - starting in July

Coronation StreetMichelle and Steve say an emotional farewell to their baby boy at his funeral

The grieving couple are united in grief in heartbreaking Corrie scenes

CollyhurstMan fighting for life after apparently setting himself on fire

The 31-year-old, who hasn’t been named, was rushed to a specialist unit at Wythenshawe Hospital with 50 per cent burns to his upper body

Manchester City Transfer NewsMan City news and transfer rumours LIVE Bacary Sagna latest, Tosin Adarabioyo contract updates and Tottenham build up

Manchester City will look to close the 10-point gap on leaders Chelsea when they take on Spurs on Saturday.

Islington MillResident who complained about noise at Islington Mill doesn't want venue shut

Tom Nolan, 69, says he wants bosses to turn the music off at a 'reasonable time'

CrimeRise in rape cases involving people using Tinder and Grindr dating apps

Police data shows that 17 people reported being raped by someone they met on the popular dating apps in the past four years

Manchester United FCManchester United midfielder accused of being 'lazy' by Liverpool FC manager Klopp

Liverpool manager spoke out following his team's 1-1 draw with Man Utd at Old Trafford on Sunday.

EventCityManchester Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show 2017 has the answer

Get travel inspiration for holidays to places such as Lanzarote, Florida, Barbados, Cuba, Cyrpus, the USA, India, Sri Lanka, Tobago, Australia, safari tours and winter skiing trips.

RochdalePensioner grabbed by the neck during attempted robbery

The pensioner, aged in her 70s, was walking along Massey Croft, in Whitworth, Rochdale, when she was approached by a man from behind.

Manchester AirportThomas Cook to fly holidaymakers back from Gambia due to political unrest

The airline said it triggered contingency plans following Foreign Office advice which urged Britons to avoid all non-essential travel to the popular winter destination

Manchester BarsManchester bars' best happy hours to keep you going until payday

Cheap drinks deals including cocktails, beer and wine at bars in Manchester city centre

NHSHealth bosses to make decision on controversial plans for future of walk-in centres

When the plans were announced last year there was a public outcry that prompted a 7,000-signature petition

Greater Manchester PoliceThe horrific moment a man was stabbed multiple times outside the Printworks

Police are on the hunt for the suspect after the attack in the early hours of Monday morning

BoltonMan asks nightclub to bar girlfriend's dad as it puts him off talking to other women

"He’s too old to be in there anyway he’s like 37."

Manchester AirportManchester Airport launches campaign to win more US-bound passengers

Hub boosting passengers with eight-month #USADirect project

Manchester FamilyThe best deals on theme park short breaks for Manchester families in 2017

Looking to book a break away with the kids, why not tie in a theme park too

Beetham TowerBreathtaking views from the roof of Beetham Tower...555ft above Manchester

The M.E.N. was granted ultra-rare access to the rooftop of the landmark

Manchester FamilyMeet Rufus - the amazing rescue dog who saved the life of a toddler

Black springador Rufus alerted Emily Gunnion, 29, that her toddler Betsy was choking in her bedroom at Macclesfield home.

Manchester Crown CourtHolidaymaker who demanded drink over plane's intercom is jailed

Matthew Worrall was on a lads' holiday to Tenerife and was arrested by Spanish police at the airport

Market StreetLuxury Spa in Debenhams on Market Street told to improve fire safety

The brigade said the dryers had been positioned along a ‘means of escape’, but weren’t blocking the route

Greater Manchester NewsArmed police responding to reports of man with gun in Swinton find a cannabis farm

Police sealed off Bolton Road in Swinton on Monday night

NHSThe 'scandalous' failings at Pennine Acute were raised in parliament TEN years ago

Health minister admits there has been historic failure of leadership at the trust

Adnan JanuzajManchester United star Adnan Januzaj facing uncertain future after difficult season at Sunderland

Man Utd forward is spending the season on loan at Sunderland but has so far struggled to make a lasting impression under David Moyes.

Cheshire PolicePolice release new image in search for missing dad-of-four Marcus Shaw

His disappearance has been described as 'completely out of character' and his phone and car have been found

TamesideLand Rover smashes into house after crash with another car

Kings Road has been shut while police investigate

OldhamMum framed on Facebook of trying to kill baby died from an overdose

Jayne Pearce, 23, had been wrongly locked up in jail charged with attempted murder after friends falsely claimed to police she had tried to smother a three month child - and then confessed on Facebook

TamesideFatal fire which sparked house explosion could have started in 'faulty' fridge-freezer

John Wilson died a few days after the explosion at his home on Curzon Road in Ashton-under-Lyne after suffering multiple injuries and burns

Manchester Family'Facebook for kids' is launched to make social media safer for children

The new app and website lets children chat online with school friends and share jokes, pictures and videos

Donald TrumpWomen's rights campaigners to gather in Manchester after Donald Trump's inauguration

Campaigners will meet at Albert Square on Saturday lunchtime to campaign for women’s rights

Manchester restaurantsJanuary 2017 Manchester restaurant deals, offers and discounts

Manchester restaurant deals, offers and discounts including 50 per cent off in January 2017 including Almost Famous, Menagerie and Grill on the Alley.

ManchesterWhere you can download the Manchester Evening News app

Along with Netflix, Uber and Snapchat, make sure you download the Manchester Evening News app on iTunes and Google Store to keep up with the latest goings on in your area

BrexitMay confirms Britain will leave single market as she reveals hard Brexit plan

The Prime Minister says Parliament will vote on final deal and that Britain will regain control of its borders

Manchester PhoenixIce hockey side Manchester Phoenix look set to fold

The club have been in serious financial trouble for the past couple of years and are set to fold unless something drastic changes over the next few days

MiddletonMan charged with murder after Matthew McKenzie found dead in alleyway

Police launched an investigation after a passer-by found Matthew’s body in an alleyway to the rear of Promenade Street, in Heywood, on January 12

Manchester Crown CourtWoman watched in horror as drugged up burglar tried to break into her house

Alan Yates was high on methadone and eight cans of Stella Artois when he tried to prise open the victim’s back window with a shovel

AncoatsManchester district named 'hippest' place in the UK by travel website

Two Manchester neighbourhoods and one Salford village make the top 20 local hotspots - beating London and Liverpool

Manchester Crown CourtJurors in rape trial are shown footage of two men having sex with teenager

Two men deny raping the 18-year-old on steps near the Rochdale Canal, off Ducie Street

Yaya ToureYaya Toure turns down huge Chinese offer and hopes for new Man City deal

Manchester City midfielder seems to have gagged his troublesome agent as he hopes for new contract

ManchesterThe best - and worst - places to take your driving test in Greater Manchester

Want to pass your practical test? We've looked at the pass rates at driving test centres across the region

Greater Manchester NewsStarbucks was going to throw a homeless man out - until a customer stepped in

Carrie-Anne Gale says staff at a city centre branch tried to eject the man in his 40s after complaints of a foul odour

DeansgateB.eat Street Manchester to stay at Great Northern - but is closing to the public

The street food project now has a permanent home but is changing direction as a corporate hire venue

Manchester FamilyPain relief delays and women in labour feeling like 'cattle'

The study found that half of mums have suffered a 'red flag' event during birth, such as low staffing levels and delays in post-birth care

Greater Manchester NewsIf you watch pirate TV and films online then you may be about to get a letter through the door

Virgin Media, TalkTalk, Sky and, BT are among the internet service providers who will start sending out emails and letters to users who have been using their broadband connection 'to share copyrighted material'

RochdaleSuspected serial cat poisoner appears to have struck again

Police have issued a warning after a cat was found dead in Littleborough - on one of the same streets four were killed using anti-freeze last year

Manchester restaurantsThe MEN Big Night Out returns with an exclusive January restaurant deal

Australasia doesn't discount in January - except for the MEN Big Night Out and our one night only deal

Business NewsHow you could earn £500 by letting company put adverts on your car

Car Quids, a company which pays motorists to display adverts on their car, is launching in Manchester from the beginning of January.

Greater Manchester NewsWatch: Aerial footage shows aftermath of huge explosion which destroyed houses

The fire service are still at the scene in Blackley investigating how it happened

New Charter AcademyBosses at a school where teachers were on strike took kids bowling

The school confirmed that students were taken on a trip to Hollywood Bowl to help develop ‘leisure skills’

GortonA mum who tried to smuggle an immigrant into the UK has jail term cut

The 28-year-old tried to come back with an Albanian passenger bearing false documentation

News

NHSFurious protesters say decision to close NHS walk-in centres is 'a scandal'

Clinical commissioners claim people will be better served by extended hours at local GP ‘hubs’

Greater Manchester PoliceMarksman who shot dead unarmed Anthony Grainger says he believed colleagues were in 'extreme danger'

He said he believed Mr Grainger had been reaching for a gun

CollyhurstWhere in Manchester was No Offence filmed?

Manchester-set crime drama No Offence has returned to Channel 4 for a second series - here is where it was all filmed across the city

SwintonOptician who made lewd remarks to woman tried to bribe her to drop a complaint - with free glasses

Stewart Clough, who previously had links to the BNP, runs Value Vision Opticians in Swinton

BoltonMan charged following discovery of body in search for missing Victoria Cherry

Andrew Reade has been charged with preventing the burial of a body and perverting the course of justice

What's On

Manchester City CentreFree things to do in Manchester: Museums, galleries, gigs and more

From free gigs, concerts and films to art galleries and museums, there's plenty to do in Manchester without spending a penny.

Coronation StreetCoronation Street spoilers: What happens on Corrie tonight?

Weatherfield residents are feeling the heat tonight

The Lowry Theatre and Arts CentreThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is as epic a journey as The Hobbit

Teenage boy-turned-sleuth Christopher Boone can teach us all valuable lessons as the play returns to a Manchester theatre this month

Henrikh MkhitaryanLook inside Armenian Taverna - Manchester Utd star Henrikh Mkhitaryan's new local restaurant

The Manchester Utd player visits the Armenian Taverna around once a week, says owner Arman

Beer festivalsManchester Beer and Cider Festival 2017 - dates, tickets, best beers and everything you need to know

The Manchester beer festival takes place at Manchester Central and features more than 750 drinks to try across 20 different bars

Manchester City

Manchester City FCMan City hit top five in Deloitte Football Money League for the first time

List of the world's wealthiest clubs sees Manchester City move further clear of English rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Manchester City FCMan City beat Liverpool in the FA Youth Cup with a display to delight Pep Guardiola

Jadon Sancho stars for the Manchester City under-18 team as they reach the fifth round of the competition

Kelechi IheanachoKelechi Iheanacho's first Man City moment was a crazy day in Nigeria!

Manchester City striker also reveals the sad truth behind his own goal celebration

Edin DzekoMum shares heartbreaking picture of teen fighting cancer in bid to raise money for treatment

Lifelong Manchester City fan Elliott Fernandez, 19, has already defied doctors who thought he would die numerous times

Manchester City FCMan City vs Liverpool FA Youth Cup highlights

Manchester City Under-18s take on Liverpool looking to make the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup.

Manchester United

Manchester United FCManchester United knock Real Madrid off top of Deloitte Money league

Record-breaking Man Utd are top of the world money pile, overtaking Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Manchester United Transfer NewsManchester United 'consider transfer bid' for AC Milan 'keeper Donnarumma

Man Utd are reportedly monitoring the Italian wonderkid - who is nine years younger than David De Gea.

Eric BaillyEric Bailly reveals Manchester United plan for long-term

Man Utd defender Eric Baiilly has been a big hit with the Reds fans.

Old TraffordKiosk workers at Old Trafford stole more than £4,000 on match days

Mwila Bwanga and colleague Olamide Oyawoye - who worked at Manchester United's ground in various kiosks - have pleaded guilty to theft by employee

Manchester United Transfer NewsManchester United agree Memphis Depay transfer fee and sale conditions

Man Utd transfer news: Winger Memphis Depay will travel to France to tie up his switch to Lyon.

Sport

Manchester United FCManchester United knock Real Madrid off top of Deloitte Money league

Record-breaking Man Utd are top of the world money pile, overtaking Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Manchester City FCMan City hit top five in Deloitte Football Money League for the first time

List of the world's wealthiest clubs sees Manchester City move further clear of English rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Manchester City FCMan City beat Liverpool in the FA Youth Cup with a display to delight Pep Guardiola

Jadon Sancho stars for the Manchester City under-18 team as they reach the fifth round of the competition

Manchester United Transfer NewsManchester United 'consider transfer bid' for AC Milan 'keeper Donnarumma

Man Utd are reportedly monitoring the Italian wonderkid - who is nine years younger than David De Gea.

Oldham Athletic FCOldham to let fans in for FREE at next home game

The Latics won't charge fans at Tuesday's match with Peterborough - manager John Sheridan's first back in the dugout

Business

Airport CityConstruction complete on £12m Airport City logistics facility

The 130,000 sq ft development is the first on the site built by Airport City JV partner, Beijing Construction Engineering Group International

Manchester AirportWorld's 'most modern and efficient' plane starts flying from Manchester Airport

'Historic moment' as Singapore Airline's new super efficient jetliner arrives at Manchester

The Co-operativeCo-op 'is back' after surge in Christmas sales

The supermarkets-to-funeral services mutual said its retail chain saw like-for-like food sales rise 3.4 per cent in the final quarter of the year

MediaCityTomorrow building at MediaCityUK welcomes first tenants

Following its launch in September 2016, Tomorrow has proved popular with current MediaCityUK-based companies and new occupiers alike.

AppleDating app JigTalk piece together perfect match

JigTalk is a blind dating game in which 16 jigsaw pieces cover a persons photo and unveil one by one as messages are exchanged.

UK News

UK NewsHow you can sleep better and avoid lying awake at night

Recent figures show Brits are the worst sleepers in the world

UK NewsTheresa May 'demeaning' UK with threats to EU, says Jeremy Corbyn

Heated exchanges at PMQs as Brexit Secretary says Britain may not have fully freed itself from European Union rules until 2021

UK NewsRolf Harris asked young girl "Do you often get molested on a Saturday morning?", court hears

86-year-old entertainer alleged to have placed hand under clothed breast of teenager during Saturday Superstore broadcast in 1983

bank holidayBank Holiday dates 2017 in the UK - How to get 18 days off in a row in 2017, but only book nine

What are the Bank Holiday dates in 2017? When is May bank holiday? Is Easter Bank Holiday in April? When is August Bank Holiday? Everything you need to know in our Bank Holiday Calendar 2017

UK NewsThe morning news headlines: Theresa May faces questioning by MPs over her Brexit blueprint; Thomas Cook bringing 1,000 UK tourists home from Gambia amid political unrest

The latest news from Britain and around the world

Big BrotherKim Woodburn removed from Celebrity Big Brother house after massive row with Jamie O'Hara

She was dragged out of the house while screaming at Jamie and calling him an ‘adulterer’

Manchester United Transfer NewsManchester United 'consider transfer bid' for AC Milan 'keeper Donnarumma

Man Utd are reportedly monitoring the Italian wonderkid - who is nine years younger than David De Gea.

Greater Manchester NewsWhat can you do if someone parks in front of your house?

Other than arguing about it with your neighbour, or writing passive aggressive notes, what can you actually do about it?

Old TraffordKiosk workers at Old Trafford stole more than £4,000 on match days

Mwila Bwanga and colleague Olamide Oyawoye - who worked at Manchester United's ground in various kiosks - have pleaded guilty to theft by employee

Edin DzekoMum shares heartbreaking picture of teen fighting cancer in bid to raise money for treatment

Lifelong Manchester City fan Elliott Fernandez, 19, has already defied doctors who thought he would die numerous times

NHSFurious protesters say decision to close NHS walk-in centres is 'a scandal'

Clinical commissioners claim people will be better served by extended hours at local GP ‘hubs’

Greater Manchester PoliceMarksman who shot dead unarmed Anthony Grainger says he believed colleagues were in 'extreme danger'

He said he believed Mr Grainger had been reaching for a gun

CollyhurstWhere in Manchester was No Offence filmed?

Manchester-set crime drama No Offence has returned to Channel 4 for a second series - here is where it was all filmed across the city

SwintonOptician who made lewd remarks to woman tried to bribe her to drop a complaint - with free glasses

Stewart Clough, who previously had links to the BNP, runs Value Vision Opticians in Swinton

BoltonMan charged following discovery of body in search for missing Victoria Cherry

Andrew Reade has been charged with preventing the burial of a body and perverting the course of justice

Big BrotherKim Woodburn removed from Celebrity Big Brother house after massive row with Jamie O'Hara

She was dragged out of the house while screaming at Jamie and calling him an ‘adulterer’

Manchester United Transfer NewsManchester United 'consider transfer bid' for AC Milan 'keeper Donnarumma

Man Utd are reportedly monitoring the Italian wonderkid - who is nine years younger than David De Gea.

Greater Manchester NewsWhat can you do if someone parks in front of your house?

Other than arguing about it with your neighbour, or writing passive aggressive notes, what can you actually do about it?

Old TraffordKiosk workers at Old Trafford stole more than £4,000 on match days

Mwila Bwanga and colleague Olamide Oyawoye - who worked at Manchester United's ground in various kiosks - have pleaded guilty to theft by employee

Edin DzekoMum shares heartbreaking picture of teen fighting cancer in bid to raise money for treatment

Lifelong Manchester City fan Elliott Fernandez, 19, has already defied doctors who thought he would die numerous times

Manchester United FCManchester United knock Real Madrid off top of Deloitte Money league

Record-breaking Man Utd are top of the world money pile, overtaking Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Manchester City FCMan City hit top five in Deloitte Football Money League for the first time

List of the world's wealthiest clubs sees Manchester City move further clear of English rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

NHSFurious protesters say decision to close NHS walk-in centres is 'a scandal'

Clinical commissioners claim people will be better served by extended hours at local GP ‘hubs’

Greater Manchester PoliceMarksman who shot dead unarmed Anthony Grainger says he believed colleagues were in 'extreme danger'

He said he believed Mr Grainger had been reaching for a gun

Manchester City FCMan City beat Liverpool in the FA Youth Cup with a display to delight Pep Guardiola

Jadon Sancho stars for the Manchester City under-18 team as they reach the fifth round of the competition