Local News

Newsroom University of Manchester

Be curious with us at the Universally Manchester Festival

Join us at The University of Manchester for a family-friendly Festival that has something for everyone, including science experiments, creative workshops, and exciting talks and performances.

Local messages

MEN - News

Makerfield by-election LIVE after Reform candidate slammed by Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is one of 14 candidates hoping to become MP in the upcoming by-election

MEN - News

Preston Davey trial LIVE as accused abuser is asked about baby's fracture and seizures

Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death

Get Weekly Updates

Get the headlines in your inbox every week.

MEN - News

Makerfield's Reform candidate quizzed on 'disgusting' Carol Vorderman comment and neo-fascist Facebook friend

The Haydock plumber Robert Kenyon pitched his ideas as MP in an interview on BBC Radio Manchester

MEN - News

Full list of every Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flight today, Thursday June 4

The latest updates from Manchester Airport

MEN - News

Venezuela Fury gives fresh look inside cosy chalet home with new husband Noah Price

The 16-year-old has been seen sharing plenty of updates after the young couple were seen tying the knot last month

MEN - News

'Our hearts ache with the loss' says family of little boy murdered by his mum

Emma Barnett was convicted of the murder of 14-month-old Oakley after going missing

MEN - News

Northern Quarter brawl suspect released with culprits still to be arrested

One man was taken to police custody

MEN - News

'You know what he is doing? He is sleeping with me and then coming to you'

Jasmine Cooper, 27, attacked her ex after a row in front of their child at a retail park

MEN - News

Strictly's Janette Manrara says she's experiencing 'lots of shifts' as she marks 'return' after five years

It comes as the professional dancer and presenter is thought not to be returning to host Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show

MEN - News

Rochdale man appears in court accused of murdering woman on housing estate

Kyle Howard is accused of murdering Keeley Aspinall

MEN - News

M62 traffic LIVE as all lanes blocked on motorway after crash

Traffic is being temporarily held this morning

MEN - News

Coronation Street fans distracted as they spot Lisa Connor-Swain change amid murder probe

Fans of the ITV soap were quick to comment as the detective continues to investigate Theo Silverton's death

MEN - News

Reform UK councillor in Trafford to appear in court accused of weapon charge

Davyhulme councillor Billy Burke, 67, from Urmston, is due in court in August

MEN - News

BBC legend Bob Harris' heartbreaking statement as he steps down from Radio 2 shows over ill health

The radio veteran, 80, has prostate cancer, and in April, he revealed it has spread to his upper spine

MEN - News

Two men charged following Henry Nowak protests in Southampton

Both men are scheduled to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court

MEN - News

UK tourists warned of fresh anti-tourism protests in popular holiday destination this summer

Groups in Majorca are planning a demonstration in July

MEN - News

Coronation Street fans rumble who really found Todd Grimshaw's phone and it's not Brody

It comes as the teen is quizzed over his fingerprints being on the device in the ITV soap

MEN - News

Police issue update after man with knife tasered in Salford street

He was arrested at the scene

MEN - News

'They didn't make it out': Angry Ginge in tears in emotional update after mum's house burns down

The I'm A Celebrity winner shared details of the devastating blaze that broke out at his mum's home