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Why Manchester trains are running to London empty
A train service taking commuters from Manchester to London is to run empty.
01 Dec 2025,2 mins
Legendary nightclub Sankeys launches 'new era'
Sankeys, the Manchester nightclub, has announced its return, nine years after it closed.
27 Nov 2025,1 min
Farewell Mani: Tributes to a Stone Roses icon
Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Mani dies at 63.
20 Nov 2025,3 mins
£1bn growth plan for Greater Manchester unveiled
£1bn plan announced for new projects aimed at boosting the city region's economy.
20 Nov 2025,2 mins
Woodhead Pass partially affected by overnight snow
Overnight snow has led to the closure of part of the Woodhead Pass.
19 Nov 2025,1 min
Staying safe in Storm Claudia
Simone Riley asks Simon Partridge from the Met Office how to safe in Storm Claudia.
14 Nov 2025,3 mins
Who is Angry Ginge? Salford's unexpected icon
Joe McGrath answers the question I'm a Celebrity viewers are asking - who is Angry Ginge?
14 Nov 2025,1 min
Andy Burnham on Atom Valley and Stockport tramline
Mayor Andy Burnham explains the equal development of North and South Manchester.
13 Nov 2025,2 mins
Cheating pub quiz team sparks 'massive whodunnit'
A pub quizmaster sparked a "massive whodunnit" after he outed a team for cheating.
12 Nov 2025,2 mins
"The biggest change to the railways in 30 years"
Rail ticket change is the biggest in 30 years says Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
06 Nov 2025,4 mins
Manchester Christmas Markets: All you need to know
One of Greater Manchester's most beloved events, the Christmas Markets, is back for 2025.
03 Nov 2025,1 min
Synagogue attacker inquest latest
An inquest has heard attacker was shot after charging police with knife at synagogue.
31 Oct 2025,1 min
Why this tram stop has been renamed
A tram stop has been renamed to make it easier to identify.
29 Oct 2025,1 min
How the six day tram disruption affects you
No trams to run between Manchester and Bury for six days due to infrastructure work.
24 Oct 2025,1 min
Good news for autistic volunteer Tom
Man with autism lands ASDA job after losing unpaid Waitrose role.
23 Oct 2025,4 mins
Stockport's new house plan 'forced' by government
A draft local plan proposes 25,000 new homes in Stockport after new government targets.
22 Oct 2025,2 mins
Crumpsall reacts to King Charles synagogue visit
King Charles has met with survivors of the synagogue attack in Crumpsall.
21 Oct 2025,2 mins
Betfred warns of closures over tax hike
Betfred warns 1,287 shops and 7,500 jobs are at risk if gambling taxes rise.
21 Oct 2025,3 mins
Major revamp planned for Piccadilly Gardens
Piccadilly Gardens revamp aims to restore pride for Mancunians.
17 Oct 2025,1 min
Andy Burnham launches new LiveChat service
Mayor Andy Burnham launches new LiveChat service to boost safety on the Bee Network.
17 Oct 2025,1 min
Unpaid Manchester Pride trader speaks out
Chris O'Connor shares his experience of Manchester Pride 2025.
17 Oct 2025,5 mins
Is this the end for Salford Red Devils?
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham reacts to Salford Red Devils being relegated.
16 Oct 2025,3 mins
Ricky Hatton inquest opened
The inquest into the death of Hyde boxer Ricky Hatton has been opened and adjourned.
16 Oct 2025,1 min
Bee Network bus strikes called off
2,000 Unite union members were set to strike on 18, 23 and 24 October.
15 Oct 2025,1 min