All news on the topic: Manchester

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UK government backs free speech after US sanctions CCDH chief
The UK Government said it is “fully committed to upholding the right to free speech,” after the head of a campaign group aimed at preventing the spread of online hate and disinformation was barred from entering the United States.
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Mohammad Bashir to face court over four terrorism offences
A 31-year-old man has been charged with allegedly assisting Manchester synagogue terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie by driving him to a UK defense facility to carry out reconnaissance.
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Major road closures after deadly crash involving e-bike and pedestrians in North Manchester
The two pedestrians are in the hospital with serious injuries following the collision. An e-bike rider has died, and two pedestrians have been seriously injured following a crash, resulting in the closure of several roads by police. ​
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Christmas market chaos as Liz Truss associate Dougie Joyce brawls with rival in front of shocked Manchester crowds
A Christmas market came to a halt due to a dramatic public altercation between two men - one of whom once stated to Liz Truss that he "loves" her.
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Adam Peaty escorted off plane as brother is reportedly arrested over threats
Adam Peaty’s brother James has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of sending threatening texts to the Olympic swimmer during his stag do.
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Two teenagers stabbed in Manchester: police arrest two suspects
Police have sealed off a street in the Longsight area of Manchester after two teenagers were stabbed on Monday night.
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19-year-old bar worker found dead in Manchester flat amid drugs investigation
A 19-year-old bar worker from one of Manchester’s most popular music venues has been found dead in a city centre flat, prompting a police investigation and three arrests.
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Police impound Britain First ‘battle bus’ after repeated offensive displays
A week ago, British fascism’s village idiot Paul Golding drove his Britain First ’battle bus’ around Manchester with a banner saying ’Keir Starmer is a wanker’.
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Terrorist attack outside Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur leaves two dead and several injured
At least two people were killed and five others injured Thursday when a knife-wielding terrorist ploughed a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard outside a UK synagogue on Yom Kippur — the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
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Suspended Labour MP Rachael Maskell backs Andy Burnham for party leadership amid speculation over Starmer challenge
Suspended Labour rebel Rachael Maskell has endorsed Andy Burnham to become Prime Minister on the eve of the party conference in Liverpool.
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Gooch gang boss Lee Amos dies of heart attack in prison
Lee Amos was loathed by his adversaries, law enforcement, and numerous others for his heinous crimes.
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Manchester man admits Greggs hammer raid and house burglary
A Manchester man has confessed to attempting to rob a Greggs Bakery in Cheshire just hours after breaking into a house and stealing items, including an antique shotgun.
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Manchester private tutor jailed for 11 years for sexually abusing five young girls over a decade
A private tutor who sexually assaulted five of his students has been jailed for 11 years.
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Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali suspended after rape allegation in Manchester
Cricketer Haider Ali is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police and has been provisionally suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
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‘Cowardly’ pranksters spray Orthodox Jews with water guns in sick social media stunt
"Prankster" social media influencers have been harassing Orthodox Jews in Manchester by spraying them with a water pistol in a series of attacks.
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Woman in £2.7m Spitalfields property dispute found dead after Manchester fall
A mother of three who died after falling from a Manchester apartment block was engaged in a fierce High Court battle with her celebrity antique dealer ex-fiancé over a £2.7 million five-storey Georgian mansion.
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‘Hellish’ revenge: drug dealer ordered torture and murder over ex’s new partner
A drug dealer has been found guilty of torturing and murdering a ‘love rival’ in his home.
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12 years in prison: Manchester driver who took 20 lines of cocaine kills 3-year-old Lula in crash
A van driver who took ’20 lines of cocaine’ hours before he hit a tram and then ran over a three-year-old girl has been jailed for 12 years.
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HS2 investigates whistleblower claims of labour cost inflation by staffing suppliers
HS2 states it "treats all whistleblower allegations seriously" and initiated an investigation earlier this year, while the Department for Transport asserts it will ensure any claims of wrongdoing are "thoroughly investigated".
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EasyJet flight redirected to Gatwick after onboard emergency announcement
EasyJet flight from Alicante to Manchester was forced to divert to Gatwick after a mid-air emergency
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’Dust devil’ sweeps through central Manchester, causing panic among pedestrians
A 30-meter-high column of swirling dust swept along Great Ancoats Street on Saturday afternoon.
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Major terror attack in the UK was just hours away — police foiled the plot in time
Counter-terror officers and Special Forces conducted raids on two suspected Iranian cells in a ’highly significant’ operation to address the increasing activity by the hostile state in the UK
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Inside Manchester’s stylish Hotel Gotham – steaks with a view, suites with copper bathtubs, and a speakeasy behind closed doors
Find out more about Honey’s restaurant, which has been awarded the two-AA Rosette.
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Manchester killer hid body parts in a bag in front of passersby
Nobody batted an eyelid as he walked down a busy street on a Tuesday afternoon. Stopping every so often or changing hands, it looked as if the man was carrying a heavy bag of shopping home after a trip to the supermarket.
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Six arrested after knife and hammer brawl erupts in Manchester
Manchester Police have arrested six men aged between 18 to 24 on suspicion of affray. They remain in police custody for questioning following a mass brawl with knives