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CCTV shows police van crash as they head to 999 call
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- CCTV shows police van crash as they head to 999 call
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- 7 hours ago
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- CCTV has captured the moment a police van was hit before smashing into a row of parked cars while responding to a 999 call in Rochdale.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/cctv-shows-police-van-smashing-33596085
#manchestereveningnews #rochdale #cctv
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- Manchester's St Patrick's Day parade 2026
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- 9 hours ago
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- It's that time of the year again when hundreds flood the streets dressed in a sea of green, white and orange.
Returning to Manchester on Sunday (March 15) was one of the best loved fixtures of the annual Irish festival - the St Patrick's Day Parade ☘️
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/gallery/giant-leprechauns-marching-bands-sea-33596011
#manchestereveningnews #stpatricksday #paddysday
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- Two pedestrians hit by car in Salford
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- 11 hours ago
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- Two pedestrians have been struck by a car in Salford.
Police have arrested the driver involved this afternoon on suspicion of section 18 assault.
Their medical state is 'being assessed', Greater Manchrster Police said.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-major-police-scene-place-33595743
#manchestereveningnews #salford #gmp
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- ‘I’ve NEVER seen anything like it’ | The UNSOLVED double murder that’s haunted me for 21 years
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- On the night of May 10th 2005, someone who would have known that the front door of 23 King Street, Higher Broughton was insecure entered the 1930s terraced house. Once inside they lit two fires in foam-filled furniture in a sofa and armchair in the front lounge and rear living room.
Within 20 minutes the temperature in the property was 1000 degrees centigrade causing windows to blow out.
Rhona Schofield and Vikki Preston were best friends whose lives were tragically cut short in a suspicious house fire in Salford 20 years ago. Despite multiple arrests and a £50,000 reward, no one has ever been charged. Today, their families continue to fight for justice.
We sat down with Neal Keeling, who first covered the case 21 years ago and has continued to report on the fire and the families’ fight for justice ever since.
Anyone with information can contact GMP's Cold Case Unit directly on 0161 856 5978 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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- He led Police on a high-speed chase with 2 children in his car
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- 15 hours ago
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- A man fled from police with two children in the back of his car.
Police first pursued Christopher Marshall in December 2023 having identified him as having disqualification offences.
Marshall then made off, hitting speeds of 80mph while overtaking traffic, mounting the pavement, and running red lights.
Marshall was arrested and charged, before later being bailed by court.
In January 2025, Marshall was again stopped by a proactive patrol, but once again made off.
He did so with two young children in the car.
He mounted a kerb and clipped a member of the public’s car, while also causing an officer to slam their brakes on to avoid being hit.
Due to the children on-board, officers chose not to pursue – with Marshall being arrested again two days later.
Christopher Marshall, of Lunn Avenue, Manchester, pleaded guilty to two counts of dangerous driving, two counts of driving whilst dis...
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- Donald Trump says Iran war will 'be as long as necessary'
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- 2 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters traveling with him before he boarded Air Force One on Friday evening as he prepared to fly to Florida for the weekend.
Questioned about how long the war was going to last, Donald Trump said "I won't give you time, but we're way ahead of schedule."
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/iran-protest-live-updates-solidarity-33591810
#manchestereveningnews #trump #iran #worldnews
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- Protestors in Manchester 'stand in solidarity' with Iran
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- 2 days ago
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- A protest in solidarity with the people of Iran is being held in Manchester city centre.
The demonstration, by the members of the 'All Together 4 Iran' group, came as the Iran-US war entered its fifteenth day.
Organisers said they wanted 'to support the brave freedom fighters of Iran' and 'be the voice of loved ones' in the country.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/iran-protest-live-updates-solidarity-33591810
#manchestereveningnews#iran #worldnews
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- Fined £150 for feeding the pigeons
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- 2 days ago
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- A woman visiting Manchester was fined £150 for feeding the birds.
Sam Ekins, 23, and her partner were eating McDonalds in Piccadilly Gardens on Monday (March 9) when they were approached by a pigeon.
The pair gave the bird some of the food they were eating and were ‘shocked’ when they were confronted by enforcement officers.
Two officers asked the couple if they were aware that discarding food on the ground was an offence and charged them £150.
Sam says she’s now afraid to go out in Manchester in case she 'breaks a law she's never heard of’.
Manchester City Council has confirmed the matter has since been “placed on hold.”
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- New Iran supreme leader 'likely disfigured'
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- 2 days ago
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- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and 'likely disfigured, but he did not elaborate or provide details on how the U.S. made that determination.
Khamenei took over Iran's leadership following his father's death. The younger Khamenei has not been seen or heard from publicly since the war started, leading to speculation about his whereabouts and health condition.
#manchestereveningnews #iran #worldnews #trump #hesgeth
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- The Afternoon Tea that's as Mancunian as it gets
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- 2 days ago
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- This is the Afternoon Tea that's as Mancunian as it gets 🙌
There's a Manchester Tart, Betty's hot pot sandwiches and Vimto jam for the scones - as well as a Manchester honey mousse 🐝
The Sky High Afternoon Tea is served at The Manchester Deansgate Hotel by IHG - and our reviewer said: "As afternoon teas go, this is up there with the best of them. A real taste of home that's sure to leave you on a high."
READ MORE: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/manchesters-new-sky-high-afternoon-33571685
#citylifemanchester #afternoontea #manchester #manchestereveningnews
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- You could be turned away at the tip soon if you don't show ID
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- 2 days ago
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- You could be turned away at the tip soon if you don't show ID.
It's part of a clampdown in Greater Manchester over 'cross-border use’ of household recycling centres.
Closure of waste sites in other areas has led to an influx of people, leaders say.
And it could mean that you'll need to prove you live in the area when visiting a tip.
#news #greatermanchester #recycling #manchester #manchestereveningnews
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- WATCH LIVE: Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Ireland amid Mandelson controversy
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- 2 days ago
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- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer continues his visit to Ireland, where he will spend the day with the Irish Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, in Cork. His first stop at 0830 will be at the Tyndall National Institute, a leading European research centre
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- Moment Aer Lingus plane aborts landing in strong winds at Manchester Airport
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- 2 days ago
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- This is the moment an Aer Lingus plane aborted its landing at Manchester Airport in strong winds.
The flight crew carried out what's known as a go-around as they attempted to land at the airport.
A 15-hour yellow warning of strong winds was issued by the Met Office for areas of the UK on Thursday, with gusts of 50-55 mph forecast
Credit: Simon Lowe Aviation / YouTube
#news #manchester #aerlingus #manchesterairport
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- ‘Watch what happens to these DERANGED SCUMBAGS!’ | Donald Trump issues ALARMING threat to Iran
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- 2 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump issued a new threat online to Iran, writing: “Watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today.”
Mr Trump made the post on Friday on his Truth Social website, saying: “Iran’s Navy is gone, their Air Force is no longer, missiles, drones and everything else are being decimated, and their leaders have been wiped from the face of the earth.
“They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them."
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Iran war LIVE: Four US crew members killed in plane crash as Donald Trump issues 'scumbags' threat to Iran
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/iran-war-live-us-dubai-33568470
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- Hannah Spencer Green MP for Gorton and Denton gives maiden speech in House of Commons
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- 2 days ago
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- New Green MP Hannah Spencer has said more plumbers and plasterers should stand to become MPs as she spoke in the House of Commons for the first time today (March 12).
Ms Spencer, who was sworn into Parliament 10 days ago, said she wanted to give hope to voters after winning in her by-election at the end of February.
She became only the fifth ever Green Party MP in the House of Commons when she won the vote in Gorton and Denton. She now has a 4,402 majority over Reform UK, and a significant one over Labour, which came third.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Green Party's Hannah Spencer says 'more plumbers should become MPs' in maiden Parliament speech
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/green-partys-hannah-spencer-says-33581635
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- 41 arrests in Rochdale dawn raids by police
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- 2 days ago
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- Dawn police raids in Rochdale led to 41 arrests.
Greater Manchester Police say they have hauled in over £1 million in criminal assets in just one 'major action' day in Rochdale (March 12)
The force's Operation AVRO focuses on issues raised by the community in a different district of Greater Manchester every month.
Beginning bright and early the force carried out 19 simultaneous dawn-raid warrants, uncovering three separate cannabis farms worth approximately £650,000.
#manchestereveningnews #rochdale #police
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- US Secretary of War says Iran's new supreme leader is 'WOUNDED, likely DISFIGURED'
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and 'likely disfigured.' But he did not elaborate or provide details on how the U.S. made that determination.
Khamenei took over Iran's leadership following his father's death. The younger Khamenei has not been seen or heard from publicly since the war started, leading to speculation about his whereabouts and health condition.
On Thursday in his first public statements, he resolved to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.
Hegseth acknowledged the crash a day before of an American KC-135 military refueling plane taking part in the operation against Iran.
Saying that “war is chaos,” Hegseth said the sacrifice of those killed “will only recommit us to the resolve of this mission...
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- ‘WRONG, WRONG, WRONG!’ | Farage has MELTDOWN when faced accusations of Reform UK’s false promises
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- 3 days ago
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- Nigel Farage went into a rant when he was challenged about Reform's plans to cut taxes.
Erupting into a tantrum, the Reform UK leader went into Donald Trump mode, and started repeatedly shouting "wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong" when he was asked about Reform's pledges to cut council tax.
Reform has come under pressure over council tax rises across the country after a Reform flyer in last year's local elections promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes”.
Mr Farage claimed any messaging about cutting taxes was "national messaging" and was not referring to council taxes.
Yet the leaflets were distributed during the local elections campaign - and councils only have the power to change council tax.
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- ‘CLEARLY using Russian tactics’ | Defence Secretary confident of Putin influence in US-Iran conflict
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- 3 days ago
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- The UK's defense secretary said Thursday that there is a "growing axis of aggression between Russia and Iran."
Speaking after meeting with British military officers in London, Defense Secretary John Healey said "we've seen the way that Russia has fired nearly 60,000 Iranian style drones into Ukraine and we see from Iran some of the same tactics we see from Russia."
The UK's Chief of Joint Operations, Lt Gen Nick Perry told Healey that Iran has learnt drone tactics from Russia, flying low to be more effective. Perry could not confirm whether technological information had been shared between the two nations.
In June, debris from an airstrike on Kyiv, Ukraine suggested that Russia had been using Iranian technology in its drones: new anti-jamming technology and an artificial intelligence-powered computer platform.
Cheap drones have become a staple of the modern battlefield after Ukraine and Russia demonstrated how effective they could be....
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- Massive fire involving scrap metal on industrial estate
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- 3 days ago
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- A massive fire involving scrap metal has broken out on an industrial estate.
Fire crews were called to the scene at Raikes Clough industrial estate in Bolton after it broke out at around 2.30am on Friday (March 13). They described the blaze as 'well alight'.
GMFRS said this morning: "Due to the large amount of smoke, residents are advised to keep doors and windows shut and to the avoid the area"
There are also road closures in the area, according to travel service Inrix.
READ MORE: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/bolton-fire-live-raikes-clough-33583534
#news #bolton #fire #manchestereveningnews
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- Huge fire breaks out on industrial estate in Bolton
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- 3 days ago
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- A large fire has broken out on an industrial estate in Bolton this morning ⚠️
Firefighters are at the scene of the blaze on Raikes Clough industrial estate, and said 'a large pile of scrap metal was well alight'.
GMFRS said they were called at 2:30am on March 13. They are advising nearby residents to keep doors and windows shut and avoid the area due to the large amount of smoke.
READ MORE: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/bolton-fire-live-firefighters-tackle-33583534
#news #bolton #fire #manchestereveningnews
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- MP Hannah Spencer thanked voters for putting their faith in "this newly-qualified plasterer"
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- 3 days ago
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- Hannah Spencer thanked the electorate for putting their faith in “this newly-qualified plasterer" 👩🔧
New Green MP Hannah Spencer delivered her maiden speech in the House of Commons.
She used her speech to say more plumbers and plasterers should stand to become MPs.
Ms Spencer, who was sworn into Parliament 10 days ago, said she wanted to give hope to voters after winning in the Denton and Gorton by-election.
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- 13 years in jail for keeping a vulnerable woman captive in her home for 25 years
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- 3 days ago
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- A mother-of-10 has been sentenced to 13 years for keeping a vulnerable woman captive in her home for 25 years.
Amanda Wixon forced a teenage girl to work as a “house slave”
Wixon, 56, subjected the woman to years of abuse at her squalid home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.
She beat the girl and forced her to live on scraps of food. The victim had her benefits taken from her and paid directly to Wixon.
The victim, who is now in her mid-40s, was 16 when she moved into Wixon’s home in 1995 and remained there until 2021
Wixon was said to be controlling over her own family, but ultimately it was one of her children who reported her to the police.
She was convicted of two counts of requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour, one count of false imprisonment and three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
#manchestereveningnews #jail #slavery #victim# wixon
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- WATCH LIVE: Keir Starmer to speak following DAMAGING release of Mandelson files
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to speak on a visit to Northern Ireland
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- IN FULL: Starmer delivers speech on cost of living concerns amid rising uncertainty from US-Iran war
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- 3 days ago
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- Sir Keir Starmer delivers a speech during his Northern Ireland visit on Thursday.
Prime Minister paid a visit to the Atlas Women's centre in Lisburn where he met with members of the local community.
He was accompanied by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Iran war LIVE: New Supreme Leader vows to "avenge the blood of Iranians" in first official statement
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/iran-war-live-us-dubai-33568470
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- ‘She’s a WITCH!’ | Mother of 10 found GUILTY of keeping teenage girl as ‘house slave’ for 25 years
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- 3 days ago
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- A teenage girl was made to work as a "house slave" for a woman and her 10 children for more than 25 years, a court heard.
The woman, who is now in her mid-40s, was 16 when she moved into the squalid home of mother-of-10 Amanda Wixon, 56, in 1995 and remained there until 2021.
Gloucester Crown Court heard the woman was routinely beaten and also struck with a broom handle – knocking out her teeth.
Washing-up liquid would be squirted down her throat, bleach splashed on her face, and she had her head repeatedly shaved against her will.
The defendant denied a charge of false imprisonment, two charges of requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labour, and four charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
A jury acquitted her of one assault charge but found her guilty of the others.
Sam Jones, prosecuting, told the jury: "She was kept in and prevented from leaving the address and she was assaulted...
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- ‘A MAJOR ESCALATION!’ | Defence Secretary SPEAKS OUT on reported Iranian attacks on commercial ships
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- 3 days ago
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- Defence Secretary John Healey discusses the current conflict in the Middle East, where he called the reports of mines in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on commercial ships, a 'major escalation' and 'breach of international law'.
John Healey also addressed personnel on his visit to Permanent Joint Headquarters, Northwood.
He received an operational update on the situation in the Middle East and the defensive action the UK is taking to protect its people, bases, and partners in the region.
Defence readiness minister Luke Pollard also talks to the media about the current situation in the Middle East.
He was speaking in Paisley, Scotland as the UK Government pledged to help create two “defence technical excellence colleges” in Scotland.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Iran war LIVE: New Supreme Leader vows to "avenge the blood of Iranians" in first official statement*
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- WATCH LIVE: MPs quiz Peter Kyle over Business and Trade in the House of Commons
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- 3 days ago
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- The House will sit from 9.30am, starting with questions to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle MP. Statement by the Leader of the House.
Main business:
General debate to mark International Women’s Day.
Adjournment debate:
Adjournment debate from Brian Mathew MP on fire station closures.
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- ‘It was MY MISTAKE!’ | Starmer OWNS UP to Mandelson appointment amid calls to RESIGN
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- 3 days ago
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- Prime Minister Keir Starmer was speaking today in Northern Ireland where he addressed the release of the Mandelson files yesterday (March 11).
According to the files, a due diligence report on his appointment found there was a “general reputational risk” over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In an initial batch of papers, it is noted that after Epstein was first convicted of procuring an underage girl in 2008 “their relationship continued across 2009-2011, beginning when Lord Mandelson was business minister and continuing after the end of the Labour government”, noting that “Mandelson reportedly stayed in Epstein’s house while he was in jail in June 2009”.
The documents also show how Mandleson took home a £75,000 severance payment when he was sacked as Britain’s ambassador to Washington last year - but asked for more than half a million pounds.
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- NHS critical care staff strike at three Greater Manchester hospitals
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- 4 days ago
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- NHS staff working on critical care units at three Greater Manchester hospitals have gone on strike today.
It’s in a dispute over overtime payments.
Northern Care Alliance Foundation Trust Staff at Salford Royal Hospital, Royal Oldham Hospital and Fairfield Hospital have walked out for the 12-hour strike.
READ MORE: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/nhs-critical-care-staff-walk-33576875
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- ‘Starmer should RESIGN!’ | Badenoch BLASTS PM in wake of DAMAGING Mandelson files release
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- 4 days ago
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- Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch told the broadcasters in a pool clip, during a visit in Wembley on Thursday, that Lord Mandelson should not have received a £75,000 severance payout after his sacking from the Washington job.
The Conservative head added: “The Prime Minister told the country that Peter Mandelson had lied to him, that he’d lied to him throughout the appointment.
“If someone has been dishonest and lied, you don’t give them a severance payment.
“So something very dodgy has happened.”
Documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States were published by the Government yesterday (March 11).
According to the files, a due diligence report on his appointment found there was a “general reputational risk” over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In an initial batch of papers, it is noted that after Epstein was first ...
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- Farage's meltdown when questioned about Reform council tax rises
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- 4 days ago
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- Nigel Farage went into a rant when he was challenged about Reform's plans to cut taxes.
Erupting into a tantrum, the Reform UK leader went into Donald Trump mode, and started repeatedly shouting "wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong" when he was asked about Reform's pledges to cut council tax.
Reform has come under pressure over council tax rises across the country after a Reform flyer in last year's local elections promised to “reduce waste and cut your taxes”.
Mr Farage claimed any messaging about cutting taxes was "national messaging" and was not referring to council taxes.
Yet the leaflets were distributed during the local elections campaign - and councils only have the power to change council tax.
#manchestereveningnews #farage #reform
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- ‘London is FAR safer than EVERY USA city!’ | Sadiq Khan SWIPES at Donald Trump in long-running feud
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- 4 days ago
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- London is far safer than all major cities in Europe and every city in the United States, said the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, while addressing the city’s reputation for high levels of phone theft.
Mr Khan was speaking to the media on the sidlines of the first-ever International Mobile Phone Crime Conference in London.
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- ‘War is BAD NEWS for UK!’ | Rachel Reeves GRILLED on US-Iran conflict’s impact on UK economy
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- 4 days ago
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- Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that ongoing trade disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East pose a significant risk to the British economy.
Speaking to Parliament’s Treasury Committee on Wednesday, Reeves said: "It’s certainly not good for the British economy to have trade disrupted, especially when so much oil and gas comes from that part of the world."
The Chancellor suggested that the Government may be prepared to step in with support for energy costs if the situation in Iran escalates further. However, she cautioned against speculating on the potential impact on UK inflation, growth, or interest rates, noting that the Treasury is currently "looking at a number of scenarios".
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Rachel Reeves says Iran war 'certainly not good' for UK economy in warning
Rachel Reeves says Iran war 'certainly not good' for UK economy in warning
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- Donald Trump claims 'we've won' in Iran and says 'in the first hour, it was over'
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- 4 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump has claimed 'we've won' the war in Iran - and said the country is 'virtually destroyed'
Speaking at an event in Kentucky, he told supporters: “You never like to say too early we won. We won."
He later added the US did not want to “leave early”, telling crowds: “We got to finish the job.”
READ MORE: Iran war LIVE: Two foreign oil tankers hit off Iraqi coast days after Trump warns against blocking supply in Strait of Hormuz
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/iran-war-live-us-dubai-33568470
#news #iran #manchestereveningnews #donaldtrump
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- Man jailed for kicking homeless woman
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- 4 days ago
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- A man branded a “coward” has been jailed after kicking a homeless victim in the head unprovoked while she was lying defenceless on the floor.
Aaron Nomicas kicked the victim who was unknown to him- she suffered facial injuries whch were not life threatening
The incident took place in Salisbury on January 17th in Market Walk
Nomicas, 20, of Salisbury appeared at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on Friday (March 6) after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He was jailed for six months.
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- Sticky-fingered thief caught in a dessert shop
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- 4 days ago
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- This is the moment a sticky-fingered thief was arrested in a dessert shop after smashing a door to break in.👮
Liam Elmer was captured on CCTV raiding Devine Desserts at around 12.50 am on Sunday, March 1.
Once inside, the masked and gloved 28-year-old then smashed the till before police officers on routine patrol outside 'noticed something wasn’t quite right’.
Police officers entered the premises on Watkin Lane in Lostock to investigate.
Elmer desperately open-end fridge doors in the store room trying to find somewhere to hide.
Elmer, of no fixed address, appeared at Preston Magistrates Court the next day and pleaded guilty to burglary other than a dwelling and criminal damage to the value of £700 for destroying the glass door.
He was jailed for 8 weeks.
#manchestereveningnews #lostock #dessert #shop #police
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- WATCH LIVE: Rachel Reeves EXAMINED by treasury committee on new spring statement
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- 4 days ago
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- The Treasury Committee will question the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon. Rachel Reeves MP, on her Spring Statement..
The Committee is likely to examine any significant changes to the UK’s economic outlook, as well as potential implications for the public finances and the Government’s spending plans.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Spring statement: Rachel Reeves insists her plan is 'right one' for UK - the key takeaways
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/spring-statement-rachel-reeves-insists-33522975
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- Fan has membership and ticket cancelled by Manchester City, due to email address
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- 4 days ago
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- An email address means a Manchester United fan is banned from watching the Blues as a 'neutral' supporter. ⚽
Manchester City cancelled his ticket to watch Pep Guardiola's team play Real Madrid.
Lewis Barlow, 21, a forklift truck driver, splashed out almost £600 on flights, accommodation and a ticket for City's match against Real Madrid in the Bernabeu stadium in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night.
But just days before the fixture his ticket and membership were cancelled after an official at City realised that 'manchesterunited' was part of his email address. A subsequent search of his social media accounts revealed that he is a devoted Red.
#manchestereveningnews #manchestercity #ticket #madrid
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- Kemi Badenoch takes Burnham swipe at Starmer over Iran conflict decisions
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- 4 days ago
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- Kemi Badenoch took a swipe at Keir Starmer at PMQs - saying the only decisive action he's taken was stopping Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
The Labour and Tory leaders were going back and forth over the UK's response to the Iran conflict - and the deployment of Type 45 destroyer, HMS Dragon.
Kemi Badenoch took aim at Starmer with the jibe.
#news #keirstarmer #andyburnham #kemibadenoch #manchestereveningnews
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- 'Government wouldn't have wanted to pay £1 to Peter Mandelson
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- 4 days ago
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- Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has said that the Government “wouldn’t have wanted to pay £1” to Peter Mandelson.
He was asked about the £75,000 severance pay for the former ambassador to the US, that was awarded when Mandelson was sacked.
Details of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and subsequent removal from office were revealed in the first batch of documents relating to the peer released by the Government in response to a demand from MPs.
READ MORE: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/peter-mandelson-files-live-papers-33573254
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- WATCH LIVE: Keir Starmer GRILLED in PMQ's as UK warship on way to defend from Iranian drones
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Keir Starmer attends Prime Minister's Questions on 11 March as the UK's first warship, HMS Dragon, has been sent to RAF Akrotiri.
UK forces continue to engage in defensive operations in the region, with the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon currently en route to the eastern Mediterranean to assist in protecting Cyprus.
The ship, which left Portsmouth a week after its deployment was announced, is capable of shooting down drones and ballistic missiles fired by Iran and its proxies as the Middle East crisis continues.
The Government has also announced it is preparing a second vessel, the landing ship RFA Lyme Bay, for potential deployment if the crisis deepens.
The Mandelson files are also due to be released after PMQs this afternoon which could cause renewed chaos for the Prime Minister.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
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- ‘He has NO ANSWERS!’ | MPs GRILL Starmer on rising fuel duty and energy bills amid Iran war CHAOS
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Keir Starmer attended Prime Minister's Questions today, March 11, as the UK's first warship, HMS Dragon, has been sent to RAF Akrotiri.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch told the Prime Minister the proposed hike at the start of September would worsen cost-of-living pressures faced by drivers. The Government’s current plans mean drivers will pay a penny more per litre in tax at the pump in less than six months.
The RAC’s head of policy said on Wednesday that diesel prices have already risen by nearly nine per cent since February 28. Meanwhile, petrol prices are on average six per cent more across the same period, RAC Fuel Watch said. Sir Keir said the situation would be kept “under review”.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Keir Starmer issues update on planned fuel duty rise amid Iran conflict
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/keir-starmer-issues-update-planned-33572700
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- Government says Mandelson 'should never have been appointed' as US ambassador
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Peter Mandelson should never have been appointed as US ambassador, the Government has said.
As a tranche of documents relating to Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador in Washington was released, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones updated MPs on the papers.
According to the files, a due diligence report on his appointment found there was a “general reputational risk” over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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- ‘Why did we pay him a PENNY?!’ | MPs FURIOUS as Mandelson files reveal £75k severance payout
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States have been published by the Government this afternoon (March 11).
According to the files, a due diligence report on his appointment found there was a “general reputational risk” over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In an initial batch of papers, it is noted that after Epstein was first convicted of procuring an underage girl in 2008 “their relationship continued across 2009-2011, beginning when Lord Mandelson was business minister and continuing after the end of the Labour government”, noting that “Mandelson reportedly stayed in Epstein’s house while he was in jail in June 2009”.
The documents also show how Mandleson took home a £75,000 severance payment when he was sacked as Britain’s ambassador to Washington last year - but asked for more than half a million pounds.
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- Starmer WARNED of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein and handed over 75k severance pay
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Documents relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United States have been published by the Government this afternoon (March 11).
According to the files, a due diligence report on his appointment found there was a “general reputational risk” over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
In an initial batch of papers, it is noted that after Epstein was first convicted of procuring an underage girl in 2008 “their relationship continued across 2009-2011, beginning when Lord Mandelson was business minister and continuing after the end of the Labour government”, noting that “Mandelson reportedly stayed in Epstein’s house while he was in jail in June 2009”.
The documents also show how Mandleson took home a £75,000 severance payment when he was sacked as Britain’s ambassador to Washington last year - but asked for more than half a million pounds.
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- Strong winds set to BATTER Greater Manchester tomorrow as Met Office issues new weather warning
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The Met Office has issued a weather warning with fierce winds expected to batter Greater Manchester. The region has been hit by a 15-hour weather warning for strong winds on Thursday (March 12).
It covers all of Greater Manchester and most of northern England - including Lancashire, Merseyside and parts of Cheshire. Yorkshire, the North East, Cumbria, North Wales, southern Scotland and eastern Scotland are also affected.
In these areas, the Met Office says a period of strong winds and heavy rain is expected, potentially causing travel disruption. The warning comes into force at 5am on Thursday, lasting until 8pm that evening.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
Met Office issues new 15-hour weather warning for Greater Manchester TOMORROW
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/met-office-issues-new-15-33570019
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- ‘Mother of ALL U-TURNS!’ | MPS LAUGH at Kemi Badenoch for wanting UK to GO TO WAR with Iran
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Keir Starmer attended Prime Minister's Questions today, March 11, as the UK's first warship, HMS Dragon, has been sent to RAF Akrotiri.
UK forces continue to engage in defensive operations in the region, with the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon currently en route to the eastern Mediterranean to assist in protecting Cyprus.
The ship, which left Portsmouth a week after its deployment was announced, is capable of shooting down drones and ballistic missiles fired by Iran and its proxies as the Middle East crisis continues.
The Government has also announced it is preparing a second vessel, the landing ship RFA Lyme Bay, for potential deployment if the crisis deepens.
The Mandelson files are also due to be released after PMQs this afternoon which could cause renewed chaos for the Prime Minister.
Continue reading at Manchester Evening News:
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- MP tells Commons about rape ordeal and 1,088-day legal delay
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A north west MP has spoken publicly for the first time about her rape ordeal in a powerful speech to Parliament.
Charlotte Nichols, the MP for Warrington North, spoke during a debate about court system reforms, which could see jury trials limited to cases with a likely sentence of three years or more.
She told MPs: “Experiences like mine feel like they’ve been weaponised and are being used for rhetorical misdirection”.
In an impassioned speech, the MP for Warrington North said: “I waited 1,088 days to go to court,” and said that ‘every single one’ was agony, as she waived her right to anonymity.
“I care profoundly about rape victims facing intolerable delays for their day in court,” the MP told the House.
She said: “We have been told that if we have concerns about this Bill, it is because we have not been raped or because we don’t care enough for rape victims. The opposite is true in my case, it ...
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- Full POWERFUL speech as Warrington MP describes rape ordeal to House of Commons
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- A Cheshire MP has spoken publicly for the first time about being raped. The Warrington North MP Charlotte Nichols says she waited over 1,000 days for her case to go to court as she said experiences like hers were being "weaponised" in the debate over reforms to the justice system.
Ms Nichols has previously spoken about suffering post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) after being the victim of a crime but had never previously disclosed its nature.
She told the Commons she was waiving her right to anonymity as she disclosed she was raped "at an event I attended in my capacity as an MP."
It came as she hit out at the Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy's plans to limit jury trials to cases with a likely sentence of three years or more, as MPs debated the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
These cases would instead be heard by a single crown court judge, under the Bill's proposals. Additionally, magistrates' courts would be able to take on cases with a lik...
