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Manchester

Rev Richard Coles on Sky Arts Book Club

BBC Radio 4’s Richard Coles ‘forced to quit popular show’

The study said there were a total of 497 UFO sightings across the UK last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year when there were 413.
The study said there were a total of 497 UFO sightings across the UK last year, an increase of 20% from the previous year when there were 413.

Greater Manchester named UK area with most UFO sightings

Chris Brown performs at Staples Center on October 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Chris Brown performs at Staples Center on October 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Chris Brown grabs throat of Love Island star during concert

The top 20 food halls in the UK according to Enjoy.com

Encanto in Concert announces UK tour for 2023

Therme Manchester’s next generation waterpark area, including living waterslides. Credit: Therme
Therme Manchester’s next generation waterpark area, including living waterslides. Credit: Therme

Development of UK’s first Therme park in Manchester starts

Maps show historical expected annual flood damage (EAD) in GBP billion at 2020 values, and calculated EAD percentage increase with 1.8 degrees global warming. (Credit: University of Bristol and Fathom)
Maps show historical expected annual flood damage (EAD) in GBP billion at 2020 values, and calculated EAD percentage increase with 1.8 degrees global warming. (Credit: University of Bristol and Fathom)

Study shows impact further flooding could have on UK

A vigil held in Manchester city centre following the bombing at Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP via Getty Images
A vigil held in Manchester city centre following the bombing at Manchester Arena. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

MI5 director apologises for not stopping Manchester Arena attack

Emergency services arrive close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)
Emergency services arrive close to the Manchester Arena on May 23, 2017. (Photo by Dave Thompson/Getty Images)

MI5 missed ‘significant chance’ to stop Manchester Arena attack

The Northern Lights are a stunning sight
The Northern Lights are a stunning sight

EasyJet pilot makes manoeuvre so passengers can see Northern Lights

Sainsbury’s is closing two of its Argos depots which will affect 1,400 jobs.
Sainsbury’s is closing two of its Argos depots which will affect 1,400 jobs.

1,400 jobs affected as Sainsbury’s announces closure of two depots

The Northern Lights have been visible for the last two nights across parts of Scotland
The Northern Lights have been visible for the last two nights across parts of Scotland

Will the Northern Lights be visible tonight?

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury pose after a face-off in the ring, alongside Derek Chisora at the OVO Arena Wembley, London.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury pose after a face-off in the ring, alongside Derek Chisora at the OVO Arena Wembley, London.

Who won Jake Paul or Tommy Fury? How much did the winner get for the fight?

Loyle Carner is one of the headliners at this year's Radio 6 Music Festival in Manchester.
Loyle Carner is one of the headliners at this year's Radio 6 Music Festival in Manchester.

Everything you need to know about the Radio 6 Music Festival

The most desired cities to live in the UK - do you agree?

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury (Getty)
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury (Getty)

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury kept baby’s arrival secret for a week

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England

SIX will feature at the big night in Manchester
SIX will feature at the big night in Manchester

National Lottery Big Night of Musicals returns to Manchester AO Arena

Halifax are set to close dozens of branches (Photo: Adobe stock)
Halifax are set to close dozens of branches (Photo: Adobe stock)

Over 80 Halifax branches set to close

Richard Gullick tries out indoor skydiving at the Bear Grylls Adventure, Birmingham.
Richard Gullick tries out indoor skydiving at the Bear Grylls Adventure, Birmingham.

National World reporters try out indoor skydiving and bunny yoga

Which location in England will be on the infamous list this year?
Which location in England will be on the infamous list this year?

Worst place to live in England 2023: Voting open as shortlist revealed

Byron Burger has confirmed that it will be closing nine of its restaurants in major UK cities after falling into administration
Byron Burger has confirmed that it will be closing nine of its restaurants in major UK cities after falling into administration

Byron Burger to close restaurants after falling into administration

Some of the animals looking for homes at Blue Cross
Some of the animals looking for homes at Blue Cross

Blue Cross Animal charity releases list of animals looking homes

No further action will be taken against a man suspected of sending death threats to Morgan, the Metropolitan Police has said. The TV host, 57, reportedly received messages earlier this year telling him he was "a marked man" and promising he was "getting killed". A 43-year-old man was subsequently arrested in Manchester on suspicion of making threats to kill. Issue date: Wednesday December 21, 2022.
No further action will be taken against a man suspected of sending death threats to Morgan, the Metropolitan Police has said. The TV host, 57, reportedly received messages earlier this year telling him he was "a marked man" and promising he was "getting killed". A 43-year-old man was subsequently arrested in Manchester on suspicion of making threats to kill. Issue date: Wednesday December 21, 2022.

No further action to be taken against Piers Morgan death threat suspect

Ms Murray's 29-year-old sonMartyn Hett was one of 22 concert-goers murdered in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May 2017. Pic: PA
Ms Murray's 29-year-old sonMartyn Hett was one of 22 concert-goers murdered in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May 2017. Pic: PA

Martyn’s Law: Tighter venue security after Manchester Arena bombing

AA issue amber warning ahead of the Christmas getaway this week

When will cold snap end? Met Office forecast for week before Christmas

A group of fraudsters have been posing as ambulance staff and knocking on doors asking for financial support ahead of upcoming industrial action.
A group of fraudsters have been posing as ambulance staff and knocking on doors asking for financial support ahead of upcoming industrial action.

Fraudsters posing as ambulance staff seen asking for donations

Ethan Loch
Ethan Loch

The Scotsman Sessions #344: Ethan Loch

Air passengers are not expected to witness a huge impact at Glasgow due to UK Border Force staff strikes over Christmas. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA
Air passengers are not expected to witness a huge impact at Glasgow due to UK Border Force staff strikes over Christmas. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

No major impact forecast at Glasgow Airport despite strikes

The cost of renting is increasing amid the cost of living crisis
The cost of renting is increasing amid the cost of living crisis

Average monthly rent is £117 higher than a year ago – Zoopla

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable neurological illness Stiff Person Syndrome
Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable neurological illness Stiff Person Syndrome

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare incurable neurological disorder

Border force airport staff to strike around Christmas at UK airports

List of the rarest 10p, 50p and £2 coins in circulation

Eastbourne pier
Eastbourne pier

Time Out announce their Best Places to Live in the UK in 2023 list

Easy Jet Black Friday 2022: thousands of flights available from £25
Easy Jet Black Friday 2022: thousands of flights available from £25

Easy Jet Cyber Monday 2022: thousands of flights available from £25

Jim Parums and his daugher foraging a mushroom - the family save £100 a week by foraging for all their meals.
Jim Parums and his daugher foraging a mushroom - the family save £100 a week by foraging for all their meals.

Family saves £100 a week by foraging for all their meals

Brits are so obsessed with gravy they drink it through straws - and even pour it...

Left to right: Bill Harkins, business development director, Invesis; Chris Williams, CEO Invesis; Stewart Laing, CEO Asanti; and Cathal Griffin, CRO, Asanti. Picture: Jamie Simpson
Left to right: Bill Harkins, business development director, Invesis; Chris Williams, CEO Invesis; Stewart Laing, CEO Asanti; and Cathal Griffin, CRO, Asanti. Picture: Jamie Simpson

Hamilton data centre operator poised for further growth after 'landmark' deal

A previous tour of Wicked
A previous tour of Wicked

Wicked announces UK and Ireland tour from 2023 - tickets and dates

Manchester has been named as the best city to learn in the world for 2023 by Lonely Planet, making it the only UK city to make the travel guidebook’s annual Best in Travel list
Manchester has been named as the best city to learn in the world for 2023 by Lonely Planet, making it the only UK city to make the travel guidebook’s annual Best in Travel list

Lonely Planet Best in Travel list: Manchester named among world’s best

Kirsty McKenzie
Kirsty McKenzie

Business people on the move

Peter Gabriel will tour the UK and Europe to promote his album i/o - find out here how to get tickets.
Peter Gabriel will tour the UK and Europe to promote his album i/o - find out here how to get tickets.

Peter Gabriel tour 2023: How to get tickets UK and Europe dates

Uber reveals longest trip taken in the UK

Greggs announces Festive Bake return date - there’s not long to wait

Firm but fair, Gwyneth Powell’s Mrs McClusky was the favourite Grange Hill head teacher
Firm but fair, Gwyneth Powell’s Mrs McClusky was the favourite Grange Hill head teacher

Scotsman Obituaries: Gwyneth Powell, Grange Hill's Mrs McClusky

Tyson Fury storms off True Geordie Podcast after Chisora row

Bonnie Kemplay PIC: Harvey Pearson
Bonnie Kemplay PIC: Harvey Pearson

Under the Radar: Bonnie Kemplay

Scotland’s Eilish McColgan celebrates after winning the Women’s 5000m Final at Alexander Stadium on day ten of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday August 7, 2022.
Scotland’s Eilish McColgan celebrates after winning the Women’s 5000m Final at Alexander Stadium on day ten of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday August 7, 2022.

Eilish McColgan’s 10k record invalid after run course found to be 150m short

A police investigation into the treatment of a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester who was beaten at the Chinese consulate in Manchester is “complex and sensitive” and will take some time, a senior officer has said.
A police investigation into the treatment of a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester who was beaten at the Chinese consulate in Manchester is “complex and sensitive” and will take some time, a senior officer has said.

Police investigation into Chinese consulate assault ‘complex and sensitive’

Police try to pull a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester out of the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester. Picture: Matthew Leung/The Chaser News/AFP via Getty Images
Police try to pull a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester out of the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester. Picture: Matthew Leung/The Chaser News/AFP via Getty Images

UK demands explanation after assault on Hong Kong protester at Chinese consulate

Police try to pull a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester out of the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester (Picture: Matthew Leung/The Chaser News/AFP via Getty Images)
Police try to pull a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester out of the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester (Picture: Matthew Leung/The Chaser News/AFP via Getty Images)

Thugs who attacked protester in China consulate must be expelled from UK

A Jet2 flight from Turkey to Manchester was diverted to London Stansted Airport after reports of a “potential threat on board”.
A Jet2 flight from Turkey to Manchester was diverted to London Stansted Airport after reports of a “potential threat on board”.

Jet2 flight diverted to after reports of a “potential threat on board”

Creative agency Leith has opened a Manchester office and also taken on a number of additional staff.
Creative agency Leith has opened a Manchester office and also taken on a number of additional staff.

Famous Edinburgh creative agency behind Irn-Bru ads pushes south with new office

Sir Tom Moore memorial: Climate protester in court after dirty protest

Heather Small's son is a Labour councillor
Heather Small's son is a Labour councillor

M People founder says band are ‘livid’ at use of song at Tory Party conference

The Scotsman Top Stories

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Divisions in Scottish politics on full display as Sturgeon era draws to a close

The leadership candidates
The leadership candidates

Forbes most favoured among Scots but Yousaf leads SNP voters, poll suggests

Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Petrel in Imperial Dock in Leith on Thursday. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

HSE investigation launched after US Navy ship tips over in Leith