Passenger protest calls for Northern to lose rail franchise
Rail passengers held a protest calling for train operator Northern to lose its franchise.
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Train passengers to protest over ‘abysmal’ service
Angry passengers will gather at a railway station to protest about train operator Northern’s “abysmal” performance.
Terrorist ‘just like an animal’ during stabbing rampage, hero officer says
A police officer has told how he pulled the trigger on his Taser gun but it failed to stop crazed terrorist Mahdi Mohamud who lunged at him with a fillet knife before he could reload.
Man admits attempted murder over New Year’s Eve stabbing rampage
A man who launched a frenzied knife attack on commuters and police at Manchester Victoria railway station last New Year’s Eve has pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
All parties must take immediate steps to tackle homelessness, says Andy Burnham
The main parties must all commit to taking immediate steps to tackle the homelessness crisis if they get into power, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has said.
Bentley Motors loses trademark battle against family-run Manchester firm
A family-run clothing business has won a court battle against luxury car manufacturer Bentley over a long-running trademark dispute.
Items found in car after terror arrests ‘no danger to public’, police say
Suspicious items found in a car as two men were arrested over terrorism offences represent no danger to the public, police have said.
Two men arrested on terror offences after suspicious items found in car
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after police stopped a Range Rover in Manchester city centre.
Keynote speaker announced for Aberdeen economy conference
One of the UK’s most respected regeneration tsars has been announced as the keynote speaker at a conference on Aberdeen's economy.
Suspected knifeman arrested at Manchester shopping centre
Police have been called to a security alert at Manchester’s Arndale Shopping Centre – just a week after two people were stabbed by a man in a random attack.
Bellway dials back in London as it builds record number of homes
Major house builder Bellway has said it will focus less on London as better opportunities elsewhere in the country push down the capital’s pull.
Arndale stabbings ‘unlikely to have been politically or religiously motivated’
A knife attack at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre appears to be “more mental health-related” than politically or religiously motivated, the local mayor has said.
Suspect held over Manchester stabbings detained under Mental Health Act
A terror suspect arrested after three people were stabbed at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
Knifeman who stabbed three at shopping centre held on suspicion of terrorism
A knifeman who stabbed three people at a Manchester shopping centre has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism, Greater Manchester Police have said.
Timeline of recent terror attacks in UK
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed counter terrorism officers are leading the investigation into a knife attack at Manchester’s Arndale shopping centre.
Counter terror police investigating after knifeman runs amok in Manchester
Counter terror police are investigating after a man launched a knife attack on members of the public at a Manchester shopping centre.
Man held after four stabbed at Manchester shopping centre
A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault after several people were stabbed at the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester, Greater Manchester Police said.
Johnson calls for Brussels to compromise as he seeks Brexit deal
Boris Johnson urged Brussels to compromise as he said put forward “constructive and reasonable proposals” to resolve the Brexit deadlock.
Boris Johnson to set out final Brexit offer to Brussels on Wednesday
Boris Johnson’s plan for a Brexit deal will be delivered to Brussels on Wednesday with a message that there will be no delay beyond the October 31 deadline.
Johnson blimp unveiled for protest at Tory conference
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Manchester as the Conservative conference gets under way.
‘Utterly vile’ anti-Tory banner condemned by Labour mayor
The mayor of Greater Manchester has condemned an “unacceptable” banner which threatened Tories as they arrived in the city for their party conference.
Elbow’s Guy Garvey lands new job on Manchester trams
Elbow star Guy Garvey will entertain passengers on Manchester’s trams on Thursday as he lends his voice to the announcements.
Holidaymakers ‘devastated’ after Thomas Cook trips cancelled
Thousands of holidaymakers are coming to terms with upcoming trips abroad being cancelled following the collapse of Thomas Cook, with some set to miss holidays of a lifetime, weddings and honeymoons.
Travellers ‘absolutely devastated’ but feel for Thomas Cook staff
Travellers have said they are “absolutely devastated” at the closure of Thomas Cook but have expressed support for the travel operator’s staff.
Driver with 25 points on licence not banned before fatal crash
A motorist who killed a man in a crash was able to drive with 25 points on his licence because of “human error and process issues”.
Aberdeen garage staff set off on 458-mile charity cycle
Staff from an Aberdeen car repair service have set off on the first leg of a 458-mile cycle to raise vital funds for charity.
Watch: Bells ring out as Yoko Ono opens Manchester International Festival
Yoko Ono has opened the Manchester International Festival by leading members of the public in ringing bells for world peace.
Underworld to revisit ‘unheard’ stories of Manchester homeless
Electronic music duo Underworld are returning to the Manchester International Festival to showcase “unheard” stories of the homeless.
Rapper Cardi B pulls out of headline slot at Parklife music festival
Rapper Cardi B has pulled out of her headline slot at the Parklife music festival, organisers said.
Ariana Grande marks two years since One Love Manchester concert
Ariana Grande has marked two years since One Love Manchester by sharing a selection of images from the benefit concert.