Manchester News and Events
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Whats on in Local News – Manchester
Public Health
- Guidance: Supporting public health: maternity and babiesby HM Government on 31st July 2026 at 8:30 am
Documents to help local authorities and providers commission and deliver maternity and neonatal services.
- Bovine tuberculosis (TB) in domestic petsby HM Government on 14th July 2026 at 3:43 pm
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
- UK nutrient profiling model 2018 reviewby HM Government on 2nd March 2026 at 1:02 pm
We are seeking views on the 2018 review of the UK nutrient profiling model.
- Health economics: a guide for public health teamsby HM Government on 13th November 2025 at 2:48 pm
Resources to help local commissioners achieve value for money by estimating the return on investment (ROI) and cost-effectiveness of public health programmes.
Manchester Evening News
- Didsbury bar's new boss says 'I have inherited a business with a reputation' and vows to improve after accusationsby newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Declan Carey) on 28th October 2026 at 6:08 am
A licensing hearing is due to be held
- Man City line-up vs Brighton predicted as Enzo Maresca picks Erling Haaland replacementby newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Jack Flintham) on 28th October 2026 at 6:00 am
Manchester City play the first of their double-header with Brighton and Hove Albion tonight when they host them in the Carabao Cup
- Greater Manchester is on the cusp of enormous new power over its future - mayor Bev Craig's hopes ahead of the Budgetby newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Declan Carey) on 28th October 2026 at 5:58 am
Ahead of the budget on Wednesday, the region is preparing for a major handover of power which could bring huge change.
- Pensioner who died after suspected assault 'brought it on himself a little bit', GMP cop saidby newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Charlotte Fisher) on 28th October 2026 at 5:55 am
While there is no suggestion PC Gary Knight's actions in any way contributed to the man's death, he was given a written warning by force bosses after a panel found his actions 'fell short of what was reasonably expected'
- Ryanair's new route from Manchester to city with huge Christmas markets in time for cheap winter getawaysby newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Helena Vesty) on 28th October 2026 at 5:53 am
The new route gives people the chance to enjoy Warsaw's two Christmas markets, including the huge Jarmark Warszawski at Plac Defilad and the traditional, historic market in the Old Town
Manchester Business Live
- Rise in value of commercial property investment deals in Walesby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Sion Barry) on 27th October 2026 at 4:00 pm
Combined value of deals in Wales were up during the first three quarters of the year shows research from Knight Frank
- Retailer's £10m plans for former manufacturing hub that could create 100 jobsby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (William Morgan, Local Democracy Reporter) on 27th October 2026 at 3:00 pm
Home Bargains owner plans redevelopment of former Perspex International site
- The North East’s Fastest 50 businesses set out devolution prioritiesby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Graeme Whitfield) on 27th October 2026 at 1:43 pm
Fast-growing companies in the region say more devolution would be helpful to their firms
- Poundland faces insolvency and break-up as Gordon Brothers weighs rival bidsby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Henry Saker-Clark Press Association Deputy Business Editor) on 27th October 2026 at 1:30 pm
Owner considers offers for parts of the 600-store business, which employs around 12,000 people
- Ofcom warns parcel firms: improve customer service or face tougher regulationby newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Henry Saker-Clark Press Association Deputy Business Editor, Alistair Houghton) on 27th October 2026 at 1:11 pm
Ofcom's survey of delivery firms found Evri and Yodel had the least satisfied customers
The Guardian
- What to expect from John Healey’s first budget: who wins, who pays?by Phillip Inman on 28th October 2026 at 6:00 am
Struggling households, new homebuyers and small shops stand to gain, while banks and online marketplaces could face higher levies John Healey will present his first budget on Wednesday, which will set the tone for Andy Burnham’s premiership.Despite the chancellor’s promises in the summer that the tax and spending event would not be beset by the leaks that preceded those of his predecessor, Rachel Reeves, both official and unofficial sources have indicated much of what Healey is likely to […]
- Volunteer, 78, says Reform official likened her to Nazi collaborator for teaching asylum seekers Englishby Diane Taylor on 28th October 2026 at 6:00 am
Mair Godley claims Essex councillor Carl Johnson told her she was ‘facilitating the invasion’ by giving language lessonsA 78-year-old volunteer has claimed a Reform UK councillor accused her of “facilitating the invasion” and being akin to a Nazi collaborator during the second world war because she has helped asylum seekers learn English.Mair Godley and her husband, Nick, 77, a former chair of Wethersfield parish council, live near the former Wethersfield military base in Essex, where […]
- King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summitby Natricia Duncan Caribbean correspondent on 28th October 2026 at 12:07 am
Royal tour of Caribbean comes as Commonwealth nations renew calls for Britain to engage in reparation talksKing Charles has confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour.The king arrived in the Bahamas to a ceremonial welcome and attended a youth rally at Clifford Park, the site where the country officially gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1973. Continue reading...
- Chancellor targets cost of living crisis in budget for a ‘difficult moment’by Pippa Crerar and Heather Stewart on 27th October 2026 at 10:34 pm
Healey hopes to give ‘hope for the future’ but only modest policies are expected with important decisions deferredJohn Healey has acknowledged the UK faces a “difficult moment” but insisted he would put the country on a better path as he delivers his first budget on Wednesday against a turbulent global economic backdrop.But despite the international uncertainty, the chancellor will signal “fresh hope for the future” as he attempts to sound a more optimistic note, by providing […]















