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entertainment1 month ago•7 min saved

Olivia Dean Crowned UK Pop Queen as Brit Awards Take Center Stage in Manchester

Olivia Dean dominated the Brit Awards in Manchester, winning four prizes including best British artist, best album for The Art of Loving, and song of the year for Rein Me In with Sam Fender, along with best pop act. The ceremony marked the first Brit Awards in Manchester in nearly 50 years and also featured Rosalia making history as the first non-English language winner, a Ozzy Osbourne posthumous lifetime achievement tribute, and performances by Harry Styles and others.

via BBC|

#brit-awards-2026 #entertainment #manchester

entertainment1 month ago•5 min saved

Brits 2026 Goes North: Style Stuns on Manchester Red Carpet

For the first time in its 50-year history, the Brit Awards were staged at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, with a vibrant red carpet featuring Harry Styles, Olivia Dean and Lola Young among other stars, showcasing coordinated outfits and high-fashion looks as the UK’s biggest music night kicked off.

via BBC|

#brits-awards #entertainment #fashion

politics1 month ago•215 min saved

Green surge shakes Labour’s northern bastion after by-election win

Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, won the Gorton and Denton by-election, moving the Greens into five MPs and dealing a setback to Labour in its traditional northern stronghold. The surprise result challenges Labour’s strategy of courting Reform UK voters to counter the Greens, and signals a shifting local political landscape ahead of May local elections. Analysts say Labour faces a two-front battle as the Greens capitalize on cost-of-living discontent and broaden outreach to ethnic-minority communities.

via CNN|

#by-election #green-party #labour-party

world1 month ago•5 min saved

Green Wave in Manchester: Greens Win Surprise Seat, Reshaping UK Politics

Former plumber Hannah Spencer won Manchester's Gorton and Denton for the Green Party in a three-way race against Reform UK and Labour, making her the Greens' fifth MP and signaling rising eco-populist momentum as Labour faces scrutiny and Reform UK remains a national force ahead of the 2029 general election.

via NBC News|

#gorton-and-denton #green-party #labour-party

transport2 months ago•2 min saved

Govt signals Birmingham–Manchester rail link under NPR, decades away

Britain's government plans to propose a Birmingham–Manchester rail link as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, but detailed plans are scant and the line may take decades to materialize, echoing past HS2 delays and cost concerns while political debate about delivery continues.

via BBC|

#birmingham #hs2 #manchester

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Diaspora in Britain Welcomes Possible Turning Point for Venezuela

Venezuelans living in Salford, Manchester, and elsewhere in the UK greet reports that Maduro was seized by a US‑led operation with cautious optimism, recalling decades of poverty and fear at home; they hope for real change as political prisoners are released and the diaspora presses for international support, while acknowledging it will be a slow process.

via BBC|

#diaspora #maduro #manchester

local-news3 months ago•3 min saved

Manchester Homeless Village Seeks Curtains and Bedding Donations

A new homeless village with 40 modular homes is being built in Manchester's Castlefield area, supported by local businesses and charities, and is seeking donations of furnishings like curtains and bedding to complete the apartments.

via BBC|

#charity #community #homelessness

world3 months ago•7 min saved

UK Terror Plots Targeting Jewish Communities Foiled and Convicted

Two men in Greater Manchester were thwarted from carrying out what could have been the UK's deadliest terrorist attack on the Jewish community, involving plans to smuggle weapons and target a Jewish gathering, with the plot uncovered by an undercover police operation.

via BBC|

#jewish-community #manchester #terrorism

entertainment5 months ago•2 min saved

Netflix's 'Run Away': Harlan Coben's New Thriller with Star-Studded Cast

Netflix's latest Harlan Coben drama series 'Run Away' stars James Nesbitt and others, set in the UK, and follows a man's desperate search for his daughter who disappears into a dangerous underworld; premiering on January 1, 2026.

via Deadline|

#entertainment #harlan-coben #manchester

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Menopause Mistaken for Mental Decline

Leonie Painter from Manchester started a menopause support group after experiencing severe symptoms herself, which she initially thought were mental health issues. The group has become a vital community resource, helping women understand and manage menopause, break stigma, and find support, with many describing it as a 'lifeline' that has transformed their lives.

via BBC|

#health #manchester #menopause

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Coroner: Ex-boxer Ricky Hatton died by suspected hanging

An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of former boxing champion Ricky Hatton, who was found unresponsive at his home in Manchester and died at age 46, with the provisional cause of death given as hanging. The inquest will resume in March 2026.

via AP News|

#boxing #death #inquest

obituaries6 months ago•3 min saved

Manchester Mourns Ricky Hatton in Emotional Funeral

Thousands attended the emotional funeral of boxing champion Ricky Hatton at Manchester Cathedral, celebrating his life and career with tributes from family, friends, and fans, including notable sports and entertainment figures, following his death at age 46.

via BBC|

#boxing #celebration-of-life #funeral

obituaries6 months ago•2 min saved

Manchester Bids Emotional Farewell to Boxing Legend Ricky Hatton

Manchester bid a heartfelt farewell to boxing legend Ricky Hatton, who passed away at 46. His funeral drew thousands of fans and fellow champions, celebrating his impactful career and enduring legacy in boxing, especially in Manchester and the UK.

via New York Post|

#boxing #funeral #legacy

world6 months ago•3 min saved

Manchester Synagogue Attack: Confrontation, Investigation, and Calls to End Incitement

A volunteer security guard at a Manchester synagogue confronted and helped prevent a mass stabbing attack by Jihad Al-Shamie, who drove to the synagogue, attempted to gain entry, and was stopped by guards, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries. The incident has raised concerns about safety and anti-Semitism in the UK.

via BBC|

#jihad-al-shamie #manchester #security-guard

world6 months ago•2 min saved

Manchester Synagogue Attack: Victims Remembered and Police Response Under Scrutiny

The funeral of Melvin Cravitz, one of the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack, was attended by hundreds of mourners who remembered him as a kind and community-oriented person, emphasizing resilience and unity in the face of tragedy.

via BBC|

#funeral #jewish-community #manchester