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Further disruption expected after Manchester power failure causes travel chaos

Trains in the Midlands, Greater Manchester, and northwest England came to a halt on Thursday

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Newly elected PoK legislator is on police bail in UK for child sex offences: Report

A former PoK minister faces child sex offense allegations from the 1990s. He was arrested in the UK and is currently out on police bail. Ahmed allegedly failed to attend a court date, campaigning instead in Mirpur. A UK judge allowed him to travel to Pakistan despite his bail status.…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Manchester Trains Grounded After Major Signalling Power Failure Strands Thousands Across North West

A power failure at Manchester's Rail Operating Centre halted trains across north-west England, causing widespread cancellations and delays. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in rail signalling systems.

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

London vs the North — or can both tech sectors win under Andy Burnham?

As the new Prime Minister pushes north, Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the capital’s future as Europe’s tech powerhouse

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Barcelona Could Challenge Real Madrid for Rodri—Who Needs World Cup Winner More?

Reports suggest Barcelona could enter the race for the Manchester City star.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

Manchester City have failed to win the title in back-to-back seasons, can Enzo Maresca succeed where Pep Guardiola was starting to falter? Manchester City 2026-27 season preview

The Enzo Maresca era has arrived, and Manchester City's new boss has enormous shoes to fill

FourFourTwo · Aug 4

Religious education teacher banned after sending naked torso photo to student

Thomas Wilson, 38, sent the image to 'Student A' when she was under 18

The Independent UK · Aug 3

The Manchester mayoral result holds the key to the future of progressive politics

Voters on the left may be fragmented – but they will pull together behind a convincing cross-party message, says Neal Lawson, director of cross-party campaign organisation Compass

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

‘We are always ignored’: What the people of Manchester really think about Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’

ON THE GROUND: No 10 North is a flagship policy of Andy Burnham’s as he pledges to ‘rewire’ the UK. But will it change the fortunes of people who long feel like they’ve been forgotten? Dan Haygarth finds out

The Independent UK · Aug 1

Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has shifted some of Britain's political power from London to Manchester with "No_ 10 North."

The Independent UK · Aug 1