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‘You weren’t free’: Iranians party in London and Manchester after strikes against regime

The diaspora hope the death of Ali Khamenei will bring change – and peace – even as fears remain over Iran’s future

The Guardian - UK

Manchester 1, London 0: The Brits highs and lows

The Brits’ first appearance in Manchester turned out to be a triumph, with a winning bit of Manc edge

Evening Standard

This year’s Brit awards found a flicker of chaos – but the winners were never in doubt

A Manchester move, Shaun Ryder’s bleeped-out anecdote and the odd leftfield flourish added some life to a slick ceremony – yet when it came to the prizes, commercial heavyweights tended to reign

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What happened at the 2026 BRIT Awards?

Olivia Dean took home four prizes as the BRIT Awards came to Manchester for the first time on Saturday (28.02.26) evening.

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From Lord Mandelson to Paddington: Jack Whitehall’s best Brit Award gags

Here are some of the most funny and memorable gags from the comedian.

Evening Standard

BRIT Awards: Sharon and Kelly Osbourne make emotive speech as the late Ozzy Osbourne wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Sharon and Kelly Osbourne gave a heartfelt speech about the late Ozzy Osbourne as the Black Sabbath legend received the Lifetime Achievement Award at Saturday's (28.02.26) BRIT Awards ceremony in Manchester.

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Tim Burgess leads tributes to Stone Roses’ ‘phenomenal’ Mani at 2026 Brit Awards

Mounfield, who was an original member of Manchester rock band The Stone Roses, died in 2025.

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Olivia Dean preaches ‘the art of loving’ at Brit Awards ceremony plagued by censorship and dodgy jokes

BRIT AWARDS 2026: Pop-soul artist dominated a ceremony made memorable thanks to some starry live performances, jokes that fell flat and censored political commentary. Roisin O’Connor reports

The Independent UK

Olivia Dean sweeps the board at 2026 Brit awards, winning four including artist, song and album of the year

The 26-year-old dominates in Manchester, landing the night’s biggest prizes as Rosé, Wolf Alice and Mark Ronson also take top honours

The Guardian - UK

BRIT Awards: Olivia Dean claims British Artist of the Year and British Album of the Year prizes

Olivia Dean won both the British Artist of the Year and British Album of the Year awards at the BRITs in Manchester on Saturday (28.02.26).

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BRIT Awards: Noel Gallagher thanks Liam Gallagher and Oasis bandmates after winning Songwriter of the Year

Noel Gallagher thanked brother Liam Gallagher and his Oasis bandmates after winning the Songwriter of the Year gong at the BRIT Awards in Manchester.

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BRIT Awards: Wolf Alice win Group of the Year

Wolf Alice won the BRIT Award for Group of the Year for the second time at Saturday's (28.02.26) ceremony in Manchester.

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BRIT Awards: Sam Fender and Olivia Dean win Song of the Year for Rein Me In

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's duet Rein Me In has won the Song of the Year prize at the BRIT Awards in Manchester.

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In Pictures: Bez and co bring touch of ‘Madchester’ to Brit Awards in Manchester

The music awards are being held in the North West city for the first time, after nearly 50 years in London.

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‘The world misses him’: Tim Burgess remembers Stone Roses’ Mani ahead of Brits

The Charlatans frontman will pay tribute to Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield during the In Memoriam section of the awards ceremony in Manchester.

The Independent UK

Travel chaos as Dubai and Doha flights suspended after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

On a typical day, around 250,000 passengers arrive and depart at Dubai – the busiest international airport in the world

The Guardian - UK

‘The kinetic energy is palpable’: Manchester embraces its first Brit awards

Event’s first venture outside London aims to recognise geographical diversity of UK’s music talent

The Guardian - UK

Reform and Tories report ‘family voting’ allegations to watchdog

Nigel Farage says his party was victim of ‘cheating’ in Gorton and Denton byelection, although Manchester council says no issues reported

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In the groove: Manchester’s cult record shops and indie venues

As The BRIT Awards head to Manchester we take a look at the places that have made it such a crucial part of Britain’s music map

The Independent UK

Oliver Glasner talks up Michael Carrick having been pegged for Man Utd role

Glasner was identified as a top contender to succeed Ruben Amorim at Manchester United but plans may have changed amid their Carrick-led resurgence

The Independent UK

‘Starmer is for the higher-ups rather than the lower-downs’: Gorton and Denton voters explain why Labour lost

ON THE GROUND: This corner of Greater Manchester, a key brick in the red wall, felt abandoned by Labour. Its voters tell Dan Haygarth why they’ve ditched Starmer’s party, leaving it with nowhere to turn

The Guardian - UK

Man who entered Manchester mosque with axe also took zip ties and balaclava, court hears

Darren Connor denies possession of offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse

Evening Standard

By-election 'cheating' row erupts as Nigel Farage's Reform UK reports 'family voting' claims to police

Concerns were raised about people forcing family members to vote in a certain way during the contest in Manchester

Evening Standard

Dancing Green: Who is Hannah Spencer, the plumber turned MP who raved to victory in the Gorton by-election?

Ms Spencer, who at one point danced on the street in the constituency, gained the seat for the Green Party with a strong personal performance during her campaign

Evening Standard

Greens make history at Gorton and Denton: Key by-election numbers and milestones

The Gorton area of Manchester will not be represented by Labour for the first time in nearly 100 years

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