The Latest Breaking News from Manchester

Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims

University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Man charged with assisting Manchester synagogue attacker with reconnaissance

Mohammad Bashir, 31, from Manchester, was charged with four terrorism offences

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025

Remi Moses Now: Family 'Baffled' About Viral Death Hoax That Claimed Former Man UTD and West Brom Player Passed Away

Rumours claiming former Manchester United and West Brom star Remi Moses has died spread rapidly on social media, prompting confusion. His family and Man Utd confirm he is alive and well, dismissing the reports as a hoax. Here's what happened.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025

BBC criticised for plan to cover some World Cup 2026 games remotely

To cut costs at event being hosted across US, Canada and Mexico, smaller games may be covered from Salford base

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Ofcom probing how social media firms remove illegal hate and terror content

MPs raised concerns over the volume of antisemitic content on X after the Manchester synagogue attack.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

Emirates flight cancelled after colliding with fuel truck at Manchester airport

The ground vehicle came into contact with the Dubai-bound aircraft

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

Rochdale council accused of sitting on finding that CEO ‘touched and grinded’ on junior colleague

James Binks suspended by council only after details of inquiry published in local press

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

By hiding their faces, metal bands maximise the emotional punch of their music

In 2024, along with 20,000 others, I attended a sold-out metal show in Manchester. Unlike most concerts at the Co-op Live Arena, however, none of us in the packed-out venue knew who we were actually seeing. The band was Sleep Token – a masked and anonymous collective formed in London…

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025

“Noel goes, ‘What guitars do you want to borrow?’ I was like, ‘Well, I’ve played that one and it’s incredible. I was going to buy one, but it was about seven grand!’” The story behind Oasis’ new signature guitars

The Gibson Les Paul, Epiphone Riviera and Epiphone Sheraton have a deep history with the Manchester rock powerhouse, and this year’s new signature models take us all the way back to the beginning

Guitar World · Dec 3, 2025

Peter Hook marking Sex Pistols anniversary milestone with special show

Peter Hook will mark the 50th anniversary of the Sex Pistols’ legendary Manchester gig - which inspired him to pick up the bass - with a one-off show next year.

BANG Premier · Dec 3, 2025