Andy Burnham promises police ‘hub’ in city centre crime hotspot Piccadilly Gardens
It would be funded through an increase in the policing element of council taxPiccadilly Gardens(Image: Kenny Brown |…
Manchester’s graffiti hotspots have been named as council enlists army of four to fight back
The war on graffiti has seen the council’s ‘biggest intervention’ to date 17:15, 07 Jan 2026Updated 17:15, 07…
The central Manchester spot that went from bombsite to futuristic glamour
It’s been 60 years since Piccadilly Plaza and its hotel became a city landmarkPiccadilly Plaza in 1995 For…
Manchester Christmas Markets taken down as traders divided and some head home early
Running for over six weeks and spanning more than 270 stalls, Manchester Christmas Markets are some of the…
The sex offender pointing a camera in your face
INVESTIGATION: He has built a huge online following by filming the “good, bad and ugly” of Britain’s streets…
Landmark Manchester hotel about to get major makeover – and new identity
It will be the “first of its kind in the UK” in a major rebrand and refurbishment of…
Man left pouring with blood after ‘broken glass bottle robbery’ in Piccadilly Gardens
The victim collapsed in the streetThe incident happened in Piccadilly Gardens(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) A…
Will the real Charlie Veitch please stand up?
Sixteen years ago, Charlie Veitch stood on pavements offering hugs, hope and a homemade philosophy of freedom. Today,…
‘I’ve reviewed Manchester’s hotels for 20 years – there’s one that still makes me feel itchy’
£299 for a night in a windowless bedroom at the Britannia? Yep, that really happened, writes Dianne Bourne…
GMP chief speaks out on grooming gangs, flags and football
Sir Stephen Watson was taking questions from callers on LBCGMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester…