Urban Splash-linked firms ordered to pay £46.5m for Manchester fire safety work
Five organisations linked to Urban Splash must pay £46.5m towards fire safety repairs at seven Manchester buildings, a tribunal ruled on 5 November.
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First UK Disney Store outlet to open at Cheshire Oaks on 12 November
The UK's first Disney Store outlet opens at Cheshire Oaks on 12 November, with up to 40% off selected products and full-price…
Visitor Levy Bill offers Greater Manchester power to charge overnight guests
A bill could give Greater Manchester powers to charge overnight visitors. Manchester's existing £1-per-room charge remains separate.
Two more arrested in University of Greater Manchester fraud investigation
Two men were arrested after warrants in Bolton and South Yorkshire on 4 November 2026 in an investigation into alleged financial irregularities…
Theatre staff at four Greater Manchester hospitals reject NCA offer, 424 votes to 3
Theatre staff at Salford Royal, Royal Oldham, Rochdale Infirmary and Fairfield General voted 424 to 3 against the Northern Care Alliance's offer,…
Manchester Airport hotels: a cheaper room or a simpler terminal transfer?
Pour Manchester Airport (MAN), la bonne chambre dépend de votre trajet vers le terminal. Vérifiez transport, horaires, frais et conditions: le moins…
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Manchester and Stockport news: local stories, wider regional impact
News from Stockport and Manchester, covering policing, court cases, transport changes, schools, and community life—showing what events mean for residents across Greater…
Cunha scores twice as Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford
Manchester United overturned a two-goal deficit against Roma at Old Trafford, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice before being sent off.
United fans throw tennis balls onto pitch in anti-Glazer protest against Roma
Manchester United supporters briefly halted the Roma match at Old Trafford by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch in protest at the…
Manchester · Key figures
- Population
- 547,627 residents
- Area
- 115.6 km²
- Population density
- 4,737 per km²
- Postcode districts
- 33 postcodes
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Manchester from A to Z
- Bakeries 41
- Cafés 341
- Dentists 46
- GP surgeries and doctors 46
- Hairdressers and barbers 257
- Hotels 121
- Pharmacies 70
- Restaurants 569
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Three knife-related incidents bring police to Manchester Arndale in 11 days
Police attended three knife-related incidents at Manchester Arndale in 11 days, with two boys stabbed. GMP does not believe they are linked.
Everyday life
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Manchester buses disrupted for seventh day as Roma fans march along Deansgate
Bus diversions continued for a seventh day on Tuesday 3 November as thousands of Roma fans marched along Deansgate under police escort.
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Weather in Oldham, Manchester: location mismatch prevents publication
This assignment can’t be published as an Oldham weather page. The data provided is for Manchester, and historical averages don’t cover today’s…
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India House residents say scaffolding leaves flats in darkness
Residents at India House on Whitworth Street say scaffolding has blocked daylight, with works taking place on and off since 2020.
Sport
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Manchester United news: confirmed updates or transfer speculation?
From injury updates and team selection to match reports at Old Trafford, we separate confirmed Manchester United announcements from transfer speculation and…
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Northern Quarter Manchester: Independent Shopping by Day, Live Music After Dark
Discover Northern Quarter Manchester: independent shops, street art, cafés and live music. Plan a daytime browse or an evening out around the…
Manchester in numbers
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Weather in North West Manchester: city records or a regional forecast?
North West Manchester weather numbers here are historical Manchester records, not today’s conditions. See November averages, rainfall, and temperature extremes—and learn how…
