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City and metropolitan borough in England

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Manchester is a city and the metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. It had an estimated population of 568,996 in 2022. Greater Manchester is the third-most populous metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, with a population of 2.92 million, and the largest in Northern England. It borders the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The city borders the boroughs of Trafford, Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury and Salford.

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Manchester arena terrorist attacks prison officers Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has attacked prison officers at HMP Frankland, throwing boiling oil before stabbing them with improvised weapons. The Prison Officers' Association is calling.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 1 week ago

PM pledges to fix 'Victorian Era' northern transport system The Prime Minister has vowed to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire as he announced £415 million in transport funding. It comes after delays to the electrification of the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:48Published 3 weeks ago

Government announces £415 million to upgrade rail services The government has announced £415 million to upgrade struggling rail services between Manchester and Yorkshire. It comes after delays to the electrification of the TransPennine route upgrade between.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:41Published 3 weeks ago

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Manchester bomb plotter moved back to Belmarsh prison after guards attacked in jail in Durham The Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has been moved back to Belmarsh prison after an alleged attack at HMP Frankland on Saturday. Sky News - Published 5 days ago
Man charged over death of girl, 3, in traffic collision in Manchester A man has been charged after a three-year-old died in a crash in Manchester on Saturday. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2025
Large fire near Manchester hospital mostly extinguished A large fire on an industrial estate near Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester has been mostly extinguished. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2025

Girl, 3, dies after tram and van crash in Manchester A three-year-old girl has died after a collision between a tram and a van in Manchester city centre. Sky News - Published on February 22, 2025
Briton Ditcheva to fight on 'PFL Champions Series' Manchester fighter and world champion Dakota Ditcheva will compete on the newly-formed 'PFL Champions Series' this summer. BBC Sport - Published on February 19, 2025
Catterall's world title dream upset by Barboza Jr Jack Catterall suffered a split-decision points defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr in Manchester, dealing a major blow to the British light-welterweight's world-title ambitions. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2025

'India belongs to England': UK man racially abuses Indian-origin woman on train; see video A drunk UK man racially abused Indian-origin passengers on a London to Manchester train, citing England's colonial past and making offensive remarks about immigrants. Gabrielle Forsyth, one of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2025
Funeral held for Man Utd legend Denis Law, drawing famous footballers and fans to pay respects The footballing community gathered in Manchester to pay their final respects to Denis Law after he died last month aged 84. Sky News - Published on February 11, 2025
Whyte to fight Joyce in Manchester in April British heavyweights Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce will compete in the headline bout at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on Saturday, 5 April. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2025
Boy, 11, charged after double stabbing An 11-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a double stabbing in Manchester. Sky News - Published on February 7, 2025

KSI Fighting Dillon Danis In March Dillon Danis and KSI are hoping the second time is the charm ... as they're slated to duke it out in a boxing match next month in Manchester, England!! The YouTuber-turned-boxer made the announcement.. TMZ.com - Published on February 4, 2025
Suspected burglar found hiding under bed, police bodycam footage shows A suspected burglar has been arrested after police found him lying under a bed while they searched a home in Manchester. Sky News - Published on January 16, 2025
History-maker Ditcheva aims to bring PFL to Manchester Newly crowned PFL flyweight world champion Dakota Ditcheva says she will continue "pushing" to fight in Manchester. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2024	Syrian asylum seeker fears homelessness after claim paused From his home in Manchester, Hussam Kassas has been closely following the downfall of the Assad regime. Sky News - Published on December 10, 2024
Tears of joy in Manchester as Syrians dream of returning home Singing, dancing, hugging and crying. Hundreds of Syrians have gathered in Manchester city centre to celebrate the end of the regime, a regime many fled in fear of their lives. Sky News - Published on December 8, 2024	Many Indians stranded after Gulf Air flight’s emergency landing in Kuwait Several Indian passengers are stranded at Kuwait Airport after their Gulf Air Bahrain-Manchester flight was diverted due to a technical issue. Indians, not eligible for visa on arrival in Kuwait, are.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2024
Chisora to face Wallin in Manchester 'last dance' British heavyweight Derek Chisora will face Sweden's Otto Wallin in Manchester early next year. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2024	Man arrested on suspicion of murder after two men stabbed to death in Manchester A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were stabbed to death in Manchester, police have said. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2024
Fury to make boxing return against Till in January Tommy Fury will fight former UFC star Darren Till when he makes his return to boxing in Manchester in January. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024	England ease to comprehensive win over Jamaica England sealed a comprehensive 55-47 victory over Jamaica in the second match of the Horizon series at the AO Arena in Manchester. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024
England beat Jamaica to take 1-0 lead in series England seal a comprehensive 55-47 victory in their second match against Jamaica in the Horizon series in Manchester. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024	Last-second Jamaica goal seals thrilling tie with England England settle for a tie in their opening Horizon series match after Jamaica score a dramatic last-second goal at the AO Arena in Manchester. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024
England denied as Jamaica snatch draw in series opener England had to settle for a tie in their opening Horizon series match against Jamaica in Manchester after a dramatic last-second goal denied them victory. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024	Watch on BBC as England face Jamaica in Horizon Series England and Jamaica get the new Horizon Series under way with two matches in Manchester on 16 and 17 November, both live on the BBC. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2024