Andy Burnham government confirms property price caps for new first-time buyer scheme across England

Manchester Evening News - Nov 3, 2026

The Government has revealed more details on the new Your First Home scheme ahead of applications opening in February

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LTO sets new renewal period for expired vehicle registrations, licenses

Nov 3, 2026

LTO sets new renewal period for expired vehicle registrations, licenses

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has implemented new renewal periods until February 2027 for motor vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, and other permits that expired from July to October this year.  In an advisory on Tuesday, the LTO said that this new implementation is under the Memorandum Circular (MC) No. MVL-2026-5523, which lifted

W. Visayas workers to get up to P45 daily wage hike starting Nov. 19

Nov 3, 2026

W. Visayas workers to get up to P45 daily wage hike starting Nov. 19

MANILA, Philippines—Minimum wage earners in Western Visayas will receive daily pay increases of up to P45 starting Nov. 19, following the approval of a new wage order by the Department of Labor and Employment. Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino on Tuesday said that the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) approved Wage Order No. VI-30 following

Defenseless defense: Ridon says VP camp insisting on wrong arguments

Nov 3, 2026

Defenseless defense: Ridon says VP camp insisting on wrong arguments

MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon has criticized Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp for continuing to use what he described as disproven arguments in responding to the prosecution’s formal offer of evidence, saying the defense panel could best be described as “defenseless.” Ridon, a member of the House of Representatives’ prosecution panel, said

Mimaropa police logs zero crime incidents during Undas

Nov 3, 2026

Mimaropa police logs zero crime incidents during Undas

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Mimaropa police recorded zero crime incidents across the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, according to Police Brig. Gen. Christopher R. Dela Cruz, regional police director, in a statement on Tuesday (Nov. 3). Beyond

6-hour power outage set in parts of Ilocos Norte on November 8

Nov 3, 2026

6-hour power outage set in parts of Ilocos Norte on November 8

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—Parts of Ilocos Norte will experience a six-hour power supply interruption on Sunday, November 8, as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) conducts maintenance work on its transmission facilities. The scheduled power supply interruption will run from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., affecting areas served by the Ilocos Norte Electric

Manchester trial LIVE as nine men accused of sex offences after husband drugged and raped wife for 20 years

Nov 3, 2026

Manchester trial LIVE as nine men accused of sex offences after husband drugged and raped wife for 20 years

The husband, a man in his 60s from Stockport, pleaded guilty to 60 charges last month. Nine men are due to go on trial at Minshull Street Crown Court

'We are in danger of losing something fundamental to our democracy': MEN editor's stark warning to MPs

Nov 3, 2026

'We are in danger of losing something fundamental to our democracy': MEN editor's stark warning to MPs

Manchester Evening News Editor-in-Chief Sarah Lester has warned MPs that the future of local journalism is under threat from technology giants, AI and growing pressures on the industry

Palace wants budget watchdogs to scrutinize 2027 budget ‘red flags’

Nov 3, 2026

Palace wants budget watchdogs to scrutinize 2027 budget ‘red flags’

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday urged budget watchdogs to report any “red flags” they uncover in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would take note of any alleged anomalies flagged by groups reviewing the proposed budget. READ: House to consult budget watchdogs “Sa

DENR confirms 168-hectare peatland in Leyte town

Nov 3, 2026

DENR confirms 168-hectare peatland in Leyte town

TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has confirmed a new peatland covering a probable 168.34 hectares (ha) in Palo, Leyte, adding to the country’s growing inventory of carbon-rich wetland ecosystems that play a role in climate change mitigation. The newly identified Palo, Leyte Peatland (PLP) spans parts of Barangays Barayong

39°C heat index grips Oriental Mindoro; public cautioned

Nov 3, 2026

39°C heat index grips Oriental Mindoro; public cautioned

CALAPAN CITY — Oriental Mindoro recorded a heat index of 39 ° at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, prompting authorities to remind residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. The heat index measures how hot the temperature feels to the human body when relative humidity is taken into account. The Provincial Information Office, citing the Philippine

The latest dangerous chapter in the story of 'Rochdale's Chernobyl'

Nov 3, 2026

The latest dangerous chapter in the story of 'Rochdale's Chernobyl'

The landowner has instructed a contractor to survey the grounds of the former Turner Brother's factory to locate asbestos

TransCo addresses Mindoro power outage, supply issues

Nov 3, 2026

TransCo addresses Mindoro power outage, supply issues

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) is stepping up efforts to reduce the duration of power outages in Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, through better grid monitoring and closer coordination with power generators and distribution utilities. Currently, consumers served by the Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) experience two to three power interruptions

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