The high street near Manchester where traders fear 42 weeks of misery could kill their business

Manchester Evening News - Oct 17, 2026

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DepEd introduces ‘My Buddy’ peer support system for safer schools

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) is expanding its learner-led peer facilitation network through the My Buddy System alongside structured counseling and teacher check-ins to build safer, more supportive school environments, as part of its mental health and psychosocial support framework. Launched during the observance of National School Safety Week, the My Buddy

Two new cruises sailing from UK port for as low as £122 per night

Oct 17, 2026

Two new cruises sailing from UK port for as low as £122 per night

Many of the cruises are a short drive away from Manchester

Speaker Dy joins Marcos at PCG’s 125th anniv rites, cites House-backed reforms

Oct 17, 2026

Speaker Dy joins Marcos at PCG’s 125th anniv rites, cites House-backed reforms

MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Faustino G. Dy III on Friday joined President FerdinandR. Marcos Jr. in celebrating the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) 125th founding anniversary, as the president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the agency’s capabilities amid growing maritime challenges. Dy attended the anniversary celebration at the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal in Manila’s

‘My mum would have been so proud to be remembered like this'

Oct 17, 2026

‘My mum would have been so proud to be remembered like this'

A young amateur footballer says his mum, who died of sepsis, would have been “proud” that more than £1,600 was raised in her honour.

Arndale Centre stabbing LIVE as armed police descend and boy, 14, seriously injured

Oct 17, 2026

Arndale Centre stabbing LIVE as armed police descend and boy, 14, seriously injured

Several police cars and an ambulance have been seen in the area

The criminals locked up in Greater Manchester this week - full details of each case

Oct 17, 2026

The criminals locked up in Greater Manchester this week - full details of each case

The Manchester Evening News looks back on the cases before our region's court this week

The 10 adorable cats looking for their forever home in Greater Manchester as RSPCA launches appeal

Oct 17, 2026

The 10 adorable cats looking for their forever home in Greater Manchester as RSPCA launches appeal

People looking to adopt a furry friend can fill in an application form on the RSPCA's website

Sara Duterte denies owning fast food chain franchise amid GenCorp link

Oct 17, 2026

Sara Duterte denies owning fast food chain franchise amid GenCorp link

MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Sara Duterte on Saturday denied that she owns a Jollibee franchise amid her links to food company GenCorp Industries Inc., stressing that her investment in the company does not equate to ownership. “I do not own a Jollibee franchise or any other franchise. I previously invested in a company that is part

Approval of national water management bill pushed amid El Niño threat

Oct 17, 2026

Approval of national water management bill pushed amid El Niño threat

MANILA, Philippines — Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro S. Quimbo on Saturday called for the immediate passage of a measure, which seeks to strengthen water management through a stronger national framework, amid the looming threat of a Super El Niño. He said that the passage of the National Water Resources Management Act, or House Bill

Marks and Spencer's £45 autumn wedding guest dress that can also be worn to Christmas parties 'selling fast'

Oct 17, 2026

Marks and Spencer's £45 autumn wedding guest dress that can also be worn to Christmas parties 'selling fast'

Despite being new to the M&S website, the glamorous dress is already selling fast

Prosec draws comparison between Corona conviction, VP’s P1.5B ‘unexplained wealth’

Oct 17, 2026

Prosec draws comparison between Corona conviction, VP’s P1.5B ‘unexplained wealth’

MANILA, Philippines – House prosecution panel member and Manila Rep. Joel Chua on Saturday drew a comparison between the impeachment conviction of Chief Justice Renato Corona over undisclosed assets and the unexplained wealth allegations against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, which a prosecution expert said could allegedly reach P1.5 billion. Chua pointed out that Corona

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden hits back after brutal Brendan Cole critique

Oct 17, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden hits back after brutal Brendan Cole critique

Amy Dowden is refusing to let negative comments get to her

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