UK households with landline phone must make major change ahead of January 2027 switch off

Manchester Evening News - Oct 14, 2026

Traditional copper landlines (PSTN) are being permanently retired after almost 150 years

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Coronation Street legend says ITV soap 'saved his life' before he helped former co-star

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Coronation Street legend says ITV soap 'saved his life' before he helped former co-star

Actor Kevin Kennedy, famed for playing the loveable Curly Watts in the ITV soap, has told how appearing in Corrie 'saved his life'

Manchester legend Pat Karney dies aged 78 - latest tributes to 'true Mancunian' and 'force of nature'

Oct 14, 2026

Manchester legend Pat Karney dies aged 78 - latest tributes to 'true Mancunian' and 'force of nature'

'Mr Manchester' served the city for decades with pride, humour and commitment

Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say

Oct 14, 2026

Comedian Russell Brand was a sexual predator, UK prosecutors say

Brand faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault relating to six women from 1999 to 2009

Peso closes near all-time low at P62.87 vs. US dollar

Oct 14, 2026

Peso closes near all-time low at P62.87 vs. US dollar

The Philippine peso weakened for the second straight trading day on Wednesday, closing near its all-time low against the US dollar amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Cloudy outlook? How haze crisis is testing Singapore’s events economy

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Cloudy outlook? How haze crisis is testing Singapore’s events economy

When Daniela Cruz arrived in Singapore last week, hazy skies obscured the picture-perfect sights she had seen on social media, offering a different view of the city state from the one she had expected. The 27-year-old bank associate had travelled from Australia for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, but the smoky weather dampened her experience. “The buildings we saw on social media were covered in haze, and it made conditions extremely hot and humid,” she said. The haze blanketing...

Jet2 passenger stunned as airline cancels her holiday and say Manchester Airport route doesn't exist

Oct 14, 2026

Jet2 passenger stunned as airline cancels her holiday and say Manchester Airport route doesn't exist

The couple were due to fly from Manchester Airport but Jet2 is now scrapping the route

SC: Senior citizen discounts can't be combined with other discounts

Oct 14, 2026

SC: Senior citizen discounts can't be combined with other discounts

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that discounts for senior citizens cannot be combined with other discounts, thus these price reductions cannot be applied on top of other promotions or discounts provided by businesses.

Malaysians held in Tokyo after 5 kg of cocaine found under their shoe insoles

Oct 14, 2026

Malaysians held in Tokyo after 5 kg of cocaine found under their shoe insoles

Japanese police have arrested five Malaysians at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on suspicion of smuggling about 5 kg of cocaine under their shoe insoles, with a street value police put at 120 million yen (US$758,000).

115 families still living in tents in Negros Occidental nearly a year after Tino

Oct 14, 2026

115 families still living in tents in Negros Occidental nearly a year after Tino

The local government is straining its finances to assist displaced families while awaiting national funding for recovery

El Niño may affect small pelagic fish catch, says fishers group

Oct 14, 2026

El Niño may affect small pelagic fish catch, says fishers group

The potentially strong El Niño may affect fishing activities, including the catch of small pelagic fishes, a fishers group said on Wednesday.

Dropping 3 impeachment articles vs Sara, who benefits?

Oct 14, 2026

Dropping 3 impeachment articles vs Sara, who benefits?

The faster we get to a vote, the sooner everyone who wants to imagine a 2028 playing field without Sara Duterte can start planning for it

Anwar takes 'taxi ride' down memory lane, recalls debt of gratitude to drivers in darkest days

Oct 14, 2026

Anwar takes 'taxi ride' down memory lane, recalls debt of gratitude to drivers in darkest days

PM recalls how their solidarity extended beyond words of support.

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