After days of cloud and rain, the skies over Manchester and beyond erupted in a blaze of colour tonight. It prompted people to stop what they were doing and take pictures of a spectacular sunset. Among them was Manchester Evening News reader Greg Mape, 60, who was driving his Citroen 2CV through Prestbury when the … Read more
Scottish researchers have solved the mystery surrounding a volcanic eruption that sparked famine and crop failure around the world almost 200 years ago. Scientists from the University of St Andrews say the eruption in 1831 – which caused a global cooling of approximately 1C – was at the Zavaritskii volcano on the remote, uninhabited island … Read more
The Met Office has issued a ‘yellow’ weather warning with heavy rain expected across much of the north west including Greater Manchester. Forecaster say the expected deluge could cause disruption, flooding and power cuts as revellers head out to begin their new year celebrations. The alert covers much of the north west and north Wales, … Read more
Emmerdale will air five flashforward scenes which will hint at what’s to come in 2025 for the villagers. During the upcoming New Year’s Eve episode, which will air on Tuesday, December 31, the ITV soap will feature five jaw-dropping moments that will tempt and tease the audience with a taste of what’s to come but … Read more
People hoping for a pleasant day out at the Trafford Centre have instead been left trapped in the car park amid traffic chaos at the site. Visitors have described children crying and people arguing and even fighting as cars were unable to even leave the places where they parked. Business administrator Cody Fisher had gone … Read more
-Credit:2024 Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA Manchester United have suffered many a sobering night in recent years but the first half against Newcastle is perhaps as bad as it has ever been. The Magpies went two goals ahead thanks to headers from Alexander Isak and Joelinton inside a comfortable 20 minutes. While the defence struggled … Read more
-Credit:Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA Gary Neville has offered his sympathy towards Joshua Zirkzee while also slamming Manchester United for their first-half display during the Premier League showdown with Newcastle. The Reds found themselves 2-0 down after less than 20 minutes at Old Trafford on Monday – with the Magpies outplaying Ruben Amorim’s side. With … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Jamie Carragher believes Arne Slot is getting more out of Liverpool’s current front three than Jurgen Klopp did after making a simple change from the German. Slot has enjoyed a sensational first six months since taking over from Klopp in the summer. As we head into 2025, Liverpool will lead the … Read more
-Credit:Sky Sports Manchester United legend Gary Neville can’t believe how new signings in recent years have all struggled once they start representing the club. United’s previous manager Erik ten Hag made a number of signings in the summer but only Noussair Mazraoui has managed to impose himself overwhelmingly positively with his new club. Since Sir … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Trent Alexander-Arnold made another gesture away from the cameras on Sunday that showed his true feelings amid the ongoing speculation around his future. The Liverpool vice-captain is potentially just six months away from leaving Anfield for nothing now, with his contract expiring at the end of the current season. Alexander-Arnold is of course … Read more