Author: Sahin Alom

Most drivers on the M60 barely need a sat nav at Junction 1. The moment the glass slopes rise above the treeline, they know exactly where they are. Stockport Pyramid has been signalling the edge of the borough for more than 30 years, whether you see it as a bold statement or a planning misstep. Few buildings in Greater Manchester spark as much debate as Stockport Pyramid. It has been a corporate headquarters, an empty shell and now a key regeneration project. Through it all, it has remained one of the most recognisable shapes on the regional skyline. What is…

Veteran US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died aged 84, closing a defining chapter in modern activism that reshaped American politics and influenced equality movements far beyond the United States. His death marks the passing of one of the most recognisable figures of the post 1960s civil rights generation, a man who bridged the era of Martin Luther King with contemporary debates over race, democracy and economic justice. For British audiences, particularly in cities such as Manchester where questions of social equity remain central to civic life, his legacy resonates far beyond American borders. A Life at the Centre…

A Swiss train avalanche has derailed a regional passenger service near Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, injuring several people and shutting down a key Alpine rail corridor. Emergency crews remain on site as engineers assess damage and authorities investigate the cause. A regional passenger train has derailed in the Swiss Alps after being struck by an avalanche near the village of Goppenstein. The Swiss train avalanche happened shortly after 7am local time on Monday on the Lötschberg route between Spiez and Brig, a vital north to south link through the mountains. Police confirmed that several passengers were injured, with…

Traffic on the M60 Live network has been brought to a complete standstill this afternoon following a serious M61 interchange crash, triggering a large scale emergency response and severe disruption across Greater Manchester. All lanes have been stopped on sections of the motorway between M60 junction 12 to 15, covering the busy stretch near Eccles, Worsley and the M61 link. Drivers are facing long queues as police, fire crews and paramedics work at the scene. This is a live traffic situation and conditions are changing rapidly. 15:00 – M60 Closed Between Junction 12 and 15 National highways officers have confirmed…

The Euromillions results Friday draw for 13 February 2026 has now been confirmed, with a £45 million jackpot up for grabs. The winning numbers are: Main numbers: 9, 13, 31, 37, 40Lucky Stars: 6, 9UK Millionaire Maker code: VBSJ63892 The draw took place in Paris shortly after 8.45pm UK time and was validated before being released to UK players through The National Lottery, operated by Allwyn. Across Greater Manchester, thousands of players are now checking tickets bought in supermarkets, convenience stores and newsagents from Salford to Stockport. Full Euromillions results Friday numbers For Friday 13 February 2026, the confirmed Euromillions…

Greater Manchester commuters are facing significant disruption from today as Piccadilly station shuts for nine days for an £8m rail overhaul. The closure affects most trains running into and out of Manchester from the south and east, including key routes to the city centre and Manchester Airport. The Manchester travel warning covers the February half-term period and is expected to impact thousands of daily passengers across the region. Manchester Piccadilly handles more than 30 million passengers a year, making it the busiest station in the North West. With Piccadilly station shuts now under way, rail services across the city region…

Nicola Bulley husband Paul Ansell became a central figure in early 2023 after his partner went missing during a morning dog walk by the River Wyre in Lancashire. As the Nicola Bulley case developed into one of the most high profile missing person investigations in recent UK memory, attention inevitably focused on her family and on Paul Ansell’s role during the search. For readers across Greater Manchester, the circumstances felt unsettlingly ordinary, a school run, a routine walk, a logged-in work call, before events turned into national headlines. This report is based on confirmed police updates, official family statements and…

Microsoft has released a critical Windows security update fixing 58 vulnerabilities, including six zero day flaws already exploited in real world attacks. For homes, schools, councils and small businesses across Greater Manchester and the wider UK, this is not routine maintenance it is urgent risk reduction. If your laptop, desktop or server runs Windows 10 or Windows 11, installing this Windows security update should move to the top of today’s to do list. At a glance Why this Windows security update matters more than most Microsoft releases security patches every second Tuesday of the month. Most cycles are important. This…

Jay Slater was a 19 year old from Oswaldtwistle in Lancashire who travelled to Tenerife in June 2024 for the NRG music festival and disappeared after leaving a remote Airbnb in the Teno Rural Park. His body was discovered almost a month later in a ravine. A UK inquest in 2025 concluded that Jay Slater died an accidental death following a fall, with no evidence of assault or third party involvement. For readers searching for clear, verified information about Jay Slater, this article sets out the confirmed timeline, inquest findings and what the case means for families in the North…

Search interest has surged across the UK this week. Google data shows queries spiking overnight. One question keeps appearing in inboxes and GP surgeries alike is zikzoutyqulsis bad? It is a fair question. But before panic spreads, we need facts. Residents in Greater Manchester have contacted this newsroom asking whether is zikzoutyqulsis bad is something serious, contagious, or even real. Some posts online claim alarming health consequences. Others dismiss it entirely. So what is actually going on? Let’s break it down calmly and clearly. What Is Zikzoutyqulsis? At present, there is no recognised medical condition listed by the NHS, UK…