Popstar Olivia Rodrigo covers iconic song at Manchester bar following performance at Apollo
The teenager was spotted at Bunny Jacksons bar in Manchester city centre Popstar Olivia Rodrigo has been spotted performing at a bar in Manchester after playing the O2 Apollo. The 19-year-old singer took her ‘Sour Tour’ to Manchester last night where she performed some of her well known hits.

Thick plumes of black smoke spotted as fire breaks out in Greater Manchester
THICK plumes of black smoke have been spotted billowing into Salford's skies after a fire broke out. Heaps of rubbish are alight at a recycling centre in Clifton, Salford - around eight miles from Manchester city centre. Pictures show smoke blanketing the area where firefighters are tackling the blaze.

World’s first hangover cure pill available in UK shows promising signs, just don’t expect a miracle
Swedish brand Myrkl claims the pills break down alcohol in the body, with up to 70 per cent of alcohol broken down after just 60 minutes A pill that claims to prevent hangovers has gone on sale in the UK, but experts are sceptical. Swedish brand Myrkl says it is the first product in history to break down alcohol effectively, reporting that up to 70 per cent of alcohol in the body can be broken down by the pill after just 60 minutes.

Aer Lingus launches flash sale from Manchester to the USA to mark July 4
Customers can get up to £100 off during the flash sale An airline is launching a flash sale from Manchester airport on flights to the USA in celebration of Independence Day. Aer Lingus is offering UK customers discounts on all transatlantic flights routes, with customers getting up to £100 off.

Fans Stunned As Olivia Rodrigo Jumps On Stage To Sing At Manchester Bar
Social media has exploded after Olivia Rodrigo was recorded performing in a dive bar in Manchester. Rodrigo travelled to the UK for her performance at Glastonbury festival on Saturday, 25 June. The 19-year-old was joined on-stage by none other than British pop icon Lily Allen and the pair sung 'F**k You'.

Manchester to see soaring temperatures this weekend as 'Bermuda heatwave' expected to hit the UK within days
The region could welcome temperatures in the 20s this weekend ahead of a possible four-week long heatwave Manchester could be set for soaring temperatures this weekend, as a tropical heatwave is expected to hit the UK over the coming days. Areas of the region could reach temperatures in the low to mid-20s, as other parts of the country have been told to brace for temperatures well into the 30s.

Rehired Oldham doctor admits killing woman in botched routine procedure
Isyaka Mamman, believed to be 85, due to be sentenced after admitting gross negligence manslaughter A woman died after a doctor botched a routine procedure, a Manchester court has heard. Dr Isyaka Mamman, who is believed to be 85, had been suspended once by a medical watchdog for lying about his age and had been sacked but then re-employed by the Royal Oldham hospital, where he was responsible for a series of critical incidents before the fatal appointment, Manchester crown court was told.

People's History Museum: a place where protests are remembered—and where they begin
This Manchester museum, which has the world’s largest collection of protest banners, is empowering locals • Read about the museums shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022 here At the People’s History Museum in Manchester, a programme of events and several exhibits are being decided upon.

EasyJet passenger furious after being stranded at airport when flight was cancelled two days running
Traveller called airline’s customer service ‘diabolical’ An angry passenger who had his flight home cancelled by easyJet two days in a row has vowed never to book with the airline again. Bobby Bessant, 33, was due to fly from Manchester to Aberdeen on the evening of 30 June when his flight was cancelled and rescheduled for the following day.

Safe standing to be implemented across Premier League and EFL this season to clubs who want it including Man Utd
SAFE standing is to be rolled out at eligible and willing Premier League and Championship clubs next season. The Government has given the green light after being impressed by last term’s trial at Cardiff, Chelsea, Spurs and both Manchester giants. Brentford, QPR and Wolves will introduce it soon, with Wembley Stadium also planning to offer it for domestic matches later in the campaign.

Leeds United's top 13 record departures as Kalvin Phillips completes £45m move to Manchester City
Kalvin Phillips has become Leeds United's record departure after Manchester City paid £42m, potentially rising to £45m, for the England international. Phillips, 26, came through the youth ranks at hometown Leeds and made his debut at the age of 19 in 2015. He was converted from an attacking midfielder to a deep-lying playmaker by former manager Marcelo Bielsa and, after rejecting a move to Aston Villa, shone as Leeds won promotion back to the Premier League after a 16-year absence in 2020.

'Where is the security?' Fury as Just Stop Oil student eco-vandals STICK their own artwork over Constable's priceless The Hay Wain featuring 'double yellow lines, dumped cars and pollution'
Two environmental demonstrators cover world-famous painting in London with a mock 'undated' version Group says their version shows 'nightmare scene that demonstrates how oil will destroy our countryside' Activists have done similar protests over past week at art galleries in Glasgow, Manchester and London Group from Just Stop Oil also sat down on the track at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix yesterday

New name for Missguided after fast fashion giant was rescued by Sports Direct owner
The company will still trade under its original name Manchester-based fashion brand Missguided has a new name following its rescue by the owner of Sports Direct. According to official documents submitted to Companies House, the business will now be known as MGL Realisations (2022) Limited. However, Missguided will still trade under its original name.

Missguided changes name after Frasers Group rescue
The online fashion retailer will still trade under its previous name Online fast fashion retailer Missguided has changed its name after it was rescued by Frasers Group in a £20m deal at the start of last month. The Manchester-based company will officially be known as MGL Realisations (2022) Limited, according to documents filed with Companies House.

Peter Brook was a theatrical pathfinder and a man of boundless curiosity
In our many meetings, the director’s conversation was as invigorating as the way he led audiences through the night in his staging of The Mahabharata In 1979, Peter Brook made a film of Gurdjieff’s book Meetings With Remarkable Men. I was lucky enough to have countless meetings with the remarkable man that was Brook: there were newspaper interviews, radio programmes, public encounters at Manchester’s Royal Exchange and London’s National Film Theatre, private chats at the Bouffes du Nord in Paris.

Man vows to never fly Easyjet again after Manchester Airport panic
Bobby Bessant's flight from Manchester to Aberdeen was cancelled two days in a row An EasyJet passenger whose flight from Manchester was cancelled two days in a row has said he will never fly with the airline again. Bobby Bessant was due to fly to Aberdeen on Thursday June 30 but the flight was cancelled at the last minute due to problems with staffing’ and an ‘air traffic control issue’.
