'It's a bit like The White Lotus... you can't look away': Helen George and Freddie Fox on lavish musical coming to The Lowry

Manchester Evening News - Sep 20, 2026

'This is exactly the sort of show that we need right now'

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Trains face disruption as emergency services respond to 'incident' in Bolton

Sep 20, 2026

Trains face disruption as emergency services respond to 'incident' in Bolton

Emergency services are responding to an incident near the railway at Moses Gate

Manchester counter-terrorism arrests RECAP as city centre street cordoned off and two arrested

Sep 20, 2026

Manchester counter-terrorism arrests RECAP as city centre street cordoned off and two arrested

A cordon is in place this afternoon - updates as we get them

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' after Macklemore tour controversy

Sep 20, 2026

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' after Macklemore tour controversy

Pop star Ed Sheeran called the situation in Gaza "catastrophic and unjustifiable" during a Philadelphia concert, breaking his silence on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His remarks came after criticism over the removal of opening act Macklemore from his tour following the rapper's pro-Palestinian comments. Four other supporting acts later withdrew from the tour, citing their support for Palestinians.

In 1879, a French postman Ferdinand Cheval stumbled over an unusually shaped stone; 33 years later, he had built a palace in his vegetable garden

Sep 20, 2026

In 1879, a French postman Ferdinand Cheval stumbled over an unusually shaped stone; 33 years later, he had built a palace in his vegetable garden

Ferdinand Cheval’s work was not immediately treated as a major artistic achievement. His creation existed outside conventional architectural movements, and he was an outsider to the established art world. Yet the Ideal Palace eventually attracted attention from influential artists, particularly figures associated with Surrealism.

Dusk shoppers race to buy reduced quilt bedspread that's 'huge and luxurious'

Sep 20, 2026

Dusk shoppers race to buy reduced quilt bedspread that's 'huge and luxurious'

"This bed quilt is top quality, I am very pleased with it, and it also had cushions to match."

Magnum wants to turn Diwali into an ice-cream festival as GLP-1 drugs reshape food demand and India could be its biggest market, says CEO

Sep 20, 2026

Magnum wants to turn Diwali into an ice-cream festival as GLP-1 drugs reshape food demand and India could be its biggest market, says CEO

GLP-1 drugs and AI shopping will drive future food consumption globally. India, China, and the US are already experiencing these significant changes. Magnum Ice Cream is reformulating products for protein and sugar reduction. The company is investing heavily in India's growing ice cream market. India's ice cream market is expected to become Magnum's largest in the future.

German Chancellor Merz's party faces fresh setback in state elections

Sep 20, 2026

German Chancellor Merz's party faces fresh setback in state elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faced heavy losses in two state elections, according to exit polls, adding to pressure on the leader as he struggles to revive the economy and contain the far-right AfD's rise. The AfD made gains in both states, while the CDU was projected to record its worst-ever result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania since World War II.

Reject US tariffs, put trade deal on hold: Congress' Anand Sharma to Govt

Sep 20, 2026

Reject US tariffs, put trade deal on hold: Congress' Anand Sharma to Govt

Congress has urged the Centre to put the proposed India-US trade deal on hold until tariff issues are resolved. Former commerce minister Anand Sharma criticised US President Donald Trump’s move to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India, calling it discriminatory and a threat to India's energy security.

Denmark says US military deal won't compromise Greenland sovereignty

Sep 20, 2026

Denmark says US military deal won't compromise Greenland sovereignty

Denmark and the United States have reached an agreement concerning Greenland. This deal will significantly expand the US military presence on the Arctic island. Denmark stated its sovereignty over Greenland will not be compromised by this agreement. The pact aims to prevent US adversaries from establishing bases in the territory. Key details regarding the buildup scale remain undisclosed by the parties.

Need more structural growth that stays high without policy support: Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist/Strategist, Asean Economist, HSBC

Sep 20, 2026

Need more structural growth that stays high without policy support: Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist/Strategist, Asean Economist, HSBC

"India is also at a point where goods exports may do better than they have in the past. One reason is that the currency has depreciated, making exports, especially manufactured exports, more competitive. Since early 2025, the rupee has depreciated 24% against the euro, 20% against the pound, and about 15% in real trade-weighted terms."

Road closed as five fire engines attend bedroom blaze

Sep 20, 2026

Road closed as five fire engines attend bedroom blaze

A road was closed as five fire engines attended a bedroom blaze.

J&K Assembly session: Opposition to target Omar Abdullah govt over governance, reservation and statehood

Sep 20, 2026

J&K Assembly session: Opposition to target Omar Abdullah govt over governance, reservation and statehood

The autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly kicks off on Monday, with opposition members set to challenge the government's record on various issues. Key topics include job outsourcing, corruption in public services, and concerns over unemployment and the regularization of daily wage workers. In response, the ruling National Conference is preparing strategies to meet the public's demands and concerns.

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