Rebecca Day

Jan 18, 2025 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Lee Grimsditch |Rebecca Day

This month marks the 20th anniversary since one of Manchester's most controversial landmarks in recent times was officially unveiled. Dubbed one of Manchester's most questionable creations, the city's now lost B of the Bang sculpture is fondly remembered by many. Despite costing £1.72m, large spikes fell off the sculpture while it was still standing, yet many queried why it could never be saved. Over the years, Manchester Evening News readers have spoken of their love of the landmark.

Nov 15, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Rebecca Day

Blink and you'll miss it. When browsing through the photo gallery of this detached home on Rightmove, it seems like a normal modern property with beige walls and shiny floors. There's a spacious living room with pristine carpet, three bathrooms, a large landscaped garden and a double garage to boot. But there's an unusual feature lurking on the kitchen wall that's caught the attention of eagle-eyed house-hunters.

Nov 7, 2024 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Rebecca Day

"The first time we ever performed in Manchester we were really worried," Pete Doherty mumbles wistfully into his mic as a pint of beer flies through the crowd. "We just presumed everyone was really good at guitar." It’s hard to imagine The Libertines - who burst onto the music circuit as the kings of indie rock in the early noughties - being intimidated by a small gig crowd.

Sep 26, 2023 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Rebecca Day

A 15-year-old girl has died after being stabbed to death during rush hour in London. A boy who knows the victim has been arrested, according to the Met Police. Footage posted on social media showed several police cars and ambulance vehicles near a bus in Croydon on Wednesday morning. It is believed the girl was on her way to school when the tragedy occurred. Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain said: “Our immediate thoughts are with this young girl’s family who are facing the most tragic of news.

Sep 14, 2023 | manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Rebecca Day

Thousands of airline passengers have been impacted by cancelled, delayed or diverted flights due to a lack of air traffic control staff (ATC) at Gatwick airport. The airport confirmed a short notice staff absence in its ATC tower, managed by National Air Traffic Services (Nats), which meant 22 flights were axed, some were sent to other locations and dozens were heavily delayed on Thursday. More than 3,000 passengers are likely to have been affected by cancellations.