Episodes

  • Manchester: Extreme heat warning issued for Manchester as temperatures hit 38C | June 22

    Manchester: Extreme heat warning issued for Manchester as temperatures hit 38C | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Manchester faces extreme heat with temperatures hitting 38C as schools debate closures and the Met Office issues a "danger to life" warning. Meanwhile, rail disruptions continue due to trespassers and Manchester United eyes midfield signings ahead of their Champions League return.
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    2 mins
  • Manchester: Manchester mayor race heats up as heatwave looms | June 21

    Manchester: Manchester mayor race heats up as heatwave looms | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Manchester residents should stay alert as the city faces nine red weather alerts for extreme heat, with temperatures reaching up to 32°C. The Greens have officially named their mayoral candidate, signaling a political shift, while Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer remission and urges men to prioritize health checkups.
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    2 mins
  • Manchester: Manchester United's top target is a new midfielder after a bid for Martin Bat... | June 20

    Manchester: Manchester United's top target is a new midfielder after a bid for Martin Bat... | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Manchester: Manchester United's summer transfer push includes bids for Martin Baturina and talks for Aurelien Tchouameni, while Andy Burnham's by-election win in Makerfield signals a shift in local politics and mayoral race dynamics. Marcus Rashford's potential World Cup injury concerns and the city's weather forecast also dominate today's local news.
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    2 mins
  • Manchester: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, boosting UK political tensions | June 19

    Manchester: Andy Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, boosting UK political tensions | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Manchester's Makerfield by-election saw Andy Burnham secure a decisive Labour victory over Reform UK, fueling speculation about his potential challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, a viral £28 summer dress promoting body positivity has sparked online buzz in the city.
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    2 mins
  • Manchester: Parklife 2026 details revealed for Manchester fans | June 18

    Manchester: Parklife 2026 details revealed for Manchester fans | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Manchester's Local Wire update highlights Parklife 2026 at Heaton Park with Arctic Monkeys and Dua Lipa, plus Chef Julian Pizer's journey to Another Hand, and a murder trial involving a woman accused of killing her husband. The episode also covers the University of Manchester's £50 million funding boost for innovation partnerships.
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    2 mins
  • Manchester: Emergency services have taped off a street in Manchester after a sudden incid... | June 17

    Manchester: Emergency services have taped off a street in Manchester after a sudden incid... | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Manchester's emergency services have closed a street following a sudden incident, while a by-election is shaping up as a key political test for Prime Minister Starmer. The city also topped the UK's capital appreciation list, with new transport plans and a restored Chorlton pub gaining national attention.
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    1 min
  • Manchester: M62 crash shuts motorway near Rainhill | June 16

    Manchester: M62 crash shuts motorway near Rainhill | June 16
    Jun 16 2026
    Manchester emergency crews are clearing a serious crash on the M62 near Rainhill, while Labour’s Andy Burnham faces tense negotiations in his Makerfield by-election campaign. The city also leads the UK in house price growth, with a surge in real estate interest and local football fans gearing up for England’s World Cup opener.
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    2 mins
  • Manchester: IRA bombing victims urged to apply for Troubles pension scheme | June 15

    Manchester: IRA bombing victims urged to apply for Troubles pension scheme | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Manchester: Survivors of the 1996 IRA bombing are urged to apply for the Troubles pension scheme before it closes, while a serious incident in Ashton-Under-Lyne highlights ongoing public safety concerns. Accessibility improvements for disabled commuters and updates on bank closures nationwide are also featured.
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    2 mins