"Not if it means turning into Little London": Readers share thoughts on latest city centre developments

Hundreds of people gathered in Manchester city centre this afternoon to protest against soaring energy prices and the cost of living crisis as part of a day of national action for an anti-poverty campaign.

A sign that urges people not to give money to 'beggars' over fears they will spend it on drugs is going to be removed by the council. The plaque, which is the second spotted in Manchester city centre since June, comes with a metal box with a small gap in it for money to be slotted inside.

A campaign to encourage organisations to do more to combat the cost of living crisis will be hosting another rally in Manchester city centre this weekend as part of a national day of action - with a former Coronation Street actor stepping up to speak at the event.

Alan Shearer says he does not think Manchester United will earn a top four spot based on their performances so far this season.

Pokemania is set to take over The Trafford Centre with the launch of a new event.

Passengers are facing disruption on the Metrolink this morning after a tram appeared to break down in the city centre. Engineers have been called out to resolve an issue on the tramline near Piccadilly Gardens today (September 26).

A dad has been hounded by debt collectors after Salford City Council mistakenly sent him two fines for the same driving misdemeanour.

Police are appealing for information following a spate of criminal damage in Manchester this summer. City centre cops have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the offences.

More trains will start to run between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly from next Tuesday, under-fire train operator Avanti West Coast has announced. Between the stations, Avanti will run an additional 10 daily trains on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and an extra six trains on Wednesdays.

Temperatures are dipping, leaves are falling and the knitwear has been dusted off in Manchester this week. I’m all for it - I much prefer layering up with a blouse and sweater vest or funky jacket, and it seems the people of Manchester agree!

People are being encouraged to come together in the city centre on Monday to mark the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Space for up to 10,000 people at three different locations is being set-up to view live TV coverage from 9am onwards.

Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have both hailed Erling Haaland for his incredible finish against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Dramatic pictures show the aftermath of a crash between a BMW convertible car and a blood bike just outside the city centre this evening (September 13).

Center Parcs has announced it will order holidaymakers to leave its UK sites on the day of the Queen’s funeral.The company is being inundated with complaints after it revealed that its five parks will close for 24 hours from 10 am on Monday. Guests midway through seven-day holidays – which generally cost more than £1,000 for a family of four at this time of year – will be forced to spend the night elsewhere or go home early.Those due to arrive on Monday for shorter stays are being given the opportunity to begin their breaks a day later.

One of Manchester city centre’s most iconic buildings — the Great Northern Warehouse — is set for a major change. While it will still be recognizable as the Victorian behemoth that dominates Deansgate, the fabric of the sprawling, six-acre site is set to shift.

Odeon has confirmed it is ‘aware’ of plans to redevelop the Great Northern Warehouse which would see the ‘removal’ of its cinema.

Manchester city centre on a Friday evening is usually a hive of activity with workers often celebrating the end of their week with food, drinks and laughter. St Ann’s Square, however, painted a much more peaceful picture as mourners paid their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

Firefighters battled a blaze at a three-storey building in Manchester city centre this morning.

Rio Ferdinand says Erling Haaland’s mission to break scoring records this season will be aided by the fact he will be resting for the duration of the World Cup.