The rival plans for Piccadilly Station that architects say will 'save billions'

For over 40 years, Northmoor Laundrette in Longsight has been a place where people can chat and catch up while washing their clothes.Despite being a staple part of the local community, the laundrette is now shutting down after bosses say it is no longer financially sustainable to keep running.In 2005, the business was taken over by the Northmoor Community Association (NCA) and transformed into a not-for-profit social enterprise and Manchester’s only Internet café laundrette.Situated on Northmoor

here. No date has been set for centres in Bury to reopen.A spokesperson said: "We’re working to open them as soon as it’s safe to do so." A message on the website of Better, the social enterprise which runs Manchester's leisure centres, says some will reopen on Saturday, July 25, but doesn't give any information about specific centres.

Manchester Evening News can reveal police have handed out flyers to households warning of another planned 'quarantine rave' this weekend.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City headlines for the evening of Thursday, July 16.City legend David Silva’s last-ever competitive match at the Etihad is set to be against Real Madrid next month, for the second leg of the Round of 16 Champions League clash.The remainder of the tournament, should City qualify, will take place with all one-leg ties in a special condensed 12-day competition in Lisbon.It’s already been announced that Silva will come back to the Etihad for a proper

hereThe proposed changes come after criticism of the existing compensation claims process, which is also under review.The Victims' Commissioner has branded the help, including financial support, families are given when a loved one is killed abroad as 'patchy and inadequate'.The public consultation, which opened on Thursday, involves the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, which gives money to victims injured by violent crime when no other financial redress is available.It's planned to make

hereThe proposed reduction in basic pay and introduction of short-haul work - requiring hotel stays in he capital paid for by staff themselves - would make the job uneconomical, according to cabin crew and trade unions. The Manchester Evening News spoke to cabin crew members who live all across the north west - from Oldham to Southport.

An automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) system was introduced in February as part of a crackdown on illegal waste being dumped at sites across the region.

Greater Manchester’s night time economy advisor Sacha Lord.The council is in discussions with potential operators to take over the space if planning permission is granted. Bosses have also submitted a bid to the Government’s Future High Street Fund to support the costs of the redevelopment project.

A new report from The New York Post said Ghislaine Maxwell wasn’t willing to reveal the identity of her mystery husband to the government upon investigation. Sources say it could be a British tech entrepreneur.

Manchester Arena, is calling on "friends, fans and visitors" to the venue to support the forthcoming plans though, amid fears current proposals for the development of a second city arena in the Eastlands area of east Manchester would put them at risk.Members of Manchester city centre's business community have already shown support for Manchester Arena's growth, and spoken out against plans for the out-of-town arena which have been submitted to Manchester City Council for planing permission by

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is expecting recognition of Manchester City's innocence from outside the club if their Champions League ban is overturned.The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will announce on Monday morning whether the Blues will be allowed to play in the competition next season or if the UEFA punishment will be upheld.It will bring to an end almost two years of speculation where the reputation of the club has taken a battering, and their guilt has been assumed at least

straight to your inbox Paul Pogba is determined to help Manchester United to success in the FA Cup and the Europa League before discussing his future at the club. The 27-year-old scored his first goal for the club in 15 months during the 3-0 win at Aston Villa, a result which extended United's unbeaten run to 17 games and kept them on the coattails of Leicester City in fourth.

straight to your inbox Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted they are targeting forward additions to their squad in case Jadon Sancho leaves the club. MEN Sport understands the England international remains Manchester United's top transfer priority this summer despite the financial impact of COVID-19 on the transfer market.