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Manchester News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Manchester News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Manchester, England key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • 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
  • Manchester: BREAKING: M6 crash causes long delays in Manchester area | June 14

    Manchester: BREAKING: M6 crash causes long delays in Manchester area | June 14
    Jun 14 2026
    Manchester commuters face major delays on the M6 due to a multi-vehicle crash, while a youth mentor in Greater Manchester is recognized for his work against knife crime. New details emerge in the 30-year-old IRA men linked to the 1996 Manchester bomb, and Manchester United explores Rashford’s future amid transfer speculation.
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    1 min
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