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• Do you think Manchester's taxi system is 'broken'?

  By Lee Grimsditch Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified Andy Burnham has urged the Government to clamp down on cabs registered in other regions working in Greater ManchesterAndy Burnham has criticised the taxi licensing system in the country as 'demonstrably broken' and announced ambitious proposals to revolutionise the taxi service in Greater Manchester. During a press conference on Wednesday (April 16), the mayor launched his 'backing our taxis' initiative, urging the government to pass new legislation aimed at clamping down on out-of-area working.

  By Lee Grimsditch Verified · Manchester Evening News

  Apr. 17, 2025

• Dad recorded 'goodbye message' to family after terrifying moment while out shopping

  By Lee Grimsditch Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified Kenny Higgins, 48, was out with his daughter at the supermarket when he experienced a terrifying 'wakeup call'A dad, who was once morbidly obese, has shed over 22st (139.7kg) after giving up a £140 weekly takeaway habit, earning him a prestigious slimming award. At his heaviest, 48-year-old Kenny Higgins weighed a staggering 34st 7lbs (206.3kg), and found it difficult even to walk. The turning point came when he collapsed in a supermarket while shopping with his then-six-year-old daughter, Hope.

  By Lee Grimsditch Verified · Manchester Evening News

  Apr. 17, 2025

• Dad smashed up his phone after he stepped out the door and realised they were on to him

  By Lee Grimsditch Verified, Adam Everett Verified| Manchester Evening News Verified Liam Coatsworth, 32, was spotted trying to destroy evidence after 'he fell back into his old ways'A father began to destroy his mobile phone as soon as he realised that the police were on to him. Liam Coatsworth, a former window cleaner, turned to dealing heroin and crack cocaine after "falling on hard times".

  By Lee Grimsditch Verified, Adam Everett Verified · Manchester Evening News

  Apr. 17, 2025

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Manchester Evening News

The Manchester Evening News (MEN) is a regional daily newspaper that has been serving Greater Manchester and North West England since its founding on October 10, 1868. Originally established by Mitchell Henry to support his political campaign, the paper has evolved under various ownerships, currently operating as part of Reach PLC. MEN has a rich history and became Britain’s largest provincial evening newspaper by 1939. The newspaper focuses on local news, politics, sports, and community campaigns, providing daily coverage that includes breaking news and investigative journalism. It also engages in community advocacy, promoting local interests such as public health and social equity. MEN offers both print and digital news, along with classified advertising that has historically catered to local businesses and public sector campaigns. With a commitment to editorial standards, the MEN continues to be a vital part of Greater Manchester’s media landscape.