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ITV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Manchester to get the UK's tallest building outside of London
ITV Granada's Emma Sweeney reports on plans to build two new skyscrapers in Manchester City centre. Manchester planners have given the go-ahead for the UK's tallest skyscraper outside of London to be built in the city centre. The 76-storey 'Viadux 2' tower will stand at 246m high, which is roughly the height of 12 double decker buses. It will be home to Robert De Niro's luxury hotel and restaurant chain, Nobu, and also house 452 apartments. Manchester City Council also gave the green light for a second skyscraper nearby. But music venue, Rebellion, on Whitworth Street, says it'll be sandwiched between the two. Co-owner Alex Kostayakov says he fears complaints from new residents could impact the business: "At the very worst, we get closed down after noise complaints, and that prohibits our ability to put bands on and give them a performance base." Rebellion puts on around 220 events each year. The two skyscrapers were given approval last month, but the proposals had to go back before planners after the venue said they weren't properly consulted. Jay Taylor from the Music Venue Trust says: "Plans have proceeded for both these developments without engaging in any meaningful way with the operators of the venue, so no conversations have been had about noise, about operational choices, about footfall, about how their customers come and go. There's been no consideration to that at all." But today, concerns around the developments were considered as councillors reassessed the planning proposals and the plan was approved for a second time, as Alex Kostayakov watched on: "As a young person living in Manchester, I totally understand the need for new housing." He went on to say: "We'll have our door open, and we hope the developers talk to us." "We want to be amicable, we want to work with them, we want to co-exist alongside them, but that only works if they talk to us."
ITV News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Excitement builds in Bilbao ahead of Manchester United's game with Spurs in the Europa League final
Video report by ITV Granada sports correspondent Chris Hall. It's a huge night for Manchester United as they face Tottenham in the final of the Europa League. Thousands of United supporters have headed over to the Spanish city of Bilbao. After a Premier League season to forget Manchester United are hoping for a Europa League campaign to remember. Despite their club's domestic difficulties fans have travelled in their thousands to be here for the final. The San Mames stadium in Bilboa is once again hosting United supporters who are enjoying a second sitting of it's cuisine and culture just three weeks after they were there for the first leg of their Europa League semi final with local side Athletic Club. It has a capacity of 53,000, with both United and their opponents fellow Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur receiving an allocation of 15,000 each. At their official fan park, United fans have been soaking up the pre match atmosphere with some well known faces. Wayne Rooney talks to ITV Granada's David Chisnall in Bilbao. Former United striker Wayne Rooney says a win tonight is vital: "If you win this , you end the season with a European trophy and get back to the Champions and I'm sure that would be very important in bringing players in the summer as well. "So I think it's a huge game for both teams and whoever wins it, you know could say they've actually finished the season in not a bad position, whoever loses it, I think it's a nightmare season for them." Harry Maguire says the team are motivated to win the final for the fans, he said: "They've been absolutely incredible. It is surprising as players how much they are backing us. "We've disappointed them far too much. I'd say they're the greatest fans in the world. They deserve it and we deserve to go and win the first final and give them that day out." Manchester United have secured just six Premier League victories since Ruben Amorim succeeded Erik ten Hag in November, but their impressive unbeaten run in the Europa League has kept their campaign alive. 'Nothing is going to change our season,' he said on the impact of the glory in Spain. 'Players know, everybody knows the stuff, the fans know. 'But winning a European title can help us to have that feeling that can help us to build (for) the future.'
ITV News
07-05-2025
- Business
- ITV News
Police were called after disability campaigners were refused entry to consultation on benefit reform
ITV Granada's Elaine Willcox reports on protests in Manchester over government plans to reform PIP benefits. Protests have taken place at a meeting in Manchester to discuss government proposals on benefits reform. Protestors gathered at Angel Meadow Park in the city centre this morning at the invite-only consultation on the DWP Green paper on Pathways to Work. The organisation Disabled People Against Cuts organised the protest at the meeting over fears that benefits for disabled people will be cut back, at a time when the cost of living is on the rise. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced the cuts earlier this year, mostly from a reduction in support for those on incapacity or disability benefits. Three million people are expected to be impacted by the savings. Musician Dennis Queen relies on Personal Independence Payments and says, "The question is 'Can any of you afford to lose a third of your income?' The answer to which is 'no'." "They don't need to come round the country, holding meetings, asking anyone 'Can you afford to lose a big chunk of your income'." Protestors were unable to get into the meeting and police were called. It's understood that just 20 tickets were issued to the meeting and dozens of disabled people were turned away, which Amnesty International, who attended the protest, labelled a violation of people's rights. Amnesty's Jen Clark says, "Look at what's happening today, they're asking to be let in and have a say, and they're being refused entry." "You know this isn't OK." "We've written to the Secretary of State alongside them saying exactly that." But the government say they need to save £5 billion, pledging support but saying that the system as it is, can't continue. "When it relates to sickness benefit for Universal Credit and PIP, where almost one in ten people are receiving it, we've got to make sure that it's going to the people who really need it and deserve it more," says Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. He adds, "So it is difficult, but we've got to look at how that system is working because it's not sustainable at the minute."
ITV News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Daughter of late footballer Joe Thompson says he was 'the best dad who put other people first'
The daughter of footballer Joe Thompson, who died last month aged just 36, has said he was the 'best dad' who just 'loved to help people'. Lula Thompson 12, described the Rochdale star as 'funny' and 'positive' and said she had 'so many special memories' of their time together. Joe died in April after being diagnosed three times with cancer. Joe was a legend at his former club Rochdale and respected across the sporting community for the way in which he faced adversity and for his fundraising. His family have issued an open invitation to his supporters to attend his funeral on May 12, saying it was Joe's wishes to have a big crowd there to say goodbye. His wife Chantelle described Joe as "an incredible man" whose "heart was humongous". Speaking to ITV Granada's sports correspondent Mike Hall, she said Joe was "thoughtful and passionate", an amazing dad, husband and brother, and someone who "lit up the room". She said he was "full of positivity, even until the very last day". Chantelle added: "People say we've had some tough times, which we have - with the three cancer diagnoses, we lost baby Dre in 2021 but even throughout those times we've managed to make the best of the situations and we've made some incredible memories. "And I think we wouldn't maybe have been as focussed on spending time together and creating those memories if it wasn't for the diagnoses at the start because that kind of made us realise life is too short to not be doing that." Joe was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 and recovered before the cancer returned in 2017. He went on to recover a second time. Joe revealed in March last year that he had stage four lymphoma which had spread to his lungs. He died in April with his family beside him. His career started at Manchester United and ended in Rochdale where in 2018, he scored the goal which kept the club in the Football League, earning him legendary status. Lula said she still believes her dad is with her. She recounted how she'd been on a walk just a week after her dad had passed away and after asking for a sign, had looked down to find a row of feathers on the ground.. Lula talks about the signs she believes her dad sent her: Joe's funeral will take place on Monday 12 May at St Mark's Church in Worsley. His family have issued an open invitation for anyone to attend. "It was Joe's wishes," Chantelle said. "We spoke about this prior to him passing. He said he wanted anyone who felt he had impacted them in any way whether by football, personally or work. "He didn't want it to be a closed funeral. A little bit of his ego would love to see a lot of people there." From the North answers the questions that matter to our region.
ITV News
30-04-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Mum's 'whole world turned upside down' after mistaking ovarian cancer for menopause
ITV Granada's Tim Scott met Katherine, who found out she had ovarian cancer after originally thinking she was just starting the menopause. A mum of three who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer says "her whole world turned upside down" after mistaking her symptoms for the menopause. Katherine McBride, 55, from Walton-le-Dale, Preston, has been receiving treatment and is calling on people to get checked if their symptoms match. She is backing a campaign by North West Cancer Research asking people of all genders to listen to their bodies. Latest figures show those living in the North West are 17% more likely than the national average to have ovarian cancer. Rates of ovarian cancer across the region (percentage compared to the national benchmark) Katherine was diagnosed with cancer in July 2023. She said: "It tore us apart. Our whole world just turned upside down." "Having to break it to your daughters is just heartbreaking. You can't reassure them that everything is going to be okay. "You have to stay strong for other people but also you're scared of what's going to happen. "I was exhausted all of the time which is out of character for me because I'm always up and doing things. "I thought it was possibly the start of the menopause. I did have the lower back pain, I thought that was old age. "All the other symptoms can be mistaken for Irritable Bowel Syndrome or the menopause." According to North West Cancer Research, the main symptoms of ovarian cancer are: A swollen stomach or feeling bloated Pain or tenderness in your stomach to the top of your thighs or the area betweenthe hips (pelvis) No appetite or feeling full quickly after eating An urgent need to wee, or to wee more often Other symptoms can include indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea, back pain, feelingtired all the time, losing weight without trying, and bleeding from the vagina after themenopause. Katherine said she felt silly going to the doctor for feeling tired, but after a series of tests, they confirmed she had stage four ovarian cancer. 'My first grandchild was just nine days old when I got the news and all I could think of was how guilty I felt for putting my family through such heartache at what should have been a wonderful time for us all. 'I'm now coming to the end of my latest round of targeted therapy, but the cancer has spread to my lymph nodes, so I am soaking up every single minute with family and it has given me a new appreciation of every special moment." She added: 'My symptoms could have been easily missed and shrugged off. As a woman, we have a habit of rushing around after everyone else and forgetting about our own health, but it's so important to listen to our bodies and speak to a doctor as soon as possible.' Katherine has been receiving treatment for the last two years at Preston Royal Hospital. Nick Wood, a gynaecological oncologist from the hospital said getting checked early is crucial because no screenings are currently available. He said: 'The signs of ovarian cancer are often brushed aside, or mistaken as being symptoms of other, less serious conditions. 'Early detection is key to effective treatment, so we urge anyone who feels as though something is wrong to listen to their body and see a doctor as soon as possible, as receiving a diagnosis in the early stages could significantly improve your chance of survival.' He added: "If they feel that they have a symptom that might be related to ovarian cancer, they should challenge their healthcare professional with that, and ask them to do the blood test or the scan that is part of that programme of early diagnosis." Katherine has asked people not to be scared to ring a doctor and make an appointment. She continued: "Anything that is different for you that isn't normal for you, get it checked. "It's better to have it dismissed than miss something."
