Man, 53, arrested to 'prevent breach of peace' at demonstration for Palestine in Bury

Demonstrators protesting Israel‘s actions in Gaza clashed with police outside the Democratic National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. tonight, forcing the lockdown of nearby House of Representatives office buildings.

Sam Fender, The Libertines, Fontaines D.C. and more are the latest musicians who have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire as the war in Israel and Gaza continues.The Peace and Justice Project, which was founded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on November 10 launched its #MusicForACeasefire open letter from artists, musicians and performers “calling for an end to the siege of Gaza.”At the time of writing, roughly 11,423 Palestinians have been killed and at least 1,200 people in Israel since October 7 (per Al Jazeera).

Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson has clarified his stance on the Israel-Hamas war after the band recently cut short a concert in Madrid.The duo were playing at La Riviera in the Spanish capital earlier this month but decided to end the show early, after a Palestinian scarf was repeatedly thrown onstage.The band subsequently addressed the situation on X, formerly Twitter, Williamson writing: “Don’t be asking me to pick sides for something I ain’t got any real idea about, at a gig. I’m a singer.

The number of antisemitic incidents in Greater Manchester has climbed dramatically since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 new figures reveal.

The Palestine Film Institute is planning to hold a “Stand Up For Palestine” rally on Monday at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, the world’s biggest nonfiction film festival.

Manchester United signed off for the international break with a narrow 1-0 win over Luton Town at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

Thousands of pro-Palestine protestors gathered in Glasgow today to call for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza.

First Minister Humza Yousaf has accused Suella Braverman of emboldening far-right protesters after some clashed with police as they tried to reach the Cenotaph.

Enter Shikari, The Last Dinner Party and Architects are among a group of musicians who’ve signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire as the war in Israel and Gaza continues.The Peace and Justice Project, which was founded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, today (November 10) launched its #MusicForACeasefire open letter from artists, musicians and performers “calling for an end to the siege of Gaza.”According to a report by Al Jazeera, at least 10,812 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7.

Bob Vylan have called out “cowardly” bands Sleaford Mods and IDLES for not speaking out in support of Palestine.The comments against the bands came during Bob Vylan’s show in Dublin last night (November 9), when the frontman spoke directly to the crowd to share his support of those caught up in the Palestine/Israel conflict.Referring to some of the distressing scenes shown on the news and social media of those in Gaza, they recalled their annoyance at the “cowardly” bands who claim to be politically-motivated and left-wing, but have stayed silent about the war.“It’s not just local, its world-fucking-news, and we are watching fucking babies being burned…Children being pulled from the rubble of fucking buildings that have been absolutely levelled after spending days under that. How the fuck can you call yourself a political left-wing band if you are not fucking speaking up for people that have no voice at the moment?” they said.“It’s a cowardly fucking thing.

Marcus Rashford will miss Manchester United's Champions League clash with Galatasaray later this month after being sent-off in the first half of Wednesday night's tussle with FC Copenhagen at Parken Stadium.

Marcus Rashford has been sent off in Manchester United's Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen.

Motorists have been told to avoid the Mancunian Way if possible with a stretch of the flyover to be closed for at least 24 hours whilst emergency repairs are carried out.

The Trafford Centre is known for its colourful Christmas lights displays throughout the vast shopping mall come the winter. And visitors keen to get into the festive spirit will be pleased to hear it's not long to wait to see them light up now.

Sleaford Mods have cut a concert short in Madrid after a Palestinian scarf was thrown onto the stage during their performance.The duo were playing at La Riviera in the Spanish capital yesterday (November 3) but decided to end the show early, leaving the stage after the item of clothing was repeatedly thrown at them.The band subsequently addressed the situation on X, formerly Twitter. The band’s singer Jason Williamson wrote: “Don’t be asking me to pick sides for something I ain’t got any real idea about, at a gig.”Don’t be asking me to pick sides for something I ain’t got any real idea about, at a gig. I’m a singer.

Three people have been arrested in connection with child sexual exploitation offences dating back to the early 2000s. Officers carried out raids in Stockport today (November 3) as part of Operation Green Jacket.

The 20th edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival has announced its selection, opening with Richard Linklater’s comedy Hit Man. (scroll down for full list of films)

Manchester United loanee Brandon Williams has deleted a post on his Instagram story mocking his former club Norwich City's league position.

Manchester City are at Old Trafford for the 191st Manchester Derby this afternoon and Pep Guardiola has picked a tried-and-trusted side.

K.J. Yossman Over 10,000 individuals — many of them prominent figures from British culture — have signed a letter condemning the atrocities perpetrated by Palestinian terrorist group Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7 and demanding the immediate release of the more than 200 civilians still being held hostage.