http://www.ukwirednews.com/rss.php Get the latest Manchester Wired news: breaking news, analysis and debate from Manchester. en-gb Tue, 21 May 2013 11:21:18 +0100 Copyright: 2013(C) UKWiredMedia Amateur footballers from Wigan who had games ruined by travelling Newcastle United supporters have played a game at St James' Park. http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485401-Wigan-Cosmos-play-Goose-Green-at-St-James-Parkhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485401-Wigan-Cosmos-play-Goose-Green-at-St-James-ParkTue, 21 May 2013 11:21:18 +0100EnglandThe Communication Workers Union (CWU) has accused mobile phone firm O2 of betraying hundreds of call centre workers in Glasgow and elsewhere in the UK. http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485359-CWU-union-claims-O-call-centre-workers-betrayedhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485359-CWU-union-claims-O-call-centre-workers-betrayedTue, 21 May 2013 11:12:27 +0100ScotlandMore than half of the UK's foreign tourists in 2012 visited London, figures have shown.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485348-London-visited-by-of-UK-s-touristshttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485348-London-visited-by-of-UK-s-touristsTue, 21 May 2013 11:07:10 +0100EnglandTen people are being investigated over historical allegations of sexual abuse at a residential school, where it was claimed Sir Cyril Smith abused boys.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485313-Sir-Cyril-Smith-abuse-claims-investigation-widenshttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485313-Sir-Cyril-Smith-abuse-claims-investigation-widensTue, 21 May 2013 06:24:07 +0100EnglandThe food swapping movement is taking off in the UK with new groups springing up across the country.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485338-Food-swapping-The-movement-taking-off-in-the-UKhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485338-Food-swapping-The-movement-taking-off-in-the-UKTue, 21 May 2013 04:00:11 +0100HeadlinesPremier League attendances for 2012/13 have shown an increase of nearly 4% on the previous season.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485309-Compare-your-club-in-fans-league-tablehttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485309-Compare-your-club-in-fans-league-tableTue, 21 May 2013 03:41:25 +0100ScotlandTop comedians in the UK can earn millions and it is now a destination for performers from all over the world. From club comedians to corporate performers, there is cash to be made from laughs. http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485294-Foreign-comedians-stand-up-for-the-UKhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485294-Foreign-comedians-stand-up-for-the-UKTue, 21 May 2013 00:34:00 +0100BusinessCampaigners opposed to the high-speed rail line through the Midlands are seeking legal advice on taking the government to court en masse.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485222-HS-compensation-row-could-lead-to-class-action-lawsuithttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485222-HS-compensation-row-could-lead-to-class-action-lawsuitMon, 20 May 2013 14:35:37 +0100EnglandThe daughter of a murdered pensioner has described seeing her father just moments after he was stabbed. http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485180-Norman-Moffatt-murder-trial-Daughter-describes-moments-after-attackhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485180-Norman-Moffatt-murder-trial-Daughter-describes-moments-after-attackMon, 20 May 2013 13:21:43 +0100Northern IrelandThousands of fans are expected to line the streets later as Wigan Athletic celebrate the club's first FA Cup title with an open top bus parade.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485226-Wigan-Athletic-bus-parade-to-celebrate-first-FA-Cuphttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485226-Wigan-Athletic-bus-parade-to-celebrate-first-FA-CupMon, 20 May 2013 12:53:52 +0100EnglandThere's a furore around a graffiti-festooned, skater hangout under threat on London's Southbank. These graffiti and skating "colonies" are all over the UK.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485159-The-secret-colonies-of-graffiti-artists-and-skateboardershttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485159-The-secret-colonies-of-graffiti-artists-and-skateboardersMon, 20 May 2013 11:45:18 +0100EnglandA police officer completed nine marathons in six days in memory of murdered Greater Manchester PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485132-Officer-completes-mile-run-for-killed-PCs-Bone-and-Hugheshttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485132-Officer-completes-mile-run-for-killed-PCs-Bone-and-HughesMon, 20 May 2013 11:25:43 +0100EnglandPolice searching for the parents of a baby girl who was found dead on a country lane are hoping they will attend her funeral.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485166-Bolton-baby-death-Police-hope-parents-attend-funeralhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485166-Bolton-baby-death-Police-hope-parents-attend-funeralMon, 20 May 2013 10:22:03 +0100EnglandA 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed "numerous times" in Stockport.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485167-Man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-Stockport-stabbinghttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485167-Man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-Stockport-stabbingMon, 20 May 2013 08:39:51 +0100EnglandThree teenagers arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl died in Warrington have been released on bail.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485129-Warrington-teenager-death-Three-boys-bailedhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485129-Warrington-teenager-death-Three-boys-bailedMon, 20 May 2013 07:40:09 +0100EnglandCoronation Street has won eight prizes at the British Soap Awards, compared with just one for its rival EastEnders.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485047-Coronation-Street-cleans-up-at-British-Soap-Awardshttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485047-Coronation-Street-cleans-up-at-British-Soap-AwardsSun, 19 May 2013 15:28:22 +0100EnglandA 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was stabbed in the early hours of Saturday in Stockport.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485054-Attempted-murder-arrest-after-Stockport-argument-stabbinghttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485054-Attempted-murder-arrest-after-Stockport-argument-stabbingSun, 19 May 2013 11:48:38 +0100EnglandThree teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after a 16-year-old girl died in Warrington.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485009-Warrington-teenager-death-Three-drug-supply-arrestshttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1485009-Warrington-teenager-death-Three-drug-supply-arrestsSun, 19 May 2013 11:43:34 +0100EnglandTwo giant Archimedes screws installed to generate renewable energy from the River Goyt in Stockport have been officially opened.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484971-Stockport-hydro-electric-screws-on-River-Goyt-openedhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484971-Stockport-hydro-electric-screws-on-River-Goyt-openedSat, 18 May 2013 15:37:51 +0100EnglandA prisoner who was missing for two months has been charged with 13 offences including indecent exposure and causing grievous bodily harm.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484953-Prisoner-charged-with-offenceshttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484953-Prisoner-charged-with-offencesSat, 18 May 2013 15:14:22 +0100EnglandA teenager has died after reportedly suffering breathing difficulties at a house in central Warrington.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484952-Warrington-teenager-death-Illegal-substance-inquiryhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484952-Warrington-teenager-death-Illegal-substance-inquirySat, 18 May 2013 12:05:05 +0100EnglandHundreds are expected at a Cardiff rally later on Saturday before planned strike action over school changes.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484940-School-reforms-Unions-to-stage-protest-rally-in-Cardiffhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484940-School-reforms-Unions-to-stage-protest-rally-in-CardiffSat, 18 May 2013 09:57:51 +0100WalesThe extradition of one of Britain's most wanted fugitives has been delayed by an investigation into separate charges by Spanish police.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484883-Andrew-Moran-extradition-from-Spain-delayedhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484883-Andrew-Moran-extradition-from-Spain-delayedFri, 17 May 2013 20:28:08 +0100EnglandA conman dubbed the "King of Marbella" and his three accomplices have been jailed over a £675,000 bank fraud.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484830-King-of-Marbella-John-Disley-jailed-over-bank-fraudhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484830-King-of-Marbella-John-Disley-jailed-over-bank-fraudFri, 17 May 2013 19:01:15 +0100EnglandFriends of a violin teacher found dead at home after giving evidence against a couple who sexually abused her are playing a concert in her honour.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484837-Concert-honours-choirmaster-victim-Frances-Andradehttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484837-Concert-honours-choirmaster-victim-Frances-AndradeFri, 17 May 2013 18:27:17 +0100EnglandA 46-year-old man has been jailed for life for the murder of a fellow Ukrainian at a Salford flat on New Year's Day.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484881-Man-gets-life-for-murdering-fellow-Ukrainian-in-Salfordhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484881-Man-gets-life-for-murdering-fellow-Ukrainian-in-SalfordFri, 17 May 2013 17:48:13 +0100EnglandCoronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has pleaded not guilty to 19 sexual offences against a child.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484756-Coronation-Street-s-Michael-Le-Vell-denies-child-sex-chargeshttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484756-Coronation-Street-s-Michael-Le-Vell-denies-child-sex-chargesFri, 17 May 2013 14:35:14 +0100EnglandAn engineer from Greater Manchester was unlawfully killed by his kidnappers in Nigeria minutes after a UK-led rescue operation stormed in, an inquest found.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484758-Nigeria-kidnap-victim-Chris-McManus-was-unlawfully-killedhttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484758-Nigeria-kidnap-victim-Chris-McManus-was-unlawfully-killedFri, 17 May 2013 13:29:31 +0100EnglandA man has been rescued by neighbours from a Manchester flat after becoming so "engrossed" in a crossword he failed to notice a chip pan fire.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484769-Man-engrossed-in-crossword-rescued-from-chip-pan-firehttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484769-Man-engrossed-in-crossword-rescued-from-chip-pan-fireFri, 17 May 2013 12:34:54 +0100EnglandA council has been called "ludicrous" for considering spending nearly £800,000 on leasing a drive-through coffee shop.http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484712-Basingstoke-Council-considers-Costa-Coffee-purchasehttp://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1484712-Basingstoke-Council-considers-Costa-Coffee-purchaseFri, 17 May 2013 11:16:53 +0100England