Wizard of Oz show in Manchester slammed, hundreds walk out
Furious theatregoers demand refunds after 'pantomime-style disaster' at Manchester's AO Arena. Hundreds left the 'Wicked Wizard of Oz' show early. Read the full story.
Furious theatregoers demand refunds after 'pantomime-style disaster' at Manchester's AO Arena. Hundreds left the 'Wicked Wizard of Oz' show early. Read the full story.
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At least two primary schools in Manchester have entered lockdown following a police operation to protect pupils. Follow for live updates on this developing story.
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Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn makes surprise West End appearance as The Wizard in hit musical, receiving standing ovation and sparking political theatre buzz.
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Disney's magical siblings return as Selena Gomez executive produces the long-awaited revival series, promising answers to the shocking season 4 finale that left fans spellbound for years.
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Manchester's Jewish community speaks out after shocking synagogue attack as police launch hate crime investigation and community leaders demand action against rising antisemitism.
A charity volunteer was violently assaulted while protecting a Manchester synagogue in what police are treating as a religiously motivated hate crime. The Community Security Trust confirms rising antisemitic attacks across the UK.
The father of the Manchester synagogue attacker has publicly denounced his son's violent actions as police continue their investigation into the shocking incident that has rocked the Jewish community.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faced antisemitic slurs during a Manchester university event, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from community leaders.