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Sarah Lester

@sarahllester

Editor, Manchester Evening News.

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Joined October 2013
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Parliament to launch #JournalismMatters! A brilliant evening hearing from our speakers @JWhittingdale, @sarahllester and @JohnCooperDG. Congratulations too to our #MakingaDifference winners, @theipaper's ‘Killer Kitchens’ and @ScotNational's ‘Refugees Are Welcome Here’ @joeduggan1 @laura_pollock_
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There’s been a great deal written about Manchester lately - some of it questionable, some of it reckless. Today @MENnewsdesk has published an investigation into the relationship between investment from Man City’s Abu Dhabi owners and the city’s regeneration.
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This piece tells the complex story from a Manchester perspective. @BobJWilliams @johnscheerhout @DeclanGCarey combed through 900 pages of documents and spoke to sources in and around the deal. manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
The truth about the deal that changed Manchester

The truth about the deal that changed Manchester

SPECIAL REPORT: Abu Dhabi’s investment helped transform Manchester, turning derelict neighbourhoods into some of the city’s most desirable places to live. But as questions grow over land deals,...

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Farewell and thank you, Mr Manchester - tomorrow's front page.
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Rob Williams@BobJWilliamsOct 13
This is incredibly sad. Anyone who has worked as a journalist for a while in Manchester will have a story to tell about Pat Karney. A kind, thoughtful, funny man. Manchester has lost one of its fiercest advocates. manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
Manchester legend Pat Karney dies aged 78 - latest tributes

Manchester legend Pat Karney dies aged 78 - latest tributes

'Mr Manchester' served the city for decades with pride, humour and commitment

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"A visionary. A pioneer. A true Mancunian." Rest in peace, Pat 💔
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EXC: Andy Burnham's No 10 North HQ won't be on the new Digital Campus in Ancoats - this is where it will be - manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
No 10 North HQ won't be on the new Digital Campus - this is where it will be

No 10 North HQ won't be on the new Digital Campus - this is where it will be

EXCLUSIVE: A new permanent home for Andy Burnham’s No 10 North headquarters has been chosen, replacing previous expectations of a move to the Ancoats digital campus.

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Fascinating piece from @BobJWilliams
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Whether you agree or disagree with him Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech had an extraordinary impact, both inside and outside the room. This is what went on behind the scenes. manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
Behind the scenes of Andy Burnham's dramatic Labour conference speech

Behind the scenes of Andy Burnham's dramatic Labour conference speech

EXCLUSIVE: From conversations with his mum and brothers, to shutting himself away at home - this is the inside story of Andy Burnham's Labour conference speech

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BREAKING: An investigation by counter terrorism police which saw two suspects arrested in Manchester is linked to an alleged threat planned against the Jewish community, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
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Monday's @MENnewsdesk front page: The Empty Seats - Yom Kippur 2026: A Community Remembers #tomorrowspaperstoday
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First international visitor to Number Ten North….
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PM says the UK and Ireland working together to uphold the Good Friday Agreement. The comes days after US President Donald Trump made remarks supporting a "unified Ireland"
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Significant result for Labour in Manchester
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We’ve got a result in the Burnage by-election: Labour’s Carl Austin-Behan wins! Labour: 1,365 Conservative: 27 Reform: 315 Green: 1,037 Workers Party: 466 Lib Dems: 31 Total votes: 3,254 Turnout: 23.55%
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This is not a drill!! @oasis will make that huge tour announcement next week!! What a way to do it over Manchester this evening manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
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BREAKING: Oasis confirm 2027 tour announcement - with spectacular light display over Manchester manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
Oasis confirm 2027 tour announcement - with light display over Manchester

Oasis confirm 2027 tour announcement - with light display over Manchester

This is not a drill.... Oasis have just lit up the Manchester skies as they officially announce their 2027 return in jaw-dropping fashion

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Really tense atmosphere here at Central Library for the Burnage by-election count. Here’s the latest as vote verification has started
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'The honeymoon is over, isn't it time for the Prime Minister to ditch the vibes and get serious?' Kemi Badenoch asked Andy Burnham. My verdict on his debut PMQS manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
Andy Burnham told to ditch vibes and 'get serious' at first PMQs

Andy Burnham told to ditch vibes and 'get serious' at first PMQs

Manchester Evening News politics reporter Iram Ramzan was in the Commons for Andy Burnham’s first Prime Minister’s Questions as the new PM answered calls to get serious

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A replica Downing Street door. A cardboard cut-out of Larry the cat. And GCHQ spooks. Here's what I found inside No 10 North manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
Inside No 10 North

Inside No 10 North

A replica Downing Street door. A cardboard cut-out of Larry the cat. And GCHQ spooks. Iram Ramzan was granted exclusive access to the place where Andy Burnham intends to spend at least one day a week...

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Andy Burnham admits he 'may not succeed' in his bid to get rough sleepers off street by Christmas. The Prime Minister said that he can't force people into accommodation, but 'I would rather try because that's who I am'. Read my interview here 👇🏽 manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
PM admits he 'may not succeed' in bid to get rough sleepers off streets

PM admits he 'may not succeed' in bid to get rough sleepers off streets

The Prime Minister told the Manchester Evening News that he can't force people into accommodation, but said 'I would rather try because that's who I am'. Iram Ramzan reports.

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🚨 Had an interesting conversation with Andy Burnham from No 10 North today - and we also got a behind the scenes tour of the building. Look out for the full interview later!
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'My job isn't to be friends with the Prime Minister - it's to get the best deal for Greater Manchester' Our exclusive interview with new mayor Bev Craig 👇🏽 manchestereveningnews.co.uk/…
My job as Greater Manchester mayor isn’t to be friends with the Prime Minister

My job as Greater Manchester mayor isn’t to be friends with the Prime Minister

In a wide-ranging interview, Bev Craig reveals her plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, build homes and secure a better deal for Greater Manchester from her former colleague who now resides in...

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