Tom Ainsworth
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Tom Ainsworth is a news reporter at The Manchester Daily, covering the stories that shape daily life across Greater Manchester — from the council chamber to the cobbles, transport and traffic to the businesses opening and closing across the city.
He reads Manchester so you don’t have to, pulling together the day’s most important local stories in plain English every weekday morning.
Tom’s latest articles
Every Greater Manchester motorway closure planned this week, from the M60 and M62 to the M67
National Highways has confirmed a series of overnight closures across the region's motorway network between Monday 5 October and Thursday 8 October, with stretches of the M60, M62, M56, M61, M66 and M67 all affected.
Manchester's population shrinks slightly as wider region outpaces national growth
Greater Manchester's population grew by 0.6% last year, but the city of Manchester saw a slight decline as residents relocated to surrounding boroughs and other parts of the UK.
Every Greater Manchester motorway closure this weekend, including rare daytime M60 shutdown
The M60 at junction 7 will be closed in all directions during the day on Sunday (6.30am to 6pm), an unusual daytime closure. Overnight works continue across the M60, M62, M56, M6, M61, M66 and M67.
Every Greater Manchester motorway closure this week from Monday to Thursday
Overnight closures are planned on the M60, M62, M6, M56, M61, M66, M67 and A56 between September 28 and October 1. Most shut between 8pm and 10pm and reopen by 6am.
M6 reopens after vehicle fire near Ashton-in-Makerfield causes delays back to junction 23
Three lanes were initially closed on the southbound carriageway at junction 24. All lanes reopened by late afternoon after recovery work was completed.
Flight Delays Hit Manchester Airport After Air Traffic Control Failure
Hundreds of UK flights, including services at Manchester Airport, were disrupted on Monday following a technical fault at a Scottish air traffic control centre.
M62 Eastbound Reopens After Crash Causes 90-Minute Delays Near Rochdale
Drivers faced severe delays on the M62 on Monday morning after a collision involving an electric vehicle closed two lanes.
M62 reopens after multi-vehicle crash causes four-mile queues near Denshaw
Two lanes were closed eastbound between junction 22 and junction 23, with 40-minute delays past Scammonden Bridge. All lanes reopened by 8.39pm.
Avanti trains between Manchester and London cancelled, delayed and diverted after safety check
Services between Manchester Piccadilly and London Euston were disrupted on Wednesday afternoon after a track inspection between Milton Keynes and Rugby forced trains to run at reduced speed. The line has since been cleared.
Five-vehicle pile-up near Manchester Airport closes M56 for nearly four hours
A lorry, flatbed truck and three cars were involved in a crash between junctions seven and six. No one was trapped but delays peaked at 45 minutes. The motorway fully reopened at 1.40pm.
Reviews by Tom
Bar San Juan: Tiny Beech Road tapas bar, still one of Manchester's best secrets
Bar San Juan
20 Stories: Manchester's highest restaurant and one of its best rooftop bars
20 Stories
Dishoom Manchester: Yes it's a chain, yes it's worth the queue
Dishoom
Where The Light Gets In: The best restaurant in Greater Manchester that isn't in Manchester
Where The Light Gets In
Manchester House: Tower-top Modern British in Spinningfields
Manchester House
Sakku Samba: Japanese-Brazilian fusion that shouldn't work but absolutely does
Sakku Samba
Rosso: Rio Ferdinand's Italian in the city's most spectacular dining room
Rosso
Hawksmoor Manchester: The best steakhouse in the city, and the best express lunch
Hawksmoor
Mackie Mayor: Manchester's best food hall in a restored Victorian market
Mackie Mayor
Bundobust: The best cheap eats in central Manchester
Bundobust