The mum of a missing 26-year-old lad from Wythenshawe has issued a heartfelt plea for his return.
John Winterton, 26, was last seen about 3am on Wednesday 18 August on Sale Road.
John is described as a white male; around 5 ft 8 to 6 ft tall, of medium build with brown short hair.
He was last seen wearing khaki green work pants with a rip on the right leg, dark brown Stanley work boots, white top with writing, a navy blue hoodless jacket and a black cap.
He has a tattoo on his right forearm of a clock and roses and a tattoo on his left upper arm of a tiger.
In a heartfelt appeal for his return, John’s mother Debbie said: “John if you’re reading this then please come home. My heart is breaking.
“Whatever it is you’re worried about, we will support you. We want you to be happy and safe. When you’re back home, I promise I’ll take you to the caravan in Anglesey, you can spend as long as you want there, you can teach me how to fish and we can spend some time together.
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“Even if you don’t want to come home right now then that’s ok, but please, just get in contact with someone to let us know you’re ok. We all love and miss you son.
“If anyone reading this knows of any information that might help us find our John, please get in touch. Anything, however small, might lead us to getting our boy back safe. We just need our son, brother and uncle home.
“If you know anything at all, please contact the police. “
Anyone with information about John’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 6033, 101 or via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk.
Manchester
Zayn announces huge Manchester gig on his biggest tour to date
Daisy Jackson
Zayn is heading back out on tour – his biggest-ever solo tour – and has announced a massive show here in Manchester.
The multi-platinum recording artist will be heading out on The KONNAKOL Tour, playing arenas and stadiums across North America, South America, Mexico and the UK.
Zayn has announced the new tour dates in support of his upcoming fifth studio album, which is set for release on 17 April 2026.
The new global tour will kick off right here in Manchester, with Zayn playing a show at the almighty AO Arena in May.
The UK leg will also take him to Glasgow, Birmingham, and The O2 in London, before he heads to cities including Los Angeles, Mexico City, and São Paulo.
He’s just come off the back of his first-ever Las Vegas residency, where he’s been teasing this new material to fans.
Zayn announced his fifth studio album, KONNAKOL, earlier this week, which promises to be his ‘most culturally inspired project to date’.
The lead single from the new pop-forward album, Die For Me, will be released this Friday.
Tickets to The Konnakel Tour will go on general sale on Friday 13 February, with a number of pre=sales in advance including the Zayn VIP Key pre-sale.
ZAYN – KONNAKOL UK Headline Tour Dates
Tuesday 12 May – AO Arena – Manchester, UK
Saturday 16 May – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK
Tuesday 19 May – Utilita Arena – Birmingham, UK
Saturday 23 May – The O2 – London, UK
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Manchester
Price of Manchester Village Pride 2026 tickets confirmed as wristbands go on sale
Emily Sergeant
Wristbands for Pride in Manchester this summer officially go on sale today.
Following last week’s announcement that the iconic Manchester Pride celebrations would, in fact, be returning in 2026 thanks to the creation of Manchester Village Pride CIC, today marks a ‘landmark’ moment as wristbands go on sale, helping to rebuild and reclaim what has always been once of the city’s most important events.
Early bird wristbands are now on sale at just £25, plus booking fee, offering community members access to four days of ‘safe and responsible’ celebrations.
This is set to include a ‘diverse’ programme of events that build on some of the best-loved elements of previous years – a Pride Parade, candle-lit vigil, party with performance and music across various stages, as well as talks, exhibitions, and community activities.
Manchester Pride is returning in 2026 / Credit: The Manc Group | Manchester Pride
Once early bird wristbands sell out, then general release wristbands will go on sale priced at £30 plus booking fee for the full weekend, or £20 plus booking fee for individual day passes.
Options for those on low-income, or those that require additional support, will also be available too.
Under the new direction of Manchester Village Pride CIC, all funds raised through the sale of wristbands and passes will enable the safe delivery of the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend event, and will support LGBTQ+ charities, grassroots organisations, and vital community services.
Any surplus funds will then be legally locked in for public benefit, and a ‘transparency dashboard’ on the Manchester Village Pride CIC website will be updated regularly to show ticket sales, costs, and projected charitable surplus.
Manchester Village Pride CIC has so far received £120,000 in loans from Village venues, which it says reflects the ‘determination’ of local LGBTQ+ businesses to safeguard Pride and ensure it remains rooted in the community that created it.
However, despite this, funds from wristband sales are now required to help start planning and organising the event properly.
“Naturally, given the failure of Manchester Pride Ltd and ongoing impact that this has had on charities, artists, and businesses within our community, we know that everything we do is going to be scrutinised,” admitted Carl Austin-Behan, who is one of the founding board members and spokesperson for Manchester Village Pride CIC.
“We are ready to meet that head on with clear open book management, direct and clear language when providing updates, and radical transparency about any funding.
Wristbands have officially gone on sale for 2026’s event this morning / Credit: Manchester Pride
“In the spirit of this transparency, we do need to be clear that we need people to purchase a wristband or day pass.
“Over Pride weekend, the Village becomes a large-scale live event space, with outdoor stages, performances, and street bars. A ticketed entry system allows us to meet essential safety, security, and government licensing requirements, manage crowd numbers responsibly, and provide appropriate stewarding, medical, and welfare support.
“Without this approach, venues would not be legally permitted to host stages or outdoor bars, and the Village simply couldn’t operate in the way people expect during Pride weekend.
“This is not about restricting access, it’s about keeping people safe, protecting our venues, and ensuring Manchester Village Pride can happen responsibly.”
Manchester Village Pride 2026 will take place over August Bank Holiday weekend between Friday 28 and Monday 31 August.
The Manc -
24th August 2021 
