{"podcast":{"title":"Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135","podcast_index_feed_id":7574135,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/connecticut-sun-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/connecticut-sun-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":515,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Manchester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Manchester—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Manchester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T12:20:49.653246+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135"},"episode":{"title":"Couple Rescued After Dog Rescue Attempt","slug":"couple-rescued-after-dog-rescue-attempt","published_at":"2026-06-18T16:41:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/couple-rescued-after-dog-rescue-attempt","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9a3ae728-c2e6-47f1-ac13-8a0946126c0e.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9a3ae728-c2e6-47f1-ac13-8a0946126c0e.mp3","summary":"A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Saturday night at Rossall Beach as a couple in their sixties bravely tried to save their dog from the water—only for the woman, 68-year-old Theresa Wheelhouse, to lose her life. Her husband, initially in critical condition, is now recovering. Police and emergency crews responded swiftly, and while the incident appears accidental, an inquest is set for October. With warmer weather approaching, authorities are sounding the alarm about open water dangers, urging everyone to stay safe and seek guidance from trusted resources like Lancashire Fire and Rescue and the Royal Life Saving Society. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5e567f0574e0618b","meta_description":"A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Saturday night at Rossall Beach as a couple in their sixties bravely tried to save their dog from the water—only for the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":74,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/episodes/couple-rescued-after-dog-rescue-attempt/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/couple-rescued-after-dog-rescue-attempt.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}