A 'battle bar' with axe throwing, digital darts and beer pong is opening in Manchester this June

A top government adviser has warned that Greater Manchester cannot rely on 'handouts' from London and must raise money itself to fund some of its plans. Sir John Armitt, who is the chairman of the UK's National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), made the comments in Manchester on Monday (June 13).

A woman from Manchester who died while climbing a mountain in Snowdonia earlier this month has been named.

Manchester United fans believe believe Erik ten Hag will bring success to the club, but are not so confident in director of football John Murtough and CEO Richard Arnold, according to an MEN poll.

The older brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi is due to appear at court accused of failing to comply with a requirement to give evidence at the public inquiry into the terror attack. Ishmale Abedi is accused of breaching a section 21 notice that required him to attend the inquiry on October 21 last year.

Manchester United are continuing to keep communication open with other midfield targets as they hold talks with Barcelona over a deal for Frenkie de Jong.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has once again reiterated that the club might be forced to sell one of its key players this summer amid Manchester United's interest in Frenkie de Jong.

school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which claimed 21 lives, 19 of which where elementary school children."With the tragedy and the loss of those 21 people that is so hard, and as a mother I grieve and I just want to grieve with the people of Uvalde and the families," she said.Damian Lewis' late wife, Helen McCrory, is gone, but not forgotten. The "Homeland" star paid tribute to the "Peaky Blinders" actress while appearing on "Good Morning Britain" on Thursday, June 9, calling her a "fabulous human being."While speaking about her involvement in the annual Soccer Aid charity tournament in England, Damian also noted that Helen's influence continues to be everywhere. "When she came to Soccer Aid the very first time [in 2006] and I got into my hotel room up in Manchester in The Lowry, it was covered in Union Jack bunting and England flags everywhere, which she had gone out and bought and decorated the room with," he said. "So, she's with us.

Manchester residents will be given a unique opportunity to speak directly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tonight in a live Q&A session.

John Stones insists his Manchester City and England teammate Kyle Walker does not realise how good he really is. Stones and Walker are currently away together on Nations League duty having won yet another Premier League title for City last season.

More good news from Stockport this week, where 10 luxury bowling lanes, an arcade, interactive darts, karaoke and American pool, have arrived at The Light cinema complex. Part of the Redrock development in the town centre, the new additions join the 12-screen cinema and diner.

Hit musical The Lion King is to play for an extended run in Manchester - with bosses announcing a raft of NEW dates at the city's Palace Theatre. The show, based on the hit Disney movie, will run for an extra seven weeks to make it an epic run in Manchester from Thursday, 27 October right through to Sunday, February 19, 2023.

Manchester United fans have ambushed Jurrien Timber on Instagram to demand that he signs for the Old Trafford giants. Timber started for the Netherlands on Friday night as they clocked up a staggering 4-1 victory over Belgium in their Nations League showdown.

Liam Gallagher was joined by The Stone Roses’ John Squire at the first of two nights at Knebworth yesterday (June 3).The former Oasis frontman is returning to the venue where the Manchester band played their iconic gigs in 1996 to celebrate the release of his third solo album ‘C’mon You Know’.Squire – who also appeared at Oasis’ Knebworth gigs 26 years ago – joined Gallagher on stage for the closing song of the set, ‘Champagne Supernova’.“A big fucking round of applause for the coolest man on the planet,” Gallagher told the crowd as he introduced him.

Steve McClaren and Erik ten Hag are settling down at Manchester United after a “mad” start to their time in charge at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United centre-back John O'Shea believes Paul Pogba's departure from Old Trafford is best for both parties, following confirmation of his exit on Wednesday.

Manchester United have reportedly approached Borussia Monchengladbach over the availability of Manu Kone.