A giant pillow fight and ball pit is coming to Manchester

A four-day strike by bus drivers in Greater Manchester is due to start on Friday, an operator has confirmed.

Manchester United will have to play the waiting game before getting their latest Premier League charge underway in the Monday night showdown against Wolves at Old Trafford (8pm).

Two boys were stabbed after being chased from a football pitch by two others armed with a machete and a knife, police have revealed. GMP hasn't revealed their exact ages but confirmed injuries they suffered in the attack were not 'life-threatening'.

A Marks and Spencer store in Manchester city centre has suddenly closed its doors. The M&S Simply Food store that has now permanently closed is situated beside Piccadilly Gardens and the bus station, on the corner of Parker Street and Mosley Street.

With the summer holidays now in full swing, more and more people will be taking advantage of the free time by travelling to warmer climates.

Captain Sandy Yawn is known for her no nonsense attitude, cracking the whip with her crew as they sail across the Mediterranean sea, waiting on demanding guests in the most stunning locations.

Getaways over the summer holiday are well underway as Brits head out for a relaxing break or sunnier climates - and who can blame them with the rain we've faced in the last few days.

Plenty of Brits are ditching the UK in an attempt to find some sunshine abroad this week. It's important to keep an eye on your flight information if you're heading off on holiday, especially now airports are getting busy during the summer period.

As the summer holidays continue into their second week, plenty of Brits are ditching the gloomy UK in an attempt to find some sunshine. With airports getting busy, it's important to keep an eye on your flight information if you're heading abroad.

With Manchester home to two of the most renowned football teams in the world, it is no surprise that some of the wealthiest footballer players choose to reside in our region. Over the years, many affluent areas in the boroughs of Trafford, Stockport and Salford have been home to some pretty big Premiere League footballers including Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden.

Dan Gore’s red card for a strong tackle in his side's friendly against Wrexham was unwarranted, according to a former Manchester United academy graduate.

Brits are continuing to make their summer getaway as the school holidays get underway.

Airlines Tui, Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet have issued updates and guidance for holidaymakers as wildfires spread through the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu. Thousands of people are being evacuated from the islands while foreign office minister Andrew Mitchell said on Monday morning up to 10,000 Brits remained on Rhodes.

Bruno Fernandes believes Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo has a bright future ahead of him at Old Trafford.

After securing the signings of Andre Onana and Mason Mount, Manchester United are now looking to add a new striker to their ranks.

Manchester United are set to begin their tour of the US with a friendly against Arsenal in New York on Saturday.

The family of a man stabbed to death on his own doorstep by someone he had earlier spoken to and hugged wept as his killer was convicted of murder.

Manchester United are set to begin a new era in the coming days.

Flying can be a stressful experience as there are so many aspects which are outside of your control. One of these is whether your flight is delayed or cancelled.

Manchester United are now on the verge of announcing the signing of Inter Milan's Andre Onana.