'A massive sinkhole in the middle of our street became an unlikely tourist attraction - two months later we're still talking about it'

Tenacious D have announced a UK and Ireland arena tour for next year – find all the details below.The comedy rock duo – aka Jack Black and Kyle Gass – are due to hit the road in Europe next spring. Dubbed the ‘Spicy Meatball Tour’, the upcoming run of shows includes stop-offs in Stockholm (April 29), Oslo (30), Copenhagen (May 1) and Luxembourg (3).From there, Tenacious D will head to Dublin for a headline concert at the city’s 3Arena on May 5.

A number of Greater Manchester wine bars have been named amongst the best in the UK by a national newspaper.

Fans have jumped to Molly-Mae Hague's defence after she enjoyed a 'quick trip' to Paris. Earlier this week the influencer revealed she'd ditched the UK for the seventh time this year and headed to the French capital amid the annual Paris Fashion Week.

Former Ajax and Manchester United defender Daley Blind has given his verdict on three players who also swapped the Johan Cruyff Arena for Old Trafford.

Soulwax have shared details of their first set of live shows in five years, with a 13-date tour in the UK and Europe kicking off next year.The Belgian electro-rock duo are bringing a full band to stages at venues across France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and Belgium, with UK shows at London’s The Roundhouse and Manchester’s New Century Hall.Soulwax’s latest album was 2018’s ‘Essential’. The duo comprising brothers David and Stephen Dewaele also make up 2ManyDJs and Despacio, a joint project with LCD Soundsystem‘s James Murphy.News of Soulwax’s return to the stage comes at a milestone moment for the brothers who have just been awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution To Music award In association With Merlin’ at this year’s AIM Awards, in recognition of their decades-spanning work and influence.Tickets for Soulwax’s UK shows go on sale from 10am BST this Thursday (September 28) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Helen Skelton has shown her support for Catherine Tyldesley after she was seen continuing her 40th birthday celebrations. Last week, former Coronation Street star Cath shared how she celebrated the milestone occasion weeks after being caught up a 'cakegate' row.

Customers have been sharing their upset after the owners behind a craft beer shop in Ancoats announced they will be closing down at the end of the week.

The Co-op lost over £30m during the first half of 2023 after its sales were slashed by more than £200m, new figures have revealed.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender.

Manchester United have retained their interest in Frenkie de Jong with Barcelona weighing up their finances, according to reports in Spain.

Metrolink trams will run until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays from later this month, transport bosses have announced.

A milkshake combining strawberries, Nutella spread, Oreos, marshmallows and white chocolate shavings might sound extravagant, perhaps even a little indulgent, but at a dessert parlour in Rochdale, literally anything goes.

An unlikely club reportedly rejected the chance to sign Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek.

Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal in principle to sign Boca Juniors' Valentin Barco.

We may still be in September, but supermarkets are already stocking their shelves high with festive goodies.

Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has announced she's visiting the UK on her world tour next year - including a huge gig in Manchester.

Most of Manchester United’s international players have enjoyed plenty of game time over the past 10 days.

Empire State Bastard have announced that Benefits will serve as opening support during their 2023 winter UK and EU tour.Kicking off on November 2, both bands will play the first show of the tour at the Alhambra venue in Paris, before making stops in Cologne, Amsterdam, Berlin and Hamberg that same week.From there, they will start the UK leg of the tour with a show in Cardiff on November 9. Other cities the band will hit include Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow, as well as a slot at London’s Electric Ballroom on November 11.NEWS NEWS NEWS!!! Massively excited to say we're going to be supporting @ESB666_ on tour in November!!! Such an amazing band, we LOVE them and can't wait to play then have our ears blasted to smithereens every night.

It was the cut that left residents feeling trapped - and businesses fearful for the future. But now the V2 bus - which links Atherton to Manchester, is set to return.

A Salford crime lord known as 'Vlad the Impaler' is among those to be jailed in Greater Manchester this week.