A mother's life was destroyed by her son's murder... now she's gone too and her family doesn't know why - but her strength in later life gives them comfort

Love Island star Callum Jones has discovered a new passion during lockdown. Callum, who recently opened up on his relationship with girlfriend Molly Smith and their adorable dogs, has been impressing fans with his culinary skills, and told us how it’s always been a passion of his.The Manchester-based reality star-turned-chef has wowed his 839,000 followers with the likes of Mediterranean lamb burgers, Japanese soufflé pancakes and more.

Ryan Thomas has said that neither of his children were planned and has shared his desire to move abroad, but hasn't so far because of daughter Scarlett.The actor, who recently turned into a delivery driver to hand out burgers, lives in Essex with wife-to-be Lucy Mecklenburgh and one year old son Roman, while daughter Scarlett, 12, lives in Manchester with her mum Tina O' Brien.

direct to your inboxMore than 100 people who had previously refused or ignored the coronavirus vaccine offer have now had the jab - after being contacted in their mother tongue.A multilingual team called dozens of people of Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds in south Manchester to answer questions and “debunk vaccination myths”.The volunteers - translating into Urdu, Punjabi, Kurdish, Arabic and Bengali - rang people identified by GPs at Ladybarn Group Practice, Al-Shifa Medical Centre

direct to your inboxA bench dedicated to a victim of the Manchester Arena attack has been destroyed by arsonists. The memorial, which was erected in memory of Kelly Brewster in Sheffield, was reduced to ash, Yorkshire Live reports.Kelly, 32, was among 22 people who were killed on May 22, 2017.She had hoped to become pregnant and even knew which room would be the nursery.

Let us know in the comments below. Is your mum the type who turns down a sticky toffee pudding in the pub in favour of a cheeseboard?This is the perfect gift for her - a curated box of artisan cheeses from Altrincham-based New Market Dairy.Recognised as one of the best cheese shops in the country, they've put together a £30 cheeseboard for Mother's Day that includes three cheeses, raw butter, and cheese biscuits.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has expressed his love and happiness at Manchester City, while also admitting that he has unfinished business in the Champions League.Guardiola has spent longer at Man City than at any other team in his coaching career, joining in 2016, and says he is happier than ever."I was incredibly happy my whole time in Barcelona, and my team in Bayern Munich, you cannot imagine the club and the city.

Strictly Come Dancing couple Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez moved into their "dream home" in September, after months of frustrating delays amid the coronavirus pandemic.

direct to your inboxNewly-engaged Gemma Atkinson looked the picture of happiness as she strolled in the sunshine with her fiance Gorka Marquez.The Hits Radio hosts showed off her huge sparkler of an engagement ring on a morning dog walk with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka near their Manchester home.The happy couple were spotted lapping up the sunshine as they exchanged smiles, and it was hard to miss Gemma's dazzling ring as the sun's rays hit it.A thrilled Gemma announced her

straight to your inbox every day for freeSam Johnstone says that he does not regret leaving Manchester United in 2018 as he could not wait forever for David de Gea to depart. Johnstone signed with West Brom on a permanent basis after seven loan spells in seven years as a United back-up.

direct to your inboxA man has admitted killing his mum at her home in south Manchester.Leroy Panton, 40, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility at Manchester Crown Court.He was due to be sentenced at the same court today (Friday), but the hearing was adjourned after it emerged his wing at Strangeways prison has been placed into lockdown because of a coronavirus outbreak.Panton killed Hyacinth Morris, 67, who was pronounced dead at a house on Westminster

hereLatham, of Prestwich, Manchester, is also charged with failing to provide information about the driver of a car involved in an offence to the police.He told the court he didn't provide the information as he was not made aware that it had been requested by the police.If found guilty at a subsequent hearing, the penalty for driving between 91mph and 100mph could be four to six points and a fine.The case was adjourned by District Judge Timothy Boswell to March 28.As well as playing Lip

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine It's been five months since Gorka Marquez and Gemma Atkinson moved into their 'dream home' in Manchester, and on Friday, Gemma showed off her new home gym. The building is still under construction, but the space will be absolutely amazing when it's complete.  Sharing a clip of herself and Gorka from inside the building, the former Hollyoaks actress asked her other half: "How's the gym coming along?" to which he replied: "Very good.

direct to your inboxGorka Marquez sparked concern among his fans with a simple picture outside his home. The Strictly Come Dancing star lives with fiancé Gemma Atkinson and their daughter Mia in Greater Manchester.

Sign up to the M.E.N.'s Manchester Family newsletter for all the latest from school closures to ways to entertain the kidsLiving in lockdown seems to make week days, weekends and national holidays blur into one.And if you've lost track of what day it is several times during our current stint - you wouldn't be the only one.But there's a very important date coming up on the calendar that if you fail to prepare for, will land you in serious trouble with your mum - Mother's Day.Mother's Day - or

direct to your inboxA mum whose teenage son was found standing over a motorway bridge says she is desperate for help.The 19-year-old, who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and is currently on a waiting list for adult mental health services, was found by friends on a bridge above the M56 this month.He was taken to the Emergency Department at Wythenshawe Hospital, where he was seen by a mental health worker from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust.His devastated mum, who