All the Metrolink changes after announcement that NO trams will run between two major city centre stops

The Met Office weather map shows when heavy rain is set to hit Greater Manchester, with flood warnings issued over the coming days.

Town centre regenerations are the biggest developments brought to the forefront this week.

The guessing game on Masked Singer UK has reached a fever pitch, and fans are buzzing with speculation about the mysterious celebrity behind Maypole. With each episode, viewers eagerly await clues and performances, and some eagle-eyed fans are convinced that Maypole is none other than Pussycat Dolls singer Melody Thornton. Taking to social media, fans meticulously dissected the clues, connecting the dots that point to Melody Thornton as Maypole.

A Salford councillor who sparked controversy and calls for his resignation after winning a seat 160 miles away in the Cotswolds has finally revealed when he will give up his seat on the city council - nine months after winning the seat and moving to the wealthy Tetbury with Upton constituency in Gloucestershire.

It was a sight that appalled veteran airport worker Paul Derrig. Left in scorching heat outside an aircraft was a dog inside a cage. He took a picture of the pet, the beginning of a two-year fight to get better treatment for animals being transported through Manchester Airport.

Prepare to be razzle dazzled as a huge night of musical theatre entertainment returns to the BBC on Saturday night. The National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals is becoming something of an annual fixture, and will allow viewers to see some of the very finest performers in some of the biggest shows currently booking in UK theatres.

St Anne’s in Manchester will host plant-based powerhouse Beyond Meat in a huge Beyond Burger giveaway for Veganuary.

Transport bosses have said there is ‘no more room’ on the Metrolink network to put more trams on for football matches.

Call the Midwife fans will recognise actress Annabelle Apsion as the lovable shop owner, Violet Buckle, but she's also appeared in a string of other TV shows. Annabelle joined the BBC drama during season four when Fred Buckle (Cliff Parisi) visited her haberdashery which saw the pair quickly fall in love, reports MyLondon.They started a life together in Poplar, East London and Violet won the local council elections to represent Poplar North - she's also become a mum to Reggie Jackson (Daniel Laurie).

Metrolink services across Greater Manchester will be disrupted tomorrow (Sunday) due to works being carried out at Victoria Station. There will also be an early morning network-wide shutdown and Ashton line engineering works taking place.

A man has been injured after being hit by a tram in Manchester city centre.

Actor Sean Ward has made his modelling debut at Paris Fashion Week, following his exit from Coronation Street back in 2015. The 35 year old, who portrayed Callum Logan in the ITV soap, walked in the LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Menswear Fall/Winter show at Paris Fashion Week on 18 January, marking his first catwalk. Sean shared a snap of himself in the show on Instagram and admitted that the experience felt "surreal" and he felt his "imposter syndrome kick in".

A trial of allowing bicycles on board Metrolink trams will take place over six weeks from next month, transport bosses have revealed.

Motorists will be fined at a key city centre junction for breaking the rules of the road sooner than expected, it has been confirmed.

No trams will operate between two major city centre stops 'until further notice', it has been announced. Metrolink services will not be running between Victoria and Exchange Square due to 'complicated' rail repairs.

Commuters and visitors to Manchester city centre will face disruption this week as urgent works take place. Two Metrolink stations will have fewer services than normal from tomorrow morning (January 16) until close of service on Friday, January 19.

Areas all across the UK have been warned to expect snow from tomorrow (January 16). The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice for large parts of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A popular food stall within The Arndale's food market has announced its closure following a fire that caused an evacuation of the shopping centre. Hong Thai, a much-loved Thai restaurant confirmed the news today in an emotional post on social media.

Heavy snow has been forecast for parts of England this week, as the severe cold snap and plummeting sub-zero temperatures continue to move in.

Lauryn Goodman has reportedly been snubbed by her sister Chloe's footballer fiancé, Grant Hall, amid rumours Kyle Walker is the father of both her children. Lauryn, 32, sparked speculation that her daughter's father is footballer Kyle, after he and wife Annie Kilner announced their separation after 12 years together earlier this week. Lauryn welcomed her second child in June 2023 but had not disclosed who the father of her baby is.