Bold move to flatten part of Blackpool including people's homes is ploughing ahead

Nearly 50 homes have been transferred to the Salford council-owned company Derive Group following a £5.7m loan from the town hall. The authority is in the process of building the homes on the former Irwell Valley High School site, off Blandford Road, in the Pendleton and Charlestown ward, including 25 apartments and 21 apartments.

Nearly 50 traders have been affected as a section of Bury Market where dangerous concrete has been identified has had to suddenly shut. Indoor stalls are temporarily closed as work is carried out to determine whether repairs are required due to the type of concrete at the market.

Manchester United are ready to compete with Premier League rivals Tottenham for Uruguay defender Sebastian Caceres next summer - according to reports.

Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston is hoping to inspire ‘confidence’ within the young disabled community as she unveiled her latest move away from the cobbles. The actress, known for playing Izzy Armstrong in the ITV soap, has been leading a drama project for young people with disabilities in Manchester for several years.

At the Opera House last Christmas, Jason Manford made his pantomime debut in the villainously camp role of Captain Hook alongside the likes of Britain's Got Talent finalist Ben Nickless and West End star Samara Casteallo.

Borussia Dortmund would only be interested in a Jadon Sancho return in January if most of his wages were covered by Manchester United, a report claims.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has shared a brand new career move after being 'snubbed' from the latest series. The professional dancer wasn't chosen to have a celebrity partner during the latest run of the BBC One dance contest.

The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning ahead of Storm Babet hitting the UK - with rain forecast to fall across Greater Manchester tonight.

The new restaurant critic of the Sunday Times has heaped praised on a Manchester eatery - but she felt a bit guilty as she scoffed a fantastic portion of cabbage that cost a tenner.

Dawn Ward has teased whether she'd be open to a return to the Real Housewives of Cheshire despite ditching the UK - and another 'surprising' move. The reality star became a staple of ITVBe's glamorous series during her 7-year stint, joining from its inception in 2015, along with her husband, ex-footballer Ashley Ward and their four daughters.

Rylan Clark has announced an exciting new career move after stepping down from presenting Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show 'It Takes Two'.The BBC Radio 2 host confirmed he would be taking a step back from his role on the show after four years.The former X Factor star began co-hosting the show alongside Zoe Ball in 2019, before the fellow Radio 2 star left and was replaced by Strictly dancer Janette Manrara. Rylan then announced that he too would be leaving the BBC2 show to "pass on the baton to someone else and explore what else life has for me." But now the Celebrity Gogglebox star has teased that he’s back with a whole new reality TV show, admitting to fans that it’s "not as easy as it sounds." In a statement talking about his Strictly departure, the 34-year-old wrote: "I’ve had the best time hosting the show alongside Janette and Zoe, and I can’t thank the amazing team enough for always putting on a great show." I’ve been welcomed into the Strictly family and will firmly hold that title dear to me," he added.The role has since been taken over by X Factor and Strictly star Fleur East.

Rylan Clark has revealed his next career move after Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two returned to screens without him. The BBC Radio 2 host left fans gutted earlier this year after confirming that he'd be stepping back from his hosting role on Strictly: It Takes Two after four years ahead of the BBC dance contest's return later this year.

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes thinks Jude Bellingham is better than anything football has seen from a player his age. Although Bellingham only celebrated his 20th birthday in June, he speaks with maturity beyond his years in interviews and it hasn't taken him long to become the star man at Real Madrid since his £88million summer transfer.

It’s safe to say that this man needs no introduction. Born and raised in Middleton, Steve Coogan has gone from humble beginnings to being a household name.

Bobby Brazier has shared an emotional 'thank you' message after he was seen making it through to another week on Strictly Come Dancing. There was nothing stopping the EastEnders actor on Saturday night (October 7) as he unleashed his loose hips during his Movie Week performance.

The freeholder of an apartment block in Manchester city centre has said the building is 'no longer considered safe' after residents were handed letters and told to move out.

Dawn Ward has opened up about leaving Warford Hall, joking if walls could talk, it'd be spilling plenty of secrets about the Ward clan, as she reveals the reason behind her big move to Dubai. The former Real Housewives of Cheshire star quit the UK after sharing her decision to leave the show in 2020.

Molly-Mae Hague fans have congratulated her and say they are 'inspired' after she announced she had moved into a new office. The influencer shared a series of pictures on Instagram of her in her 'new space.'

Bukayo Saka is now a major doubt for Arsenal's meeting with Manchester City on Sunday after being forced off with a muscular issue in Tuesday's 2-1 Champions League defeat at RC Lens.

Rose Ayling-Ellis has sparked concern amongst fans as she was seen making a 'dangerous' move before accidentally flashing the camera while at an event. The Strictly Come Dancing 2022 winner appeared to be enjoying a bit of a plush night out when she headed over for some food.