Cannabis farm uncovered after blaze rips through flats with eight people and dog rescued

Fire crews were called to a blaze that broke out at a shop in Bury in the early hours of this morning (Friday). Four fire engines rushed to the scene of the blaze at The Fireplace Shop on Bury Old Road, near Heaton Park just after 1.40am.

The Premier League will trial new finance rules next season that will “shadow” the current Profit & Sustainability Rule [PSR].

World-renowned violinist and conductor André Rieu has announced a major UK and Ireland tour - featuring a big show at Manchester’s Co-op Live.

This summer, one of the UK's biggest car boots sales will take place in Greater Manchester. The Classic Car Boot Sale will hold its first event in the region at MediaCity in Salford this July.

A national chain of pub-restaurants, renowned for their unforgettable prawn cocktails, steaks and cheesecakes, was once a common sight across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has said he was left “in shock” after being allegedly “headbutted” through doors during a Premier League football match.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The 15th anniversary edition of the London Indian Film Festival will open on June 26 with the European Premiere of U.S. indie, tear-jerker drama “Paper Flowers,” directed by Mahesh Pailoor (“Brahmin Bulls”), starring “Deadpool’s” Karan Soni. It will close on July 7 with a screening of ultra-violent Indian actioner “Kill,” which is produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga and which represents Lionsgate’s first foray into South Asian film production.

Stop and search powers have been beefed up in Oldham after two boys were injured in two linked attacks. Officers were called out to an ongoing, large-scale fight at Stuart Street, off Wellington Road, at around 6pm yesterday (May 28).

May half term is here - and although it’s great news for the kids, it can be tricky to keep little ones entertained. Luckily, there are lots of things to do right on our doorstep.

The final round of Britain’s Got Talent auditions aired on Sunday 16 May before it switches to the live semi-finals. Some viewers, however, didn't quite feel satisfied by the latest episode.

Lee Sharpe has shared that spending time with Ryan Giggs led to a bit too much mischief, resulting in him spending more time with Roy Keane.

Soryan Amrabat has opened up on his Manchester United future after helping Erik ten Hag's side win the FA Cup.

American actor and comedian Eric André has been spotted at a café in Manchester city centre this afternoon following a sold-out gig.

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Steven Spielberg has lined up his next feature film, which will be released in 2026. Universal Pictures is backing the movie, which will open in theaters on May 15, 2026. It’s unclear what the untitled project — which the studio described as a “new original event film” — is about, though Variety previously reported that Spielberg is working on a UFO story.

Brits are being encouraged to stockpile essentials like bottled water, spare batteries, tinned food, and wind-up torches to be "get prepared for emergencies" following new guidance from the government.

A boutique bowling and entertainment venue is to open in Trafford this summer featuring state-of-the-art lanes, shuffleboard, ping pong, and disco toilets.

Former Manchester United captain Ashley Young is convinced Kieran McKenna is capable of stepping into a Premier League job.

Skywalker Ranch, located roughly 40 minutes north of San Francisco, from 6 p.m. to midnight. Owned by Lucas, Skywalker Ranch is home to a main house, the man-made Lake Ewok, and Skywalker Sound, the 153,000-square-foot postproduction facility that has a 300-seat theater.

Eight people were rescued by emergency crews after a fire broke out in Oldham.

A city centre street has been cordoned off by fire crews following a blaze, with gas and electricity services still on the scene.