Coronation Street star on volunteering at a busy foodbank during the coronavirus crisis

A man spat at a police officer and a security guard, before telling them he had coronavirus - and that he 'hoped they died from it'.

Universal Basic Income should be ‘seriously considered’ as a way of helping the economy recover once the coronavirus lockdown has lifted, according to Andy Burnham.

Major roadworks are being ramped up across Manchester with traffic levels plummeting by more than two thirds during the coronavirus lockdown.

An A&E doctor unable to work during the coronavirus crisis has spoken candidly about his mental health problems - in a bid to get others talking.

A man who 'buried his head in the sand' after being charged over a 'heated argument' last summer ended up in jail during the coronavirus crisis.

Veterans and serving members of the armed forces are volunteering to deliver food parcels to the most vulnerable people in Manchester during the coronavirus crisis.

A school teacher has swapped playground patrols for street patrols as a volunteer police officer during the coronavirus lockdown.

Coronation Street legend Beverly Callard is reported to be the first star to sign up to the 2020 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.

NHS workers across the UK continue to fight on the frontline against Covid-19.

Labour is calling on the government to provide emergency funding for domestic abuse charities during the coronavirus crisis.

The coronavirus crisis will cost Greater Manchester councils £541 million in extra costs and lost income, a town hall leader has said.

Crime in Manchester city centre has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic.

It's warm, sunny weekday lunchtime in Piccadilly Gardens.

In these current circumstances, many people are beginning to think more about the importance of sorting out their personal and financial affairs.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has been isolating at home in Manchester with girlfriend Hanni Treweek, and the pair have given fans a peek inside the home they share together on several occasions.

The spotlight during lockdown has shone primarily on the NHS workers saving lives and more recently, the care workers risking their own lives to support others.