Date set for re-opening of restored Grade II-listed mansion in Salford

feisty press conference, the Berlin Film Festival is about to get even more political with a demonstration defending democracy that will be held right before the start of opening night festivities. Berlinale organizers have planned this demonstration to highlight their decision to disinvite members of the far right political party AfD. “By disinviting the AfD, the Berlinale has clearly positioned itself against the right wing extremism in Germany.

Drivers could face 'delays and disruption' as major improvement works take place on one of Manchester's busiest roads. Road resurfacing work will take place on part of Princess Parkway next week.

Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo is not expected to make an immediate decision on his international future - despite increasing interest from England boss Gareth Southgate.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has revealed in typically uncompromising fashion why he didn't speak to two former Old Trafford team-mates for months.

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford hails herself "a woman's woman" as she prepares to take part in a major International Women's Day event in Manchester with a host of star guests. And she says it's always a pleasure to return to the city - now that her beloved son has become an adopted Mancunian himself.

A crack addict drug dealer has been jailed after police found £30,000 in dirty cash hidden in a safe in his bedroom.

Marcus Rashford missed Manchester United's 4-2 FA Cup win over Newport County at Rodney Parade on Sunday.

They made for an unlikely alliance. One was the playboy son of a clothing tycoon who counted members of the Pakistani government among his close relatives.

The next academy player to make their debut for Manchester United will be the 250th youngster to achieve that dream after progressing through the youth ranks.

Former Manchester United footballer Jesse Lingard was all smiles as he launched his latest restaurant venture in Wilmslow. Caribbean restaurant Jerk Junction has become a much-loved institution in Manchester, and is now spreading its wings to Cheshire too.

More than 7,800 new homes planned across Greater Manchester are set to receive a share of a £115m fund. The 92 developments across the city-region which have been selected for a slice of the government's Brownfield Housing Fund have been revealed.

Scotland captain Andy Robertson is in line to end his three-and-a-half month injury hell against Norwich this weekend. The Liverpool left-back is in contention to start Sunday’s FA Cup clash at Anfield - 15 weeks after after he was crocked against Spain.

Manchester United played a behind-closed-doors match this week as they prepare to resume their season in the FA Cup on Sunday.

Nick Holdsworth There is a certain inevitability about a film inspired by Hermann Hesse’s novel “Steppenwolf,” first published in German in 1927, and two famous Westerns of the 1950s — John Ford’s “The Searchers,” and Howard Hawks’ “Red River.” In acclaimed Kazakh director Adilkhan Yerzhanov’s latest film — also called “Steppenwolf” — two characters who are essentially loners existing outside of the usual moral boundaries of the world come together united in a common task: to save a small boy who has gone missing. The world premiere of “Steppenwolf” is slated for International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Big Screen Competition.

Trafford council is considering closing its town hall one day a week as well as ‘changes’ to the borough’s children and adult services as it prepares to finalise its budget for 2024-25. A meeting of the authority’s executive will on Monday (January 29) consider a review by Trafford’s scrutiny committee chair Coun David Acton of the budget proposals.

Former Manchester United academy coach Neil Wood believes Kobbie Mainoo will take his game to the next level when his confidence in playing senior football grows.

Alkaline Trio have announced a UK and European summer tour for 2024 – find details below and purchase tickets here.The US rock band are set to perform throughout July and August, kicking off their UK stint at Newcastle’s Boiler Shop on July 22. From there, they’ll continue on to Nottingham, London, Manchester and more, before concluding at Glasgow’s O2 Academy on July 30.The European run will start on August 4 at Love Music Hall in Cologne, followed by shows in Berlin, Wels in Austria and Munich.Tickets go on sale Friday (January 26) at 10am GMT, and you can purchase yours here.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane believes his old club are fearful of attacking the opposition because they are concerned of being picked off by the opposition.

A Salford teenager has been found convicted of killing a 14-year-old schoolboy in a revenge stabbing.

Marcus Rashford has agreed with Bruno Fernandes’ message to Manchester United fans following Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham.