Devastating moorland fire at Dove Stone destroys massive area of new woodland planted by local volunteers

Joy Division, Sex Pistols, New Order and more bands integral to the city’s musical history, the BPA promises to “celebrate and preserve British popular music and other aspects of popular culture, recognising its pivotal influence on the world stage.”The BPA’s first exhibit will come in the form of ‘Collection’, launching on May 19. A statement describes it as “a distinctively Manchester-flavoured exhibition, underlining why the city is the perfect home for the British Pop Archive.

A popular plant-based, fast-food restaurant is set to make its northern debut in Manchester later this month. Already well established in London and Brighton, The Vurger Co. will open in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter on April 23.

Fontaines D.C. have added extra dates to their 2022 UK and Ireland headline tour – see the new dates below and pick up tickets here.The band’s tour, which will come after the release of their third album ‘Skinty Fia’ in April, kicks off at Hull Bonus Arena on November 7, with dates also lined up in Manchester, London, Glasgow and Dublin before the jaunt wraps up at Belfast Ulster Hall on December 7.After tickets went on sale for the tour this morning (March 30), the band have now added three more dates to the run.The five-piece will now play Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on November 12 as well as the initial date the previous night, as well as an extra gig at London’s Eventim Apollo on November 25 and a second show at Dublin’s Vicar Street on December 1.Pick up tickets for the gigs here and see the full updated schedule below.NOVEMBER 20227 – Hull, Bonus Arena8 – Leeds, O2 Academy11 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse12 – Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse (new show)15 – Stockton, Globe Theatre17 – Glasgow, O2 Academy19 – Swansea, Arena21 – Birmingham, O2 Academy24 – London, Eventim Apollo25 – London, Eventim Apollo (new show)28 – Edinburgh, O2 Academy30 – Dublin, Vicar StreetDECEMBER 20221 – Dublin, Vicar Street (new show)3 – Galway, Leisureland5 – Limerick, Live At The Big Top6 – Derry, Millennium Forum7 – Belfast, Ulster HallAlong with last week’s news of the tour, the band shared the brand new single and title track from their forthcoming new album.

Two quick-thinking police officers helped save a family from a 'life-threatening' fire that ripped through their home in Stockport. The drama unfolded when the two PCs who were on patrol in Brinnington spotted smoke coming from a house earlier this morning (Tuesday).

The Full Monty is set to get a new TV reboot on Disney+, with the film’s original cast returning for the series.The original hit film was released in 1997, and follows a group of unemployed men in Sheffield who start a striptease act to raise money.Disney has now confirmed that the new eight-episode limited series will catch up with the group 25 years later, bringing back stars Robert Carlyle (Gaz), Mark Addy (Dave), Lesley Sharp (Jean), Hugo Speer (Guy), Paul Barber (Horse), Steve Huison (Lomper), Wim Snape (Nathan) and Tom Wilkinson (Gerald).While specific plot details have not yet been revealed, the show will see the group “navigate the post-industrial city of Sheffield and society’s crumbling healthcare, education and employment sectors.“The series will explore the brighter, sillier and more humane way forward where communal effort can still triumph over adversity,” the synopsis adds.The series will also bring in the character’s children and grandchildren, with original screenwriter Simon Beaufoy overseeing proceedings.“We’re chuffed to bits to get all the Monty Men back together again – now with a chaotic entourage of children, grandchildren, pets and assorted hangers-on – to see what life in Sheffield is like twenty-five years on,” he said.The Full Monty has just begun production in Sheffield and Manchester, and will stream on Disney+ in the U.K. and globally, and Hulu in the U.S..

The Gaslight Anthem have announced their first UK and Ireland headline tour dates in four years – you can buy tickets to the UK gigs here when they go on sale later this week.The New Jersey band announced their return to action last week, with frontman Brian Fallon telling fans: “I am very pleased to announce to you all that The Gaslight Anthem is returning to full time status as a band.“We’re also beginning to write new songs for what will be our sixth LP. We’re looking forward to the future and seeing you all again.

Stan Collymore believes Arsenal will "choke" during the Champions League run-in and hand a top-four spot to either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur.

These photos show the aftermath following a wildfire that emerged across the moorlands in Tintwistle, near Greater Manchester. Derbyshire and Manchester fire crews battled for three hours last night (March 26) against high winds to battle the blaze.

Fire crews are battling a major moorland blaze near Greater Manchester.

Manchester United starlet Anthony Elanga was summoned from the bench for his international debut as Sweden took a step closer to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Captained by his United teammate Victor Lindelof, the Swedes were 1-0 winners against Czech Republic.

A mum-of-four wants to track down an off-duty paramedic who 'kept her calm' after a frightening incident in Manchester city centre.

Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah is to race in this year's Great Manchester Run, it has been confirmed. The four-time gold medallist, who this week celebrated his 39th birthday, will line-up on at the event for the first time since he claimed victory at the event four years ago.

Victor Lindelof has warned Anthony Elanga he needs to stay humble and keep working hard if he is to continue his upward trajectory as a Manchester United player.

Jamie Carragher has sided with Gary Neville following his outrage over Manchester United players' social media use. Neville had originally tweeted his dismay over United players being seen at the F1, UFC and other sporting events during the March international break.

A new documentary will tell the story of the remarkable life and untimely death of Moss Side boxing hero Phil Martin

Whether you're looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift, or an awesome experience for yourself, there’s plenty to look forward to in the music sphere this year.