Eating disorders in young people sees staggering 496% increase

Uber Eats is launching a range of restaurant takeovers today to offer free meals to delivery drivers and couriers who are fasting during Ramadan.

Seven weeks ago, Kyle Johnson gave up his ordinary life in the North West to travel to the war-torn country of Ukraine. With five years military training and an overriding sense of duty - he felt he had to help.

A hairdresser has shared snaps of a young girl's six-month head lice infestation, which took her a total of nine hours to remove.

The family of a 24-year-old man who died after a stabbing in Ancoats have described him as an 'amazing and loving father'. Neri Morse died on Wednesday (April 20) following an incident in Pollard Street.

A small suburb in Huddersfield is tempting Manchester commuters across the Yorkshire border with its stunning scenery and gorgeous new homes. Just off the M62 and less than 40 minutes drive from the centre of Manchester, Birchencliffe is proving to be a desirable location.

Police are appealing for help to find a missing man who is believed to be in the Manchester area.

"People will go hungry" - that is the stark warning from a south Manchester food bank owner in desperate need of a new home. Perry's Pantry, in East Didsbury, provides vital food packages to more than 70 homes a week across Didsbury and the surrounding area - but, amid the ongoing cost of living crisis that is causing families to feel the pinch more than ever, demand has meant they have outgrown their current premises.

Two people accused of causing "suffering or injury" to a young girl have had a warrant issued for their arrest. The pair failed to turn up at court.

He's the man behind some of the most well-known theme tunes in showbiz, including the ear-worm that kicks off every episode of long-running cartoon favourite The Simpsons. But not that many people probably know what celebrated composer Danny Elfman looks like.

A major A&E department is urging people to stay away as it sees high patient numbers continue over the Easter weekend. Royal Bolton Hospital 's A&E continued to be under severe pressure despite urging people to 'think carefully' heading into the Bank Holiday weekend.

Greater Manchester Police has appealed for information in a series of crimes this month, from a shooting, to hit and runs, to burglaries and robberies. They took place across the region - some in broad daylight, others after dark, and while some happened days ago, others remain unsolved after weeks.

People have just one more day to register to vote in time of this year’s local elections.

Police have launched an appeal for information after a staff member at a shop in Bury was threatened during a theft. Images of two people officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident have been released.

Police are investigating an incident in which Cristiano Ronaldo knocked a phone out of a fan’s hand after losing a Premier League game on Saturday. 

Ed Slater spends most days sitting in the dark without the heating on. It has terrible effects on his multiple sclerosis, but he's so fearful of his upcoming energy bill, he'd rather take the hit on his health.

An anorexia survivor has slammed new government legislation which make it mandatory for restaurants, takeaways and cafes to display calorie information on their menus in a bid to promote 'healthy eating'. Victoria Spence, 27, from Worsley, was diagnosed with two different eating disorders in her adolescent years and has warned that the new rules will cause eating disorders in the UK to spiral.

A heavy emergency services presence was sparked after a crash in Heywood yesterday. The incident happened on Bury New Road on Saturday afternoon.

The phrase “levelling up” has been used by politicians in recent years, especially when it comes to discussing the north of England. The programme was set out by the Conservative party in their 2019 manifesto.

Tributes have been left over this past week in memory of loved ones in Manchester who have recently passed away.

It's one of the most iconic landmarks in world football and home to one of the sport's proudest clubs.