Eight Manchester gigs to book tickets for in May - plus Neighbourhood Weekender

The time is almost upon us. After months of planning and waiting, Neighbourhood Weekender 2022 kicks off in just a few days, marking the ‘official’ move into festival season.

Former striker Teddy Sheringham believes incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag faces the toughest job in the Premier League next season.

If Erik ten Hag gets his way, he could be followed to Manchester United by one of the stars who helped bring him success at Ajax.

Pop group N-Dubz have announced their first UK stadium tour since disbanding in 2011. The band surprised fans on Monday 16th May when they revealed that they were releasing a new single and a UK arena tour kicking off later this year.

Strictly Come Dancing to hosting Countryfile and BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour, Bradford-born presenter Anita Rani has become one of the UK’s best-loved presenters - and you'll now get the chance to meet her over tea at GH LIVE in partnership with Dyson event, this summer. In Conversation with Anita Rani, which is part of a three-day festival of events to celebrate our 100th anniversary, will see guests enjoy a tasty afternoon tea in central London, while listening to celebrated author and broadcaster chat to Good Housekeeping's Celebrity Director, Nathalie Whittle.

Edwin van der Sar has lavished the praise on Erik ten Hag ahead of his imminent arrival at Manchester United.

Manchester United are weighing up a potential £75million move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

Hull City boss Shota Arveladze has revealed that he was due to speak with Manchester United over the progression of defender Di’Shon Bernard over the weekend.

Former X Factor star, Fleur East took a tumble as she stepped out of a cab after arriving at the Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday night. After the car door was opened, Fleur, 34, went to emerge from the car, but it looked as though her toe got stuck and she fell out straight onto her knees to the gasps of the onlookers in the watching crowd. As security guards swiftly helped her up, Fleur styled it out like a pro as she laughed and said: “I’m alright”.

Former Manchester United midfielder Kleberson is worried that Marcus Rashford may look to leave the club this summer.

Melanie Brown, otherwise known as Mel B, wore an incredible outfit at the Pride of Manchester Awards which drew on inspiration from her legendary past as a Spice Girl. The 46 year old channelled Scary Spice with a show-stopping leopard print coat and matching high heels. She draped the long collared coat over her shoulders as she posed on the red carpet.

Some of Manchester's biggest stars and most incredible citizens have flocked to the Kimpton tonight to celebrate Manchester's finest in a glittering ceremony. The Manchester Evening News Pride of Manchester Awards kicked off this evening with a red carpet ceremony, which saw Spice Girl Mel B, The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Fleur East among the many stars present.

Strictly Come Dancing to hosting Countryfile and BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour, Bradford-born presenter Anita Rani has become one of the UK’s best-loved presenters - and you'll now get the chance to meet her over tea at GH LIVE this summer. In Conversation with Anita Rani, which is part of a three-day festival of events to celebrate our 100th anniversary, will see guests enjoy a tasty afternoon tea in central London, while listening to celebrated author and broadcaster chat to Good Housekeeping's Celebrity Director, Nathalie Whittle.

Molly-Mae Hague has been snapped wearing a £650 hoodie whilst on holiday in Los Angeles with her boyfriend Tommy Fury.The couple were enjoying a chill day on the beach at Paradise Cove Malibu on Friday and the the creative director of PrettyLittleThing, 22, was seen wearing the designer red hoodie from Cactus Plant Flea Market. The jumper retails between £400 and £650 depending on the style and colour and Molly-Mae teamed hers with black trousers and sunglasses as she hit the beach with Tommy.  Before jetting off to the US, the Love Island stars flashed their £17,000 designer luggage via their Instagram.

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to get too downbeat after Ajax missed out on the chance to take a giant stride towards securing their latest Eredivisie title.

Much has been said about Erik ten Hag’s ability to develop up-and-coming players as he bids to help them reach their full potential.

Strictly fans are in for a treat this June as the show’s newest judge and reigning champion are bringing back their five-star rated show to Manchester. Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice’s Him & Me tour will take place at The Lowry in Salford Quays on Sunday, June 26.

Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad star Bob Odenkirk has a starring role in Beach Bunny‘s new video for their song ‘Karaoke’ – you can watch the clip below.The track is taken from the Lili Trifilio-led band’s forthcoming new album ‘Emotional Creature’, which is set for release on July 22 via Mom+Pop Music.Speaking about ‘Karaoke’, Beach Bunny said: “‘Karaoke’ is a song about having a crush – it’s about infatuation, fleeting feelings, and the bittersweet nature of uncertainty. It’s about learning pieces of who someone is and liking them before even knowing the whole story.”The Eliza Chance-directed video for ‘Karaoke’ has gone live this afternoon (May 4), starring Odenkirk as a captain of a spaceship.The clip is the first in an “adventure visual series” of Star Wars-meets-Star Trek-inspired videos from Beach Bunny, according to a press release.Beach Bunny will embark on a UK and European tour in October and November.

Courteeners have announced a one-off show in Middlesbrough set to take place later this month – get tickets here.Set to take place at Middlesbrough Empire on May 27, the show – which is the band’s first of 2022 – is being billed as a warm-up gig ahead of their headline set at Neighbourhood Weekender 2022 the following day (May 28).“UP THE FUCKIN’ BORO,” frontman Liam Fray wrote, announcing the gig on Twitter. “Little warm up.