Firefighters battle blaze at three-storey building in city centre

A controversial plan for a new 1,100 community in Wigan has been given the go-ahead.

Police have seized £2 million in cash as part of a crack down on criminals since April. One bust included £37k in cash and £10k worth of drugs from a raid in Wythenshawe.

Three routes in Urmston have been earmarked in a bid to boost safer cycling and walking, including a link to the Trafford Centre at a total cost so far of £5.5million. Some £2.3m is to be spent on 'enhanced segregation' of cyclists and walkers at Lostock Road from Davyhulme Circle to junction 9 of the M60, with links to the shared-use bridge to the iconic shopping complex, at Shetland Way via Kingway Park.

Fire crews rushed to the scene of blaze at a 'dangerous' and disused building in a Salford park on Monday evening (September 19). The boarded-up site, in Buile Hill Park, set alight at around 5pm.

The Queen's coffin was adorned with a colourful bouquet of flowers which was requested especially by the King. Her Majesty was laid to rest during a state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday (September 19), which was attended by 2,000 invited guests.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Yara Shahidi will kick it with celebrity peers in a new show premiering on Facebook Watch later this month. The actor, model, activist and self-proclaimed “music nerd” — best known for starring on “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” — stars in and executive produces Facebook Watch original series “Yara Shahidi’s Day Off.” In each episode, Shahidi will participate in a range of activities with her celeb guests that reflect “their authentic interests outside of their fame,” spanning horseback riding, gymnastics, golfing, soccer and game night. “Yara Shahidi’s Day Off” premieres Thursday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. PT, on Facebook Watch, Shahidi’s Facebook page (2.2 million followers) and her Instagram page (7.6 million followers).

Campaigners and politicians in Greater Manchester have reacted with anger after Liz Truss announced she was to allow fracking  to return to the UK. The PM has scrapped a 2019 ban on the fossil fuel extraction process as part of a wider energy bills strategy.

An inquest has opened into the death of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton. The 31-year-old was fatally stabbed outside a bar in the Goose Green area of Altrincham in the early hours of Sunday, August 21.

Young parents who run a popular tapas restaurant say they are fighting for their business' survival after being hit with an eye-watering bill increase of more than £6,000 a month. Campo Blanco in Whitefield has seen their bills soar to between £8,000-£10,000 a month - leading them to reduce their opening hours.

A man was detained under the Mental Health Act after climbing onto the roof of a multi-storey car park in Manchester city centre.

Fire has taken told of a recycling centre on an industrial estate near Perth.

“Recipes for Love and Murder” — both for its overarching storyline and for series protagonist Tannie Maria, played by Maria Doyle Kennedy.“Food is a language for her. It’s the way that she is most herself … how she likes to communicate with people [and] how she processes thoughts and problems and emotions,” said Doyle, 57, the Irish-born actress (Siobhan Sadler in “Orphan Black”) and renowned singer.The 10-episode series premieres Sept.

Stressed-out hedgehogs and badgers around a paintball centre in Greater Manchester's largest area of green belt woodland are getting a "right to roam". A backdated planning application for the fun-seekers facility - launched in 2014 - has been approved by councillors on Salford's planning and transportation regulatory panel.

TMZ the star died after a “sudden illness” on Monday, August 29 in New York City. Dean is known for starring in CW’s Black Lightning and the upcoming 2022 film and Cannes Film Festival acclaimed Triangle of Sadness, where she stars alongside Woody Harrelson. The satirical dark comedy had won the Palme d’Or, which is the highest prize awarded at Cannes.

Actress Charlbi Dean has died aged 32 after a "sudden illness". She was best known for her role on CW show Black Lightning, playing the role of Syonide. She also starred opposite Woody Harrelson in the upcoming film Triangle of Sadness.

Charlbi Dean, the star of this year’s Palme d’Or winner at Cannes “Triangle of Sadness” and whom appeared in The CW series “Black Lightning,” has died, TheWrap has confirmed. The actress was 32.

Campaigners and locals have banded together to stop the closure of a 300-year-old pathway alongside the River Irwell in Salford.

The family of a 26-year-old woman at the centre of a murder and rape investigation in Tameside have paid a heartfelt tribute to her.