Former probation office set to be bulldozed as part of town centre revamp

"What's going on? Is it your works' Christmas Dinner?" That was the wry comment from one elderly lady as streams of uniformed cops made their way out of Stockport Plaza and onto the streets of the town centre.

Manchester City return to action this weekend when they host Liverpool at the Etihad in a clash between the Premier League's top two.

Former Coronation Street star Paula Lane is making a return to soapland with a new role in Emmerdale, seven years after she tragically exited the cobbles. The actress is probably best known for playing Kylie Platt in the Salford-based ITV soap.

The Met Office has given its verdict on whether or not Greater Manchester can expect snow this week as temperatures plummet.

Multi-million pound plans to transform an historic city centre spot have been given the green light. The Roman Gardens in Castlefield, which are located on the site believed to be the birthplace of Manchester 2,000 years ago, are set to be transformed by a local group.

Tuesday afternoon last week at Carrington. On one of the smaller pitches at Manchester United's training ground, coach Neil Harris is putting Matthew Olosunde, Oli Kilner and Eric Hanbury through their paces. On the side of the pitch, Tom Thorpe and Callum Gribbin are in conversation. Joe Thompson floats between groups, the glue holding it all together.

Former OGC Nice manager Adrian Ursea has offered an insight into INEOS' ownership of a football club, explaining that impending Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is unlikely to get in the way of manager Erik ten Hag.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Vincent Simone has named who he thinks will win - but he says they're not the 'best dancer'. The Italian professional dancer, who appeared on the hit dance show from 2006 until 2012, has been casting an eye over this year's competition.

Former Novara and Udinese sporting director Cristiano Giaretta has hailed Bruno Fernandes' 'rock-solid mentality' after signing him as a youth talent for just €40,000.

Officers have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing girl who was last seen six days ago. Greater Manchester Police says Lidia was last seen at 4.50pm last Wednesday, November 8.

Former prime minister David Cameron has made a dramatic return to government as foreign secretary under Rishi Sunak.

A plan to convert the upper floors of a building in Altrincham town centre into a complex of five apartments has been submitted. The accommodation on the upper floors of the office building on George Street will be augmented by the building of second and third-floor extensions and dormer windows to the front and rear.

Former Coronation Street star Charlie De Melo has said its been 'torture' as he was finally able to speak out on his next TV role. Fans of the ITV soap will remember the actor for playing Imran Habeeb in the ITV soap from 2017 until his exit last year (2022).

A former serving police officer has admitted attempting to murder a woman in a Manchester hotel. James Riley, 28, from Preston, Lancashire, has today, November 7, pleaded guilty to trying to kill the woman on November 10 last year.

The Trafford Centre is known for its colourful Christmas lights displays throughout the vast shopping mall come the winter. And visitors keen to get into the festive spirit will be pleased to hear it's not long to wait to see them light up now.

A vision for a transformed Bury town centre by redeveloping the Mill Gate Shopping Centre and the surrounding 15 acres to include less retail and more housing has been put forward. Bury Council has published an update to its strategy for the town centre shopping complex after it acquired the centre and wider estate alongside joint venture partner Bruntwood in April 2022.

The level of alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder during the early hours in Bolton town centre has reached ‘epidemic proportions’ – leading to many considering it ‘no go area’ – councillors have heard.

Tinseltown will be making a return to The Trafford Centre this Christmas with an ice rink, fairground rides and more. It's the third year that the event has taken over the space outside the Great Hall and is expected to attract more families than ever.

Cristiano Ronaldo could make a sensational WWE debut in Saudi Arabia, according to reports.

Rafael admits he never got on with former Manchester United teammate Carlos Tevez.