"From coal pits to coal tits": How Wigan's industrial past has transformed into green spaces

Talks are now to take place over a call for night trams for workers, lone women and revellers in Salford. A debate on whether to ask Transport for Greater Manchester to introduce trams until 2am on weekdays and 4am at weekends stalled at a Salford city council meeting because of lack of time.

Armed police officers in a liveried BMW were involved in a collision with a 4X4 on Saturday night as they responded to an incident on blue lights, its been revealed.

Gorka Marquez had his fans cooing as he posted a sweet video of himself and his fiancée Gemma Atkinson. The dancer is currently busy training for another week on Strictly Come Dancing but being partnered with Helen Skelton means he can still spend time at home in Greater Manchester as she is also based up north.

After a difficult start to the season - which saw the goalkeeper concede six goals in Manchester United's first two matches of the new campaign - David de Gea has started to show signs of him returning to the shot-stopper that has been lauded as the best in the world in recent years.

Chloe Moriondo has shared some exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the video for her latest single ‘Plastic Purse’.The song appears on the indie-pop artist’s third studio album ‘SUCKERPUNCH’, which was released today (October 7).In the track’s wacky accompanying visuals, we find Moriondo in mad scientist mode as she shrinks boys to fight for survival inside of her titular plastic purse. The clip was filmed in London last month, and has been described as “Willy-Wonka-meets-Lord-Of-The-Flies”.“Put you in my plastic purse/ Zip it up and I’ll make you feel worse/ Wanna put you in the dirt/ But you would probably like that/ Right?” Moriondo sings in the chorus, before hitting out at a “bonehead cheez-it brain boy” for not texting her back.Watch the video below, and check out some exclusive behind-the-scenes shots from the shoot.‘SUCKERPUNCH’ also features the recent singles ‘Cdbaby’ and ‘Fruity’.

Buying a fake designer perfume or top might not actually be worth it despite what many consumers believe. The Strangeways area of Cheetham Hill has long been associated with the sale of fake goods.

A mum has transformed her house into the 'Upside Down' with an incredible Stranger Things Halloween display - that only cost £100. Louise Edelstein is known for going all-out with decorations at her St Helens home, with this year's display based on her favourite TV show.

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has already made his feelings on Cristiano Ronaldo clear despite being forced to dead-bat suggestions he wants to sign the Manchester United superstar. Speculation over Ronaldo and his future remains at fever pitch after he failed to secure a desired move away this summer.

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Tributes have been pouring in from celebrities following the announcement of the death of rapper Coolio.

A man was taken to hospital after police searched a park following a 'concern for welfare' call in Newton Heath.

Greater Manchester Police has hit a new milestone of answering 999 calls within one second after boost in call handler numbers. The force has now been rated as one of the top in the country for time answering emergency calls.

Manchester City attacker Cole Palmer scored his third goal for England’s Under-21s, firing home the final strike in their 3-1 friendly win over Germany at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening.

Ederson says Pep Guardiola showed him a video of his time at Benfica with a simple instruction shortly after his arrival at Manchester City.

A ‘dangerous’ spot where ‘kids have been walking into the road’ due to parked cars has become such an issue that people are calling for the council to step up. Low Bank Road, where many park up on a Sunday at Ashton Bears for a game day has caused traffic issues in recent months - leading to concerns this could cause an accident.

It is no secret that unless you come into good money at a young age, most people can't afford to buy their dream home right away. For many of us, starting small and climbing up the property ladder is how you can one day end up owning your forever home.

Olly Murs left his fans a little flushed when he took to Instagram to share a full look at his incredible transformation. Earlier this month followers of the singer were floored when he flexed his muscles on social media ahead of his return to The Voice UK.