Health chiefs' emergency meetings amid heatwave pressure on NHS

A violent thug who repeatedly punched his partner in the head before holding a knife to her throat and threatening to kill her has been jailed.

Nicola McLean has spoken out on how the Wagatha Christie court case affected the mental health of everyone involved, explaining that the whole situation is "really sad". Rebekah Vardy, 40, who is married to Leicester City ace Jamie Vardy, 35, lost her libel trial against fellow WAG Coleen Rooney, 36, with Mrs Justice Karen Steyn delivering the verdict on 29 July. Coleen, wife of former Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney, 36, accused Rebekah of leaking false stories about her to the press back in 2019 – Rebekah has continued to deny the allegations.

Kate Ferdinand has broken her silence after losing her baby in a tragic miscarriage. She wrote: “I’ve been taking time off of my phone to be with my family but have just caught up with all of your messages. “Thank you so much for all of your love and well wishes.

On April 3, 1978 Hollywood star Vanessa Redgrave walked off the stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles having won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in the wartime drama Julia. Just three months later she stood in the far-less glamourous surroundings of Manchester town hall awaiting the announcement of a very different kind of vote.

A new survey has revealed Britain's top holiday parks for the best value for money.

Craig Hill reckons the Eurovision Song Contest WILL be held in Glasgow and has put himself forward to host it.

The Spanish government recently released new rules and restrictions for British holidaymakers travelling there over the summer.

It has become the hottest of hot styling tools on the market - and the Dyson Airwrap is in such high demand it sells out as fast as it goes on sale in stores. Now, the second ever Dyson superstore has opened up right here in Manchester - at the Trafford Centre.

Young families on a street in Bolton say they are frightened to let their children play outside because of rats breeding on their street.

A number of holidaymakers said they were 'pleasantly surprised' at the queueing situation as Manchester Airport today as bosses said they are to draft in a further 150 security staff to deal with the big summer getaway.

The knock-on effects of the latest coronavirus peak will be felt for 'some months' by NHS hospital and care services, Manchester's public health director has warned. However, the country is now cresting the wave of infections and should see a decline.

The school holiday season has arrived, and many families will believe the opportunity of getting overseas this summer may have passed them by. However, for those who can’t resist the temptation of flying to some magnificent locations, there may still be something here for you.

'Septic patients' were held outside hospitals on ambulances without air conditioning on the hottest days on record in the UK, according to paramedics in North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). The news comes as doctors have admitted severe bed shortages, resulting in patients waiting for hours because there is no space to safely put them.

A dad who is going on a ‘holiday of a lifetime’ to Florida with his family feels let down by his package holiday provider after he claims they tried to charge him £511 extra because of a rescheduled flight.

Covid-19 is once more piling pressure on an already strained NHS, according to Greater Manchester health chiefs. Staff absences as a result of coronavirus are seeing shortages in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community care.

Whilst the UK had its hottest day ever recorded by the Met Office, Amanda Holden wowed fans by showing off her toned physique. The Britain's Got Talent judge flaunted her stunning figure whilst posing on a unicorn lilo in a swimming pool on holiday.