Historic music shop to host free lessons this weekend - here's how you can pick up an instrument

This week, American fried chicken restaurant, Popeyes, officially opens the doors to its first restaurant in Manchester. The chicken spot, which is known to attract massive queues will be located at One Piccadilly Gardens and launches at 11am on Thursday (26 October)

A mum waits for her youngest son to finish school. For now, she’s at peace. She knows he’s somewhere safe.

A support programme designed to help young people during the cost of living crisis will be back during the autumn half-term break. 'Loads To Do' will see a variety of activities put on during the holidays. Young people will be given the chance to take part and get a free meal.

The family of Yousef Makki has urged a coroner to conclude his fatal stabbing was an unlawful killing. Yousef was killed by his friend Joshua Molnar, who says he acted in self-defence.

Eric Cantona has suggested that The Rolling Stones should support him at one of his live shows following the launch of his music career.The former Manchester United icon released his debut, four-track EP ‘I’ll Make My Own Heaven’ today (October 20) via Decca.Cantona announced that he had set his sights on a musical venture back in May, when he teased the single ‘The Friends We Lost’ ahead of sharing the song in full the following month.The ex-professional footballer has since described his new life as an artist as the next best thing from being on the pitch. “If you have a dream it should be a big dream,” he explained.“I’ve done sport, cinema, but I think after sport the closest thing is singing live on stage.”During a new interview with BBC News, Cantona was asked which artists he would consider opening for as a support act, with the outlet noting that he is “just starting out”. He responded: “I do not understand what you mean.”The interviewer then attempted to “explain musical hierarchy” to Cantona.“No,” he said.

Rocky star Burt Young has died aged 83. The Oscar-nominated actor played Paulie, the corner man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone throughout the iconic film franchise.

Anyone with a fascination with the history of Manchester will know something of the complex subterranean world that runs under its streets.

The youth who imported the knife used to kill Yousef Makki deleted 47 items from his own iPhone after the fatal stabbing, a new inquest into the death was told.

Angry residents have blasted a school over dazzling floodlights on its sports pitches and foul-mouthed football players which 'spoil their children's bedtimes.' A local councillor spoke of ‘noise and swearing’ and car parking chaos around St Ambrose College in Trafford’s Hale Barns area.

Nadine Shah has teased that “new music is imminent” and announced two intimate solo shows, as well as some support slots with Young Fathers.The Mercury Prize-nominated singer-songwriter released her fourth and most recent studio album, ‘Kitchen Sink’, back in 2020.Yesterday (October 12), she took to social media to share an update with her fans. “Hello friends.

Eric Cantona has announced details of his debut EP, titled ‘I’ll Make My Own Heaven’. Find out more about the release below.The former Manchester United icon announced that he had set his sights on a new music career back in May, when he took to Instagram to tease a new song.Titled ‘The Friends We Lost’, the track saw the athlete-turned-singer take on sole writing and composing duties for a melancholy ballad that paid ode to the times with friends who are no longer around.Now, Cantona has revealed that the debut single is part of a wider project, and will act as the opening track to his new EP, ‘I’ll Make My Own Heaven’.Comprised of four songs, the release sees the Manchester United star channel inspiration from music heavyweights including Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen and pursue another one of his passions outside of the football pitch.“J’écris pour exister car il n’existe que moi pour écrire ainsi…writing is a way for me to exist, as only my existence can result in writing this way,” he said of the forthcoming release, which will be a mixture of songs sung in French and English.“Music has always been a part of my life.

A man who is constantly mistaken for Jack Grealish took on his job as his body double when the footballer was too busy.

Christine McGuinness has shared the truth behind her latest red carpet appearance as she told fans: "You wouldn't believe it!" The model put on a glamourous appearance over the weekend as she attended the Pride of Britain Awards on Sunday (October 8), which will be aired on ITV on Thursday (October 12).

Noel Gallagher has hit out at the use of video assisted refereeing (VAR) in the Premier League and has also called Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) chief Howard Webb “disastrous”.Gallagher, a Manchester City fan, saw his team lose to Arsenal 1-0 over the weekend. He spoke to talkSPORT about Tottenham’s 2-1 win to Liverpool last week after Luis Diaz was incorrectly ruled offside following a VAR blunder.The referring association, PGMOL, have since apologised to Liverpool, releasing an audio to talk through how the error occurred as part of the greater transparency PGMOL Chief Howard had previously pledged.Gallagher, however, had some strong opinions about Webb and VAR.When asked about the blunder at Liverpool last week, Gallagher said of Webb: “All I will say is, this guy Howard Webb, since he’s been brought in to sort stuff out it’s been nothing short of an absolute disaster.“Nobody wants it VAR, it kills the vibe in the ground, they cannot get it right.“For the life of me, I cannot understand why they don’t use the same system they use in the Champions League, I can’t understand why [Premier League clubs voted against it].“It seems to be really definitive and fan friendly, I imagine the system here will get thrown out.

Strictly Come Dancing fans said they were 'screaming' as they thought Angela Scanlon had been replaced by another star. The Irish presenter was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 7) for the annual Movie Week extravaganza.

International music convention WOMEX is coming to Manchester after the city won a bid to host the global event on behalf of the UK and Ireland.

Everyone loves a good pumpkin for Halloween and it's even more exciting if you can pick your own.

Manchester United brought in a record seven players over the summer transfer window. Mason Mount was first through the door before being followed by Andre Onana. Rasmus Hojlund was also captured before Jonny Evans, Altay Bayindir, Sofyan Amrabat and Sergio Reguilon arrived on deadline day.

Eddie Howe doesn't want to face Manchester United in the Carabao Cup but insists his Newcastle side can come away from Old Trafford victorious.

Yousef Makki's 'best friend' has lost a bid to be excused from giving evidence in person at a fresh inquest into the 2019 fatal stabbing.