Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Easter Monday as temperatures set to drop across Manchester

A disabled man has slammed Metrolink after claiming he was humiliated by a ticket inspector who 'forced him off a tram' miles away from his destination. Tony Callaghan, 36, is registered blind and holds a disabled plus pass with Transport for Greater Manchester which he claims includes a 'plus one' for his carer, who is also his partner.

Police have confirmed a house fire on Easter Monday in which a woman was rescued by a neighbour is being treated as suspected arson. Witnesses said an heroic neighbour banged on the door as flames tore through the house in Bolton in the early hours and helped the woman escape.

Supermarket giant Tesco has shocked customers with £9 Easter Eggs that remain unsold on grocery shelves.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Jess Wright looked incredible as she showed off her blossoming baby bump whilst test-driving a new family car on Easter Sunday The gorgeous reality personality, 36, is expecting her first child - a baby boy - with husband William Lee-Kemp in the spring and she proved that looking glamorous is still a priority whilst pregnant. Jess uploaded a smiling snap to Instagram of herself sat in the driving seat of a Land Rover Defender, as well as posing alongside of the sleek black vehicle in the spring sunshine. She looked stunning in a brown button-up mini dress from her own range with Dorothy Perkins and she kept away the spring chill with a long caramel-brown trench coat.

Wayne Rooney has reiterated his desire to stay on as Derby County manager and be the man to rebuild the club as their inevitable relegation finally came to pass on Easter Monday.

A resident escaped from a burning house after a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Easter Monday. Fire chiefs say the blaze was 'deliberately lit' in an out building in the back garden in Bolton before spreading to the end terrace property.

Following a warm spell over the weekend temperatures are set to drop on Easter Monday in Manchester. It should remain dry over the course of the day, although it will be cloudy overhead.

Adil Ray has come under fire from Good Morning Britain viewers for an unusual question that they've branded 'stupid'. The presenter and actor was back at the helm of the show on Monday (April 18) alongside Kate Garraway.

Easter Monday is the perfect time to have a look at your finances, no matter how big or small your household is, to make sure you are heading into the last fortnight of the month having made as many savings as possible.

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help finding a woman in her 70s who has been reported missing over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Janet Bolton, from Tameside, was last seen at around 9.20am this morning (April 17).

Hay fever sufferers are being warned that pollen levels will be high on Easter Sunday. According to the Met Office, levels of tree pollen, which currently includes ash, oak, plane and birch, will be at a high level across the North West region today.

For chocolate-loving children, Easter Saturday can be almost as slow-moving as Christmas Eve. Every second passing by is another step closer to the Easter Bunny delivering delicious treats - but for excited youngsters, the wait can feel pretty long.

The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is off to a sunny start as temperatures are set to rise to 21C in Greater Manchester today. After a cloudy start to the day, the skies will brighten up by mid-morning, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office.

With a four-day weekend and decent weather on the cards, this Easter could be the perfect opportunity for a great family walk. Greater Manchester is lucky to boast so many scenic locations which make the perfect backdrop for a walk, and many of those can be found in Tameside.

This year, Queen Elizabeth II will be notably missing from the royal family’s customary Easter Sunday services.

Queen Elizabeth II will be notably missing from the royal family's customary Easter Sunday services. According to a royal source, the monarch will not be in attendance at church on Sunday, April 17 in honor of Easter Sunday, but other members of the royal family will be there. While it is a holiday, it will also mark a solemn occasion — the first anniversary of Prince Philip's funeral at Windsor Castle.

Following a series of health setbacks, royal followers are wondering if Prince Harry is visiting the Queen anytime soon. Though Harry will attend The Invictus Games in the Netherlands, one royal expert believes it is very unlikely that the red-headed former royal will visit his home country to see the Queen after she dropped out of her family’s Easter Sunday celebrations.