Huge bang heard across Salford and city centre earlier today - this is what caused it

hereA video from the scene shows staff mopping up water on the walkway between the main part of the mall and Barton Square.A spokesperson for intu, which owns the Trafford Centre, said: "Unfortunately, parts of Barton Square were flooded as a result of today’s storm."Some areas of Barton Square were closed whilst the clear up operation was completed, but were quickly opened again."The rest of the centre remained open for business as usual." Elsewhere there was also flooding reported at Streford

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A historic Manchester building has been brought back to life - and you can soon call it home.Tucked away on a cobbled street, this impressive Grade II listed building makes a perfect city centre base. Apartments in the Co-operative Printing Society building encapsulate the city's independent heritage and are a must-see as viewings open on June 20.

KFC is eyeing up a new Manchester restaurant, with plans submitted to open in the heart of the city centre.The fast food giant has submitted a planning application for a unit on Piccadilly, on the fringes of the Northern Quarter.If approved, it will see the brand take over the former Wok & Go site near Piccadilly train station.The plans are to open the new takeaway site at 83 Piccadilly, a grade II-listed building close to Piccadilly Gardens.It will join three other KFC sites in Manchester city

A new street food market has been given permission to open next to Bridgewater Hall - despite nearby residents raising noise, litter and public nuisance concerns.Society, a £1 million venture between PopCity and Vocation Brewery, promises a ‘high quality and diverse’ offer of food and drink in Manchester city centre.The bar and restaurant in Barbirolli Square will also provide a platform for small independent businesses, with several already signed up to trade from the premises.Plans submitted

A 116-km radial cycle route has been touted by Greater Manchester authorities to encourage commuters to avoid public transport while adhering to social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.But after images emerged of Trafford’s temporary route stopping short of the boundary with Manchester, the city council confirmed it would not be taking part in the popular scheme.Bosses believe there is not enough demand for the temporary lanes, and say they would rather focus on providing permanent

hereNo arrests have been made, a GMP spokesman said.They said: "Police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist at 6.50pm on Trinity Way."The road was closed by traffic officers while the victim's injuries were assessed."Transport for Greater Manchester said Trinity Way was closed anti-clockwise between Irwell Street and Water Street.The road has now been re-opened.

Chants of “I can’t breathe” rang out across central Manchester as anti-racist protesters took to the streets to demonstrate as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.The haunting last words of George Floyd were repeated again and again and plastered across banners and placards during a huge protest in the city centre.Mr Floyd’s death has sparked protests across the United States and the UK with thousands of people marching on cities to demand change.Mr Floyd, 46, died in police custody in the

A Forest Bank prisoner left his cellmate fighting for life after launching a 'brutal' attack.

One of the city centre's most prominent hotels is to close permanently this summer.

A street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter will be traffic-free seven days a week to make social distancing easier in the city centre.

Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has opened up on the impact of not feeling wanted by Pep Guardiola and how it affected his mental health.

Police in south Manchester were called out to deal with a large number of Bank Holiday street parties - including one attended by more than 200 people.

South Manchester residents have expressed their anger after discovering rubbish left in a popular park after a bank holiday party.

Italian restaurant chain Carluccio's is to permanently close its Spinningfields restaurant.

'Around 30 people' have been spotted gathering at Salford Quays climbing up the bridge and jumping in the canal, according to eyewitnesses.

When lockdown was first announced, many shops which were considered 'non-essential' were forced to close their doors to shoppers.

Greater Manchester is set to bask in the sunshine this Bank Holiday Monday as the warm weather makes a welcome return.

More than 600 homes could be built in huge tower blocks as part of a dramatic expansion of Manchester city centre north towards Collyhurst.