Huge seven-mile trophy parade announced after Leigh Leopards' historic Challenge Cup win

A former Coronation Street star, who was a fan favourite on the ITV soap, has now landed a huge movie role, two years after officially leaving the Corrie cobbles. The actress joined the cobbles in 2019 as Alina Pop and her character was part of several dramatic storylines during the two years she featured in the show, including her character having a fling with iconic character Tyrone Dobbs, played by Alan Halsall.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ellie Leach has been given an epic send-off from family and friends as she was surprised by her famous cousin at the weekend. The star was surrounded by all her loved ones ahead of her stint on the BBC dancing show, which kicks off next month.

Plans for a new four-storey extension to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan have been submitted.

Chris Sutton has identified Liverpool as Manchester City’s biggest rival as Pep Guardiola’s side look to win a record-breaking four consecutive league titles.

Noel Gallagher took to the stage in front of 25,000 fans tonight at a huge home-coming gig at Wythenshawe Park tonight. It was Noel's first first show in Manchester since a gig at Heaton Park in 2019 - and the closest he's played to his childhood home of Burnage since the Oasis mega gigs at Maine Road at the height of their fame.

Most film lovers are familiar with that feeling of leaving a cinema filled with insight, emotion and inspiration.

It is one of the biggest events to ever take place in Wythenshawe Park - and it could the first of many. Noel Gallagher's huge homecoming gig on Saturday (August 26) is set to bring some 25,000 fans to the south Manchester suburb.

Two arrests have been made after a suspected cannabis farm was found at a house where a 'huge' fire broke out last night. Police attended Hilton Crescent, in Prestwich, along with fire crews from around 5.20pm on Thursday (August 24).

Two people were rushed to hospital after 'jumping from a window' to escape a house fire. Emergency services - including police, paramedics and fire crews - rushed on Hilton Crescent in Prestwich on Thursday evening (August 24).

Police are continuing to investigate after a huge brawl broke out following the Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic football match.

A young dad whose life spiralled following a break-up died after becoming 'addicted' to drugs bought on Manchester's 'Counterfeit Street'. Junior Collins, 27, was found unresponsive in his Salford flat by his older brother Scott the morning after being 'absolutely off his head' on tablets he bought the same day.

A huge transformation project to rebuild the crumbling North Manchester General Hospital will go ahead, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.

The first photos of Wythenshawe Park as it prepares for a huge gig this weekend have been unveiled.

KSI has opened up about finding global fame and becoming one of the most recognised influencers in the world.The Youtube star, 30, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning, 22 August, to discuss everything from being an influencer to his boxing career, and revealed how he stays grounded despite his success. Hosts Kate Garraway and Richard Madeley asked KSI, real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji, how he deals with his huge level of fame, prompting him to admit he aims to keep many parts of his life private including his relationship.

Fifty drivers will be prosecuted after a huge illegal car meet caused 'carnage' on the streets on Greater Manchester last night (Sunday). Police say up to 200 souped-up sports cars took part in the get together, which began in a car park in Pilsworth, Bury at about 7pm, before travelling through Middleton and into Manchester.

Soap star Samia Longchambon marked a special occasion with her husband this weekend before a night of partying with her Coronation Street co-stars.

Residents described hearing a 'huge bang' after a police vehicle 'exploded' into flames in Leigh.

Coronation Street's Bella Flanagan has been flooded with support as she celebrated six years on the show.

Michelle Keegan has been seen alongside Mark Wright as they helped pull off a surprise for his parents. Fans were left in awe of the couple's gesture, alongside the rest of Mark's family, as they surprised Carol and Mark Wright Snr as they celebrated a huge milestone.

A dealer who was part of a huge 'Uno' drugs line brought on his own downfall after he was pulled over for 'driving erratically' by police.