‘I’m playing for England at 50’ - The inspirational cricketer representing Manchester at the World Blind Games

Rats, rubbish and 'regular' drug-dealing. That's what residents living on an estate just a mile away from Manchester city centre put up with every single day.

During the FIFA Women’s World Cup final this weekend, the eyes of the nation will be glued to their TV screens to see if the Lionesses can beat Spain to lift the World Cup trophy for the first time. However, despite the growing popularity of the team and their many wins - including becoming champions at the 2022 Euros - there is a huge gap between male and female earnings in the sport. England goalkeeper for the male team Jordan Pickford receives £5.2 million a year from his deal with Everton, while female England goalkeeper Mary Earps is estimated to earn around £150,000 from her contract with Manchester United, reports The Times.

If there's one thing we all love in our house it's a cooked breakfast.

A football-mad teenager from Manchester is preparing to represent her country for the first time at a major sporting event – just five years after losing part of her sight.

There’s little Nirvana Norris loves more in this world than dalmatians.

A picture perfect cafe where everything is pink is attracting crowds to the strangest of settings.

New recruit Rasmus Hojlund has achieved his childhood dream by earning the opportunity to play for Manchester United.

Parents across Greater Manchester could receive help with the cost of buying new school uniforms. With the summer holidays now well underway, some parents will already be thinking about their children's uniform requirements for the upcoming school year.

Whisper it, but sunny skies have returned to Greater Manchester, with a largely dry week forecast by the Met Office across the city region.

A beach less than a three hour drive away from Greater Manchester has been named one of the best in Britain, according to a new study. Abersoch Beach, located in the south-eastern corner of the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales, came out on top in a list published by the AA.

Families are ‘putting their putting their homes up for sale’ as they feel that increasing numbers of 'houses of multiple occupation' are impacting their quality of life, councillors have heard. Bolton council is to look into implementing tighter controls on house conversions after a motion put before the authority described ‘the growing negative sentiment around HMOs within dense residential areas’.

Last week, Manchester town hall's planning committee gave the go-ahead for yet another plan for yet another high-rise block in the city centre. But this time, a Grade II-listed building would have to be demolished.

A Netherlands-inspired 'care village' which will allow residents to move between homes has been given the green light by Wigan Council.

Former Manchester United player Charlie Savage has been caught in the crossfire of Reading's financial issues and could be blocked from playing for the club.

Josko Gvardiol is Manchester City's top transfer target this summer.

David Beckham has compared the thrill of signing Lionel Messi for Inter Miami to walking out at Old Trafford for Manchester United.

Enjoying a home-cooked breakfast is one of the delights of staying at a B&B. While all B&Bs provide you with a tasty meal to set you up for the day, there are a few which go above and beyond, delivering the wow factor.

With the summer holidays underway kids will be excited at the prospect of several weeks off school. But for parents and guardians it can be difficult making sure children don’t get bored during the long break.

Marcus Rashford has named Kyle Walker as the toughest defender to face because of his 'physical capabilities'.

Now that the summer holidays are finally here it means one thing is inevitable: a trip to the beach. Let’s face it, even if the weather is a little bit rubbish there’s something quintessentially British about a trip to the beach on a summer’s day, come rain or shine.