Inquest opens into death of 'ray of sunshine' Didsbury woman found in Lancashire park after visiting family

One of the most renowned buildings in Didsbury has now been transformed into luxury rental apartments after undergoing an extensive three-year redevelopment. The old Didsbury police station on Wilmslow Road has been given a new lease of life after a Manchester based property developer took over the abandoned site.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has dodged questions over the party's hiring of former civil servant Sue Gray amid speculation he could have to wait a year for her to start as his chief of staff.

Amad has called his Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes a "magician" after the Portuguese ace secured all three points for his side against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds gave him an original glove from Deadpool after securing promotion to the Football League.

A dog walker was reportedly found dead just hours after he was allegedly assaulted by a schoolgirl and two boys.

Visitors at this year’s RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park will be able to immerse themselves in a series of installations bringing together horticulture and creativity. Taking place from July 19-23, the annual flower show has unveiled some of the show gardens on display.

Ricky Tomlinson has issued a tribute to Royle Family co-star Peter Martin following his death aged 82. The two shared the screen together in the legendary BBCsitcom.

Families say they've been left out of pocket after this year's Geronimo family festival was cancelled.

Ryan Reynolds joked that even Hollywood actors fall on hard times as he interrupted Ben Foster's post-match interview to get his Wrexham shirt.

A 'dedicated raver' was found dead just hours after he received messages from someone threatening to stab him, an inquest has heard. Gareth Curran, known as Cuz, was found at his home in Blackpool by his friend on October 1 last year.

APPOINTMENTSDowntown Music has announced another rejig of its various businesses resulting in the creation of Downtown Artist & Label Services, bringing together the artists and labels previously working with its DashGo and Downtown Music Services units under one roof. The new division will be headed up by Ben Patterson.

Max George broke down in tears as he opened up about the death of his best friend Tom Parker, in scenes on tonight's episode of C4's Scared of the Dark. Manchester-born singer Max, 34, got emotional as he discussed Tom's tragic death from a brain tumour in March 2022, when he was aged just 33. Max and Tom were both singers in the popular boyband, The Wanted, which launched in 2009, alongside Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness and Nathan Sykes.

After last week’s rainy weather, Greater Manchester is set to bask in the sun over the next few days. The Met Office has forecasted wall to wall sunshine for Tuesday, with highs of 15C expected.

A seagull had to be put down after it was seen being pulled by a man around Blackpool on a leash.

Brenda Edwards has waded into the controversy surrounding audiences in theatres following an incident at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. Last Friday night's performance of The Bodyguard had to be abandoned and police were called to the Oxford Street venue when 'staff reported a number of people in the audience causing a disturbance' and two women were captured on video being dragged out of the upper circle of the theatre.

A furious letter was left on a post outside a park in Whitefield over the weekend after a dog water bowl was stolen.

Police investigating the death of Keano Byrne whose body was found in a river in Stockport said today a post-mortem has been inconclusive so far. The missing 26-year-old was discovered on Friday afternoon at Reddish Vale Country Park.

Lying in a pool of her own blood, Elizabeth Forrest accepts the fact she’s going to die in her father’s spare room.

Amad says he has a good relationship with Manchester United squad members and also named the players who helped him bed in at the club upon his 2021 arrival.

A woman was found dead in Bolton after police were called to reports of concern for her welfare.