International music convention WOMEX is coming to Manchester in 2024 after city wins bid to host

Courteneers‘ Liam Fray has revealed a one-off Christmas acoustic gig to be held in Manchester – details and tickets are below.Fray last played at Heaton Park in June to a sold-out crowd. 50,000 fans came to celebrate the 15th anniversary reissue of the band’s debut album ‘St. Jude’, which shot to number one on the charts.

Jeremy Doku insists Manchester City must continue to show they are the best team in the Premier League after they returned to winning ways against Brighton.

House prices might be slowing down across the UK, but unfortunately for tenants, rents are still on the rise. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), house prices are now only a “little changed” from a year earlier, but rent costs have seen another 'record rise'.

A flight from Tenerife to Manchester was forced into an emergency landing after a child fainted on board. The Ryanair flight RK1248 was on its way to the UK from Tenerife South Airport on Wednesday afternoon (October 18) when the incident unfolded.

Police reportedly boarded a plane and 'searched the overhead lockers' after claims a 'suspicious package' was on board.

Sea Power have announced a series of UK tour dates to celebrate the 15th anniversary of ‘Do You Like Rock Music?’. Find ticket details below.The Brighton band announced the news on Instagram earlier today (October 16), confirming that they will be hitting the road for a series of live shows in 2024.Kicking off in February, the tour will comprise of six shows across the UK and run throughout the month.

Molly-Mae Hague and boyfriend Tommy Fury were unable to contain their happiness as the lovebirds were papped venturing out to lunch today, just days after the boxer's incredible victory in Manchester on Saturday night. Sportsman Tommy, 24, sensationally defeated YouTube star opponent KSI at Manchester's AO Arena, and has since been celebrating the win with his family, including fiance Molly-Mae and their daughter Bambi. Today, the reality stars - who met on the 2019 series of Love Island - stepped out to grab a bite to eat and were photographed showing off their huge smiles.

After sensationally defeating social media star KSI in an ultimate boxing showdown at Manchester's AO Arena last night, doting dad Tommy Fury has reunited with his beautiful baby girl Bambi. The 24 year old sportsman was photographed enjoying some early morning cuddles with his nine month old daughter, with his fiancé Molly-Mae Hague sharing the sweets snaps online.

Last night marked a monumental moment in the career of boxer Tommy Fury, after millions of fans around the world witnessed him defeat YouTube star KSI in a nail-biting match that has been a long time coming. Ex-Love Island contestant Tommy - who stole the runner's up position on the dating series alongside now-fiancé Molly-Mae Hague back in 2019 - fought the social media sensation (real name Olajide Olayinka Williams Olatunji) in an intense showdown at Manchester's AO Arena last night.

What to say about “The Strangers“? The home invasion slasher franchise started off hot with the 2008 film starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman as a couple terrorized by three masked intruders. But it was ten years before a follow-up: “The Strangers: Prey At Night,” which expanded the home invasion premise to a derelict trailer park.

Ellise Shafer It’s been a year since Katie Gregson-MacLeod went viral on TikTok with “Complex,” a devastating piano ballad about unrequited love that poised the 22-year-old for singer-songwriter stardom — and she’s still processing it all. “When your life changes that drastically, that quickly, I don’t think there’s ever any way of processing it,” MacLeod tells Variety over coffee and croissants at a North London café.

Gemma Atkinson was seen swapping Gorka Marquez for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star as they posed for a smiling snap at the Pride of Britain Awards. The Hits Radio host was finally reunited with her fiance after four weeks apart due to him working on the BBC One dance contest.

Big Brother viewers have been left divided after a 'brutal' change as it made a grand return to screens. The hit reality show returned to British television with a barman, make-up artist, butcher and youth worker among the contestants entering the new, yet still famous, house.

It's the kitchen drama gripping the nation - but viewers may not realise there's a real life chef in BBC series Boliing Point. Former Manchester Chef of the Year Rachel Stockley will be seen in the kitchen of fictional fine dining restaurant Point North from episode two onwards on the BBC drama.

PJ Harvey has teased a career-spanning US tour that could be happening next year.Earlier this year, Harvey shared her first album in seven years, ‘I Inside The Old Year Dying’. In a four star review of that, NME said it was “an immersive return from a modern master.”Harvey has been touring the album in the UK and Europe recently and has now hinted at a possible US tour in a new interview with Vulture. In that, Harvey discusses her ongoing European tour while also shining a light on what’s ahead for her in the future.Speaking ahead of the upcoming UK and European tour, Harvey told the outlet: “It’ll be a look at all of my material over the years, but with a concentration on the latest album…I think it’ll be a really comprehensive show for all ages of PJ Harvey fans,” she said.“It’s been a great joy, actually, to play some of those earlier songs.

Caroline Thomas and sister-in-law Lucy Mecklenburgh were among the celebs spotted at the launch of Sexy Fish, with the upscale restaurant making its grand entrance into Manchester city centre. Caroline, the wife of Strictly star Adam Thomas, showcased her fashion flair, donning a textured black and white cropped cardigan paired with cream high-waisted trousers and a slicked-back ponytail. Lucy also radiated style in an all-mustard ensemble, featuring a light-knit jumper and a matching silk skirt.

Big Brother's Nadia Almada has shared her "overwhelming" shock at discovering that superstar Adele is a fan of hers and watched her win series five of the reality TV hit. Nadia, 46, won the show in 2004 – a TV milestone as she was the first transgender winner, with fans still thanking her today for representing trans people. She appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday, 6 October, alongside Craig Phillips, Big Brother's first-ever winner, ahead of the contest's relaunch on ITV this Sunday.Talking about the fame they found after Big Brother, host Ben Shephard asked Nadia: "Didn't Adele say you winning was one of the most important TV moments ever?" Nadia joked: "Darling, Adele and I, we go back, way, way back!" Ben and co-host Kate Garraway showed a clip of Adele speaking to the crowd at one of her Las Vegas shows a week ago, where she name-checked reality TV winners including Nadia and Pop Idol champion Will Young.

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry has covered PJ Harvey’s ‘Down By The Water’ with Lo Moon – check out the moment below.The frontwoman of the Scottish synth-pop trio is currently out on a North American tour where she is showcasing a selection of solo material, including her debut single ‘Are You Awake?’.On Monday (September 2), the Los Angeles-based band Lo Moon played the first night of their residency at Zebulon. Mayberry joined them on stage for a rendition of ‘Down By The Water’, which Harvey released in 1996 from album, ‘To Bring You My Love.’Check out the cover in full here:Elsewhere on the tour, Mayberry has covered Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’ and Adam Schlesinger’s ‘That Thing You Do’.The singer-songwriter is set to play a string of solo concerts in the UK and Europe following her North American gigs.

PJ Harvey was joined on stage by Johnny Marr at her show in Manchester last night (October 3) – check out the footage below.The singer-songwriter was performing the second of two consecutive gigs at the city’s Albert Hall as part of her current UK and European headline tour.After playing her latest album ‘Inside The Old Year Dying’ in full, Harvey treated the audience to a second set of songs.“I’d like to welcome a very special guest to the stage – please welcome Johnny Marr,” the artist said ahead of a collaborative rendition of ‘The Desperate Kingdom of Love’. The former Smiths guitarist later returned for the encore tracks ‘C’mon Billy’ and ‘White Chalk’.You can watch fan-shot footage of the three performances here:A post shared by Elizabeth Aubrey (@eaubrey_writes)A post shared by Elizabeth Aubrey (@eaubrey_writes)Following the concert, Marr took to X/Twitter to share an image of himself on stage with Harvey and her band.

A Ryanair flight from Scotland was forced to divert to Manchester Airport after a passenger fell ill on board.