Waterloo Road star Hattie Dynevor has opened up about her famous mum's support after landing her first big TV role - and has addressed whether we'll see her following in her Coronation Street footsteps.
18.02.2024 - 20:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Years spent in self dispute, tumultuous childhoods and standing up to ignorance - they all had one simple wish...to live their truth without justification or judgement.
At a time where it has 'never felt more dangerous' to live openly as a transgender person, with anti-trans hate crime at a record high nationally, these are the honest stories of pain and oppression.
They are the inspirational tales of three Manchester people who are more than a statistic - but individuals who bravely sought self-love and acceptance; encouraging open conversations about trans rights and unity.
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Kerrang and Gaydio presenter Paris Munro, 33, bravely came out as transgender live on air in January 2022. Paris, who identifies as a trans man or non-binary, said he knew something was 'very different' about him from the age of four. Confused and lost in his youth, he started trying to shave his face and questioned why his body wasn't developing like his brother's.
It was years of 'crying in front of the mirror'; a burning desire to find his identity.
"I realised something was very different about me. Growing up with a younger brother and seeing him go through puberty was a wake up call," Paris said.
"I questioned why his voice was deeper, why I didn't have facial hair. It was extremely tough. When I was four or five I tried shaving my face. I used to watch him doing it so I wanted to do the same - it was such a confusing time.
"I knew for a long time from crying in front of the mirror there was something seriously wrong. The sense of trying to have self love was so difficult because people tell you you should learn to love your body, but I just couldn't.
"I had
Waterloo Road star Hattie Dynevor has opened up about her famous mum's support after landing her first big TV role - and has addressed whether we'll see her following in her Coronation Street footsteps.
The new Premier League rules about transfers and sponsorships could affect both Manchester United and Manchester City.
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver had a cheeky warning for her son during a live TV appearance as she said 'it's my time'. The actress has been seen taking on new roles away from the cobbles where she is famed for playing Eileen Grimshaw.
Thrill seekers are getting the chance to trail run, kayak and mountain bike their way through spectacular landscapes in Greater Manchester this summer.
Chappell Roan has announced a 2024 UK and European tour.The former NME cover star is currently on the road with Olivia Rodrigo, serving as one of the opening acts on the ‘Brutal’ singer’s ‘Guts’ world tour. While on the road, Roan has announced a handful of live dates within the UK and Europe taking place this Autumn.Her string of gigs will kick off at the Le Bataclan in Paris on September 3.
Love Island’s Nas Majeed and Eva Zapico have split after four years together.
Garbage have announced a UK and European headline tour, kicking off this summer. Find all the details below.The alt-rock pioneers – comprising frontwoman Shirley Manson, Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, and Butch Vig – will perform across June and July, including a stop at the Wembley OVO Arena on July 20.The European leg of the tour will open at Magnolia in Milan on June 26, followed by shows in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and more.The UK shows will kick off with a festival slot at Glasgow’s TRNSMT Festival on July 12, before they hit Edinburgh, Bridlington, Wolverhampton, Manchester and London.Tickets for the tour will go on sale Friday (March 8) at 10am GMT, following a fan pre-sale on Thursday (March 7) at 10am local time.
When Erik ten Hag was in charge of Bayern Munich's B team some at the club had a nickname for him: Mini Pep. This had more going for it that just a similar look up top, as it were. The Dutchman was preaching a style and a philosophy similar to Pep Guardiola's.
We're just weeks away from the beginning of spring, hopefully a time when the grey skies give way to blue and the flowers will begin to bloom. Across Greater Manchester, there's a number of beautiful gardens, woodlands and parks to watch as the buds of daffodils, bluebells and tulips burst into action.
As the sun rises above St Peter's Square, a row of sleeping bags, duvets and a tent are lined up under the arches outside Manchester town hall. It's not an unfamiliar sight in the city centre, where dozens of people sleep rough every night.
Parents say their young children had to be prised from their arms at the school gates after a rule change following the half term break.
A new weather map has shown exactly when and where it could snow in the UK this week with temperatures plummeting as we head into March. The mercury will drop to -3C in Scotland this weekend, while England and Wales will struggle to stay two or three degrees above freezing, according to WX Charts.
Hands on their hearts with the blue and yellow flag draped around their shoulders they marched through the city centre.
Kings Of Leon have announced further UK and Ireland tour dates for 2024. Find ticket details below.The newly-shared live shows come ahead of the band sharing details of their forthcoming ninth album ‘Can We Please Have Fun’ yesterday (February 22), and dropping the highly anticipated lead single ‘Mustang’.Set for release on May 10, the LP comes as the follow-up to 2021’s ‘When You See Yourself’, and also saw the band announce a series of live shows for later this year.Among the list of dates, one show in Europe was mentioned: a headline slot at the 2024 edition of BST Hyde Park in London.
Another tribute has been paid to ‘very-much-loved’ man who was instrumental in Greater Manchester’s arts and music scene.
Wayne Rooney has shared his views on working with David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho at Manchester United, explaining how the trio differed in their management styles.
Peter Kay has been announced as the opening act at the UK’s new largest indoor arena in Manchester.The Bolton comedian will perform on the opening night of the 23,500-capacity venue at Co-op Live on April 23.Liam Gallagher, Take That, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Keane have also been announced to perform at the venue in the coming months.Co-op general manager Gary Roden said Kay was the “perfect” opening act for the venue, who “embodies what this city is about” (via BBC).. @peterkay_co_uk will be the first act to perform at Co-op Live, the UK’s largest live entertainment arena, on 23 April 2024!Tickets on sale 10am Friday 23rd Feb✨https://t.co/Ffro2jrrJb pic.twitter.com/dZbWWal9IW— Co-op Live (@TheCoopLive) February 19, 2024“When you think of Manchester, it’s hard not to think of Peter Kay,” Roden said.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been linked with a return to Sunderland, having hit out at 'idiots' he fell out with at the club in the past.
Business owners in Chorlton claim 'constant roadworks' are costing them thousands in lost trade. They have been driven mad by a flagship £13.4m cycle route that took a year to build.
Keith Gillespie was once dubbed the ‘new George Best’ but ended up leaving Manchester United with just 14 senior appearances under his belt.