It was once the place to be... now this Manchester suburb could become a 'ghost town'

A drug dealer from Greater Manchester who police said 'ran an organised crime group' has been jailed for 23 years after two multi-million pound cocaine smuggling conspiracies were smashed.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has been flooded with messages from fans after sharing a social media update. The dancer has been away from screens since the end of the BBC One dance contest back in December.

“We are the voices, we speak up for all those people who died… I think we all know that we’re their voice forever” – the moment that the typically unwavering voice of one of Manchester’s most stalwart public figures was cut through with tears.

Manchester City secured their spot in the Champions League last eight on Wednesday night and already attention has shifted to Sunday’s Premier League title showdown with Liverpool.

The sight of the newly renovated former Ancoats Hospital has been met with joy. The hospital, which had stood an empty ruin on Old Mill Street for more than 30 years, came close to being pulled down in 2011.

An inquest into the death of a two-year-old has been opened after her mother was charged with her murder. Omra Wali Jan died at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital on February 9, Manchester Coroners' Court heard.

Erling Haaland has told his fellow Scandinavian striker and Manchester rival Rasmus Hojlund to keep on improving after admitting he's been impressed with his first season in the Premier League.

'Once a miner always a miner' reads the sign hung on the wall in Derek Doherty's living room. The 66-year-old was just a teenager when he followed his dad and grandad down the pit at Golborne Colliery in Wigan.

EXCLUSIVE: Scottie Thompson (Hellfire), David Koechner (Anchorman), Gillian White (Trouble Man!) and Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy) are currently starring in Christmas action-comedy Dashing Through The Snow.

Pixies have announced that bassist Paz Lenchantin has left that band.In a post shared to social media today (March 4), the band announced the musician’s departure and revealed her replacement for their upcoming tour, writing: “Paz Lenchantin, who joined Pixies in 2014, has exited the band to concentrate on her own projects.“We’re grateful for Paz’s many contributions, and wish her all the very best going forward.”In her place, the band announced that they were “delighted” to welcome Emma Richardson, formerly of Band of Skulls.“Emma will make her worldwide touring debut with Pixies on the first night of the Bossanova x Trompe le Monde” European tour, beginning this Friday in Dublin.”An announcement from Pixies.La la love you… pic.twitter.com/TUqbRcoNaA— PIXIES (@PIXIES) March 4, 2024“See you on the road!” the post concluded. “La la love you, Pixies.”Lenchantin was previous a member of Zwan and A Perfect Circle.

A new fan zone, a waterfront boardwalk, 'world class' public squares, thousands of new homes, water taxis, a new park and a new bridge over the Ship Canal. They're just some of the ideas being proposed in an ambitious and wide-ranging masterplan to restore the 'grandeur' to Old Trafford.

A plan to build nearly 300 new homes in Salford is set to be decided on next week. The council's planning panel will vote on developing two plots of land off Robert Hall Street and West Park Street.

Manchester United lost the Premier League title without knowing in October 2011.

Parents in Manchester have responded to the news that fines are increasing for taking kids out of school.

A young girl whose mother 'persistently' asked for a head scan after she developed a severe headache could have survived if fatal brain complications had been diagnosed earlier, an inquest has heard.

The BBC’s hit legal drama The Split is getting a brand new spin-off show set in Manchester.

Manchester United could be without as many as seven players for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham at Old Trafford.

A mum is encouraging parents to take first aid courses after her toddler suffered third degree burns when he grabbed her hair straighteners.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Oscar nominee America Ferrera has been cast in her next role outside of Barbie World. Ferrera has signed on to star in Oscar nominee Paul Greengrass’ upcoming drama “The Lost Bus” alongside Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, Variety has learned exclusively.

Karol G has accomplished so much in her life, and the singer is only getting started. The Colombian artist turned 33 years old last week on February 14.