Leigh MP James Grundy says 'Partygate' isn't one of main issues for voters ahead of elections in Wigan

As petrol prices reach record highs more drivers than ever are turning to the electric car as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative. Between 2020 and 2021, there was a 68 per cent increase in the number of electric cars registered in Greater Manchester, reaching a record figure of 24,714.

Soap favourite Gary Lucy has showcased a different look after filming his final scenes on Hollyoaks. Gary, 40, who has played Luke Morgan in the Channel Four soap since 1999, returned to social media on Thursday to reveal a fresh haircut with a beard.

Two people were rescued after a blaze broke out at a takeaway in Tameside, the fire service has said. Around 35 firefighters were called to the scene on Smallshaw Lane, Ashton under Lyne on Saturday morning.

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has admitted that he refuses to watch Manchester City amid their Premier League title battle with the Merseyside club.

Brooklyn Beckham's lavish wedding to Nicola Peltz, it is no secret that David Beckham knows how to put on a fabulous party - and he did just that on Friday after jetting to Miami for a very exciting reason.MORE: Victoria Beckham pens heartfelt tribute to husband David on 47th birthdayThe father-of-four joined the likes of tennis star Serena Williams and American footballer Patrick Mahomes for a glamorous evening of cocktails and specialty food, put on by himself and recent business partner Jamie Salter, for sports magazine Sports Illustrated.WATCH: David Beckham shares epic video from inside his Cotswold living roomTaking to his Instagram account to document the lavish evening, David shared a photo with the two aforementioned sports stars.A post shared by David Beckham (@davidbeckham)David shared the update with his 72.7 million followersCaptioning the post he penned: "So good to be back in Miami hosting the @sportsillustrated event with my partner @jamiejsalter."Such a fun evening with Incredible company @serenawilliams @patrickmahomes and of course great drinks @haigclub."David also shared a snap with Jamie, who works together with the former Manchester United player on brand agency Authentic Brands Group. David's gorgeous dining room was decked out in silver for the occasionAccording to Sports Pro Media, David recently became a significant shareholder in the company after they won a 55 percent stake in DB Ventures in March.Talking about the exciting new partnership, David said: "Our shared vision makes ABG the ideal strategic partner to help unlock the full potential of my brand and business."I’m incredibly grateful for the support I have received in my business career and proud of what our team has achieved.

James Argent has celebrated the one year anniversary of his gastric sleeve surgery by sharing dramatic before-and-after photos.The former The Only Way Is Essex star underwent the procedure last year after he reached 27 stone following a battle with his weight.Thanks to the surgery, the 34 year old, also known as Arg, has shed 14 stone and it's clear that it has made a huge difference to his life.Taking to Instagram, James shared a throwback photo from before he had his surgery where he is seen lying in bed wearing a hospital gown. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Manchester United fans believe the club should make a move for exciting Nottingham Forest full-back Djed Spence.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said he aims to make the party a "major force" in Greater Manchester, as he identified Stockport as a "key" target in this week's local elections.

Kyle Walker trained with Manchester City on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League game with Real Madrid but John Stones did not.

Coronation Street stars Jack James Ryan and Harriet Bibby made an adorable pair as they posed up a storm in a photo booth. The pair were two of the soap stars out over the weekend at their belated Christmas party.

The stars of Coronation Street have been flooding social media with selfies and photobooth shots after they were finally able to enjoy a belated Christmas party. The cast of the ITV soap were together at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum in their first big party since 2019.

Manchester United fans are urging their club to make a move for Djed Spence amid reports linking him with a move to the Premier League - and they feel they already have a headstart on their rivals.

Ian Evatt believes the players Bolton Wanderers have out of action but can still put out competitive sides is a measure of how far his squad has come since the start of January.