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Voters in Rochdale have had their say in the 2024 local elections.

Kym Marsh has shared her gratitude at being thought about by those close to her as she was struck down after sharing a big career update. The actress recently shared how she was feeling under the weather and her friend and makeup artist was among those helping her get better.

Picture the scene: it’s a balmy summer’s evening and you’re sipping on a cocktail as you watch the sunset over the sea. It might be what you’d expect to be doing while on holiday in Spain or Greece, but in fact it’s exactly what you can do at Crosby beach this spring and summer.

Manchester City supporters will be able to get their hands on the new Erling Haaland Clash of Clans skin.

Gyles Brandreth has revealed that he blames himself for the death of legendary entertainer Rod Hull. Rod, who was famous for his emu and its TV attacks on Michael Parkinson, died in 1999 after falling from the roof of his bungalow and suffering a severe skull fracture and chest injuries. He was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been spotted with his right wrist in a protective medical cast as he battles to be fit for Monday's trip to Crystal Palace.

“If they can’t control what they’re doing building-wise, how can they control security?” ask worried survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing this morning (May 3).

A huge family event is coming to Greater Manchester's 'best park' this bank holiday weekend.

Royel Otis are due to embark on a tour of the UK and Europe later this year – check out the full list of tour dates below.Last night (May 2), the pair of Royel Madden and Otis Pavlovic took to social media to announce a number of tour dates across Europe and the UK this year, with a run of four shows in July before returning for a lengthier run between November and December.Stops will include shows in Oxford, Sheffield, Liverpool, London, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester among others.Pre-sale tickets for Royel Otis’ Glory To Glory UK and Europe tour will go on sale on Wednesday, May 8 at 10am BST, while general tickets go on sale two days later on Friday, May 10 at 10am. Sign up for tickets here.A post shared by Royel Otis (@royelotis)JULY:09 – O2 Academy – Bournemouth10 – O2 Academy 2 – Oxford11 – Foundry – Sheffield12 – Arts Club – LiverpoolNOVEMBER26 – Trinity – Bristol27 – Electric Ballroom – London28 – O2 Academy 2 – Birmingham29 – SWG3 TV Studio – Glasgow30 – Riverside – NewcastleDECEMBER01 – Stylus – Leeds03 – New Century Hall – Manchester Apart from announce their tour dates for Europe and the UK, the stars of NME‘s The Cover have also released two new bonus tracks from their debut album, ‘Pratts & Pain’: ‘Merry Mary Marry Me’ and ‘Claw Foot’, both of which you can listen to below.Written alongside their debut album, ‘Pratts & Pain’, ‘Merry Mary Marry Me’ is a grunge-tinged tune that chronicles the feeling of being left behind as everyone around you settles into marriage and relationships.

After a dramatic election night, Labour has lost its overall majority in Oldham council for the first time in thirteen years. The group saw seven seats go to independent candidates.

Global music icon Barry Manilow has sought to ease the concerns of worried fans over his upcoming Co-op Live arena gig by revealing a "back up plan" - amid chaos at the as-yet-to-open venue.

Manchester business leaders have said that 'prestige and hype created around Co-op Live being the largest indoor venue in the UK has no doubt added pressure on the venue owners to get things rolling'.

Choosing a name for your soon-to-be-born baby is one of the most significant decisions a parent can make.

With the infamous Wagatha Christie court case and then their bombshell Amazon documentary, the Rooneys have been under an intense spotlight in recent years. But with news that Wayne, 38, is about to record a podcast and YouTube series with good friend and former teammates Gary Neville and Roy Keane, Coleen, also 38, is allegedly "worried" about the fresh secrets he might spill, a source told OK!.

Olly Alexander made a cameo appearance in last night’s episode of EastEnders (May 2) – watch below.The Years & Years frontman starred in a scene on the BBC One soap ahead of representing the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden next Saturday (May 11).Alexander visited the iconic Queen Victoria pub on Albert Square, where he was introduced as a friend of Johnny Carter (played by Charlie Suff). The latter character explained that the pair “go way back”, adding: “Years and years, in fact.”The singer added: “We met in a bar in Manchester.

The final season may have concluded in 2022 but the BBC isn’t letting go of legal drama The Split just yet, with a Barcelona-set special greenlit three months after a Manchester spin off.

A road in Stockport was cordoned off this morning after a crash.

A nurse got a new job and went on holiday to Cuba while claiming sick pay from a hospital. But she was caught out after dropping a clanger on social media.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has sent a message to Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho.

Labour has lost seats at councils across Greater Manchester and no longer holds a majority in Oldham. The party suffered losses, predominantly to independent candidates, in several areas where the war in Gaza was said to be a decisive factor for some voters.

A doctor who performed a procedure that was botched and killed a fellow leading consultant said ‘I didn't think we would harm him in the way we sadly did', as an inquest heard how the patient suffered an ‘extremely rare catastrophic bleed’.

Liam Gallagher has said he'll play a gig at Lidl in June if the new crisis-hit Coop Live cannot host him - and the supermarket has accepted.

Heavy rain showers are forecast in Greater Manchester today after a spell of warmer weather.

The husband of a woman killed by a 'careless' bus driver claimed in court the 'main responsibility' lies with his former employers Stagecoach. Ian Bacon claimed - in front of a judge - bus drivers are not given enough training and said more consideration should be given to the safety of passengers.

A nursery worker accused of killing a baby girl having allegedly swaddled her and put her face down on a bean bag told a court she complained to management about the 'sheer volume' of children compared to staff.

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel would reportedly be open to a return to the Premier League amid uncertainty over Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United.

Voters in Oldham have had their say in the 2024 local elections.

As the changes to Manchester United's hierarchy demonstrate, alterations are set to be made to the landscape of the squad this summer.

People living in South Yorkshire have cast their ballot in the local elections 2024.

Voters in Cheshire have gone to the polls for the Halton 2024 local elections.

Voters in Cheshire have gone to the polls for the Warrington 2024 local elections.

People in parts of Cheshire have headed to the polling station to vote in the local elections 2024.

Voters across Lancashire have gone to the polls to choose their next Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

People across London have cast their vote in the London mayoral election.

People across West Yorkshire have turned out to vote in the local elections 2024.

People in parts of Staffordshire have taken part in the local elections 2024 to vote in their councillor.