Major trainer brand that rivals Nike and Adidas opens first Trafford Centre store

When viewers watch new ITV drama After the Flood they may think it was shot in a real-life storm. But the dramatic rain-soaked scenes in the new six-part series were all created using gallons of water and special effects.

The minds behind Aquarius Creative, Scotland's largest influencer agency, have opened up on the idea behind their business and the nitty-gritty that goes on away from social media.

This is the moment a mouse was spotted scurrying around near an entrance to the Trafford Centre's busy food hall at Christmas.

If there is one holiday Scotland is known to have some truly unique traditions and legends around, it is Hogmanay.

Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Trafford Centredemanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Crowds of demonstrators flooded the shopping destination waving flags and clutching banners.

Shoppers were heading in their thousands to the Trafford Centre on Friday, in scenes described as "busier than Christmas" around the huge car parks. Digital signs stating "All car parks FULL" were placed around the perimeter of the Trafford Centre on Friday afternoon with queues of cars seen along the entrance and exit roads.

Amanda Holden has shared a sneak peek inside her new Surrey mansion over the festive period, after moving into the new property with her family just weeks prior to Christmas. The Britain's Got Talent judge, 52, has posted a series of photos and videos of her new sprawling mansion on social media, including her dining room and incredible new hallway. Amanda reportedly moved into the home with husband Chris Hughes and their two daughters, Alexa, 17, and Hollie, 12, after listing her five-bedroom family home for £5 million in 2022.

A moment from Christmas in 2019 was said to have convinced Prince Harry and Meghan Markle that the "entire institution" was against them during their time working in the Royal Family due to an "unspoken code". While there were a number of causes which ultimately contributed to their departure, it has been said that one key moment was the "final straw" and "tipped them over the edge" to step back from their roles within The Firm.

A driver who was arrested after a parent and son were killed in a crash in Oldham has been released on bail, police have confirmed.

Oldham teenager Alex Batty said he 'loved the cold weather and rain' during his first Christmas back in England.

Tommy Mallet has insisted that he has no money left, after qutting his luxury trainer business. The TOWIE star, 31, co-founded his shoe business Mallet London in 2015 following his success on the ITV2 scripted reality show, and it has since made him a multi-millionaire.

Hear the word ‘Ibiza’ and images of a sun-soaked party-island spring to mind - not a town in North Yorkshire and a mediaeval castle. But that’s the nickname that Skipton received this year.

Eleven abandoned rabbits have been rescued after being discovered in cardboard boxes in a park. Among the homeless bunnies are four babies just a few days old.

A public health chief who lost her mum to a devastating condition just two months after she was diagnosed has shared what she wants every family to know about the illness.

A man has been arrested after police were called to a domestic disturbance in Bolton.

They're a familiar Christmas sight - the snaking queues at butchers across Greater Manchester as families make their final festive preparations.

Romantic Charles Bronson treated his ex-wife to a "luxury" hamper for Christmas - including wine, cheese and chocolate. The infamous lag sent Irene Dunroe the festive gift from inside HMP Woodhill.

Former Bulgarian mystic woman Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova, also known as Baba Vanga, has been known to predict many high-profile events before they happen.

Police are asking for help in finding a man who failed to turn up at court. Greater Manchester Police said that Nathan Riley, 28, is wanted after he didn't show up for a hearing.