Manchester school will become 'attendance hub' in government plans

NHS bosses in have pleaded with people to help family members get out of hospital as they deal with hundreds of patients stuck on wards. More than 800 people who are medically fit to go home have been stuck in hospital beds this week in Greater Manchester, as they struggle to get care home placements or for social care packages that would allow them to be discharged.

A busy bus station is closing for five weeks, with a total of 17 bus stops set to be moved temporarily as a result.

Micah Richards has described former Manchester City chief Omar Berrada's decision to become Manchester United's new CEO as a "massive blow". Berrada was City's chief operating officer and his move across the City came in an out-of-the-blue announcement on Saturday.

Bus drivers in Greater Manchester have been stripping off to produce not one but two cheeky calendars for 2024.

Tributes have been paid to a doctor who looked after patients in Stockport for over four decades. Dr Sikander Malik worked at four GP practices and two hospitals during his 43 years spent working in the borough.

A national restaurant critic has admitted he wanted to "hate" Manchester's Sexy FIsh restaurant - but was won over by its "disco food" and "paradise of glowing pink onyx". Renowned Telegraph critic William Sitwell chose to dine alone at the glitzy venue on Spinningfields.

Over £3 million in speeding fines were issued to motorists in Greater Manchester in a year, new figures have revealed. Between November 2022 and November 2023, over 30,000 fines were issued after motorists were caught by speed cameras across the region.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to instil a ruthless focus on creating a winning environment on the field. That's the message he shared during an introductory sit-down with Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) after attending his first Premier League match at Old Trafford since completing his 25 per cent minority takeover.

Josie Gibson has been forced to issue a denial after being seen publically supporting former This Morning co-star Holly Willoughby. The presenter appeared live on the rink on Sunday night (January 14) as Dancing on Ice returned to screens with Holly and Stephen Mulhern as hosts.

Hundreds of people gathered to watch the funeral of a seven-year-old Manchester United fan who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run. William Brown sadly died when he was hit by a car while trying to collect a football from a road in Kent on December 6.

A thug who set his XL Bully on a defenceless woman and encouraged it to attack her was among the criminals to be jailed this week. Liam Rainey took off his pet's muzzle and told it 'good dog, get her'.

Sunloungers and blow-up beds have been set up at a former school in Salford for rough sleepers to spend the night. The building, in Swinton, was turned into a 'welfare hub' by Salford council five days before Christmas.

Noel Gallagher and Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish have curated playlists of their favourite songs ahead of Manchester City’s game in the FA Cup this weekend.In collaboration with Apple Music, the pair have shared their ‘Remote Island Records’, explaining why they love their choices and looking forward to City’s match against Huddersfield on Sunday (January 7).Among Gallagher’s choices are tracks by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Jam. Listen to his playlist and see him discuss the choices below.A post shared by The Emirates FA Cup (@emiratesfacup)Grealish, meanwhile, chose songs by Ronan Keating, Robbie Williams, Lewis Capaldi and Dido‘s ‘Thank You’, which he said brings back “real good memories”.He also picked the FISHER remix of Bob Sinclair track ‘World, Hold On’ and said: “It reminds me of my summer.

A Greater Manchester NHS chief issued a public statement on Wednesday night (January 3) as hospitals across the region face huge pressures and long waits at A&E.

The exact date Holly Willoughby will return to screens has been confirmed. It has already been confirmed that the presenter will present Dancing on Ice, almost three months after she shocked fans by announcing she had quit This Morning.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director John Williams recently told The Times UK that he’s not ruling “anything out” when it comes to staying retired from film scores. The five-time Oscar winner turns 92 years old on February 8. Back in June 2022, Williams teased his retirement by telling the Associated Press that his work on “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” would probably be his last.

Period pants should be cheaper from this week as new rules scrapping VAT on the products come into play.

Layton Williams has finally spoken out on his Strictly Come Dancing journey weeks after he missed out on the Glitterball trophy. The actor and West End star hasn't shied away from being active on social media - particularly showing support to his fellow dance stars.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

Manchester United could negotiate a swap deal involving Anthony Martial and Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco, according to reports.