Manchester service among dozens of flights axed in UK today

In one of the most deprived areas of Greater Manchester, a mum-of-four walks her children home from school. “I hardly sleep,” she says as her young daughters play beside her.

A pregnant nurse and a woman who spent months fighting for her life in hospital are amongst the more than 400 people in a Wigan neighbourhood who are celebrating this Bank Holiday weekend after winning a combined £7.9 million.

When house prices rise in a particular area, it is a good indication that many house hunters are looking to live there. New data from Rightmove has now revealed the top 10 hotspot cities to live in Great Britain, where demand is high and asking prices have risen by up to 15% over the last year.

Residents have been told that they can return to their 'normal routines' after an ammonia leak sparked a huge emergency service response on a nearby industrial estate.

Uber is launching a new service which will allow passengers to book journeys while their pets accompany them. The minicab app company has announced that the service will be available in the UK from Tuesday.

It’s on the other side of the world from the UK, so it’s not surprising that a visit to Australia is often a once in a lifetime trip. Except now there’s the chance for some Brits to fly to and from Adelaide for as little as £10.

“It doesn’t feel like five years ago, in some ways that feels like another life".

A chippy in Cheshire has been named one of the best in the UK - and now it's revealing the secrets of its success. The Codfather, in Northwich, accepted the accolade in honour of its former owner, who died tragically in a crash two years ago.

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has admitted the force were "borderline incompetent" in their handling of the Rochdale grooming gangs.

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's game with Liverpool tonight after the death of one of his newborn twins. "Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time," Manchester United said in a statement on the club's website. "As such, we can confirm that he will not feature in the match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening and we underline the family's request for privacy.

There are going to be changes to school bus services in nine of Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs, transport chiefs have announced. The new services come into effect from next Monday (April 25).

The search is on to find an unclaimed £1,000,000 EuroMillions prize from a ticket bought in Trafford.

Homeowners have praised an online retailer's removal service after trying to get rid of fridges and freezers proved costly elsewhere. Shoppers have left rave reviews for the collect and recycle service from AO , saying it saved them money.

Police investigating an airport 'meet and greet' parking firm whose customers' cars were left trapped in a muddy field have recovered the keys and are beginning the process of reuniting people with their vehicles.

Police have made a series of arrests in early morning raids on homes in the wake of a shooting in the Cheetham Hill area earlier this week.

An Islamic State fanatic has been found guilty of murdering MP Sir David Amess at a constituency surgery in Essex. Ali Harbi Ali stabbed the politician to death in a Leigh-on-Sea church on October 15 last year.

A heavy emergency services presence was sparked after a crash in Heywood yesterday. The incident happened on Bury New Road on Saturday afternoon.

Prestwich has been named one of the best places to live in the UK, according to The Sunday Times. The north Manchester suburb has made its debut on the prestigious list, thanks to a fast-improving roster of bars and restaurants including Osma, Keg, Cask and Bottle and many more.

More than 200 visas have been issued so far to Ukrainians being sponsored to stay at homes in Greater Manchester, new figures revealed today. But the publication of the welcome statistics comes amid an ever-growing backlash over the speed it is taking to process applications, with many families in Greater Manchester and across the country claiming delays were putting lives at risk.

Bus drivers had to change route this afternoon and police were called out after objects were being thrown at passing vehicles. Services along the guided busway between Manchester and Leigh were forced to divert from their usual route from around midday today (April 6).