Manchester weather to see clear skies and more sun as the weekend kicks off

There's no such thing bad publicity, goes the old cliché.

Warmer weather is set to return for the Bank Holiday weekend after an unsettled start to April in Greater Manchester. According to the Met Office, we can expect temperatures to rise in the coming days.

Forty-six days on, the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. More than 10 million people have fled their homes, according to the United Nations, while another 6.5 million are thought to be displaced inside the war-torn country itself.

After another week of showers and sunshine in Greater Manchester, this weekend will remain largely dry. Despite the bright conditions, it will still be rather chilly, with temperatures dropping to -4C overnight.

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.

Former Feyenoord and Genk manager Mario Been believes it would be wise for Erik ten Hag to show Cristiano Ronaldo the exit door if he is appointed as Manchester United's new manager.

The weather across Greater Manchester this week is going to be taken up by plenty of grey skies and rain with very little sun in between to enjoy.

BBC Three 's fashion entertainment competition, The Drop. The show follows nine fashion creatives battling to be the next streetwear star and win a contract with a major fashion retailer. The judges include American musician Miguel, fashion designer Marc Jacques Burton and English artist Blondey McCoy alongside a weekly rotating guest.

People all across Greater Manchester have woken up today with a grim start to the week as overnight rain has left the ground wet and temperatures feeling especially cold.

Footballing legends and celebrities came together this afternoon for a very special match — the Manchester Remembers fixture. The game, held at Manchester City’s Academy Stadium, was a charity drive to raise money for some of the foundations set up after the 2017 Arena bombing.

Greater Manchester has experienced all four seasons this week, from warm, sunny weather to snow showers and sleet. On Thursday morning, people in parts of Tameside, Oldham, Stockport and Manchester reported waking up to the white stuff.

Greater Manchester has enjoyed warm, sunny weather over the past few days. Temperatures reached around 18C over the weekend as the clocks went forward, bringing lighter nights and longer days.

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Greater Manchester. We can’t believe it either.

A section of the M56 near to Manchester Airport is closed in both directions all weekend - causing potential travel chaos to drivers travelling in and out of the city.

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has made a bizarre and bold claim, insisting that "everybody" in England supports Manchester United.

Manchester will continue to have a nice and warm sun throughout today while temperatures remain at a relatively high level.

Kyle Walker will remain at Manchester City for the international break after being overlooked again for the England squad - despite two right-backs withdrawing with injury.

Drivers are being warned part of the M56 near Manchester Airport will be closed all weekend due to roadworks. Junction 5 on the westbound M56 will remain open, but long diversions will be in place for those travelling from Cheshire, Wales and the Midlands.

The international break couldn't come soon enough for Manchester United after their defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Monday, March 21.