Marks and Spencer store in Manchester city centre suddenly closes its doors

Marks and Spencer customers have been blown away by one of the brand's autumn gilets, which they have hailed 'lightweight and beautiful' and 'easy to pair with almost any coat or jumper.' The £39.50 bodywarmer uses 'rain repellent' technology which has been designed to keep you bone dry in unpredictable wet weather.

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre expects forward trio Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho to at least reach double figures this season.

Marks and Spencer fans have found a “lovely flattering fleece” that’s perfect to wear on chilly autumn days. The oversized jacket “receives lots of compliments” and is “very stylish”, costing “a fraction of the cost of similar branded items.”

LEGO has announced plans to open a second store in Greater Manchester later this year.

Asda is set to open a brand new store in the city centre — but it’ll be unlike its other Mancunian shops.

Heartfelt tributes have been left for a much-loved 'gentle giant' who died following a crash on his bike. Neville Witter was involved in a crash with a lorry at Ellesmere Circle, close to the Trafford Centre.

Marks and Spencer customers are showering praise on a hooded cardigan which, they say, feels 'so soft it's like wearing a hug'. The £25 cardigan has been hailed as 'luxurious' and 'snuggly' by M&S customers, and has been hailed 'perfect' for autumn as the weather turns chilly.

Marks and Spencer customers are heaping praise on a budget skirt which they have hailed 'flattering' as well as 'perfect' for work. The £19.50 M&S Collection skirt, which comes in three colours, is 'easy to wash' and requires 'no ironing', and will go with virtually any top and pair of tights as the chilly autumn days approach.

The cost of renting an apartment in Manchester city centre has increased by almost 20% over the last year, according to a new report.

A family say they're being kept awake at night and are at their 'wits' end' because of a damaged manhole cover in front of their home - and the noise is even worse during the day.

There have been scenes of horror on the streets of Greater Manchester this week, with three people killed in road collisions, a boy shot in the chest and a man 'cut with a weapon' outside a pub.

Police cordoned off a street in Manchester city centre on Sunday afternoon (August 13) after reports of a stabbing. Emergency services descended on Oldham Street, near the Northern Quarter, at around 4pm.

Police have issued an update after a cyclist was killed in a crash with a HGV near the Trafford Centre on Thursday evening (August 10).

There were scenes of chaos in Manchester city centre after a bus crashed into a central reservation on a major street. Around 15 to 20 people are understood to have been hurt, but their injuries were deemed to be 'minor'.

Marks and Spencer customers have been blown away by one of the brand's budget summer jackets, which they have hailed 'lightweight' and 'easy to fold up and pack for a holiday'. The £35 Recycled Thermowarmth Quilted Jacket is made from a lightweight fabric, and uses 'water-repellent technology to keep you bone dry in unpredictable and rainy weather that can't make its mind up.

A city centre street has been cordoned off this evening after coach is said to have crashed into scaffolding surrounding a building. Charlotte Street, just off Portland Street, has been taped off with both police and paramedics at the scene following the collision.

Marks and Spencer customers are rushing to buy a £12 top that can be paired with almost any trousers, shorts or skirt for an easy outfit that's suitable for both summer and autumn weather. The budget £12 knitted top has been praised by fashion fans, who say it is 'comfortable', as well as 'easy to wash' and requires 'little to no ironing'.

Marks and Spencer fans are rushing to buy a pair of £22 linen summer trousers that have been hailed 'crease-proof' and 'classy'. The trousers have been designed to nip in the waist and flatter every leg shape, and are 'perfect' for packing in a suitcase to take on holiday, but can also be worn to the office, weddings and for more casual summer events.

Marks and Spencer fans are rushing to buy a £25 summer dress which, they say 'looks a lot more expensive' than its budget-friendly price tag. The M&S wrap dress has a design that will give the illusion of a slimmer waist, and will suit almost every figure and body type.

Marks and Spencer customers have been stunned by one of the brand's budget M&S Collection budget dresses which they have hailed 'extremely flattering', 'breezy' and 'eye-catching'. The £10 M&S summer dress has been designed to hide bloated stomachs and lumps and bumps while pulling in the waist for a flattering illusion.