Massive cinema, hotel, homes, restaurants and bars on the way as part of huge Wigan town centre development

Three boys have been charged after two alleged knife-point robberies in Bolton town centre.

A 'thug for hire' told his 'soldiers' to disguise themselves as builders in order to go to a family home to execute a brutal attack, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

Viki Townend had seen her weight gradually creep up over the years - and when she saw 15 stone flash up on her scales vowed to make a change. And a chance meeting with a Love Island star at the Trafford Centre has seen Viki get into the best shape of her life after a five stone total weight loss.

Greater Manchester is bracing itself for a stormy weekend. After a day of unseasonably strong winds today (Friday) a yellow warning for wind has been issued covering the south of England and Wales whilst rain warnings have been issued in Scotland.

Isak Hansen-Aarøen enjoyed himself on Wednesday as Manchester United beat Leeds 2-0 in their pre-season opener.

Bruno Fernandes has not yet reported back for pre-season training at Manchester United due to his post-campaign international commitments.

Passengers are warned to expect disruption on Metrolink services after a tree fell onto a Greater Manchester tramline. Services on the Rochdale via Oldham line are currently part-suspended.

A man has been charged by police investigating a 'spike' in thefts from vehicles across the Manchester city centre area, GMP said today.

Manchester United players continued their pre-season preparations on Monday morning with their first friendly fixture just around the corner.

The 1975 have stepped into the breach to replace Lewis Capaldi in his headline slots at the Leeds and Reading Festivals. The Wilmslow lads, who are good friends with Capaldi, announced the news to their fans late last night, while on stage at the TRNSMT Festival in the Scottish singer’s hometown of Glasgow.

Rio Ferdinand believes the odd mistake will come with Andre Onana at Manchester United but believes it is worth it with the goalkeeper's playing style to help transform the Reds into what Erik ten Hag wants to see.

Part of Stockport was brought to a standstill as the 'bomb squad' spent hours outside the town's Jobcentre. Police had set up a 100m cordon around Heron House, on Wellington Street, after a suspicious package was found.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford joined Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Nathan Ake at Calvin Harris' Ibiza concert this weekend.

Two mums flew to Ibiza for 10 hours after bagging return flights for £37 - and say it was cheaper than a day trip to London.

Jack Grealish looked to be having the time of his life in Ibiza as he enjoys some time off following a string of football wins.The Man City player, 27, was seen enjoying some time in the sunshine alongside his bodyguard and pals as he took a break on the Spanish island. The footballer kept things cool in a black and gold patterned Gucci shirt with matching shorts which he paired with a pair of Calvin Klein boxers.

The Darkness have announced a new UK and Ireland tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Permission To Land’.The new string of tour dates come following the band’s support slot for Guns N’ Roses at London’s BST Hyde Park, and sees them schedule shows for Glasgow, Manchester, London, Dublin and more.Set to kick off with a show in Belfast on December 2, the tour will consist of nine shows and follows on from previously announced dates across Europe and North America. General on-sale for the newly-announced shows starts this Friday (July 7) at 9am BST — visit here to purchase tickets and find a full list of upcoming UK and Ireland tour dates below.The tour will mark 20 years since Justin Hawkins and co.

Manchester United have allowed David de Gea's contract to expire and may have to move to replace him in the transfer market.

When Ahmad Alaswad opened his shop on one of north Manchester's busiest high streets, he had high hopes of it becoming a success.

The landscape of Manchester United's first-team squad has officially changed following the conclusion of several players' contracts and loan deals.

The Last Dinner Party have shared their second single and announced new UK tour dates – listen to ‘Sinner’ below.Following a summer of festivals and in between support gigs with First Aid Kit and Hozier, the five-piece will play 11 recently-announced gigs across the UK with Picture Parlour in support.After the band’s first gig at London’s EartH sold out in a matter of hours, they have now added a second on the following night (October 18).To celebrate the news of the tour, the band have shared ‘Sinner’, the follow-up to their debut single ‘Nothing Matters’, alongside a live performance video.Discussing the new track, guitarist Lizzie Mayland said: “’Sinner’ is a story of self-acceptance, and the longing for the past and present self to become one.”Watch the video for ‘Sinner’, listen to the new track and see the new UK tour dates below. Tickets are on sale now here.OCTOBER 20238 – Blackpool, Central Library (matinee show without Picture Parlour)9 – Glasgow, King Tut’s10 – Newcastle, The Cluny12 – Manchester, Academy214 – Leeds, Live At Leeds15 – Hull, The Welly 17 – London, EartH (sold out) 18 – London, EartH (new date)19 – Cambridge,  Portland Arms21 – Cardiff, Swn Festival22 – Bristol, FleeceSpeaking to NME about their era of having no official releases, Bassist Georgia Davies shared: “I’m kind of going to miss our era of being like, ‘Yeah, we don’t have any songs.’ It’s kind of a flex to be like, ‘We’ve got nothing out, come to the show’.