Met Office verdict on how long hot weather will last in Manchester

The Met Office has warned warned Greater Manchester to expect a 'damp and drizzly' weekend. Following days of sunshine, showers and cloud returned on Friday (June 28).

A Greater Manchester Police officer accused of misconduct in public office has denied the allegations against her. PC Choni Kenny, 26, based in GMP's City of Manchester district, is charged with misconduct in public office; conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office; and intentionally encouraging or assisting an inmate possess a mobile phone within a prison.

Pearl Jam have announced the cancellation of their London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig, citing illness within the band as the reason.The iconic rock band were supposed to take over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow (June 29). Eddie Vedder and co took to their official Instagram account to share a statement explaining why they will no longer be able to go on with their scheduled performance.“The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band,” began their statement shared on the band’s socials.A post shared by Pearl Jam (@pearljam)“This decision was the last thing we wanted to have to make, especially as we know so many of you made travel plans based on the tour schedule.

A renowned food critic has delivered high praise on one of the city centre's newest restaurants, describing it a ‘beacon’ of the city.

The road from Manchester to Marple is littered with political signs popping out from the gardens.

Whilst June has been mostly dominated by dreary weather for the UK, the last week of soaring temperatures have been a welcome sight for some.

A security guard checked out an abandoned stud farm with cells to "keep" TV presenter Holly Willoughby after kidnapping her, a court has heard. Gavin Plumb, who is accused of masterminding a plot to kidnap, rape and murder Ms Willoughby, allegedly told another man she would be put in a van after a "home invasion" before being taken to "her new home and her new way of living".

His sartorial style was atypical of the staid local government corridors of power. His immaculate wardrobe included ever-present scarves, vivid socks, suits and sovereign rings.

Prince George didn't join his father Prince William to watch the second group stage match between England vs Denmark, with the latter seen cheering on his team and mixing with other royalty.Ten-year-old George - who is a well-known football fan - had to prioritise his education at Lambrook School in Berkshire. Prince William, who turns 42 today (12 June), was spotted having a laugh with King Frederik X of Denmark in the stands during the game on Thursday, 20 June, which ended in a disappointing draw.

It's good news for Manchester this weekend, as the weather is set to be largely sunny and dry with temperatures warming up.

Holidaymakers have spotted the police helicopter flying overhead in Tenerife amid the search for a missing British teenager.

The son of alleged murder victim Gary Belfield, who was found stabbed at his home earlier this year, has told of how he has lost his 'best friend'

A prison officer has been found guilty of perjury but a colleague has been cleared of the same allegation. The two former Strangeways officers allegedly gave false information during the inquest into the death of a man in custody, prosecutors claimed.

A prison officer has been jailed after smuggling over £100,000 worth of drugs and phones into Forest Bank Prison.

A period of damp gloom that has come to define early summer 2024 is set to be disrupted by a spell of warmer weather.

The heaviest defeat of Euro 2024 so far came on the opening night, when Germany flexed their muscles as home nation to dismantle a sorry Scotland side.

The Foreign Office is supporting the family of a teenager who has gone missing in Tenerife.

Thunderstorms are set to batter parts of the UK thoughout Tuesday putting a dampener on our summer spirits.The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for areas across Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria, and the East Midlands. The weather warnings are in effect for a solid 10 hours, starting from 11am until 9pm tonight.

Oldham has some of the highest child poverty rates in the UK. More than half of all kids across the borough are living below the poverty line.

A spell of generally settled weather is set to bring "more summer-like" conditions across much of the UK, particularly as we head towards the end of this week.