MP describes HS2 plans to suspend Ashton tram link during Piccadilly station rebuild as 'disastrous'

Tram and train passengers have been warned to only travel "if absolutely necessary" on Friday with Storm Eunice set to batter the region.

Future Islands have returned today (February 16) with a brand new track – listen to the groove-led ‘King Of Sweden’ below.The new song follows the standalone track ‘Peach’, which the band released last summer and was their first original track since their sixth album, ‘As Long As You Are’, came out in 2020.It’s not clear yet whether ‘King Of Sweden’ and ‘Peach’ are tasters of the band’s seventh studio album, which they confirmed in 2021 they had already started work on.For now, listen to ‘King Of Sweden’ below.Next week (February 21), Future Islands are set to head out on an extensive UK and European headline tour, their first since 2018.See the full list of dates, which include a show at London’s Alexandra Palace, below.FEBRUARY 202221 – Helsinki, The House Of Culture23 – Stockholm, Annexet24 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene26 – Copenhagen, VegaMARCH 20221 – Berlin, Columbiahalle2 – Warsaw, Palladium Warszawa4 – Munich, TonHalle5 – Zagreb, Tvornica Kulture6 – Milan, Fabrique8 – Barcelona, Razzmatazz9 – Madrid, La Riviera10 – Lisbon, Camp Pequeno12 – Nimes, La Paloma13 – Paris, Olympia15 – Utrecht, Ronda17 – Frankfurt, Batschkapp19 – Lille, Aeronef20 – Antwerp, De Roma21 – Cologne, E-Werk23 – Manchester, Academy25 – London, Alexandra Palace27 – Belfast, Ulster Hall28 – Dublin, Vicar Street31 – Newcastle, Northumbria SU InstituteAPRIL 20221 – Edinburgh, Usher Hall2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy Reviewing Future Islands’ new album ‘As Long As You Are’, NME wrote: “‘As Long As You Are’ maybe an unexpected handbrake turn for Future Islands and it may not be as hit-laden as its predecessor, but it’s a refreshing record in its own right and one that throws up plenty of existential quandaries.”

The first phase of plans to redevelop Piccadilly Gardens has been revealed.

A terminally ill teenager who raised over £60,000 for a six-year-old cancer sufferer who he never met has passed away at the age of 19.

A man who assaulted a ticket inspector who tried to stop him from leaving Manchester Victoria station without paying has been jailed.

A police search of a hire van stopped on the M74 near Wamphray led to the discovery of 324,000 illicit cigarettes worth £95,000 in lost duty and taxes.

Liam Delap has no intention of leaving Manchester City when he returns to full fitness.

Former centre-back Jaap Stam has questioned Manchester United's use of Donny van de Beek following his deadline day move to Premier League rivals Everton.

Nike have suspended their relationship with Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood as he continues to be questioned by police.

Gary Neville believes Dimitar Berbatov's impact at Manchester United fell foul to the quality of Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez during his time at Old Trafford.

House of Fraser is to stay in the iconic Kendals building as the owner says a huge refurb will not start for at least another year, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for 'major changes' to the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and we want to know your thoughts.

A ‘despicable’ man has been jailed after assaulting four police officers at Manchester Victoria Station.

Zidane Iqbal has spoken fondly about his Manchester United debut ahead of potentially making his debut for Iraq this week.

Andy Burnham has called on the Government to show 'ambition' for the north by building the 'right' high-speed railway station in Manchester.

Environmental activists are to stage a protest in Piccadilly Gardens on Monday against the expansion of the HS2 high-speed railway.

A violent and abusive man allegedly tried to grab a police Taser as officers detained him following an incident at Manchester's Victoria Station.