Mum's strange ordeal after giving birth in bingo hall car park

Police have made an arrest following a 'stabbing' outside a swimming baths. Officers were called out to a reported stabbing in the car park of Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, in Irlam, Salford, at around 6.15am today (December 9).

Mancunians say Chanel's huge glitzy fashion show - which saw international spotlight thrown onto the city - has stoked their sense of civic pride.

A mum-of-two had no idea she was carrying a deadly infection which could have been passed to her baby during birth until just moments before she went into labour.

It would not be Manchester without a bit of rain and the city has well and truly made its likeness for a bit of water known just in time for the arrival of fashion house Chanel.

A 'caring' man who left a 'massive impact' on others died in his mother's arms after a weekend away. David Clarke had been feeling 'alone and upset' after the first of two nights he spent in Liverpool.

Shirley Ballas has gotten herself a new name as she reacted to some big family news. The Strictly Come Dancing star reshared a post from her son, Mark Ballas, confirming the arrival of his first child, making her a grandmother for the first time.

EastEnders is set to bring a fan-favourite character back to Albert Square after five years, as Johnny Carter will be returning home. The character has so far been played by two actors - Ted Reilly and Sam Strike - and will now be recast by a Grantchester favourite. Charlie Suff, who played Tommy Wilson on ITV's popular period drama, is gearing up to take a stab at the solicitor, who is Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter's (Kellie Bright) son.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced plans for a huge outdoor gig in Wigan next year.

An elderly woman fell to the floor as a man snatched her bag from her in a car park in Oldham.

A decision to write off a debt of almost £1.5m owed to Bolton Council by car parking giant NCP has been slammed by councillors. The council, which has had to make more than £40m of cuts in the past four years, works with National Car Parks Ltd (NCP) who signed a 50-year contract in 2009 to operate the multi-storey car parks at the Octagon, Topp Way and Deane Road, as well as surface car parks on Ashburner Street and the Octagon.

A mother who was forced to give up her job to look after her child has been awarded £2,000 in compensation by Salford Council - and may get more. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman made the award and ordered the local authority to apologise to the woman - who we can name only as 'Ms X' - over its failure to provide adequate education to her child.

Grace Dent has quit the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here hours after viewers expressed their concern for her. The food critic was heard during Sunday night's show saying: "I just want to go home".

A number of angry villagers say they are boycotting their local Waitrose - after a popular car park attendant was suspended from duties. Residents in Alderley Edge are up in arms about the suspension of Robert Shaw, known as Bob, who patrols the Waitrose car park in the Cheshire village.

A young boy was tragically killed by a speeding drug driver after his mum left him at home alone, with no gas or electricity.

Kate Garraway has been supported by her Good Morning Britain co-stars after sharing a positive experience she had amidst a 'challenging few weeks'. The presenter is often open and honest about the highs and lows of her life following her husband's life-changing ill health.

Janette Manrara found herself being sent the same message as she left her fans in awe with a video taken during her 40th birthday celebrations. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer celebrated over the weekend, days after the milestone occasion occurred.

A pedestrian hit by a Greater Manchester Police car engaged in a pursuit has been left fighting for his life in hospital.

Manchester is full of unique and quirky Airbnbs, ranging from stylish loft apartments to full luxury homes you can hire. Each offer a different experience depending on what you're looking for, but one of the 'most loved' in Manchester is rather out of the ordinary.

A Grade II* listed hall in Manchester that has been repeatedly vandalised will have enhanced security, including CCTV in a bid to keep it safe.

Scarlett Moffatt has announced her engagement to her 'soulmate' Scott Dobinson. The pair became parents for the first time to baby Jude just six months ago.