Nationwide calls on government for more support for first-time buyers in autumn statement

The rate of a two-year fixed mortgage has now dipped below the six percent mark for the first time in almost six months. Across all deposit sizes, the average two-year fixed-rate deal that homeowners can now get was 5.99 percent on Friday (Dec 8), according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

Luke Shaw caused quite a stir on social media after appearing to agree that Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stood little chance of returning to Manchester United's starting line-up.

Fashion giant Chanel booked out one of Salford's most iconic landmarks to host a star-studded party in Manchester ahead of its eagerly anticipated fashion show.

A Dragon Market will take over Chinatown on Sunday for the first time ever - featuring a range of stalls from independent makers and local businesses.

Plans for two apartment blocks totalling 204 homes in Salford’s major regeneration area are still under consultation with city planners. The scheme close to Middlewood Locks is a joint venture between the Canal and Rivers Trust and Bloc and has been branded H20.

More of Salford’s social housing is being moved into public ownership with 56 properties transferred to the city council’s property company. The authority’s property and regeneration committee approved the move for the properties at the former St Luke’s school site in the Weaste and Seedley ward on a 1,000-year lease for social and affordable rent.

Richard Ashcroft has announced a huge homecoming tour will take place in Wigan next summer. The gig will take place at Robin Park, Wigan on Saturday, 20 July.

Layton Williams was flooded with mixed comments as the Strictly Come Dancing star revealed his new partner for the first time. The actor and West End star took to social media to unveil his other half as he marked his birthday.

Grace Dent has been seen for the first time since it was revealed she had quit I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. It was only announced on Monday morning (November 27) that the food critic had left the jungle after her latest appearance on the ITV reality show sparked concern.

Rochelle Humes has said she's 'clearly the bad guy' as she appealed to her fans and followers as she watched her husband in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The This Morning host took to social media during the latest installment of the ITV reality show on Sunday night (November 26).

John Stones could sit out upcoming Premier League games against Tottenham and Aston Villa despite returning to the Manchester City squad against Liverpool.

Jeremy Hunt didn't mention it in his 52-minute speech in Parliament on Wednesday (November 22), but buried deep in the 120-page autumn statement, a fundamental change with big implications for Greater Manchester was confirmed. The city-region struck a deal with the government earlier this year which means that more power over transport, housing and skills would be given to local leaders.

Figures at Manchester United were still rewriting their epitaph to James Garner as recently as the summer.

Former Manchester United star Roy Keane is on a long list of candidates to replace Stephen Kenny in the Republic of Ireland job.

There was some good news for Greater Manchester in the autumn statement today (November 22), but local leaders have warned that many people will still face a difficult winter. Jeremy Hunt announced changes to pensions, benefits and national insurance in his speech this afternoon, telling MPs the country has 'turned a corner' after a turbulent time which saw some 'difficult decisions' made.

Marvin Humes has jokingly been called out by his bandmates for missing out some information about how he started dating now-wife Rochelle Humes on I'm of Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The JLS star is among the initial ten campmates who have headed Down Under to take part in the ITV reality show.

Police believe a man wanted for 'making threats to kill' may be staying in Stockport.

Christmas is set to be 'edgier' this year for Emmerdale and the New Year is set to get off to a mixed start for the villagers with tragedy for some as well as the arrival of new and familiar faces for some.

Just when you thought the Dingles have had enough to deal with in 2023, the drama for the clan is set to continue in the New Year in Emmerdale. This year, the ITV soap's famous family has faced plenty of trials and tribulations, recently seeing the return of Aaron and the shocking death of Craig Reed after her raped Lydia.

Benjamin Mendy is taking former club Manchester City to an employment tribunal under claims of unpaid wages.