New aqua park with giant floating playground is coming to Blackpool

It was a hive of activity with a criminal undercurrent that had a habit of spilling out above the surface. The Strangeways area was notorious for being the 'counterfeit capital of Europe' for decades.

Another Manchester footballing legend has emerged. They have the feistiness of City's Mike Doyle in his battling heyday and a unique sartorial style to match the once boutique-owning George Best and Mike Summerbee, or the iconic David Beckham and Eric Cantona.

Proposals to make it easier for venues to extend their opening hours during major national or local events have passed through the Commons, moving one step closer to becoming law.

If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, here's the latest blast of gig and festival tickets now up for grabs.

Police searches are to continue 'over the coming days' after new scenes were put in place amid the ongoing murder investigation into the death of Stuart Everett.

Kellogg’s' Trafford Park plant will close by the end of 2026, it has been confirmed today (May 16).

There are still two trophies to win this season with two games remaining, but Manchester City fans have had a glimpse of next season with the release of the 2024/25 Puma home kit on Thursday morning.

Manchester United are preparing to welcome a Premier League opponent to Old Trafford for the final time this season as Newcastle visit the North West.

Eddie Howe knows Newcastle are in pole position to secure a sixth-placed finish in the Premier League ahead of the final two games of the season.

Manchester United responded to last week's 4-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace with a much better performance against Arsenal over the weekend despite falling to a 1-0 defeat.

Rochelle Humes has teased fans with the hint of a 'new arrival', hinting at an exciting new project alongside her husband, Marvin. Well-known as a dynamic duo, Rochelle and Marvin have teamed up for numerous ventures, including presenting BBC's The Hit List and now working closely with the Marks and Spencer food team.

Pep Guardiola knows there are no excuses at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Manchester City must win.

A brand new private terminal delivering a ‘premium sanctuary’ is coming to Manchester Airport, with food curated by one of the city's most acclaimed chefs. Guests will be able to book a BMW to whisk them to their flight at the new "state of the art facility".

A man was left with 'life-changing injuries' after a horror stabbing outside a pub in Middleton. The victim, aged in his 20s, was found injured along Market Place, beside the Assheton Arms Hotel on Tuesday night (May 7).

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been seen enjoying a soap reunion as he was reunited with his friend and former co-star as she 'raises hell' in Manchester. The actor was out supporting Catherine Tyldesley as she was back on home turf with her latest show.

A flight has been diverted to Manchester Airport due to a 'medical emergency' - more than 3,000 miles from its destination. Condor flight CFG2016 left Frankfurt, in Germany, at 11.45am and was due to land at John F. Kennedy airport in New York later today (May 8).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new plan across 15 areas of England.

Manchester United will look to move back up to sixth in the Premier League when they travel to Crystal Palace on Monday.

When the sun is shining there's nothing better than taking the kids out for a day at the park.

Ryanair and Manchester travel agent On The Beach have confirmed a package holiday deal that could offer local customers more holiday options - and make their journeys easier.