NHS worker who lost twin boys wins £405,000 Postcode Lottery and vows to give back in memory

Despite assurances at this week's Spring Budget that the average UK worker would benefit from yet another cut to National Insurance tax, many across the country are unlikely to notice a difference at the end of each month as taxes and fixed costs continue to rise across the board. In fact, continued cost of living pressures mean the average worker in Greater Manchester is unlikely to notice any difference at all.

The Lord Mayor of Manchester will recognise two forgotten local visionaries today.

A rapist paid for a taxi to bring a teenage girl more than 60 miles across the country before raping her. Jake O'Neil, 33, met the girl, who was under 16, in an online chat room where he groomed her before moving onto Snapchat.

Greater Manchester Police has launched an investigation into allegations made by a lifer who claims he is innocent of the murder he was convicted of.

With 11 games to go, Manchester United's hopes of competing in the Champions League next season are hanging by a thread.

A fundraiser has been launched to support the families who have lost their homes following a major explosion in Bury.

A banking hub is set to open at a former estate agent premises in the centre of Horwich. The former Miller Metcalfe offices on Winter Hey Lane will become a banking counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks and building societies can carry out regular cash transactions.

Manchester United set up a quarter-final FA Cup tie with Liverpool with their win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday but it was what happened after full-time that has grabbed the most attention.

A nurse has been struck off from the medical profession after she funded a lavish lifestyle through her drug-boss boyfriend.

Former Manchester United star-turned businessman Gary Neville is becoming a familiar face to fans of the BBC's Dragons' Den. He made his debut appearance on the show in January and returns tonight (February 29), with more entrepreneurs hoping to persuade the panel of business gurus to invest in their ideas.

Marcus Rashford has hit back at his Manchester United critics and those who have questioned his commitment to the club.

Tributes have poured in for Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers who has died at the age of 66. Dave's TV partner Si King announced, on Thursday morning, that he sadly died on Wednesday night with his friends and family by his side following his brave battle with cancer.

A fugitive aristocrat was given almost £50,000 from her trust fund in the months before she disappeared with her partner and newborn baby, a trial has heard. Constance Marten was given £47,886 by C. Hoare & Co between September 1 2022 and January 17 2023.

A Manchester nightclub used as a filming location for hit 90s show Queer as Folk is to mark the 25th anniversary of the series by changing its name for one weekend only.

Every house-hunter has different requirements when looking for a new home. Some people opt for new builds because of the modern 'move-in ready' look, whilst others prefer period properties that boast traditional features.

Kevin De Bruyne did not play for Manchester City against Brentford due to a hamstring issue, Pep Guardiola has revealed.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane has been linked with a return to Sunderland, having hit out at 'idiots' he fell out with at the club in the past.

Manchester United moved closer to the top four with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Sunday.

Rasmus Hojlund was happy to play his part in another important Manchester United win over Luton Town, but he admits he was a little disappointed that they didn't win by a greater margin.

Many people will remember him as the man who pretended to be a cat licking milk from Rula Lenska's cupped hands on Celebrity Big Brother. But in politics, George Galloway is known for causing election upsets and controversy, often at the Labour Party's expense.