Number of schools in lockdown after 'threat' - just days after Manchester hit by 'malicious communication'

Headteachers in Greater Manchester say the proposed ban on mobile phones in schools is 'a farce of an issue'.

Former Love Island stars Callum Jones and Molly Smith recently announced their break-up after three years together, but now 28-year-old Callum revealed how he's set to move on. In an Instagram post, the Manchester-born star showed that he'd jetted off to Bali for a new career venture and shared a series of images. In the caption, the former scaffolder revealed that he had been working with White Box Property, an award-winning property development, investment & education Company.

An entire village was wiped from the map to make way for development - but then left as wasteland for years.

Paris Fury has revealed she turned down a huge opportunity with a big ITV show after being asked to take part days after welcoming her seventh child into the world with husband Tyson Fury. The 33-year-old gave birth 10 days ago to the couple's 'perfect' baby boy.

L.O.L Surprise! fans are in for a treat with a live tour coming to Manchester.

Garth Crooks has defended Jonny Evans after some Arsenal fans mocked him for his performance in Manchester United's 3-1 defeat to the Gunners, adding that he's "not entirely sure what Arsenal fans know about top-class centre-backs anyway".

Robbie Savage believes Erik ten Hag must be suffering from 'delusions of grandeur' after a number of excuses made by the Manchester United boss in recent weeks.

A woman was rushed to hospital after a motorbike crash in south Manchester.

Bruno Fernandes insists Manchester United must take collective responsibility for the defeat to Bayern Munich, despite Andre Onana admitting his error had cost his side.

Celebrity Strictly Come Dancing contestant Adam Thomas was seen sporting an uncomfortable-looking wrist support as he showed up to rehearsals for the Saturday's first live show.The 35-year-old Waterloo Road actor opened up recently about his struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis, revealing the pain has sometimes left him unable to get out of bed. Arriving at a dance rehearsal studio in Manchester on Wednesday, 20 September, to meet his pro partner Luba Mushtuk, the former Emmerdale star appeared to be struggling with his wrist support. Speaking about his recent diagnosis, Ryan said it came as a complete shock to him and his wife of six years, Caroline.

A security guard who died after spending 18 days fighting for his life following an injury at the Creamfields festival site has been named as Michael Smith. The 47-year-old was injured while clearing the site in Daresbury, Cheshire, on August 28.

A doctor who raped a woman and threatened her with scissors has been struck off. Vibhor Garg, who was living in Wigan, threatened to release a video of the attack.

TransPennine Express has provided an update on why all trains have been stopped between Manchester and Leeds this morning (Sunday, September 17).

Few players take on their managers and win, especially at a club like Manchester United.

A 'malicious communication' was sent to multiple schools and hospitals in Bury yesterday, police have confirmed.

A man spent eight days in a coma after a 16-year-old driving his mum's car ploughed into the taxi he was riding home in. Michael Hanrahan had taken the keys to his mother's white Mercedes A200 while she slept.

A young mother-of-two died of 'cocaine toxicity' two days after she went out to celebrate Valentine's Day with her boyfriend. Paramedics found Charlotte Hibbert, 26, collapsed at her home in Wythenshawe on February 16.

A threatening email which sparked lockdowns at schools across the the north west was sent to six schools in Greater Manchester, police have said. Manchester High School for Girls, Manchester Grammar and Withington Girls School were among those to receive an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff', the Manchester Evening News understands.

Police are investigating after schools in Manchester, Cheshire and Liverpool were sent an email which 'made threats to pupils and staff'. At least one school, a primary in Chester, has been put in lockdown following the threat, while police officers have been sent to schools to 'provide reassurance', CheshireLive reports.

A popular brewery in Stockport has received an award at a top beer festival just months after announcing its plans to close down.