Pensioner, 82, 'can't shower at same time as neighbours'

The plight of pregnant women living on the streets, relying on sex work and eating from bins as asylum seekers in Greece has been highlighted by Manchester-based volunteers, including former Coronation Street star Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Money saving guru Martin Lewis has highlighted a “little known” benefit that could mean grandparents providing childcare for their grandchild could add thousands of pounds to their pension. The financial whizz highlighted a benefit known as Specified Adult Childcare credits, which can be claimed by family members who care for a child under 12, usually whilst their parent is working.

Cheryl Tweedy has shared her thoughts on an 'intensely emotional' night after the remaining members of Girls Aloud fulfilled Sarah Harding's dying wish. On Saturday night Cheryl, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh and Nadine Coyle hosted a fundraising gala for cancer research in memory of their late bandmate.

A woman who is expected to give birth later this year has been missing since visiting hospital last month. Greater Manchester Police is urgently appealing for help finding Sarah Marson, from Rochdale.

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A gran lost an eye after it became infected while she wore contact lenses in the shower.

Bicep have released their magnetic new single ‘Water’ featuring Clara La San. Check it out below alongside an interview with the electronic music duo.The propulsive track arrives with B-side ‘Waterfall’ – an earlier, instrumental version of ‘Water’ – marking Bicep’s first brand new music since their 2021 album ‘Isles’.The Belfast-born, London-based duo – Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar – told NME how the tracks were created during a studio jam session when they were writing new music for this summer’s live shows.

Cheryl Tweedy has sent her fans rushing to Primark after she revealed a very special collaboration with the high-street retailer. The singer took to Instagram on Tuesday (October 4) to share brand new photos of herself alongside her former Girls Aloud bandmates.

Kimberley Walsh has shared her and her Girls Aloud bandmates' vow as they prepare for a special charity event in the late Sarah Harding's memory. The remaining former members of pop group are to host a fundraising gala for cancer research next week in honour of their late friend and bandmate.

Residents have been left furious after a huge 5G mast appeared in their cul-de-sac with 'no warning'.

Oasis founder Bonehead has announced his cancer 'is gone' after a full scan ten days ago. The music star went on to thank staff at The Christie Hospital in Manchester as he shared the good news.

Two suspected loan sharks got a rude awakening this morning as police smashed through their front door this morning. Shouts from officers boomed across the unsuspecting street in Stockport just after 6.30am, warning the couple inside to answer.

Helen Skelton has said she is 'trying to be sexy' while showing off her blistered feet on social media. The Countryfile host is currently in training for week two of Strictly Come Dancing which will be on screens this coming Saturday.

Alan Shearer says he does not think Manchester United will earn a top four spot based on their performances so far this season.

A 'hugely naive' businesswoman who sold illegal 'self-defence kits' including CS gas and a knife designed to protect women from would be attackers has narrowly avoided jail. Renea Thorn-Jones, 21, set up an online business called Brat Boutique advertising 'self-defence kits' for £11, which included a CS gas canister and a concealed knife stored within a key.

Police have seized £2 million in cash as part of a crack down on criminals since April. One bust included £37k in cash and £10k worth of drugs from a raid in Wythenshawe.

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Alvvays have shared new tracks from their forthcoming third studio album ‘Blue Rev’ – watch the videos for ‘Belinda Says’ and ‘Very Online Guy’ below.‘Blue Rev’ follows 2017’s ‘Antisocialites’ and is set for release on October 7 via Transgressive. So far, it’s been previewed by the singles ‘Pharmacist’ and ‘Easy On Your Own?’.On ‘Belinda Says’, the band take inspiration from Belinda Carlisle’s ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth’, singing: “Belinda says that heaven is a place on earth / Well, so is hell.”‘Very Online Guy’, meanwhile, sees vocalist Molly Rankin taking shots at an internet ‘reply guy’.