'People are finding things really difficult.. it's just nice to be able to do something kind'

It sounds like the ominous revelation from a horror movie, and for many families it was. Back in the early 2000s, the decision was made to build a brand new shopping complex on the site of an old burial ground.

Manchester United's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League were dealt a significant blow as they could only manage a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Technology is to be introduced by a coroner which will be able to establish cause of death without dissecting the body. A leading coroner said families who have recently lost a loved one in Bolton, Salford, Wigan will soon benefit from 'digital autopsies', which not only minimise emotional distress, but also accelerate the post-mortem process.

What's your key question for the candidates vying to be the next Greater Manchester Mayor?

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left thrilled as some of the show's stars were seen reuniting - some for the first time since the UK tour earlier this year and others since the 2023 series wrapped back in December.

Julian Alvarez has won pretty much everything there is to win as a player, so much so that he doesn't know exactly where all his medals are.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has declared his love for his adoring fans in an update from his country-wide tour before he asked his fans a two-word question.

Thousands of people across Greater Manchester are set to benefit after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced an extension to a scheme supporting vulnerable families.

There's no doubt Stockport feels like it's on the up. It's one of two Greater Manchester towns recently named as the 'best areas to live' in the UK by The Sunday Times.

When drugs kingpin Jonathan Cassidy filmed himself driving around Dubai in his Lamborghini he was following a well-trodden path. The Middle Eastern city has become a destination for criminal fugitives.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has jokingly been called 'mum' by her co-stars as she revealed she's been given a new role. The dancer appeared alongside Dianne Buswell and Carlos Gu on The One Show where they promoted their upcoming tour.

Former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce has warned Gareth Southgate against making a return to club management with Manchester United if he is to step down as England manager after this summer's Euros.

Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has said Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo should 'definitely' be included in the England squad for the European Championship in Germany this summer.

The future of six new youth centres in Manchester is in doubt after the town hall was told that government funding has been pulled. Manchester council was told last week that there is no more money available this year with no guarantees of any funding after that.

Gareth Southgate defended his decision to play John Stones for England on Tuesday - saying other key players for Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal were used in the same way.

Kobbie Mainoo, the rising Manchester United star, has a very famous brother who made his name on Love Island. Kobbie's own quick rise to fame continued this week when he got his first call-up to play for England.

A police search for 'guns and grenades' that saw residents asked to leave their homes in Salford has come to an end.

England head coach Gareth Southgate has responded to reports linking him with the manager's job at Manchester United.

Harry Maguire has praised Gareth Southgate for the job he has done as England manager, pointing out his man-management skills in particular.

Manchester United's academy chief Nick Cox has identified the personality trait that Kobbie Mainoo shares with the best players in the world.