Pizza takeaway fraudster 'spent £20k Covid loan on his family abroad and a car'

Former Corrie star Lucy Fallon was in the mood for change as she she switched hair styles for the summer. The Bethany Platt actress adopted a different look as she posed on her Instagram after going in for the chop.

Casa Amor challenge creates complete and utter carnage. Some may say their Love Island viewing only starts when Casa begins, as the previous four weeks just melt into a distant memory.So far, Casa Amor has caused huge cracks in Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri's romance as the new Casa girls told him he's being "played" and "taken for a mug".

June was a massive month for gigs in Manchester, playing host to city son Liam Gallagher, Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, The Killers and Alisha Keys. And July is shaping up to be a whopper of a month for live music, too.

A party hotel in Manchester city centre has announced the launch of it’s new bottomless brunch with a twist. Instead of typical small plates, Moxy Manchester City’s boozy brunch will see guests enjoy pizza with their endless cocktails.

Liam Gallagher praised her hit comedy series Motherland when the pair crossed paths at one of his recent shows.Co-written by Horgan, the BAFTA-winning sitcom follows a group of middle-class mums in west London as they attempt to navigate their chaotic lives and deal with primary school politics.It stars the likes of Anna Maxwell Martin (who plays Julia), Lucy Punch (Amanda) and Diane Morgan (Liz).During a new interview with NME, Horgan remembered receiving some unexpected love for the show while standing side-of-stage at Gallagher’s gig at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium this month.“I went to see Liam Gallagher play and as he was coming onstage, he came over to me and said, [imitating his northern accent] “‘Motherland! Fucking genius!” she explained.“And I thought: ‘What the fuck?!’ That was the last thing I expected. First of all, I never expect people to know me from Motherland, because I’m behind the scenes writing and secondly, I never thought Liam Gallagher would fit into its demographic.”Horgan continued: “I always thought it would be mums in Green Park who watched it, so I absolutely fucking loved that.”Motherland premiered on BBC Two back in 2016, and returned for its third and latest season in May 2021.

Pusha T has added a number of UK and Ireland tour dates to his ongoing ‘It’s Almost Dry’ tour.The Virginia rapper is touring this year in support of his fourth studio album, which arrived back in April as the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Daytona’.After confirming a second set of US tour dates last week, Pusha has now announced four UK and Ireland gigs for December.Kicking off in Manchester on December 14, Pusha will then visit Birmingham (December 15) and Bristol (December 18) before the leg wraps up in Dublin on December 21.You can see the details of the dates below and find tickets here when they go on sale on Friday (July 1) at 10am.December14 – O2 Ritz, Manchester15 – O2 Institute, Birmingham18 – O2 Academy, Bristol21 – Academy, DublinPusha T will also perform at All Points East in London on August 19 on a line-up that includes Gorillaz, IDLES and Turnstile.Earlier this month, Pusha T and his brother No Malice reunited to perform live as Clipse for the first time in over a decade.The pair, who last performed live together in 2010, played a set as part of Pharrell‘s Something In The Water festival, appearing during a headline billing dubbed ‘Pharrell and Phriends’.Elsewhere, NFL star Tom Brady recently declared that Pusha T‘s recent LP ‘It’s Almost Dry’ is the “album of the year”.

Southampton have reportedly shortlisted Manchester City striker Liam Delap this summer.

Four people, including a 70-year-old woman, have been spared jail after a "disgusting" display of violence "like a pack of animals" when a night of drinking descended into a brawl on a public path - with one defendant even being given time off her curfew to take a trip to Spain with her five-year-old daughter.

French outfit Lyon have reportedly outmuscled Manchester United to become frontrunners in the race for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia.

He's been in the famous TV villa for less than two weeks and it's been an eventful start to Love Island 2022 for Davide Sanclimenti. After arriving as a bombshell latecomer asking 'did anyone order an Italian snack?' he chose to be coupled-up with Gemma Owen.

Thousands of families in one area of Greater Manchester will be offered vouchers worth up to £50 to spend on school uniforms. Bury council is one of the first in the country to provide help with the price of uniforms as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Foo Fighters have announced the full list of artists performing at a tribute concert for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, which includes Manchester’s own Liam Gallagher.

A person has been taken to hospital after a car flipped over onto its side in a crash in Rochdale.

A man accused of killing David Aubert following an assault in Manchester city centre has appeared in court. Jonathan Adamson, 24, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates’ Court this morning wearing a grey jumper and matching tracksuit bottoms.

Nitin Passi, the founder of fast fashion company Missguided which was recently acquired by Frasers Group after collapsing into administration, has returned as its chief executive.

A popular pizzeria has announced the opening of three more restaurants in Manchester. Franco Manca will be opening it's doors to customer at it's brand new King Street venue in Manchester today (June 13) with The Trafford Centre and Didsbury restaurants following shortly after.

Coleen Rooney was seen glowing as she was pictured with her husband Wayne and Ed Sheeran after they attended his concert in Manchester on Sunday 12 June night. The couple’s appearance with singer Ed, 31, comes as they are still enjoying celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary. Coleen and Wayne, both 36, posed next to Ed along with a group of friends as they stood backstage following his gig at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.