Plan for 204 apartments in city's major regeneration awaiting a decision

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has opened up about one of the most difficult decisions she’d ever made as she discussed her turbulent love life while appearing on James Martin 's Saturday Morning show. During the show, Shirley shared a candid insight into her romances over the years, including the moment she recalled begging her first husband Sammy Stopford to take her back three months into her move to America.The 63 year old dance sensation first kicked off her story by explaining how she had started out as a professional dancer with “not a penny” to her name when she first moved to London at the tender age of just 16 with her partner, British Ballroom Champion Nigel Tiffany.

Police are asking for help in finding a man who failed to turn up at court. Greater Manchester Police said that Nathan Riley, 28, is wanted after he didn't show up for a hearing.

A suspected speeding driver is alleged to have led police on a dramatic 90mph chase through Manchester for more than half an hour before eventually being caught. Greater Manchester Police traffic cops were alerted to a Mazda 3 in the south of the city.

Christmas Eve weekend is here and it looks to be starting out with characteristically Mancunian weather as the festivities begin. Here is the weather forecast for the weekend, and the weather expected to roll in on Christmas Day and Boxing Day over Greater Manchester.

A new 28-storey tower block touted for student housing in the city centre has been formally submitted to Manchester council.

Yesterday (December 21), trainer and fashion giant New Balance opened a new store in the Trafford Centre. Away from its discount store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, it's the sneaker brand's first Northern store in the UK.

Love Island stars Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Culculoglu are gearing up for an incredibly exciting 2024, as they celebrate Christmas and the new year together, happier than ever. Months after the pair, who won last year's summer edition of the ITV2 reality TV show, underwent some rocky times in their relationship, they seem thrilled for what's next. The loved-up couple are planning to take a few months off work travelling around the world together, as well as focusing on some amazing new career opportunities along the way.

This is the moment a pilot had to abort a landing this morning as a plane was battered by strong winds brought by Storm Pia.

A new 15-storey tower block with over 100 student homes could soon be built in Manchester’s Oxford Road corridor.

Good Morning Britain 's Ben Shephard may be rumoured to be taking over This Morning alongside Cat Deeley next year, but he's got a much bigger job to take care of first - Christmas drinks! The presenter spoke to OK! in an exclusive interview about his upcoming Christmas plans, with the 49-year-old spending his the festive season at home in South-West London for the first time in five years. "My son Sam worked it out - it's the first time we're at home since about 2018 because we've gone to [wife] Annie's family or my family or Cornwall," he said. "My brother lives in Dubai, so we've been out to Dubai for a Christmas as well.

Micah Hamilton will remain with the Manchester City academy for now despite notching a superb goal for the senior side on Wednesday night.

Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford are available for Manchester United's daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday but Harry Maguire is out.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor European Film Promotion has revealed the 10 emerging actors who will take part in the 27th edition of European Shooting Stars program, which promotes European acting talent. Past Shooting Stars have included Carey Mulligan, Alicia Vikander, Maisie Williams and Riz Ahmed. From Feb.

The body of a man found on a playing field has triggered a murder inquiry. Today forensic officers were working on a verge on the edge of sports fields at Broughton Rugby and Cricket Club in Higher Broughton.

A beloved bakery in Greater Manchester has announced that one of its sites has closed ahead of Christmas - but already has exciting plans in store for next year.

Thousands more student homes could be coming to Manchester as the planning committee prepares to debate a stacked agenda next week.

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor Andrew Garfield spoke to an audience rich in Spider-Man fans about his career at the Red Sea Film Festival Thursday, sitting alongside Saudi producer and Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Mohammed Al Turki. The two have known each other since Garfield starred in Ramin Bahrani’s 2014 drama “99 Homes,” which Al Turki produced. “I’m currently out of work,” Garfield quipped.

Luke Shaw caused quite a stir on social media after appearing to agree that Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stood little chance of returning to Manchester United's starting line-up.

Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Premier League showdown with Chelsea at Old Trafford this evening, making a handful of changes.

A popular cake shop in the city centre is handing out Willy Wonka-style golden tickets to customers this week giving them a chance to win big just in time for Christmas.