Police trace missing girl who didn't turn up to school - and find her at man's house in a different county

The Conservative candidate standing to become Greater Manchester mayor has defected to Reform UK. Dan Barker, who was selected to stand for the Tories against Andy Burnham, has now joined the party founded by Nigel Farage.

An urgent appeal has been launched to help find a missing teenager who was last seen catching a train to Manchester. Paige, 14, whose surname was not disclosed by police, has been missing since Saturday (March 16).

One of spring’s most beautiful sights is when lawns are transformed with golden carpets of daffodils. Flowering from February until May, these much-loved golden flowers can be found in woodlands, gardens and parks.

The annual top fifty hospitality 'power list' has been revealed today at the Northern Bar and Restaurant show held in Manchester. A number of local operators from the city's food and drink scene have joined the prestigious ranking.

The worlds of football and YouTube have collided these past few days with prominent Manchester United 'fan personality' Mark Goldbridge coming under fire from supporters.

He once told me how standing at the back of his own venue watching The Drifters perform was one of the most cherished memories of his life. Roy Mozley was the king of clubland in Salford and Manchester and the book he wrote was snapshot of social history as well as an authentic insight into a lost era.

Renowned for his passion for food and appetite for outrageous eating feats, Man v Food star Adam Richman has embarked on a culinary journey across the British Isles "as a love letter" to British cuisine. Armed with a map of the UK, the Brooklyn-based food expert and chef is attempting to shed light on the "globally misunderstood" and "unfairly maligned" realm of British cuisine for a new Food Network UK show, Adam Richman Eats Britain.

A popular London chophouse has chosen Manchester for its first site outside the capital. Blacklock, will open its sixth branch on Peter Street this autumn.

Noel Gallagher has mocked Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool star claimed his club's trophies are more special to the fans than Manchester City's are.

Plans to partially demolish a church and replace it with five new homes in Sale have been submitted to Trafford council. If approved part of Sale United Reformed Church will make wake way for two new detached houses. Part of the old Sunday school hall will also be demolished to allow its conversion into three more homes.

Manchester City had started thinking of Sunday's huge Premier League clash at Liverpool when he rested seven big names for the Champions League last-16 second leg vs FC Copenhagen.

It's been entertaining music fans for more almost 30 years, and to celebrate its milestone birthday, the AO Arena has unveiled a brand new members-only VIP experience as part of its £50m transformation.

A man is in a 'serious' condition in hospital with injuries after a collision with a car - but police so far haven't been able to find out who he is.

Former striker Michael Owen believes Manchester United should sack Erik ten Hag because their style of play is difficult to process.

The Premier League is set for a three-horse title race - with Manchester City's next two fixtures against Liverpool and Arsenal set to define the title chances of all three sides.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has urged his club to copy Manchester City to return to their former glory days.

Few footballers would dare cross the divide between Manchester United and Manchester City.

Manchester United set up a quarter-final FA Cup tie with Liverpool with their win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday but it was what happened after full-time that has grabbed the most attention.

It's always a nerve-racking wait to find out whether your child has got into their chosen secondary school and today families of Year 6 pupils will get the answer.

A star-studded line-up took over the 02 Apollo earlier this week for a charity gig brimming with legendary artists, hosted by BBC Radio 6's Chris Hawkins and two of the region's footballing greats - Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.