Popular Northern Quarter restaurant announces closure after nearly ten years

Coronation Street star Thelma Barlow, 95, is set to return to the screen as she comes out of retirement almost 30 years after leaving the ITV soap.The actress is best known for playing Mavis Wilton in Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 where she appeared opposite Barbara Knox (Rita Sullivan) and Peter Baldwin (Derek Wilton).The last time Thelma acted was in the film, Florence Foster Jenkins, in 2016 where Meryl Streep played the titular character.Thelma played Mrs. Oscar Garmunder before retiring from acting. However, Thelma will now star in a short film Sleepless in Settle which follows a mother trying to find a wife for her son.

Manchester United have reportedly enquired about the availability of defender Miguel Gutierrez. Reports in Spain have claimed that Gutierrez has been the subject of interest from United, with Real Madrid also keen on signing the 22 year-old and Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich linked back in January too.

Pearl Jam have announced the cancellation of their London Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gig, citing illness within the band as the reason.The iconic rock band were supposed to take over the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tomorrow (June 29). Eddie Vedder and co took to their official Instagram account to share a statement explaining why they will no longer be able to go on with their scheduled performance.“The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band,” began their statement shared on the band’s socials.A post shared by Pearl Jam (@pearljam)“This decision was the last thing we wanted to have to make, especially as we know so many of you made travel plans based on the tour schedule.

Ryan Thomas, who played builder Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street for 16 years before leaving the soap in 2016, returned to his former work place in Manchester city centre last week. The 40 year old actor, who won the latest series of Dancing on Ice at the beginning of this year, returned to the Old Granada Studios in the Castlefield area of Manchester for a friend’s 70th birthday, unaware beforehand that the party venue was located on the site where Coronation Street used to be filmed.

A family has said their long wait for 'answers' goes on after their toddler daughter died aged two almost three years ago.

A sushi and steak restaurant that became a celebrity hotspot in Manchester has closed after two years. SakkuSamba on The Avenue in Spinningfields had initially announced it was closing for refurbishment earlier this month, but now it will transform into a new venue instead.

Amid relics of Manchester's industrial past, 10 years ago, a new era for the North of England was ushered in. The Northern Powerhouse speech at the Museum of Science and Industry set out a vision of an interconnected region that, together, could 'take on the world'.

Gary Lineker has criticised England captain Harry Kane for his performance in England's disappointing 1-1 draw with Denmark at Euro 2024.

Fontaines D.C. have announced a handful of intimate UK album launch shows for their forthcoming LP ‘Romance‘.The Dublin band – comprised of Grian Chatten, Carlos O’Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, and Tom Coll – took to their official social media accounts to share a list of intimate live shows in collaboration with select record shops.They will be playing at Kingston’s Pryzim with Banquet Records, Liverpool’s Content with Rough Trade and Newcastle’s Bolier Shop with Reflex.Tickets to the shows are set to go on sale this Friday (June 21) at 10am local time.

George Galloway has warned of Nigel Farage's rising popularity - even in Rochdale where he is running to be re-elected as an MP. The Workers Party of Britain leader has said he is the 'antidote' to Mr Farage's Reform UK, arguing that he is the best alternative to Labour.

Two Wigan Athletic supporters who tried to sneak flares into a football stadium have been banned from attending matches.

A Manchester park is proving more popular than ever thanks to a free BMX pump track installed for visitors to use.

Northern rail has warned of 'significant disruption' on its services on Father's Day this Sunday.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince has tipped Gareth Southgate to leave England after Euro 2024 and return to club football in the near future.

A popular sports clothing brand has announced that it has chosen Manchester for its first permanent UK store.

Just months after being at the centre of controversy around social media activity in relation to Erik ten Hag, Alejandro Garnacho appears to be supporting his manager.

Former Premier League defender Jose Enrique believes a Manchester United departure could benefit Marcus Rashford.

More than 300 people have objected to plans to convert one of Bolton’s longest established restaurants into a prayer hall and education centre. The proposals centre on the Lagan restaurant building in Ladybridge, Bolton, which has operated at the site since 2006.

Alejandro Garnacho's brother has backed Erik ten Hag to 'write history' after it was revealed the Dutchman will remain as Manchester United manager.

Manchester United have confirmed Erik ten Hag will remain in charge of the club after a period of uncertainty around his future.