Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly battling it out to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba.
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Dozens of bikers followed a much-loved volunteer in procession as he made his final journey through Tameside. Paul Redfern founded the Blood Bikes Manchester charity in 2012, leading a team that transported vital donations and supplies to save countless lives.
He had been motivated to help the NHS save others after losing his right leg in a motorbike accident in 1988 and received a Pride of Manchester award in 2020 for his tireless efforts. Paul, also known as 'Red' to many, tragically died aged 53 on March 15 following a two-year battle with lung cancer.
Friends, family and well-wishers paid their respects as Paul took on his 'final ride' yesterday (April 3) - from his home in Hyde, onto a funeral service at Flowery Field Church and then to Dukinfield Crematorium. Taryn Redfern, Paul's daughter, told the Manchester Evening News: "It was amazing - it really was. We didn't expect that many people to come. I was a bit speechless to be honest.
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"He was the most inspirational person ever. He was disabled himself, he had long-standing illnesses, but he still never let any of it stop him."
Taryn says her dad did 'everything he could' to help others and pay the NHS back for helping him over the years. Blood Bikes Manchester has transported donated blood, plasma, platelets, medication and breast milk to people in need - saving the NHS more than £300,000 a year in transport costs.
The team worked across Greater Manchester on weeknights and 24 hours a day over weekends. Taryn said: "When he first started out he was doing a lot of jobs himself. As the charity grew and his illness took over a bit, he took on more of a duty controller role."
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Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly battling it out to sign RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba.
Nas has announced details of a new UK and European tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of his iconic album ‘Illmatic’. Find ticket details below.The dates will see the hip-hop legend embark on a number of shows across the continent later this year to mark 30 years since he dropped his iconic debut album.Set to run throughout October and November, 15 shows are lined up, and each live date will see the American rapper and East Coast legend perform the breakthrough album in its entirety.The dates kick off with the run of European shows, starting at the House Of Culture venue in Helsinki on October 22.
Fontaines D.C. have announced details of a huge UK and Ireland tour, set to kick off later this year.
Details have been announced for the funeral of one of the most popular figures in Manchester's music scene. Andy Martin, licensee of The Star and Garter, died aged 52 following a short illness last month.
Kate Ferdinand has shared a sweet birthday message in tribute to her stepdaughter Tia, who turned 13 this week.The former TOWIE star, who tied the knot with former footballer Rio Ferdinand in 2019, posted a pair of photos of herself with Tia, showing how much the teenager had grown since they became a family.The first photo saw Tia a number of years ago, while the second was much more recent. Both snaps were taken from behind and cleverly hid the teenager's first. Captioning the post, Kate wrote: "How did that happen? [crying emoji]" She also shared some photos of the celebrations to her Instagram Story.
When it comes to staycations, spending a week in a cottage by the coast is pretty hard to beat. You can wake up to the sound of waves crashing against the shore, go for long walks along the beach and even dip your toes in the water, knowing you can warm up by a cosy fire afterwards.
The UK's most expensive streets to live on with the highest house prices and rent costs have been revealed, with Buckingham Gate in central London topping the list. According to Rightmove, properties on this Westminster street near Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament are selling for an average price of a staggering £9.6 million.
Dashcam footage has revealed the horrifying moment a huge tree almost landed on cars in Manchester amid strong winds on Monday (April 15).
Duff McKagan has announced a series of UK and European tour dates, set to kick off later this year. Find a list of new dates and ticket details below.Announced today (April 15), the new run of tour dates come following the Guns N’ Roses bassist dropping his latest studio album ‘Lighthouse’ towards the end of last year.The LP marked his third album as a solo artist, following on from 1993’s debut ‘Believe In Me’ and 2019’s ‘Tenderness’.
Manchester United will have to check on several players before their impending FA Cup semi-final showdown vs Coventry City on Sunday afternoon (3.30pm).
Taylor Swift has been on the road with her mega popular Eras Tour for well over a year now, playing to tens of thousands of fans each night across the continents in North and south America, Australia and Japan, so far. Luckily for British Swifities, the queen of pop will be making the UK and Ireland her home for the next leg of the Eras tour in a matter of weeks.
Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino has confirmed that he will not be joining the band on the road “for the time being”.The percussionist shared the news on an Instagram Stories post earlier this week, while thanking fans for their support after his major surgery in 2023.“As you may know,” he wrote, “last year, I had to undergo spinal surgery, which resulted in me having to miss Interpol tour dates.”“While the surgery and recovery has been successful, thus far, unfortunately I’m dealing with continued health issues – and will have to stay off the road for the time being.”“I apologize to all our fans,” he continued. “Thank you for all your continued support.”Interpol recently added an extra Ireland date to their 2024 ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour.The indie veterans have announced plans to play their second LP in full across the UK in November, including stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London and more.Now, they will wrap up their anniversary shows at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 10.
Interpol have added an Ireland date to their 2024 ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour.Last month the indie veterans announced plans to play their second LP in full across the UK in November, which will include stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London and more.Now, they will wrap up their anniversary shows at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 10. General sale tickets go live on Friday, April 12 at 9am BST from here.
Tributes have been paid to one of the British aid workers killed in the Israeli air strike in Gaza. James Kirby was among seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers killed in strikes by the Israel Defense Forces on Monday.
The Dandy Warhols and The Black Angels have announced a UK and European co-headline tour for this autumn – find all the details below.The run of joint dates is set to kick off in Paris on September 21 before the two bands head to Brussels, Den Haag, Utrecht and Berlin ahead of a stop-off at Cannonball Festival in Copenhagen.From there, The Dandy Warhols and The Black Angels will head to the UK and Ireland for concerts in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London and Bristol at the end of September and into early October.Tickets go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (April 5).
Most people know the story of Vimto and how was created in Manchester over 100-years ago. The vitamin tonic drink was created on Granby Row in 1908 by Blackburn born herbs, spices and medicines dealer, Noel Nichols, as a heath drink - and to cash in on the temperance movement.
A new banking hub in Stockport will open this week, it has been confirmed. Located in the Village Square in Bramhall, it will offer counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks and building societies can carry out regular cash transactions.
The Department of Works and Pension's (DWP) Cold Weather Payment scheme comes to an end today (March 31) following a chilly winter that saw hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people handed extra cash.
Huge crowds gathering to see rapper Aitch as he stopped off at a local pizza shop sparked a road closure in Greater Manchester. The artist from Moston has collaborated with Fireaway in Tameside to launch the star’s beverage range in the pizza chain.
Real Housewives of Cheshire star Paige Chohan has revealed that her 14-year love story with her husband had humble beginnings - as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives while opening up the doors of their home to viewers.