Schools urged to cancel 'potentially dangerous' sports days amid extreme heat

The Government and travel bosses have come under renewed fire over the continuing chaos afflicting travellers at Manchester Airport. Trafford council - a shareholder in the airport - has passed a motion describing the Government's response to the crisis in the aviation sector as "lamentable".

Trafford council is backing a pay claim on a par with inflation for its workers. The authority has resolved to support a pay claim submitted by Unison, GMB and Unite on behalf of council and school workers for an increase of £2,000 or the current retail price index (RPI) rate, whichever is greater.

A Salford warehouse selling items online has been fined £40,000 after a court found the business was putting workers in danger.

Phil Foden has opened up on his first experiences training with Erling Haaland, after missing Manchester City's pre-season tour, predicting that the new number nine will be hard to stop this season.

A new rule change is coming into force that will effect homeowners with a existing mortgage and those looking to take out a mortgage on a new home. The Bank of England has confirmed that the affordability test for mortgage lending will be scrapped from August 1 which will allow homeowners to borrow more money.

Harry Maguire has been told he might benefit more from playing in La Liga than the Premier League amid reports of Barcelona's interest in him.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could get his wish should Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United this summer.

Air pollution has been high on the agenda in Manchester, with wrangling over the Clean Air Zone proposal ongoing and the city experiencing an ozone pollution episode last week.

As schools break up for summer, thousands of families across Greater Manchester face an anxious battle to stay afloat. The looming holidays are a source of dread for households already holding back a tide of soaring bills and benefit cuts.

A mum who campaigns for cleaner air has called for more action from schools when pollution levels are high in Manchester - including temporary closure if necessary. Ruth Todhunter, 43, whose daughter Jess, nine, suffered from breathing issues while attending a school on Northmoor Road, Longsight, is concerned about pollution levels outside classrooms.

Whilst the UK had its hottest day ever recorded by the Met Office, Amanda Holden wowed fans by showing off her toned physique. The Britain's Got Talent judge flaunted her stunning figure whilst posing on a unicorn lilo in a swimming pool on holiday.

The Job Centre in Wythenshawe has been temporarily closed due to the ongoing heatwave.

Schools across Greater Manchester have announced closures and early finish times amid the heatwave. Extreme temperatures have been affecting the region, where a rare red weather warning is in place until Tuesday night.

Iconic Manchester gig venue Gorilla is cancelling its live events for the next six weeks due to ‘essential work’ from today (July 18).

As we get set to enter into another heatwave, teachers' leaders are urging schools to consider cancelling sports days in order to protect student and staff health in the heat.

First Bus will allow drivers to ditch their uniforms in the coming days as a heatwave brings sweltering temperatures to the UK.

A woman has been killed and a man left with a 'potentially life-changing' injury after a vicious dog attack. Police say the 43-year-old woman was 'fatally bitten' on Friday night (July 15) by the dog, which was not of a banned breed.

Ibrox after stellar performances in both Europa League and Scottish Cup finals capped off an excellent second season at Rangers. Aston Villa were one club mentioned early on but it's now fellow Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion who are strongly linked, alongside Dutch champions Ajax. The Daily Express report that Ajax are seeking Bassey out at a replacement for Manchester United-bound Lisandro Martínez, and are the 'highest bidders' at present for Leicester City's former youth player.