Shop forced to shut after 'unprecedented' illegal sales of vapes to children

The owner behind one of the ‘maddest’ shop fronts in Greater Manchester, pleasing football fans heading to Old Trafford, has died.

Self-confessed eccentric Val Martin has been selling historic crystal chandeliers imported from the great houses of Europe from the antique shop she also calls home in Hale village for nearly 40 years.

Former Manchester United youngster Charlie Savage said it was an 'amazing feeling' to score his first goal for Reading during their shock 4-0 Carabao Cup first round victory over Millwall on Tuesday night.

Plans for the next phase of development for a special education school in Stockport have been lodged - after staff and pupils were forced to move out an old building due to 'structural issues.'

Afflecks is home to many unique and wonderful stores from tattoo studios to eclectic cafés, however one shop that many Mancs have been buzzing about sees them trade their old clothes for brand new ones. Beg, Steal, Borrow (BSB) is a funky swap shop found on the second floor of the iconic indoor market.

Coronation Street Anita Carey has died at the age of 75, following a 13 year battle with breast cancer.The actress played both Brenda Summers and Joyce Smedley in the ITV soap, in roles that were two decades apart. She also appeared in Doctors as Vivian March, but sadly died on 19 July, reports The Guardian. Anita was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, in 1946 and began her career performing in British comedy series including I Didn't Know You Cared, in the 1970s.

A south Manchester suburb could see its 1960s shopping centre completely demolished.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said that goalkeeper Nathan Bishop will be "missed by everyone" after sealing a move to Sunderland.

A north Manchester shop has lost its alcohol licence after hundreds of illegal cigarettes and vapes were seized – but its owner has blamed the 'troubled area' around it. Collyhurst Village Store has had its premises licence revoked.

A property in Stockport which plagued residents with 'serious antisocial behaviour' for over 10 years has now been closed down.

Three men have been arrested after police uncovered £100,000 in cash at a vape shop in Cheetham Hill.

A lost shopping centre just minutes away from Greater Manchester was loved by generations of adults and kids.

A BMW driver who crashed into and killed a man before running to a shop to buy vodka has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving. Daniel Masiulis, from Tameside, was behind the wheel of a BMW 520d when he crashed into bike rider Clive Pinnock in Hyde Road, Gorton.

Co-op shops are hit by almost 1,000 incidents of crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour every day, the retailer has revealed.

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has been discharged from UC San Diego Health hospital after suffering a punctured lung against Manchester United on Wednesday.

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds aimed a sly dig at Manchester United's Nathan Bishop after the goalkeeper's incident with Paul Mullin in the pre-season friendly.

Gorka Marquez has told of the unusual way he got to know Gemma Atkinson in the early days of their romance. The loved-up couple found love on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2017.

A popular Manchester sandwhich shop known for its Neapolitan cuzzetiello-style sandwiches has relaunched in a new city centre location.

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has issued an encouraging update on his condition after he suffered a punctured lung during their 3-1 win over Manchester United in San Diego.

Goalkeeper Nathan Bishop has apologised to Paul Mullin after his challenge left the Wrexham star with a punctured lung during Manchester United's 3-1 defeat to the League Two side.