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If you thought you saw about a dozen walking poo emojis waving placards through town earlier, your eyes weren't deceiving you. A 'dirty protest' took place in Manchester today (April 18) with an important message for passers-by.

The UEFA coefficient ranking is currently the talk of the football world, with an additional spot in next season's Champions League up for grabs.

As beauty writers, we're always on the hunt for new skincare products to add to our rotation that create next level results. While we are always down to trial the latest products on the market, we're also just as eager to try the bestselling products that have virtually been around for ever.

Beauty shoppers are flocking to buy an eye cream that they swear has wiped away their wrinkles. The No Puff Hemp Eye Cream has built up a loyal fanbase who swear by it, and now it's on sale.

He was one of Oasis' founding members. But bassist Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan has rarely been seen in public since he quit the iconic Manchester band at the height of their fame back in 1999.

Andy Burnham hit back at criticism of his record on policing at hustings hosted by the Manchester Evening News today (April 18). The Labour mayor who is hoping to be re-elected for a third term next month clashed with other candidates when quizzed about Greater Manchester Police.

Andy Burnham has rejected calls to tear down Greater Manchester's 400 Clean Air Zone (CAZ) cameras - even though they're not being used to charge motorists following a backlash - because 'they are being used to solve rapes and murders'.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon was left questioning if it was her in a selfie sent to her by one of her castmates as she was left mistaken for an American star. As fans of the ITV soap know, the actress is famed for playing Maria Windass - nee Sutherland.

Manchester Airport has announced a new direct route to one of Europe’s smallest countries. Luxair has now launched flights between Manchester and Luxembourg.

Gemma Atkinson has asked for her fans' help after receiving a heartbreaking message during her return to week. The radio presenter and TV star finished her maternity leave this week after welcoming her second child into the world last year.

Netflix is never short on true crime documentaries, from shows about homicides in New York to childhood abuse at disciplinary schools.

A Lidl worker has suffered life-changing injuries following an 'accident' at a Greater Manchester supermarket. An investigation is underway following an incident at the Lidl store in Beech Hill, Wigan, last night (April 17).

A large knife and almost 100 wraps of Class A drugs were seized by police after chasing down a teenager in north Manchester. Greater Manchester Police says its neighbourhood officers made the discovery during an afternoon patrol in Cheetham Hill this week.

A woman who stalked Harry Styles has been jailed and banned from seeing him perform.

Police are hunting a wanted man with links to Greater Manchester. Officers are urging members of the public to look out for David Marlowe.

Coronation Street star Cait Fitton has shared a fresh message to another of her former colleagues amid her exit. The actress hasn't been seen on the ITV soap for months after her character Lauren Bolton suddenly disappeared.

Karen Matthews is said to be 'over the moon' her co-conspirator Mick Donovan is dead.

Manchester United winger Antony believes he's turning his form around and he's promised fans he will continue to make improvements to all aspects of his game.

A friend of Kennie Carter told a murder trial how he 'screamed for help' after discovering his pal 'face down' in a 'pool of blood'. The 16-year-old died after being stabbed in Stretford, Trafford, on January 22, 2022.

A boy of 17 who died after falling into a river while canoeing has been named. An inquest has been opened into the death of Joseph Holt.

One of the region’s largest hospital trusts, employing more than 20,000 people, has launched a major redundancy scheme and frozen recruitment in a bid to cut costs.

Janette Manrara has been flooded with supportive comments after sharing how she wasn't feeling her best. It came after the former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer shared a post with her fans and followers which declared: "You're Human!"

It was a tragedy that touched the hearts of a tight-knit community. Harpurhey - an inner-city Manchester suburb once named the most deprived neighbourhood in England - was the scene of the horror.

Coronation Street fans were left 'very happy' as they saw a former on-screen couple back on TV together after 13 years. Brooke Vincent was back in new reality show, Drama Queens, in which she stars alongside a number of other current and former soap stars.

Manchester United's financial fair play position has received a boost this week after Borussia Dortmund's qualification for the Champions League semi-finals triggered another payment as part of Jadon Sancho's loan deal.

Top cops and council bosses have explained why fences were erected around the site of the ‘red tent’ homeless camp in Manchester city centre.

Paying off the mortgage is the goal of every homeowner and after the past few years of interest rate hell, that goal has started to seem more and more distant for many. But there is one "rule of thumb" popularised by finance guru Martin Lewis that has led to some knocking thousands of pounds off their mortgage.

Coronation Street fans think they've worked out a potential paternity twist after figuring out who 'knows something' about Lauren Bolton's disappearance. It's almost two months since the teenager suddenly went missing from the cobbles.

Rochelle Humes couldn't hide both her excitement and her pride as she revealed the secret project she has been working on with the help of her eldest child. The This Morning star has previously teased that Alaia-Mai, 10, had been working on and had pitched her own ideas for her mum's brand My Little Coco.

A teenager has been jailed after slashing a college student in the neck before making ‘slit throat’ gestures.

Gemma Atkinson has jokingly said 'who knows where Gorka Marquez is' as she revealed she's been left solo at home following their exciting joint news. The couple are set to return to TV screens in another series of their very own reality series.

Coronation Street fans have spotted the soap's next new couple, however, it comes before an expected exit. During the latest trip to the cobbles on Wednesday night (April 17) the was between Adam Barlow and Alya Nazir continued after she defected to a rival law firm.

Emmerdale stars Natalie Ann Jamieson and Ash Palmisciano have teased what is to come for Amy Wyatt and Matty Barton after viewers saw them tie the knot. The new Mr and Mrs Barton said 'I do' during the ITV soap's latest scenes aired on Wednesday night (April 17).

Tess Daly has been told she 'hasn't changed' as she took a trip down memory lane and shared one of many throwback snaps with her fans. The Strictly Come Dancing host appeared to have been looking through an old catalogue from her modelling portfolio after starting her career in the industry.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has been praised for being 'humble' after giving a glimpse inside her low-key birthday celebrations. The actress marked her 53rd birthday on Wednesday (April 17) and among those sending her their best wishes was rumoured love interest Ricky Hatton.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has shared a sweet message to his former co-star after her exit scenes aired. Savannah Kunyo first arrived in the soap back in 2022 as Eliza, the granddaughter of Stu Carpenter.