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Jamie Barrow, from Clifton, who brutally murdered a family by setting their flat on fire, has had his minimum prison term reduced.

Hopes that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next month and give borrowers some much-needed breathing room have been 'dented' after the release of official unemployment statistics - which shows joblessness has reached its highest point in the last year, increasing from 4.2 to 4.3 per cent.

Green-thumbed enthusiasts are tackling the common issue of waterlogged lawns, which can wreak havoc on your garden's turf and lead to algae and fungal problems - and after Manchester's rainy start to the week, this hack could save your garden. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) explains that compacted soil is often the culprit, resulting from construction activities or regular foot traffic.

For the first time ever, McDonald's has removed the smile from millions of its Happy Meal boxes in restaurants across the country. The move aims to communicate to children it is okay not to be happy all the time, helping spark family conversations about emotions during Mental Health Awareness Week (May 13 to 19).

Giovanni Pernice left his girlfriend a gushing five-word message on her latest social media post as they appeared loved-up on a recent holiday.

A festival dedicated to the 'life and work' of the late The Smith's bassist Andy Rourke is set to take place at a legendary Manchester venue this weekend.

Former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has opened up about how her health condition affects her, sharing how her 'heart drops' when people 'stare'. The actress has previously spoken about having Vitiligo, which causes white patches to appear on the skin due to a lack of melanin.

Arsenal fans are owed some sympathy in the final week of the Premier League season.

The Court of Appeal has refused to alter the sentence of a man who killed three people in Nottingham last summer.

Raphael Varane has confirmed he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season after he failed to agree a new deal to extend his stay at the club.

Breaking up a long term relationship can often feel like a death, but how would it feel knowing that, after your own death, your former partner gets to inherit your hard-earned money? This is why Martin Lewis is urging anyone with a pension, and an ex to sign a simple form.

Emmerdale star Sam Hall has addressed claims he's set to leave the show after reports his character was set to be killed off after 18 years. The actor is known for playing Samson Dingle in the ITV soap, with the character born on screen in 2006 to parents Sam Dingle and Alice Wilson.

Boots shoppers are rushing out to buy a 'magic in a bottler serum' that makes skin 'feel like silk' after application. Those who have tried the sought-after overnight serum have even hailed it as 'better' than a much more expensive version from Estee Lauder.

Town hall bosses and police are cracking down on drivers who flout double yellow lines outside schools, putting children’s lives at risk. Trafford council says it is stepping up enforcement action outside the borough’s schools following concerns over public safety.

Coronation Street fans have said it's a 'shame' as they were left divided over news that Bernie Winter has a secret son. When daughter Gemma realised she'd been lying about her whereabouts, she asked her mum's partner Dev Alahan to do some digging.

Olly Murs has marked a milestone with his newborn daughter as he shared a new photo of himself with his baby daughter. The singer and his wife Amelia confirmed last month the arrival of their baby girl, who they revealed they had named Madison.

Good Morning Britain viewers were left confused and left flocking to social media as an interview with Casualty legend Derek Thompson was branded 'awkward'. The actor was on the ITV news programme on Tuesday (May 14) to chat about appearing in Blue Lights.

Ricky Hatton has spoken out for the first time about his new romance with Claire Sweeney as he shared what he 'really likes' about the Coronation Street star. The pair first got tongues wagging about a relationship after being spotted on a series of pub dates throughout spring.

Coronation Street's newest recruit Jacob Roberts has been flooded with support from his former co-stars as the Hollyoaks star made his debut in the ITV soap. The actor's first scenes in the long-running show aired on Monday night (May 13) as part of a new storyline for Bernie Winter.

Rylan Clark has spoken out on rumours of a romance between himself and Rob Rinder after he was left concerned. The pair were all smiles as they hit the red carpet together over the weekend at the BAFTA Television Awards 2024, at the same time they appeared on screen together.

Activists are planning ‘anti-tourism’ protests on a popular Spanish holiday island later this month. A group called Prou Eivissa (Enough Ibiza) is calling for restrictions to be imposed on tourism in Ibiza.

Festival-goers are causing havoc in a Stockport village by urinating in the street, shouting, and damaging property, a former councillor has claimed.

Coronation Street is full of news of long-lost family members and former loves among returns aplenty. It starts in the ITV soap when an emotional Bernie Winter confides in partner Dev Alahan that it would have been her son, Zodiac's, birthday today.

Abi Webster gets a shock in Coronation Street next week as a villain she thought was in her past comes back into her life. It's been three years since Corey Brent was last seen on the ITV soap after killing Seb Franklin in a tragic hate crime storyline.

Greater Manchester saw some of the highest rates of racial and religious hate crimes recorded across the country last year. But despite historically high levels across the country, some communities fear many incidents are still not being reported to police.

Manchester City have been given a 68.4 per cent chance of retaining the Premier League title ahead of their final two games of the season.

Troubled Co-op Live is set to finally open its doors tonight. After a number of false starts, East Manchester's new £365 million venue, set to become the biggest indoor arena in Britain, will host its first full show with local heroes Elbow the headline act.

Easter may have been and gone for another year, but there is no good reason as to why you can't enjoy an egg-shaped chocolate all year round. If you are already missing your your fill of Easter treats then you'll definitely want to turn your attention to this unmissable deal on Amazon.

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville insists the Reds will start winning again and believes Erik ten Hag should be given more time to get it right.

New rules laid out by the DWP for Universal Credit claimants have come into play today following their launch yesterday (Monday, May 13).

Pep Guardiola will need to consider fitness and form when selecting his Manchester City line-up to face Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.

Manchester United are currently reeling from their latest defeat in the Premier League.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has missed out on the opportunity to return to football management after Canada appointed former Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch as their new national team head coach.

Three men have been charged following a terrorism investigation in Greater Manchester. Cordons were last week put in place at four addresses in Wigan and Bolton as part of the probe by Counter Terrorism Policing North West.

ITV's new mind-bending gameshow sees participants whisked away to an idyllic Caribbean island to win a life-changing sum of money.

If you're looking to add a bit of luxury to your laundry and keep your clothes, bedding and towels 'smelling amazing' for weeks, you might want to turn your attention to Amazon. The online giant retailer has slashed a long-lasting laundry fragrance, which 'smells strong' even after using just a couple of drops, in price for a limited time.