Steal Their Style: The most fashionable shoppers we spotted this week with outfits from H&M, Zara and thrift shops

Michelle Keegan was thrown in at the deep end as she was back in the chilly climes of Manchester after jetting back from Australia. It is the first time the former Coronation Street star has been seen in the UK after spending months Down Under working on a new project for the BBC.

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo - who scored 24 goals in all competitions last season - is reportedly still a transfer target for Premier League rivals Chelsea.

There have long been claims that Levers in Oldham, or at least its predecessor, which was just down the road, was one of the first chip shops in the country. This is easily debunked, of course; the sit-in chippy in the centre of town only opened in 1991.

With September swooping in, I've started to notice Manchester is just about getting ready for autumn. It's my favourite season for fashion, because you can have so much fun layering looks with all those gorgeous, rich, neutral tones.

Amid the new Prime Minister's announcement that an emergency energy support package will be implemented from winter, many households may be concerned about how it will affect previously announced support.

Former Liverpool player Graeme Souness has suggested that Manchester United supporters will not stand by Erik ten Hag's 'pragmatic' style for long.

There are certain areas of Greater Manchester that ooze beauty and this rural town in Rochdale is one of them. Nestled in the foothills of the picturesque south Pennines is Littleborough which is classed as a designated conservation area because of its special architectural stone-built qualities.

Rail services continue to be severely disrupted in East Manchester as repairs are carried out after a mains pipe burst last week, flooding the line. The major leak has been stopped, Network Rail have said, but extensive repairs are still being carried out.

Universities across the country have had an influx of applications this year with more students wanting experience life at university. But with an increased number of applicants and a shortage of accommodation, the student rental market is now experiencing a crisis.

It is clear that Erik ten Hag wants to adopt a fast-paced, possession style of play but if he wants to be successful then he will have to make some Manchester United tweaks along the way – as was shown in the victory against Liverpool on Monday night.

Parents have spoken of their horror after a rollercoaster suddenly ground to a halt on Saturday, leaving families stranded for '90 minutes'. Parents were clinging onto their children as they were suspended 20ft in the air on a ride at Southport Pleasureland.

Ryan Giggs' ex-wife Stacey has reportedly been left “traumatised as three masked men stole her £80,000 car while she was at home". The former WAG, 43, who reportedly accused her ex Max George of "cheating on her with Maisie Smith", is said to have seen her £80,000 car be driven off by thieves in the early hours of Thursday 25 August morning at her home in Worsley, Manchester. The whole ordeal was caught on CCTV and the former footballer’s wife was said to be left “traumatised”.

A gang of thieves broke into family homes as children slept to steal luxury cars including Audis, Mercedes and BMWs. Daniel Scollins, Lucas Hunter and Bradley Anderson caused 'misery' as part of a plot which saw £500,000 worth of high end vehicles being stolen from people's drives in up to 21 burglaries across Greater Manchester over a month long crime spree.

A city-centre bakery specialising in New York-inspired giant cookies, doughnuts and sweet bakes is launching its very own bakery and cafe at the former Manchester Cat Cafe site in the Northern Quarter. Gooey's neighbourhood bakery and cafe will open this weekend, and will boast an in-house bakery, takeout coffee ordering and a counter full of pastries, cookies and more.

When appearing in the dock, criminals are given the opportunity to put their side across to the court. For many, this gives them the chance to hold their hands up, apologise and move on.