David Schwimmer has recalled one of his 'favourite moments' with later friend and co-star Matthew Perry as he penned his own tribute following the actor's tragic death. Perry died aged 54 on October 28.
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A leader’s promise to ‘ram’ a green belt scheme ‘down the throat’ of opposition members and a councillor stripping mid-meeting – few planning applications have ever been the source of such political pantomime.
But the Godley Green Garden Village proposal is no ordinary planning application. Since it was first included in the ill-fated Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) masterplan all the way back in 2016, green belt campaigners have been rallying against the proposals to create a new ‘garden village’ in the Hyde countryside.
Under the long-running plans, which are finally due to be voted on by Tameside councillors next week, up to 2,150 homes along with ‘local centres’ which would include up to 1,300 sq m of retail, 1,600 sq m of commercial uses and 1,000 sq m of local community uses, would be built on land to the north of Mottram Old Road.
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Images produced in support of the application show new residents strolling among cobbled streets filled with timber-clad modernist houses, and gardens overflowing with attractively overgrown wildflowers, surrounded by trees and meadowland.
The garden village, which would neighbour Hyde and Hattersley; areas which have long struggled with deprivation, would have its own shops, restaurants and cafés, indoor sport and recreation facilities, medical and health services, nurseries, offices and pubs.
But the idyllic picture envisioned for Godley Green is at odds with the fierce battle that has been waging between supporters of the new village and its many
David Schwimmer has recalled one of his 'favourite moments' with later friend and co-star Matthew Perry as he penned his own tribute following the actor's tragic death. Perry died aged 54 on October 28.
Manchester City's injury crisis is growing, with Matheus Nunes becoming the fourth player to withdraw from international duty in as many days.
Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger has bagged herself a fresh role away from the cobbles after surprising fans with an unrecognisable appearance. The actress joined the ITV soap last year as Glenda Shuttleworth, the sister of undertaker George.
Matt LeBlanc has paid a heartbreaking tribute to his late Friends co-star Matthew Perry as he said that some of his "favourite times" were spent with the actor. Best known for playing Chandler Bing in the sitcom, Perry died aged 54 on October 28.
It’s that time of the year when Manchester city centre transforms into a Christmas wonderland. The Christmas Markets are finally up and running, welcoming hordes of shoppers to buy food, drink and presents from the picture perfect wooden huts.
Married At First Sight UK star Peggy Rose has enjoyed a night out partying with The Only Way Is Essex and Love Island stars at a Playboy x Misspap event. She joined a celebrity guest list at a party at Manchester's MNKY House to celebrate the fashion collaboration between the two brands that launched on Thursday and was photographed posing with TOWIE stars Chloe Brockett and Junaid Ahmed.
The 1975 frontman Matty Healy once missed his mother Denise Welch’s wedding to support The Rolling Stones.Welch made the revelation during this morning’s (November 6) episode of Loose Women and said that it was ahead of her third wedding in July 2013 when she received the call from her son.“Matty, my Matthew, he missed my wedding to Lincoln [Townley],” she said (via Hello!). “I remember when he called me I was doing a play, and he said, ‘Mum, what would you say if I told you I can’t make your wedding.’“This was ten years ago.
Providing more options for special education needs in Greater Manchester is the big story of last week's planning applications.
Producers and animators behind Netflix and Disney's latest releases are giving special talks at Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) this November.
The first-ever stage adaptation of Steven Antin’s crowd-pleasing musical sensation, Burlesque, which starred Christina Aguilera, Cher, Kristen Bell and Stanley Tucci - will have its World Premiere at the Manchester Opera House next summer.
A hotel in Blackpool has officially be named the best luxury hotel on the continent after picking up the accolade at a prestigious hotel awards. BLVD Hotel took home the gong for Best Luxury Hotel in Northern Europe at the World Luxury Hotel Awards.
Echo & The Bunnymen have announced ‘The Very Best Of’ 2024 UK tour – find all details down below.The Liverpudlian band will perform a setlist taken from the best of their 40-year-long career. It will include songs all the way up to their most recent LP, 2018’s ‘The Stars, The Ocean and The Moon’.They will then embark on a tour throughout the UK, where they’ll stop off at Brighton (3), Cardiff (10), Manchester (16) and more.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were quick to spot a change for Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell which left them saying 'finally'. The pair were among the 10 remaining couples who returned to the ballroom on Saturday night for the annual Halloween special week.
Strictly Come Dancing fans have issued a 'stop' demand after Bobby Brazier's latest performance as they echoed the same one-word verdict. The EastEnders star was back in the ballroom on Saturday night (October 28) as the BBC One dance contest continued with its annual Halloween special.
Matthew Perry, star of the hit US comedy series Friends, has been found dead at his Los Angeles home aged 54.
The Human League have announced details of a 2024 UK Arena tour.The legendary ’80s synth-pop band will tour the UK in late 2024 with their ‘Generations 2024’ tour hitting Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds and London.Tickets for the event will go on sale on November 3 from 10am here.Check out the full list of UK dates here:DECEMBER 5 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff 6 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 9 – Brighton Centre, Brighton 10 – Windsor Hall (BIC), Bournemouth 12 – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow 13 – First Direct Arena, Leeds 14 – OVO Arena Wembley, LondonThe new wave band formed in 1977 and achieved huge success in the ’80s with hits including ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Mirror Man’ and ‘Tell Me When.’ They won a BRIT award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982.Lead singer Philip Oakey has been the band’s consistent member since 1977 while keyboard players Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh both left the band to form Heaven 17. The group now consists of Oakey and long-serving vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Anne Sulley.The band have been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Blossoms last year who performed a rendition of ‘Don’t You Want Me’ at Truck Festival.Towards the end of their 18-track set, Blossoms treated the crowd to their own spin on the 1981 anthem ‘Don’t You Want Me’ and later shared footage of the cover on Instagram.
The former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley has put her ‘stunning’ home up for sale weeks after getting caught up in a ‘cakegate’ scandal.
A family were shocked when they stumbled across a couple enjoying an al fresco sex session on a canal towpath. Chloe Dobson, 21, and her partner, Peter Penman, were spotted by the family - including three children - in broad daylight at around 8pm on June 2 this year.
Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston is hoping to inspire ‘confidence’ within the young disabled community as she unveiled her latest move away from the cobbles. The actress, known for playing Izzy Armstrong in the ITV soap, has been leading a drama project for young people with disabilities in Manchester for several years.
Choosing where to live can be one of the most difficult decisions to make when it comes to buying a house. Not only do you have to take into account factors such as local amenities, transport links and proximity to family and friends, but one of the most important things that will influence your choice of location is affordability.