The budget European city less than three hours from Manchester where you can swim with dolphins

Thousands of women could be saved from the country's biggest killer for women in their 30s - thanks to the legacy of Sarah Harding.

With the way this summer is shaping up, any day out comes with a risk of getting a good soaking.

While we’ve been enduring pretty lousy weather in the UK this summer, the rich and famous have been soaking up the sun at lavish resorts across the Mediterranean. One favourite haunt with the well-heeled is the beautiful Costa Smeralda in northern Sardinia.

Fred has confirmed his departure from Manchester United by sending a heartfelt farewell message to supporters.

With cobbled walkways, ancient bridges and eerie ruins, this hauntingly beautiful village is almost entirely frozen in time. And while visitors are free to roam the narrow lanes of Wycoller in Lancashire, cars are banned.

Whether it's a BLT, tuna mayo or a fresh bap with ham and cheese, the UK is undoubtedly a nation of sandwich lovers.

A tiny cabin serving dumplings and other Vietnamese delights out of a hatch has been named as one of the best street food eats in the north - and it’s less than an hour’s drive away from Manchester.

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.

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.

The Manchester accent regularly comes up in the top of polls as one of the most attractive accents across the UK.

With the cost of rent soaring across Greater Manchester in the cost of living crisis, it is now even more difficult for young people to afford to move out of their family homes. But for parents, supporting their adult children comes with a price tag - which is why a growing number of them are charging rent.

Making Greater Manchester's energy supply carbon neutral by 2038 will cost £64 BILLION, according to a new report. Plans to decarbonise energy infrastructure in the city-region have now been given the green light by local authority leaders.

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

A £35m regeneration project which will see Bolton town centre undergo a huge transformation is underway. The Central Street Project, which will deliver 167 new rental homes boasting rooftop terraces and gardens, has entered a key phase, with the site fully prepared and foundations now being installed.

Most of the time when a cheap house comes on the market it is being sold at an auction, rather than on the traditional property market. Although this can be a great way to snap up a bargain home, you can often find that the final sale price turns out to be much higher than the guide price you anticipated.

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

Wrexham striker Paul Mullin was left needing oxygen as he was forced off injured following a poor challenge by Manchester United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop in Wednesday morning's pre-season friendly.

With the summer holidays underway kids will be excited at the prospect of several weeks off school. But for parents and guardians it can be difficult making sure children don’t get bored during the long break.

There are certain parts of Greater Manchester where you can expect to find those dream, multi-million pound homes - and Bowdon is one of them. The affluent Trafford suburb is known to attract some of the regions wealthiest residents, from Premier League footballers to soap stars and entrepreneurs.

A farm that has twice won the title of "Maze of the Year" has unveiled its huge new maize maze for this summer - shaped like a steam train. Lakeland Maze Farm Park sits at the edge of the Lake District and is a popular spot for a day out in school holidays thanks to its two mazes, indoor and outdoor play and 150ft water slide.