The fate of huge 1,050 home development will soon to be decided

Liam Gallagher has been revealed as the presenter of a children’s charity cover of The Beatles.The Manchester legend worked with GOODSTOCK in order to introduce the cover of ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’. GOODSTOCK is a charity founded by music industry executives and twin sisters, Katie and Debbie Gwyther, to raise funds for Highgate Primary School.Highgate Primary School attends to children with “autism, ADHD, Down’s syndrome and deafness”, working in partnership with Blanche Nevile School for the Deaf and Highgate Family Centre.

A Manchester school will become an 'attendance hub' in a bid to help tackle pupil absence across the region.

Drivers will soon be fined for breaking the rules of the road at six ‘high risk’ junctions in Manchester, it has emerged.

The familiar face of Toby Jones has returned to our screens for the new ITV drama Mr Bates vs Post Office, but what fans might not know is that he also has star-studded parents.Toby, 57, who holds an OBE, is best known for being the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films from 2002 to 2010. Other huge roles from the actor include Percy Alleline in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Claudius, the announcer for The Hunger Games.

Layton Williams has finally spoken out on his Strictly Come Dancing journey weeks after he missed out on the Glitterball trophy. The actor and West End star hasn't shied away from being active on social media - particularly showing support to his fellow dance stars.

Eintracht Frankfurt believe Donny van de Beek is the 'perfect fit' for their team and that the Manchester United loanee will help them improve in attack.

It was another historic year with another change in Prime Minister, a new monarch officially crowned and the Lionesses reaching the World Cup final.

Claudia Winkleman has made an admission about her position on The Traitors as she prepares to ditch the sequins for a black cloak once more. The reality show became a runaway hit last year and is set to return for a second series next month (January).

There was a familiar face in Weatherfield as Tommy Orpington reappeared on Coronation Street on Christmas Day.

He is one of the four McGann brothers and has been a familiar face on out TV screens, including the likes of Emmerdale, for years. But Stephen McGann is probably best known for playing Dr Patrick Turner in BBC One's Call the Midwife.

Coronation Street is set to see the return of a familiar face. Those who follow the ITV soap will know Tommy Orpington from various mentions and some appearances over the years.

A female prison officer exchanged explicit messages with three serving prisoners and also sent money to one inmate when he was transferred to prison in Manchester.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin have been issued a demand from fans after they shared a new joint post. It was actually professional dancer Nikita who took to his social media page to share a 'last' with those who supported them in the competition.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has spoken out for the first time since missing out on the Glitterball trophy with Layton Williams. The pair pulled out all the stops during the grand final of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 16).

Construction of the University of Bolton’s Institute of Medical Sciences has injected more than £12m into the local economy. The medical training college, which is due to open in 2024, has far surpassed its local spend targets, with current figures for expenditure within a 20-mile radius totalling £12.3m, more than doubling its initial target of £6m.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has issued a plea to his supporters as he doesn't want 'what' everyone did' to him during the series to happen to Ellie Leach after winning the show. The actor and West End star made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest with professional partner Nikita Kuzmin.

Layton Williams has been flooded with support from fans after he was spotted sending a public message to Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach. The actor and West End star made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest with the former Coronation Street star on Saturday (December 16).

The Darkness has performed their version of ‘Don’t Let The Bells End’ with a 12-piece choir – watch the footage below.‘Don’t Let The Bells End’ was The Darkness’ bid at the 2003 Christmas Number One (sadly Gary Jules beat them to the top spot with ‘Mad World’).Originally recorded at Abbey Road studios as an epic rock ballad complete with jingle bells and a children’s choir, The Darkness have honoured the track for its 20th birthday with a particularly festive performance.Playing the track on the Jo Whiley BBC Radio 2 show at BBC’s Maida Vale Studios, frontman Justin Hawkins appeared with an appropriately glittery red guitar and a 12-piece choir to perform the song.“Thank you so much to the wonderful Jo Whiley and her fantastic BBC Radio 2 team for having us and of course to Mark Delisser’s angelic sounding 12 piece choir,” wrote the band on social media. “Beautiful.” Take a look below:Recently, Justin Hawkins has opened up about his regret over The Darkness’ split.

Layton Williams has issued a simple two-word message to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola after he lost out to them in the Strictly Come Dancing final. The actor and West End star made it through to the end of the BBC One dance contest this year with dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.

Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier's true feelings about losing out on Strictly Come Dancing have been uncovered after fans' 'lovely' observation. The two actors and their dance partners both missed out on the 2023 title and Glitterball trophy to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola on Saturday night (December 16).