The five men police want to speak to after major theft at Manchester Arndale

Choosing a name for your soon-to-be-born baby is one of the most significant decisions a parent can make.

The final season may have concluded in 2022 but the BBC isn’t letting go of legal drama The Split just yet, with a Barcelona-set special greenlit three months after a Manchester spin off.

A bus driver who killed two women in a 'tragic accident' has avoided jail. Joyce Bacon, 60, and Adele Boylin, 55, both mothers, were standing waiting to board the bus in Piccadilly Gardens when they were hit by a double decker Stagecoach being driven by 35-year-old Baruania Baros.

This time yesterday in the M.E.N office, we were settling in to cover what looked set to finally be opening night for Manchester’s Co-op Live.

A third man has been arrested by officers investigating a burglary in the High Peak during which two men were shot. One man died and another was seriously injured in the incident Whaley Bridge, close to the Derbyshire border with Greater Manchester, in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, May 1).

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has shared the hilarious moment his shirtless video with Vito Coppola went quite wrong. The dancers are currently reunited as a number of the BBC One dance show's professionals hit the road.

Gorka Marquez has delighted fans with a fresh 'not long' update weeks after leaving his Greater Manchester home where he lives with his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two children.

We’re lucky in Greater Manchester that several national parks are all within easy reach. Yet only one of them has been crowned the best in the UK, according to a new study.

A Greater Manchester Police car has been taken off the road after having two windows smashed up in Salford. Images have been shared on social media today (April 26) of a Peugeot 308 in GMP livery, parked up on Woodland Grange, in Worsley.

Two teenage boys arrested after a 65-year-old man was attacked at a bus station have been released on bail, police have confirmed.

River Island's Manchester Arndale store has undergone a major transformation - boasting interactive dressing rooms and self-service checkouts. TV star Lucy Mecklenburgh cut the ribbon at the official reopening on Thursday (April 25).

Olly Murs has been reunited with his precious baby daughter, Madison, after he's been forced to spend time away from her due to work commitments.The 39 year old singer took to his Instagram Stories to share a sweet snap of a Manchester United baby grow as he tagged the football club and said 'thank you'. He then caught up with the game whilst enjoying cuddles with his two-week old daughter in bed.

Gorka Marquez has shared what his daughter 'misses' while he's away as he's set to spend the best part of five weeks away from home. The Strictly Come Dancing star is heading out on tour with a number of co-stars from the BBC One dance contest.

The creation of a major new high speed rail station in Liverpool, strengthening the city's links with Manchester, has taken a significant step closer.

Train operating company Northern, which runs commuter services across Greater Manchester, says it's issued more than 40,000 fines to fare dodgers in a year.

Police have made an arrest after a 'man with a gun' in Wigan turned himself in. Armed officers descended on Billinge, Wigan, at around 2.30pm on Monday (April 22) following reports of a suspect with a firearm near two primary schools.

Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien said she was 'so proud' as she shared a rare message about her daughter weeks after they were caught up in a shocking brawl outside their family home. The actress, who is best known for playing Sarah Barlow in the ITV soap, shares teenager Scarlett with her ex and former co-star Ryan Thomas.

A host of reality stars were showing off their musical talents in Manchester city centre on Saturday (April 20). A seven-metre piano was rolled out on the floor of the Arndale Centre, accompanied by a baby grand piano for stars and members of the public to play tunes on.

Gorka Marquez had a cheeky smile on his face as he issued an apology to his fiancee Gemma Atkinson while live on TV. The Strictly Come Dancing star appeared on Loose Women on Friday (April 19) alongside some of his dancing co-stars.

Karen Matthews is said to be 'over the moon' her co-conspirator Mick Donovan is dead.