The gaslighting thug who used his kids as 'pawns in his narcissistic game' - and called their mum a 'p**s stain on society' in 'groundhog day' abuse campaign

A vacant office block in Stockport that was set on fire, vandalised and occupied by drug dealers could be transformed into a high dependency nursing home.

A self-dubbed gangster 'bossman' of a multi-million pound drug dealing business brought on his own downfall after bragging about his luxury lifestyle paid for by ill-gotten cash.

Most parents spend their lives trying to get their kids off their tech, but there's a gaming exhibition in Manchester which is attracting more families than ever.

There’s plenty of free summer holiday activities to get stuck in with at Aviva Studios, the home of Factory International. From dance and craft workshops, to gigs and DJs, all activities are free throughout the summer holidays, until August 31, 2023.

Roy Keane was known as a fearsome competitor during his playing days.

The four players set to command nine-figure transfers this summer were all once of major interest to Manchester United.

The Streets have added two new live dates to their 2023 headline tour – find all the details below.The Mike Skinner-led group are due to hit the road this autumn in support of their sixth full-length album ‘The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light’, which comes out on October 20.Last month, The Streets announced a run of UK shows in support of the upcoming record. Skinner and co.

Manchester United will have to play the waiting game before getting their latest Premier League charge underway in the Monday night showdown against Wolves at Old Trafford (8pm).

A beach less than a three hour drive away from Greater Manchester has been named one of the best in Britain, according to a new study. Abersoch Beach, located in the south-eastern corner of the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales, came out on top in a list published by the AA.

The cost of family meals has been shooting up and with the summer holidays upon us, many parents are feeling the pinch more than ever.

More than a month since first walking out, bus drivers who face 'daily abuse' have been making their voices heard. Unite the Union members working for First Manchester have today (Friday, August 4) walked out in a dispute over pay and conditions.

A coward who murdered the teenage son of his estranged partner - before trying to flee the country on a dinghy - has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years. Suleman Altaf, 45, also tried to murder his ex during the horrific attack at her home in Miles Platting.

Drivers who have forked out £1,250 to park next to their city centre homes have now been hit by a ‘massive’ £1,000 price hike.

J.K. Rowling, the pen name of Joanne Rowling, was born on this day in history on July 31, 1965. The British author is the creator of the wildly popular and critically acclaimed Harry Potter book series, about a young sorcerer-in-training, as Britannica.com and other sources note.

With Manchester home to two of the most renowned football teams in the world, it is no surprise that some of the wealthiest footballer players choose to reside in our region. Over the years, many affluent areas in the boroughs of Trafford, Stockport and Salford have been home to some pretty big Premiere League footballers including Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden.

The weather has been less than lovely lately with frequent rain showers across the region. But don’t let it dampen your spirits.

A ruthless teenage gang stole £4million worth of high-value vehicles in a sickening 10-month crime wave.

Black Grape have announced details of ‘Orange Head’ – their first new album in six years. Listen to the lead single ‘Milk’ below.The upcoming album will mark the band’s first new music since 2017, when they released their third studio album ‘Pop Voodoo’. It also sees the duo – comprised of Manchester veterans Shaun Ryder and Paul Leveridge, known as Kermit – hone back in on their signature, experimental sound.According to the press release, ‘Orange Head’ will still see both members capture their iconic “cosmic musical jigsaw” like seen in their previous albums, and deliver that same unique blend of “melding rock, hip-hop, acid house, psychedelic pop and reggae”.It also, however, will capture the same personal growth experienced by Ryder, who has overcome his previous run of public struggles and evolved “from a wild young tearaway into a British National Treasure” in recent years.Check out the lead single, ‘Milk’ and album tracklist below.1. ‘Dirt’2. ‘Pimp Wars’3. ‘Button Eyes’4. ‘Quincy’5. ‘In The Ground’6. ‘Loser’7. ‘Milk’8. ‘Panda’9. ‘Self Harm’10. ‘Sex On The Beach’Alongside news of their forthcoming album, the hip-hop duo are also set to embark on a UK headline tour later this year, including a date at London’s Electric Ballroom.The first show of the tour will kick off with an appearance at the Shiiine On Weekender in Somerset on November 17, before the band make stops in Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff for the rest of the month.From there, two shows are lined up for December, with the London gig taking place on December 1 and a final slot set for Southampton.

It was a culture shock for a 16-year-old Jovan Kirovski when he swapped the sunshine and the beaches of California for a bedroom in Swinton, but as one of America's brightest talents at the time, he knew Manchester was too good to turn down if he was to make it.

A boy racer who filmed himself driving at speeds of over 120mph before crashing into and killing a pregnant mum is one of those locked up in Greater Manchester this week.