The ice cream man delivering school cake tray bakes to people's doors

Armed police descended on Chorlton after a man began to threaten people with a 'gun'. Officers were called out to Manchester Road in the leafy south Manchester suburb at around 1.30pm this afternoon (February 15).

A diner at a Manchester restaurant where the windows were 'smashed' in has told of the shocking moment that people wearing 'balaclavas' and 'ski masks' forced their way into the restaurant. Last night, diners and staff at MUSU, a high-end Japanese restaurant on Bridge Street were left shaken after the incident that took place during a Valentine's Day service.

Families will be looking for ways to keep kids occupied now that the school holidays are upon us once more. The weather can be unpredictable over February half term, so it’s a good idea to have some rainy day options.

A British couple who dreamt of a hassle-free retirement in Spain have now been forced to move back to the UK after losing £200,000. Phil and Anne Bulman, both 71, moved to the Costa Blanca in 2004 after Phil finished three decades in the merchant navy.

Two areas in Greater Manchester have been named amongst the top 20 'Best Places to Live' in 2024. The report, published on Monday (February 12) by buying agents Garrington Property Finders, ranks the best 1,400 cities, towns and villages across England and Wales.

Kalvin Phillips consulted England manager Gareth Southgate over his Manchester City exit, with the pair deciding that the midfielder remained in the Premier League to maximise his chances of making the Euro 2024 squad this summer.

With the number of children and young adults reading on the rise, books have made a huge comeback as a hobby for people looking to take a break from their TV screens. While some people have been avid readers all their lives, it took the pandemic to hit for many former bookworms to crawl back out and wipe the dust off their favourite classics.

A pie company director whose food feeds Manchester City fans became the latest candidate to be fired from The Apprentice on Thursday night (February 8).

This is the stunning farm shop praised by a Coronation Street star for its "incredible quality and value". Albion Farm Shop in Delph, Oldham, offers panoramic views across Saddleworth and beyond and inside boasts an array of fresh local produce.

Pro footballer Kyle Walker has publicly admitted betraying his wife, Annie Kilner, as he confessed to making "idiot choices". Kyle admitted that he made “idiot choices and idiot decisions” when he had "betrayed" Annie with Lauryn Goodman, as he confirmed that he had fathered a second love child with Lauryn. Kyle told The Sun: “What I’ve done is horrible and I take full responsibility.

It was a sight that appalled veteran airport worker Paul Derrig. Left in scorching heat outside an aircraft was a dog inside a cage. He took a picture of the pet, the beginning of a two-year fight to get better treatment for animals being transported through Manchester Airport.

The Eagles have announced the addition of two new final UK shows to their ‘The Long Goodbye’ Manchester farewell residency.The rock legends will be performing as part of a residency at Manchester’s Co-op Live in May and June alongside special guest Steely Dan.Today (January 25), they announced that two extra dates have been added to the 4-night run due to high demand. Taking to their official X/Twitter account, the venue shared: “Eagles will be bringing ‘The Long Goodbye’ tour to Co-op Live for a residency this year with special guest Steely Dan.

More than 7,800 new homes planned across Greater Manchester are set to receive a share of a £115m fund. The 92 developments across the city-region which have been selected for a slice of the government's Brownfield Housing Fund have been revealed.

On the edge of Stockport, Marple Bridge is a picturesque village packed full of hidden gems. Only a short train ride from Manchester, it feels a world away from the buzz of the city.

Greater Manchester is set to be battered over the next few days as a 'danger to life' warning has been issued for the region. A yellow weather warning will be in place from midday on Sunday, January 21 to midday on Monday, January 22 and covers the entire county.

Greater Manchester Police have responded to the viral wave of TikToks of women filmed on the streets of Manchester city centre. The videos, focusing on women walking while on nights out, have racked up hundreds of thousands of views on the social media platform.

Whether she's surrounded by glitter in the ballroom or the roundtable in a Scottish castle, Claudia Winkleman is always winning praise from viewers over the latest TV escapades. And when she's not on our TV screens, she can be heard entertaining listeners on BBC Radio 2.

German studio Constantin Film has greenlit The Canoe of Manitou, a sequel to Manitou’s Shoe, one of the most successful German-language movies ever. Michael ‘Bully’ Herbig returns to write, star and direct.

No trams will operate between two major city centre stops 'until further notice', it has been announced. Metrolink services will not be running between Victoria and Exchange Square due to 'complicated' rail repairs.

A dusting of snow has covered Greater Manchester this week as temperatures plummet across the country. While there’s not much more snow expected to fall in the coming days, the weather is going to remain very cold but with lots of bright, January sunshine on the cards.