The idea that saved many lives in Manchester as the country braced for Omicron

There is no nation in world football which is synonymous with success quite like Brazil. The kits are iconic, the rich tapestry of players is unrivalled, and their influence on the modern game is unmatched.

A Tameside woman who lives more than 2,500 miles from her husband was left furious after a connecting flight took off without her.

Ajax legend Patrick Kluivert has said he would be “ready” to become the club’s next boss, should Erik ten Hag be appointed Manchester United’s permanent manager.

A man claimed he had 'no idea' how eight kilos of cannabis got into his bedroom. Police raided the property in Rochdale where Redion Pupa had been staying with another man, who was said to be linked to a huge industrial sized cannabis farm.

We might have just entered the final international break of the season, but that doesn't mean Manchester City fans are pausing their off-field community initiatives until the Blues return to action.

Those living next to a Tameside building site where a man wanting to build himself a new family home and allowed workers to dig barefoot have spoken of their 'nightmare.'

A DIY-savvy mum has revealed how she completely transformed her kitchen on a budget by shopping at B&Q. Melissa Preston, 44, wanted to renovate her 'tired and tatty' kitchen but couldn't justify spending £6,000 to get it done professionally.

The cost of living crisis is upon us - and each day seems to bring more bad news about bills, petrol, and supermarket shops. For many young people, the dream of owning our own homes looks more and more distant.

A mum says she ordered a £4,500 taxi to Ukraine from Salford to 'help' after 'one too many double pink gins and shots of Sambuca'. And was only saved by having 'insufficient funds'.

Coronavirus infection rates have started to increase in all boroughs of Greater Manchester again over recent weeks. This has included cases doubling in Trafford alone, according to the latest round of figures.

Newcastle are planning a move for Manchester United 'target' Darwin Nunez during the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Marcos Llorente has warned his Atletico Madrid teammates not to focus too much of their energy on stopping Cristiano Ronaldo during Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg.

Liverpool expect Manchester City to take maximum points from their remaining 10 games, manager Jurgen Klopp admits.

On the border of Greater Manchester lies the charming chocolate box village of Hawkshaw.

Three Tottenham Hotspur players will miss their side's trip to Manchester United this weekend through injury.

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte sold out quickly on Wednesday after around 200,000 attempted to buy a seat at Wembley Stadium. The queue grew as large as 150,000 at one point - with tens of thousands more attempting to buy tickets - leaving many fans inevitably disappointed with Wembley's capacity being only 90,000.

A hit and run driver who moved down a boy of 12, a vile bully who terrorised his ex in front of her screaming children and the Arena bomb plotter are among the people from Greater Manchester who have been jailed this week.