The lovely seaside town with a huge beach an hour from Manchester

Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Europa League tussle with Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford this evening, making a handful of changes.

Manchester United could shuffle their pack for Thursday's Europa League clash with Omonia Nicosia.

Anthony Martial did not train on Wednesday ahead of Manchester United's match against Omonia in the Europa League.

Anthony Martial could return for Manchester United against Newcastle on Sunday but has been ruled out of their Europa League return tie with Omonia Nicosia.

Blink-182 are reuniting for a major world tour next year. Band members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker are reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years for their biggest tour yet.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, October 7.

Manchester United's training squad ahead of their return to Europa League action does not include Raphael Varane.

Ian Brown played a homecoming Manchester gig this weekend (September 30), and dedicated the set to late Happy Mondays bassist Paul Ryder.Brown is currently on his first UK headline tour in a decade, and played the O2 Victoria Warehouse in his hometown on Friday night.As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Brown told the crowd: “I just want to dedicate tonight’s set to one of the greatest human beings I ever met. Let’s hear it for Mr Paul Ryder.”Ryder passed away on July 15 at the age of 58.

Donny van de Beek's spell at Manchester United has been less than ideal for the Dutchman.

Donny van de Beek's former agent has criticised Manchester United and Paul Pogba in an extraordinary interview.

Matt Lucas was quick to explain what was going on after two bakers went missing from the famous tent on the latest episode of The Great British Bake Off. The hit Channel 4 show is now in its third week with Matt and co-host Noel Fielding back to keep the competitor's company and viewers amused.

A pervert who travelled 150 miles to meet up with what he believed to be a 13-year-old girl was one of the criminals locked up in Greater Manchester this week.

It's a serene country park, nestled in stunning woodland, that's just a few miles from Greater Manchester. But it's also home to the legend of a ghost which has reportedly spooked locals for centuries.

Manchester United have been handed a double boost on the injury front as international stars including Cristiano Ronaldo prepare to team up with their nations for the September break.

Manchester United's trip to the Etihad Stadium to face cross-city rivals Manchester City after the international break will mark the beginning of a relentless period for Erik ten Hag's side.

Love Island's Gemma Owen and Luca Bish enjoyed a date night in Manchester on Saturday (September 17) as they visited one of the city's renowned restaurants. The duo appear to be spending a weekend away in the city centre as Luca gave fans a tour of their swanky hotel room and showed off the couple's 'first night in Manchester'.

Gemma Owen and her boyfriend Luca Bish put on a cosy display as they departed 20 Stories Restaurant and Bar in Manchester on Saturday night hand-in-hand. The former Love Island contestant, 19, exposed her midriff in a white sleeved crop top which she teamed up with a high-waisted pair of skinny tan trousers. Meanwhile her co-star, 23, cut a suave figure in a white polo shirt and grey trousers while gazing adoringly at his partner following their date night.

Although Greater Manchester has lots of things to offer, a beach isn’t one of them. Luckily for us there are plenty of seaside destinations nearby which are within easy reach.

Erik ten Hag being appointed as Manchester United manager was supposed to give Donny van de Beek the edge that he needed to shine on the Premier League stage. However, six matches into the season, the former Ajax man has only totted up 19 minutes of action.