The Manchester Evening News is launching a Premium membership - and you can try it now for free

Now that summer is here it’s the perfect time to plan a getaway abroad - and it’s not too late to book a trip if you haven’t already done so. One last-minute option is to do a city break; it’s a great way to discover somewhere new and enjoy a change of scenery.

Nick Holdsworth Naqqash Khalid always wanted to make films. An English literature graduate of Salford University in Manchester, England, who began his working life as a lecturer in the university’s School of Arts and Media, Khalid dreamed of working with actors to create films that reflect our 21st century experience of a fractured world, dominated by mobile phones and social media, where time no longer seems to follow a linear path. His chance to make his dreams reality came when a script he wrote while still teaching at Salford was picked up by iFeatures – a BBC Film/Creative England/British Film Institute program for debut directors. A development grant in early 2020 enabled him to realize his script “In Camera,” which had its world premiere Saturday in Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s Proxima competition slot (for the Variety review see here).

No one covers Manchester United like the Manchester Evening News. And now for just £2.99 a month, or a one-off payment of £19.99 for the year, you can support our journalism and become part of the MEN’s United community, getting the best experience with no adverts, pop-ups or distractions. Just exclusive news and interviews, great features, strident opinions and much more.

Sky have launched The Overlap On Tour series on the back of Gary Neville’s successful podcast series.

Later this week, Castlefield Bowl will welcome thousands of music fans for the 2023 edition of Sounds of the City. Every year, the open-air music series brings together some of the biggest names in rock, indie and pop - and this year is no exception.

Manchester’s Revolution bars are saying to hell with inflation and the cost of living crisis by unveiling a new menu with meals starting at just £2.99. The bar chain, which has three sites in the city, introduced the menu last week.

A paedophile who plied a schoolgirl with cannabis and repeatedly sexually abused her after meeting on Snapchat has been jailed.

Bayern Munich hope to capitalise on Manchester United's stalled pursuit of Mason Mount by stepping up their interest in the Chelsea midfielder, according to reports.

Now that summer is finally here, a trip abroad will be on many people’s minds. There’s nothing quite like getting away from it all and exploring somewhere new, especially when the sun’s shining.

Former defender Rio Ferdinand has already delivered a glowing assessment of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana amid Manchester United's reported interest in his signature.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly ready to sit down with Monaco's Axel Disasi to discuss a move to Old Trafford.

Sky have launched The Overlap On Tour series on the back of Gary Neville’s successful podcast series.

A medieval disease is making a comeback across England - and our map shows the infections diagnosed near you as areas of Greater Manchester have some of the highest rates outside of London.

Sewage was dumped into a river near Manchester city centre after the system 'reached full capacity' amid the thunderstorm on Sunday (June 18).

Manchester United could be used as an exercise in sportswashing should Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani take over the club, according to a leading academic expert.

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Ollie Watkins as they aim to solve their problems in attack.

Temperatures are soaring so high in Manchester today that it will actually be as hot or hotter than some popular holiday destinations.

With the sun shining and everyone from Harry Styles to Pink playing massive outdoor concerts, summer has well and truly arrived. This can only mean one thing – the Official Song of the Summer 2023 race has begun, and following last year's curveball victory from Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill, it's all to play for.

Manchester United's share price has risen because traders are 'betting' on Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani of Qatar acquiring the club.

Greater Manchester has been battered by yet another storm this evening as the region was hit by torrential rain, hail, thunder and lightening - all in the space of half an hour.