'The severity of his crimes can't be understated... I hope this new sentence shows justice will prevail'

A 20-year Mancunian story is coming to an end. It’s a story that’s taken a corner of the city from drained canals and derelict warehousing to being one of the 'world’s coolest neighbourhoods', home to thousands of people and a thriving social scene. That story is the regeneration of Ancoats.

Alison Hammond has said 'farewell' to fans as the much-loved star announced a career break. It comes as the This Morning regular announced she will be absent for the next month.

A mum who followed in her child's footsteps to become a flight attendant says is loving every minute of travelling with her daughter.

Tyrell Malacia could miss the entirety of the season for Manchester United with a knee problem as manager Erik ten Hag raised possible issues with the club's medical staff.

Teeny sandwiches, cakes, scones and a pot of tea - those are the things that immediately spring to mind when I hear the words afternoon tea. Expensive is another one.

Noel and Sue Radford, famous for being the UK's largest family, have confessed that fame is not their "comfort zones", maintaining they're 'shy' individuals. During a recent book signing in Manchester for their new offering titled The Radfords: Making Life Count, the couple were taken aback by how many fans came to meet them.

A week ago Rochdale was at the centre of British news as voters took to the polls.

Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has been flooded with messages from fans after sharing a social media update. The dancer has been away from screens since the end of the BBC One dance contest back in December.

"You look gorgeous" he says, attempting his best Manchester accent, "This is Manchester United".

Michael McIntyre has had to cancel one of his gigs after he was rushed to hospital for an operation.

Protesters stormed onto the stage at Victoria Beckham's show during a major fashion event.

When Erik ten Hag was in charge of Bayern Munich's B team some at the club had a nickname for him: Mini Pep. This had more going for it that just a similar look up top, as it were. The Dutchman was preaching a style and a philosophy similar to Pep Guardiola's.

As the sun rises above St Peter's Square, a row of sleeping bags, duvets and a tent are lined up under the arches outside Manchester town hall. It's not an unfamiliar sight in the city centre, where dozens of people sleep rough every night.

Fish has added a series of UK shows to his upcoming farewell tour. Find ticket details below.News that the ex-frontman of Marillion would be embarking on his final-ever run of live shows arrived earlier this month, when he announced ‘Road To The Isles’ tour dates across Europe.Now, bidding a final goodbye to the music industry after four decades of hits, memories and touring, Fish has added a run of UK shows to the schedule.

In a season where more unwanted records have tumbled for Manchester United, they are nearing an unwanted half-century.

Gary Neville has suggested that Sir Jim Ratcliffe may have already decided upon the future of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager.

Coronation Street's Matt Milburn has joked that working with some of the soap's stars is 'hard work'. The actor recently returned to the ITV soap as retired Weatherfield County footballer Tommy Orpington.

A new weather map has shown exactly when and where it could snow in the UK this week with temperatures plummeting as we head into March. The mercury will drop to -3C in Scotland this weekend, while England and Wales will struggle to stay two or three degrees above freezing, according to WX Charts.

Rochdale has found itself at the centre of a national political storm. What was expected to be a straightforward by-election for Labour has turned into one of the strangest and most chaotic in recent memory.

A hairdresser who got kicked out of school at 13 says he is living his dream after being invited to New York Fashion Week.