The 'Simpsons style' monorail system that Manchester could have had

Left in limbo for years, people living on the edge of the Etihad Stadium say their estate now looks 'embarrassing'. Many homes off Grey Mare Lane in Beswick have been done up over the last 18 months, but some residents are still waiting to find out if the work they were promised will actually go ahead.

A Danish retailer rivalling IKEA when it comes to homeware is about to open its biggest store in the UK - and it’s right here in Greater Manchester.

‘I would see flashes out of the corner of my eye, hearing whispers, hallucinating’, says 44-year-old Hannah. ‘There was a day I was crouched in the bath like a baby, my father found me like that’, explains Karen, 63.

Captain Sandy Yawn is known for her no nonsense attitude, cracking the whip with her crew as they sail across the Mediterranean sea, waiting on demanding guests in the most stunning locations.

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have signed a potential world-class striker in Rasmus Hojlund

New Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund could miss the first few weeks of the season through injury.

Manchester United fans' hopes of seeing Amad in action at Old Trafford this weekend have been scuppered by a knee injury.

More than a month since first walking out, bus drivers who face 'daily abuse' have been making their voices heard. Unite the Union members working for First Manchester have today (Friday, August 4) walked out in a dispute over pay and conditions.

Making Greater Manchester's energy supply carbon neutral by 2038 will cost £64 BILLION, according to a new report. Plans to decarbonise energy infrastructure in the city-region have now been given the green light by local authority leaders.

The entertainment space will be located on the Etihad Campus, and is set to be the UK’s largest indoor venue – reportedly having a maximum capacity of 23,000 people within its “innovative bowl design”.Originally expected to be ready to open in 2023, the project was delayed until next year and is now set for completion in April 2024.Set for June 17, pop trio Jonas Brothers will be the first to perform on the Co-Op Live Arena’s stage and, according to a press release, they are set to launch the season of “world-class and diverse set of talent” that the venue has lined up for its first three months.“We’re counting down the days until we can open the doors of this incredible new venue for Manchester and the UK,” said Executive Director & General Manager, Gary Roden (via Kerrang!). “I’m thrilled that shortly after announcing our April 2024 opening date, we can reveal that Jonas Brothers will be part of our opening season of globally renowned artists, highlighting the strength and diversity across our forthcoming line-up of shows.”Amanda Jennings, Director of Marketing Communication agreed, adding: “The arena embodies Co-op’s principles, values and vision and we’re looking forward to seeing these brought to life through this unique partnership.“Additionally, we’re excited to start sharing what we have in the pipeline for our members, which includes exclusive benefits such as first-in-line access to tickets, food and beverage discounts at Co-op concessions and hospitality experiences.”Although details about the general on-sale for tickets have not yet been released, pre-sale access will be available at a later date for members.

Erik ten Hag was delighted with Kobbie Mainoo's performance in Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Arsenal.

It was a culture shock for a 16-year-old Jovan Kirovski when he swapped the sunshine and the beaches of California for a bedroom in Swinton, but as one of America's brightest talents at the time, he knew Manchester was too good to turn down if he was to make it.

After leaving Barcelona in 2015 in the pursuit of more minutes, Andre Onana's career was on the rise.

A huge applause of appreciation rang round Murrayfield on Wednesday when a 35-year-old Manchester United defender challenged a spritely Lyon attacker with 20 minutes of the friendly remaining.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is hopeful Erik ten Hag will have made the improvements necessary to challenge Manchester City next season.

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With 'heavy hearts', doctors took to the streets to demand better pay and conditions - warning the NHS could face a 'bleak' future if a deal isn't struck. Scores of medics took part as the 48-hour strike began on Thursday (July 20). It's the first walkout of its kind in a decade.

The Simpsons writers have remarked on the plot similarities between episode Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie.In the episode, which aired in February 1994, Lisa challenges the creators of Malibu Stacy (Springfield’s equivalent of Barbie) to create a less sexist doll, which results in the development of Lisa Lionheart, a doll designed to positively influence young girls.As noted by Vanity Fair in an interview with the episode’s writers Josh Weinstein and Bill Oakley, it shares many themes with the live-action Barbie.

Former Manchester United academy graduate Danny Simpson singled Kobbie Mainoo and Dan Gore out as the standout performers in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Lyon in Edinburgh.

Teenagers and young adults who have been separated from their families as they flee desperate situations are being offered a fresh start in Greater Manchester. Around 240 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children will be supported by a new project over the next three years.