The skyscraper built with a promise to Salford's people - and the hope it will be fulfilled

Niall Tyrrell was a doting dad-of-two, fondly described as the 'life and soul of the party' by his family. A fun-loving and selfless man, who was outgoing, 'always putting others first' and would 'do anything for anyone'.

Tinseltown will be making a return to The Trafford Centre this Christmas with an ice rink, fairground rides and more. It's the third year that the event has taken over the space outside the Great Hall and is expected to attract more families than ever.

An illuminated whale shark, a garden of fire and giant glowing flowers are among the installations coming to Salford Quays for the Lightwaves Salford this winter. This year the free, interactive light show celebrates its 10th anniversary.

The 1975 recreated looks and scenes from American Psycho, The Ring and The Blair Witch Project at their ‘Halloween Party’ concert in Detroit last night (October 31).Fans took to social media to share how impressed they were with the Manchester band’s efforts at the Michigan City’s Little Caesars Arena.Bandleader Matty Healy donned a range of outfits including dressing up as murderous psychopath Patrick Bateman from the 2000 film American Psycho. Elsewhere onstage, he acted out the horrifying scene from 2002 film The Ring in which video analyst Noah is killed when Samara’s ghost crawls out of the TV set he’s looking at.the 1975 are the best performers of our generation.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were asking 'has anyone else?' after being surprised by an 'intruder' during the latest live show. The BBC One dance contest was back on screens on Saturday night (October 28) with a spooktacular Halloween special.

Yes, it's very nearly that time of year again when the skies will be lit up with bold and colourful fireworks and the streets filled with loud bangs.

It's one of the busiest days of the week at Bury Market with people coming from far and wide to visit the town's 'jewel in the crown'. But this morning (October 27), customers were confused when they arrived to find the shutters of the market hall were still closed.

The scrapping of HS2 has left Greater Manchester with an ‘opportunity’, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has told council bosses.

Plans for a residential tower in Manchester city centre have been drawn up again as the developer looks to turn it into student housing instead. One of the four blocks in the Downing development on First Street would accommodate 555 students if approved.

Manchester United began what is a crucial week for them with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

A woman had her phone cut off and was left in hundreds of pounds of debt after falling victim to a phone scam.

At the Opera House last Christmas, Jason Manford made his pantomime debut in the villainously camp role of Captain Hook alongside the likes of Britain's Got Talent finalist Ben Nickless and West End star Samara Casteallo.

A man from Wythenshawe has completed the massive achievement of cycling just under 1200 miles across 11 countries in just over two weeks.

It's been a hit in Leeds, and now House of Fu, the Yorkshire-born ramen concept has landed in Manchester. Located on Portland Street and taking up residence within the space once occupied by the Architects Society, it will be serving up modern takes on ramen, rice bowls and Japanese small plates when it officially opens its doors this Friday.

Parts of the UK are bracing for wet and windy weather this week as Storm Babet hits the UK - including parts of Greater Manchester.

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for young Benfica midfielder Joao Neves next summer.

It might have been dwarfed by events at the season's end but Manchester United's most successful campaign could easily have been derailed by takeover talk.

For Manchester’s many bars, restaurants and pubs, we are coming up to what can be a bit of an uncertain period.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has had her co-stars gushing over herself and her husband Sylvain as they were seen putting on a glamorous appearance as they attended a recent awards bash.

More than a third of private hire taxi drivers in Greater Manchester are licensed by a council that operates around 80 miles away in Wolverhampton.