The Star and Garter landlord Andy Martin died in hospital four days after being admitted

Details have been announced for the funeral of one of the most popular figures in Manchester's music scene. Andy Martin, licensee of The Star and Garter, died aged 52 following a short illness last month.

Gemma Atkinson has shared her praise for former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and when she'll be the first she wants radio bosses to call if any changes occur at work on Hits Radio.

A five-year-old girl was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being mauled by a dog in Trafford. Emergency services raced to the scene of the incident on Walnut Road, Partington, at around 3.40pm on Sunday (April 14).

Peter Hook led an emotional applause tribute at the Star and Garter to the pub's popular landlord Andy Martin, a fortnight since his untimely death. Manchester music legend Hook was performing a special Joy Division set at the historic pub as a fundraising gig for the Headstock charity.

Emmerdale's Zoe Henry, who portrays Rhona Goskirk, has been a staple on the ITV soap since 2001, making quite a splash with her compelling performances.The 49 year old actress has recently been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including fleeing the village with baby Ivy when Gus Malcolms (Alan McKenna) revealed he wanted the tot - who is Rhona's biological child - back full time. Baby Ivy is biologically Rhona's, as Gus and his late wife used the embryo he and Rhona created via IVF when they were still together years earlier. But due to Gus's wife growing the baby in her womb and giving birth to her, Rhona now has no say over Ivy.

A 15-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being stabbed near Blackley on Saturday night (April 13), the Manchester Evening News understands.

This is the moment a panicked daughter called the police after her car was stolen - with her 89-year-old blind mum inside.

Technology is to be introduced by a coroner which will be able to establish cause of death without dissecting the body. A leading coroner said families who have recently lost a loved one in Bolton, Salford, Wigan will soon benefit from 'digital autopsies', which not only minimise emotional distress, but also accelerate the post-mortem process.

The firm behind a well-known Greater Manchester TV studio has been placed into liquidation it has been confirmed. Factory Transmedia Ltd was formed in 2000 and employed hundreds of people over its near quarter of a century in business.

Officers have issued a fresh appeal for help finding a 31-year-old man who has been missing for four days. Greater Manchester Police says Deon was last seen at around 8.40pm on Sunday (April 7).

The AO Arena has been the beating heart of Manchester since it first opened way back in 1995, when none other than Oasis were one of the very first bands to play there, just after going (champagne) supernova with their second album.

Police powers have been stepped up in Moss Side after a teenage boy was killed in a 'targeted' stabbing.

Adam Thomas appeared delighted as he experienced a 'first in a long time' as he offered an update on his health. The actor opened up about his arthritis diagnosis last year after he was revealed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

Rory Harty’s parents noticed they could no longer fasten his nappies, and just assumed he needed a bigger size.

There’s nothing quite like recharging your batteries with an escape to the countryside and waking up to breathtaking views of rolling green fields. With warmer and brighter months ahead, many of us will be planning rural getaways in the coming weeks, and, while camping is a popular way to reconnect with nature it’s not for everyone - especially for those who like their home comforts.

A woman was left seriously hurt after being knocked down on the M60 while she was 'assisting another vehicle'.

Richard Keys has laid into Pep Guardiola for his decision to speak at length with Jack Grealish moments after the final whistle between Manchester City and Arsenal.

To thousands of Mancunians, he was the legendary pub landlord at the helm of one of the city's most significant venues. But there was another side to Andy Martin.

When drugs kingpin Jonathan Cassidy filmed himself driving around Dubai in his Lamborghini he was following a well-trodden path. The Middle Eastern city has become a destination for criminal fugitives.

The Enemy have announced details of an ‘Indie Til I Die’ UK tour, set to kick off later this year. Find ticket details below.Announced today (March 25), the shows come following the British indie rock band reforming back in 2022, and going on to play a number of festival slots across summer 2023.