'This used to be our view of a beautiful field packed with wildlife - now it has been ruined forever'

Flood warnings and alerts have been issued across Greater Manchester as torrential rain and wind continues to batter the region.

Ed Sheeran has announced details of some new warm up shows ahead of his UK and European tour later this year.Sheeran will play two gigs in Brighton, followed by five new London shows. Tickets are available here.Speaking about the new dates, Sheeran said: “I’m going to be doing some warm up shows for my tour in the next few weeks.“These are very low key shows where I get to try out all the new tunes before taking them into the stadiums.

Dancing On Ice fan favourite Bez opened up about the time he was almost killed after being caught in the middle of a drug row.

Fleet Foxes have announced details of a 2022 world tour, which includes new UK dates – see the band’s full schedule below.The band’s new run of shows, which take them from late June until September, come on the back of their 2020 album ‘Shore’.The shows begin in Salt Lake City on June 27, with North American dates running until mid-August, where they play the Forest Hills Stadium in New York.Robin Pecknold and co. then travel to London for a show at All Points East in support of The National before they play four more UK shows in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester and as a headliner of End Of The Road.The tour then heads to mainland Europe, wrapping up with a Berlin show on September 11.Watch a trailer for the tour and see the full schedule below.

A former stray dog called Penny, who was found wandering the streets alone just as lockdown hit in 2020, is still searching to find her forever home.

The mother of an 11-month-old baby who died in horrific circumstances has spoken about her 'beautiful baby boy'.

Alt-J have shared a dreamy new single today (February 7) – listen to ‘The Actor’.It’s the final song to be released from the band’s forthcoming album ‘The Dream’, which arrives this Friday (February 11) via Infectious Music/BMG. It’s available to pre-order now.Describing the inspiration behind ‘The Actor’, the group said: “Hollywood, 1982.

A Manchester beauty entrepreneur has shared the secret childhood pain that prompted his mission to treat local children with alopecia for free.

Miles away from the world of designer labels and glitzy diamonds, Sasha Attwood has revealed that her favourite Christmas present came in the form of crystals and sage. Speaking on her YouTube channel, the 25 year old told her 43,600 followers that her family had surprised her with her very own “witch box”.The model, who is dating Manchester City footballer Jack Grealish, said: “My mum did it last year and it was one of my favourite things that I got. It was a self-care, positive kind of witch basket.

Scammers are targeting people looking for a place to live in Greater Manchester with fake listings.

Friends and family have paid tribute to a tragic mum whose death has prompted a murder-rape inquiry.

Nia Archives is a British producer and vocalist whose throwback jungle beats act as a bed for timeless emotional content. New song "Luv Like," premiering above, fits the template exactly. Upbeat drums whizz and bang as the tempo drives things into overdrive.

A GMP officer has received a written warning for his use of CS Spray during the arrest of a 13-year-old.

New Order to release a second collaborative line.The Manchester sports brand has joined forces with the Manchester-based band for new items that celebrate the synth-pop legends’ influence on uniting indie, dance and football fans in the early ’90s.A football shirt featuring Umbro’s iconic all-over jacquard pattern is included, which features an England ’90 woven tape along the sleeves. The £50 football shirt is emblazoned with an Umbro logo as well as the New Order logo.There is also a ‘World In Motion’ globes motif on the chest, referencing the fact that New Order’s song, ‘World In Motion’, was often sung by English fans at the 1990 World Cup.Also available is a New Order training-top (priced at £55), a New Order Celebration Jacket (£65) and a New Order Bobble Beanie (£20).

In June 2020, the Manchester Evening News spoke to five patients who were suffering from the debilitating effects of long Covid.

Since 1801 to the present day 201 firefighters have died in the line of duty in our region, according to records held by the Fireground Museum in Rochdale.