Three Galleon options emerging as 'exciting' refurbishment nears for centre

Kate Middleton is currently recovering in hospital following a successful abdominal surgery at a private London hospital and it isn't the first time the mum-of-three has been admitted due to health complications in the past.

Gemma Atkinson has told fans she's 'not ready yet' as she addressed some of the responses she got to her This Morning debut. The Hits Radio host revealed on Wednesday (January 17) that she was heading to host the ITV daytime show's latest competition segment.

Kate Middleton is thought to be "doing well" following her abdominal surgery, after a shock announcement worried royal fans.The Princess of Wales, 42, had the operation on Wednesday at The London Clinic in Marylebone, with Kensington Palace making a statement that she would be stepping back from royal duties until after Easter. Kate is expected to stay in hospital for 10 to 14 days, longer than is usually advised after abdominal surgery, and will then take two to three months for her recovery once she is back in Windsor.

LS Lowry's famous match day painting has left its home at The Lowry theatre and gallery in Salford and has begun a year-long tour around the region. 'Going to the Match' will be on display at five Northern venues over the next 12 months.

The long-term future of Howden Park Centre has been secured.

Dozens of new affordable homes could be built in Ashton following an application for a three-storey apartment block.

Fall Out Boy brought out surprise guest Mike Shinoda to perform ‘Dance Dance’ at ALTer EGO – watch the footage below.The band were announced as last-minute headliners just days before the festival after it was revealed Paramore dropped out of performing. iHeartRadio’s ALTer EGO, presented by Capital One, was held on January 13 at the Honda Centre in Anaheim, California.Fall Out Boy did not disappoint when taking to the stage, bringing out Linkin Park‘s Shinoda on stage to perform ‘Dance Dance’.

An image of a man has been released by police investigating an incident of indecent exposure at a shopping precinct

Two council payment offices will be closed in March.

Police have released a CCTV picture after a man with a suspected gun burst into a Post Office in Salford and stole thousands of pounds in cash.

Eccles is set to embrace an exciting artistic experience as Salford City Council unveils plans for Mystery Bird - a unique moving art installation.

When viewers watch new ITV drama After the Flood they may think it was shot in a real-life storm. But the dramatic rain-soaked scenes in the new six-part series were all created using gallons of water and special effects.

Police have launched a murder probe after a man's body was discovered inside a vehicle at a shopping centre car park.

Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq will present their BBC 6 Music Shows from a different grassroots venue every day of Independent Venue Week.Lamacq was joined by Stephens on the first instalment of his new weekly Teatime Session, which airs on Mondays from 4-7pm, to announce the initiative in celebration of the UK’s weeklong event to recognise the importance of independent music venues.Between January 29 and February 2, the presenters will be hitting the road to broadcast their shows from grassroots venues across the country and will also host performances from different artists each day.Lamacq will host from Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast on January 29 ahead of an Independent Venue Week performance from Ash.Stephens will be presenting his show from Edinburgh’s Whistle Binkies on January 30, where 86TVs will perform later that night; The Fulford Arms in York on January 31 ahead of a gig from NewDad; Polar Bear Music Club in Hull on February 1 where English Teacher will be playing; The Rockin’ Chair in Wrexham (Friday 2nd February) before a live set from Antony Szmierek.Those artists will join Lamacq and Stephens for intimate live performances and interviews across the week.Listeners can attend two exclusive intimate live performances with Ash in Belfast on January 29 and Antony Szmierek in Wrexham on February 2. You can apply to attend via a free ballot here, which will be open till January 15.

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a 15-year-old girl was "inappropriately touched" on a bus.

The owners of a beloved Oldham cafe that serves 'the best scones' have been forced to close its doors with immediate effect as they 'cannot continue'.

This is the moment a mouse was spotted scurrying around near an entrance to the Trafford Centre's busy food hall at Christmas.

Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at the Trafford Centredemanding a ceasefire in Gaza. Crowds of demonstrators flooded the shopping destination waving flags and clutching banners.

King Charles appeared to snub Prince Harry on Christmas Day as the monarch failed to mention his son during his second Christmas speech.