Tributes paid following death of former Bolton Council leader and mayor Cliff Morris

Coronation Street fans are convinced they’ve uncovered the identity of the person cruelly trolling Maria Connor online - and it’s closer to home than you might think. The hairdresser turned politician, played by Samia Longchambon, has been having a rough time in recent weeks after making it her mission to try and make the Manchester air cleaner for residents on the Cobbles.

A report published by HS2 finally reveals the thinking behind the decision to build a turnback surface station at Piccadilly instead of the underground option preferred by northern leaders. But the study, say its critics, fails to properly consider the broader economic case for an underground through hub or explain the maths behind the claim it will be £5bn cheaper to build above ground.

A new food hall and other proposed improvements at Bolton market hall hopes to attract early evening diners and increase visits to the town centre by 800,000 a year. Plans have been published by Bolton Council for the food court extension and a general refurbishment of the building.

Tributes have been paid to an ‘amazing dad’ who 'fought tooth and nail to make himself better' before he was found dead after a long mental health battle. Darren Mchugh, 39, sadly died on Sunday, June 12.

Charm, a sharp wit, and a wicked sense of humour can take you a long way as a journalist. Andy Nott, the former Manchester Evening News reporter, had all three in spades.

Bolton Wanderers have already sold more season tickets for the upcoming campaign since the club exited the Premier League.

Ian Evatt has opened up on missing out on a couple of transfer window targets as he explained that Bolton Wanderers will have to be patient for further incomings this summer.

City Football Group (CFG), the owners of Manchester City, are hoping to add an 11th club to their resume.

Maria Windass will face online terror in upcoming Coronation Street scenes. Samia Longchambon, who has played the character for 22 years, has revealed the horror her soap alter-ego will face.

Former Bolton Wanderers defender Joe Riley has joined fellow League One side Fleetwood Town as the club's new head of recruitment.

Harry Styles has paid tribute to his first school teacher at a homecoming gig in Manchester.Fan footage of the moment saw Styles ask the crowd to help him find his school teacher who he’d heard was in the audience at the gig.“I’d like to try and find someone in the audience,” Styles said on stage. “So, we’re going to get really quiet, and I’m going to see if I can locate this person, if you don’t mind helping me.”“My first-ever school teacher is here tonight,” he went on. “Her name’s Mrs.

The father of a teenage boy killed by a gang of youths blamed the boy's grieving mother for his death.

Foo Fighters have announced the full list of artists performing at a tribute concert for their late drummer Taylor Hawkins, which includes Manchester’s own Liam Gallagher.

A new health centre has been approved to be built on derelict land in Bolton. Planning permission has been granted to build the Gloster Health and Well-being Centre which is designed to house four clinical tenants, either GPs or community dentists.

A 71-year-old man died after being 'struck by a motorcycle' as he crossed the road, an inquest heard.

Alicia Keys has truly been playing up to the locals during her recent run of U.K. shows, performing for the Queen outside Buckingham palace one weekend and then bringing out Johnny Marr in Manchester the next.

Alicia Keys brought Johnny Marr out on stage last night (June 11) to cover The Smiths when she performed in Manchester.The US R&B star was headlining the city’s AO Arena when she invited the guitarist to join her to perform one of the band’s classic songs.“I’ve talked a lot about New York tonight,” Keys reportedly told the crowd at one point during her set. “Now I want to talk about Manchester.” Marr then came out and accompanied her on a version of ‘This Charming Man’.“Johnny Marr!” She shouted as the track neared its end and the big screen focused on the guitarist.

"I've talked a lot about New York tonight" Alicia Keys stated to the packed out, high energy crowd at the AO Arena after singing New York City and Empire State of Mind. "Now I want to talk about Manchester."