'Watch this space': Major update in huge £70m plans to transform town centre after ten YEAR delay

Michelle Keegan has been warned by her fans that her latest project could result in Hollywood calling as she's heaped with praise days after returning to screens. The actress was telling her followers she feels like she's 'in a dream' following the response to Fool Me Once.

A total of 26 new flats could be coming to the Rochdale high street in the place of the old Poundworld.

Zack Steffen's Manchester City nightmare is set to end with a return to the USA in the January transfer window.

BBC presenter and TV chef Simon Rimmer has made the heartbreaking announcement that he's unfortunately had to close one of his top restaurants in a sad move for his career. The Channel 4 Sunday Brunch favourite broke the news to his fans on social media, as he explained that he's been forced to shut down Greens in Didsbury, Manchester after 33 years. Sharing all in a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, the star was clearly emotional as he addressed the reasons for the change.

Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw has admitted the exit of one of his long-standing co-stars was emotional after they left the soap in tragic scenes. During the New Year's Day trip to the Dales, viewers were heartbroken to discover Bob's son Heath Hope had died.

Rylan Clark left his fans 'welling up' with a message before being seen ringing in the New Year at a party with his mum Linda after a 'tough year'. The BBC Radio 2 host appeared on his last show of the year on Saturday and it wouldn't have been right if he hadn't got Linda involved.

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.

Bosses of Altrincham’s town centre shopping hub the Stamford Quarter are predicting a vibrant 2024 after reporting a five percent uplift in visitor numbers. Landlord and property company Bruntwood says it's had a successful 2023 following an influx of new stores joining national brands and independent boutiques.

Yesterday (December 21), trainer and fashion giant New Balance opened a new store in the Trafford Centre. Away from its discount store in Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, it's the sneaker brand's first Northern store in the UK.

A new 15-storey tower block with over 100 student homes could soon be built in Manchester’s Oxford Road corridor.

The death of a much-loved great grandad who went missing for almost ten weeks was a 'tragic accident', a coroner has ruled.

Micah Hamilton will remain with the Manchester City academy for now despite notching a superb goal for the senior side on Wednesday night.

Manchester's much-loved tiki bar The Liars Club has announced its closure. The late-night venue located on Back Bridge Street confirmed the news this afternoon and said that it will close its doors for good at the end of December.

Clara Amfo, the host of BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds show, has announced she will be stepping down next year to focus on new projects with the network. Jack Saunders, who currently presents Future Artists and The Official Chart shows, will take over from April 15.

Police have made an arrest following a 'stabbing' outside a swimming baths. Officers were called out to a reported stabbing in the car park of Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, in Irlam, Salford, at around 6.15am today (December 9).

An Italian grandmother, who has lived in the UK for more than 40 years, says she has been ordered to leave the UK after an email from the Home Office went straight to her junk inbox.

A huge cannabis farm with a street value worth tens of thousands of pounds has been discovered after cops swooped in on a property in Wigan.

Kristen Stewart has recalled her love of Manchester bands such as Oasis and Joy Division during an appearance at a Chanel show.The moment took place when the actress – most famous for her role as Bella Swan in the Twilight franchise – arrived at the Chanel fashion show taking place in Manchester last night (December 7).The event is the annual Métiers d’Art show, which was brought to the UK city for the first time for the 2023 instalment. The new location was chosen as the region is widely known for its rich music history – the origins of acts including The Stone Roses, Joy Division, Buzzcocks and Oasis.Now, as part of an interview with I-D magazine, actor Kristen Stewart has recalled her love of the city and excitement that the location is “the birthplace of Oasis”.“I would have been so sad if I wasn’t allowed to come to this particular show because I feel like… I feel like this is my juice,” she told the outlet when asked about which part of the show she enjoyed.

A familiar face is set to return to the helm of This Morning after it was revealed that Rylan Clark and Emma Willis will be replaced. At the start of this week the pair took over hosting duties on the ITV show as the presenting line-up continues to change following Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's exits.

Police have issued a dispersal order in Rochdale this evening after reports of 'up to 40 youths' fighting in the town centre.