Where Manchester came in the World's Best Cities list

Knife crime has fallen by 16 per cent in Greater Manchester despite rising across England and Wales - but mayor Andy Burnham says there is more work to do be done to tackle it. The city-region still has one of the highest levels of knife crime in the country.

Lydia Ina's life work is looking after vulnerable children. The 83-year-old from Fallowfield has been dubbed ‘Nigeria’s Mother Theresa’ thanks to her herculean achievement of being a foster carer for over 300 kids.

A deaf customer at a Starbucks cafe in Manchester has claimed they were asked if they were drunk by a member of staff.

The Good Hotel Guide has announced its list of César Award winners and two hotels in the North West have received the prestigious accolade. The annual awards are given out to 12 hotels, inns and B&BS which are deemed outstanding in their respective categories.

For the last 18 months, Matthew Curtis has been trying to visit as many pubs and bars throughout Greater Manchester as he can with a camera on his shoulder and a notepad in his hand under the guise of being a ‘beer enthusiast’.

“Here’s the funny thing, I was talking to a director a few months ago, and I mentioned that I was I’ve been reading and thinking about King Lear, says Sir Patrick Stewart of his possible future career plans “And he said, Yes, yes, of course. But, you know, Patrick, you’re a little too old. Okay. Well, that was something of a shock.”

A Greater Manchester takeaway has been named 'best in the north' at the Food Awards England 2023. The awards celebrate the best of the country’s food industry, shining a spotlight on the best restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, and producers.

A Rochdale restaurant and takeaway has picked up the coveted title of "Champion of the Champions" at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2023 (ARTA).

The wait is over as tonight the show dubbed the 'ultimate social experiment', Big Brother, returns to our screens. Sixteen housemates arrive at the brand new Big Brother house before a live studio audience as they prepare to compete for a £100,000 cash prize. One by one each housemate arrives by car as they’re introduced to the nation.

She first appeared in Coronation Street as an exotic dancer called Rita Littlewood in 1964, but actress Barbara Knox made such an impression that bosses never forgot her. In 1972, Barbara was asked back and she begged Ken Dodd to release her early from his show. He kindly did and today Barbara is the longest- serving female TV soap actor in the world.To celebrate Barbara’s 90th birthday, ITV1 is paying tribute to its flame-haired star by telling her tale with tributes from her friends and colleagues.

A ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach has received three prestigious awards with one naming it the ‘best’ of its type in the world.

It’s perhaps a little known fact that Manchester City star Matheus Nunes used to work in a bakery before he hit it big as a footballer. So, the superstar was taken back to his roots last week to work a shift at a popular hatch-style bakery in Ancoats to see if he remembered a thing or two.

Manchester City maverick Jeremy Doku has been tipped to develop into one of the world’s best footballers.

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Manchester City loanee Callum Doyle faces up to four months on the sidelines through injury.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be expecting his team to bounce back this weekend when they travel to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

Manchester City will be looking to get back to winning ways on Saturday afternoon when they face Wolves in the Premier League.

Matheus Nunes returns to Wolves on Saturday for the first time since his acrimonious exit in the summer and wants to set the record straight - starting with an apology.The £53m deadline day signing for Manchester City stopped training at Wolves to try and get the transfer over the line, prompting a backlash from fans and negative comments from their manager and Sporting Director. For that, he is ready to say sorry to his former club, as he expressed regret at how he left things at Molineux.Ahead of City's Premier League clash at Molineux on Saturday, Nunes broke his silence on his final days at Wolves, saying he couldn't afford to turn down a move to the Etihad as he simply did not know if the 'dream' opportunity would come again.

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil is not expecting Matheus Nunes to receive a positive reception when he returns to Molineux for Manchester City on Saturday.

Heavy rain is set to hit Greater Manchester later today - with more downpours forecast for the weekend.

Twelve months ago, Pep Guardiola wasn't happy. The Manchester City manager could see something wasn't quite right as his side drew two of their opening six games and lost twice before the World Cup break.