10 of the best outdoor swimming pools, lidos and water parks within an hour of Greater Manchester

Thirty minutes into a two and a half hour interview in 2019 with Ben Wallsworth, he bellowed "It's Neal Keeling!" His hearing was shot and his facial recognition was shaky. But his wit, wisdom, deep recall, and humour were all intact.

Without a doubt the Lake District is one of the most beautiful landscapes you’ll find in the country. It has rugged mountains, green valleys, and of course, breathtaking lakes.

When it comes to holidays there's so much choice that picking one can often feel a bit overwhelming. But if you're taking children abroad there are some things that are guaranteed to tick the right boxes.

A convicted rapist described by a judge as a 'prolific sex offender' died from heart disease in jail after a cancelled hospital cardiac appointment wasn't re-booked, an inquest heard.

Zendaya and Tom Holland are the latest stars to attend Beyonce‘s Renaissance Tour!

Erik ten Hag is only just in his second summer in charge of Manchester United but he has ruled with an iron fist.

The weather really hasn't been able to make its mind up in recent weeks. From hot sunny days to thunder and lightning without a moments hesitation.

Bus and tram tickets are to be launched cutting the cost of travel in Greater Manchester for many users by 20 per cent from September. The Bee Network starts on September 24, when the city-region becomes the first to bring bus services under local control since 1986.

Former defender Rio Ferdinand has already delivered a glowing assessment of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana amid Manchester United's reported interest in his signature.

A Greater Manchester town centre has been dealt a blow after a coffee giant announced its plans to leave. Costa Coffee has confirmed its branch in Wigan town centre will shut for the final time on Sunday, June 25.

When it comes to the world’s best beaches, you’d probably expect to find them in far-flung destinations like Thailand, the Maldives or the Caribbean. All of these places are wonderful to visit, but are often once-in-a-lifetime holidays.

A picnic is a quintessential summer experience. From tucking into sandwiches at the seaside to quiche in the countryside, there’s nothing quite like a picnic on a summer’s day.

When Lesley and Garry McNally’s children flew the nest two years ago, the Salford couple decided to resize and move into their dream bungalow.

Javier Mascherano is as excited by Alejandro Garnacho as everyone else - according to former Manchester United midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron.

Vanderpump Rules fans are cringing over a newly released scene between Raquel Leviss and Tom Sandoval.

This is the dramatic moment a huge bolt of lightning appeared over the Manchester city centre skyline - as the region was battered by a huge tropical storm.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Paul Walter Hauser has made hamburgers the latest red carpet accessory.The actor has found himself making the rounds lately thanks to his stunning turn as serial killer Larry Hall in Apple TV Plus’ limited series “Black Bird,” a role that has already netted him a SAG Award nomination and wins from the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards. After Jamie Lee Curtis asked him to bring her a burger to the next event, Hauser showed up at the Critics Choice Awards with a patty – only to learn Curtis couldn’t attend due to COVID. He later proposed to her with a smashburger at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards and brought 20 burgers to the SAG Awards, where he handed them out to the likes of Adam Sandler. When Hauser’s name was called amongst the nominees in his category, he perfectly timed a blissful bite on camera.So when Hauser joined us as a guest on this week’s episode of the Variety Awards Circuit podcast, we wanted to get his opinion on one of our favorite hamburgers in town, from the Corner Deli – which is located inside a gas station next to our offices. Listen below for his full review.

Ariana Madix is truly making the most out of a bad situation… and making money from it, too! Get that bag, girl!

The explosive season 10 reunion of Vanderpump Rules reunion has come to an end.

A Greater Manchester Police PCSO is accused of exchanging confidential information for a sexual favour from a woman he met on the beat, a court has heard.