Activists 'hack' billboards across Manchester in protest against oil giant Shell

England have been dealt a major blow in their EURO 2025 qualification campaign as first-choice goalkeeper Mary Earps was forced to leave the field with an injury.

Asda has unveiled a £50m store upgrade programme today, aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for customers in larger supermarkets and superstores - including one Greater Manchester area which will see improved stores over the coming months. The upgrades will include new foyers, seasonal aisles, food-to-go counters, flooring and lighting, as well as new in-store services and features.

Erling Haaland was reportedly forced to contact Brazilian side Fluminense on Monday night to question why he had been announced as their new signing.

A wanted man was arrested on suspicion of a string of offences after a car, thought to be linked to a number of thefts across Manchester, was stopped by police near the city centre on Sunday (May 26).

Travelling by train has become almost prohibitively expensive for many families, especially during the school holidays. One incredulous commuter took to X (formerly Twitter) last week to express his disgust when he discovered it would cost him nearly £800 to travel from Newcastle to London and back.

Nearly 1,500 banks in the UK have either shut their doors or announced their intention to close since February 2022. That's nearly two a DAY across the country.

Amazon shoppers are rushing to nab a moisturising body spray that can help keep pesky insects away.

Neither Manchester United or Manchester City will have a clean bill of health going into Saturday’s FA Cup final.

A private Manchester hospital has issued an urgent message to patients dating back to 1998. It comes as part of a major recall following the exposure of shocking failures by a prolific spinal surgeon who worked at the hospital.

Bury is set for its first Food and Drink Festival begins with dozens of stalls across the town centre and entertainment during the first half of the Bank Holiday weekend. The festival will see Bury town centre packed with pop-up food markets, artisan drinks, craft stalls, music and live entertainment between 9am – 4.30pm on Friday, May 24 and Saturday May, 25.

Manchester might be quiet tomorrow, I think to myself as I interview group after group of City fans. It's about an hour before kick-off, the sun is beating down, and beer is flowing.

Police patrols have been stepped up in Greater Manchester after two terror suspects appeared in court accused of plotting an Islamic State-inspired gun attack against members of the Jewish community in the North West.

Green-thumbed enthusiasts are tackling the common issue of waterlogged lawns, which can wreak havoc on your garden's turf and lead to algae and fungal problems - and after Manchester's rainy start to the week, this hack could save your garden. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) explains that compacted soil is often the culprit, resulting from construction activities or regular foot traffic.

As it enters its second week, those living in the Gaza protest camp at the University of Manchester say 'every day we stay here is a win.' Students began erecting tents at Brunswick Park, on the university's Oxford Road campus, last Thursday.

A new Islamic school, regeneration around a train station and a new Lidl are some of the significant developments put before Greater Manchester this week.

Mum-of-three Gemma has been skipping meals so her youngest son can keep going to football training every week. It costs £5. Despite her sacrifices, she says the price of food, council tax and bills continuing to rise means she's continuing to struggle.

A thunderstorm warning has been issued by the Met Office which covers a huge part of the UK this weekend. The 10-hour warning comes into place at midday on Sunday and will remain in force until 10pm.

Former Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna has accused Manchester United's players of 'giving up' following Monday night's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Crystal Palace.

It's almost the school holidays once again and there are some treats in store for families this May half term.

A 'danger to life' alert is in place across Greater Manchester amid a yellow thunderstorm weather warning. The Met Office issued the alert across the region and much of the north of England on Monday (May 6).