All the places kids can eat free or for £1 in Manchester in the summer holidays - including Asda, M&S, IKEA and Morrisons

Manchester United have addressed the key areas that the club needed to strengthen but there are still plenty of former players searching for new clubs.

A beach less than a three hour drive away from Greater Manchester has been named one of the best in Britain, according to a new study. Abersoch Beach, located in the south-eastern corner of the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales, came out on top in a list published by the AA.

A dad told the mother of two of his children told her 'I'll strangle the life out of you' as he throttled her following almost four years of abuse. Lee Ellison, 43, has now been jailed for the attack - and for coercive and controlling behaviour towards his former partner.

Manchester United may have got major parts of their transfer business over the line but there are still plenty of loose ends to tie up before the end of the month.

Tom Heaton showcased his similarities to Andre Onana in more ways than one against Borussia Dortmund.

Wandering through Manchester city centre, the same faces follow you around.

Manchester United are edging closer to ending their search for a striker after reaching an agreement with Atalanta to sign Rasmus Hojlund.

Beauty buffs are claiming that a £31 'youth defying' face cream is the 'best beauty product on the market hands down', and say the results have left them confident enough to ditch makeup. The cream, which helps to hyrdrate as well as maintain skin elasticity for smoother and younger looking skin, is said to smell like a 'tropical summer holiday in a bottle'.

With Manchester home to two of the most renowned football teams in the world, it is no surprise that some of the wealthiest footballer players choose to reside in our region. Over the years, many affluent areas in the boroughs of Trafford, Stockport and Salford have been home to some pretty big Premiere League footballers including Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and Phil Foden.

With the summer holidays underway kids will be excited at the prospect of several weeks off school. But for parents and guardians it can be difficult making sure children don’t get bored during the long break.

Rain across Greater Manchester is set to disrupt the thrilling fourth Ashes test match at Emirates Old Trafford this weekend.

It feels like an eternity ago when plans were first announced for a new bowling alley inside Trafford Palazzo.

A huge beach and splash park have arrived at The Trafford Centre as its popular Summer Daze event opens for the school holidays.

Marcus Rashford has been a mainstay at Manchester United for the last seven years and is set to remain so for the next five at least.

A large-scale public art takeover project featuring murals from notable artists and members of the community has been unveiled in Eccles just in time for the summer holidays.

Dozens of life-sized dinosaurs have arrived at Heaton Park for an event running over the school holidays.

House prices are starting to come down across Greater Manchester which is great news for househunters, especially first-time buyers. Although some areas are still considered to be overpriced, there are certain parts of the region where you can bag a bargain home.

With summer in full swing, Mancunians are looking for delicious ways to entertain themselves and that's where Zouk Restaurant can confidently join the conversation.

Andre Onana would be a 'sensational' signing for Manchester United, should the Inter Milan star complete a move to Old Trafford.

Liam Broady can’t wait for the Davis Cup to return to Manchester after an absence of almost three decades.