Awesome kids' Splash Park an hour from Manchester where you turn up on the day

A tropical island beach with white sand and crystal clear water is a dream summer destination for many. But while it would be nice to go on holiday to the Caribbean or the Maldives, they do involve uncomfortable long-haul flights and expensive tickets.

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba left Manchester United last year because he did not feel 'love' from supporters or the club.

Moor Hall in Aughton has been named England's number one restaurant at the National Restaurant Awards for 2023.

Footage appears to show crowds clamouring for the last train from Manchester to Liverpool on Saturday night as the city was clearing out after multiple major events.

The humble Victoria sponge is quite probably the most quintessential British cake.

This weekend has seen the hottest day of 2023 so far, with the mercury topping out over 30C.

Two best mates are both poised for summer moves and they both happen to be pretty decent footballers. Declan Rice and Mason Mount may be unlikely to end up as teammates at club level as well as international, but their respective futures at West Ham United and Chelsea do appear to be on extremely borrowed time.

Music fans complained of 'total and utter chaos' following Pink's huge gig in Bolton last night. The star kicked off the European leg of her Summer Carnival 2023 tour at the University of Bolton Stadium on Wednesday.

A new dark drama has dropped on Netflix, chronicling the fallout of a nuclear disaster in Japan.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin stunned commuters by apparently taking the TRAIN from Manchester to Cardiff ready for the next gigs on his band's huge world tour. The band played four huge shows at Manchester's Etihad Stadium last week, and tonight perform at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

Ally McCoist believes Declan Rice should snub Manchester United's advances and favour a move to Arsenal instead.

With a mini heatwave on the way, what could be better than cooling off in an outdoor pool, enjoying all the thrills of a Mediterranean holiday without even having to travel too far from home?

Direct flights to the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada, will make a welcome return to Manchester Airport from next year, with tickets going on sale as early as next month, it was revealed today. Virgin Atlantic announced the popular destination would return from next June, opening up the US West Coast to passengers from Manchester once again.

An airline has made an announcement about a new check-in service at Manchester Airport as families jet away during the half term holidays.

Manchester City are aiming to complete a near-perfect season when they face Inter Milan in the Champions League final next week.

The Europa League final between Roma and Sevilla takes place tonight.

Greater Manchester is home to a wide range of museums, covering everything from football to science and industry. Yet there’s probably one you’ve walked past dozens of times without even realising, and it’s certainly worth a visit during the the school holidays.

Residents in a village where 2000 HGVs pass through every day are dismayed by long delays to a bypass to reduce their traffic nightmare.

Sporting Lisbon will receive €1million (£800,000) from Manchester United for Bruno Fernandes’ 2020 transfer after the Reds secured a top four Premier League finish.

Picture the scene: a lake shimmering in the summer sunshine, water gently lapping the shore and beautiful mountains in the distance. It’s an image which has made the Italian Lakes a world famous holiday destination - and one that’s popular with A-list stars with George Clooney famously owning a property there.