Beloved Manchester bakery announces the ‘end of an era’ - but reveal exciting plans for future

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has spoken more about the imminent arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford, saying he plans to sit down for talks with the new co-owner.

Manchester United supporters are divided on Erik ten Hag’s decision to sell Anthony Elanga after the winger helped Nottingham Forest pull off a shock win.

A new 28-storey tower block touted for student housing in the city centre has been formally submitted to Manchester council.

Måneskin have commemorated the end of their ‘Rush!’ tour in Manchester, by paying tribute to Oasis with a cover of ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’.At the show, frontman Damiano David and guitarist Thomas Raggi took to the b-stage, armed with an acoustic guitar, as David spoke about his love for the musicians the city has produced. “This fucking city gave birth to a lot of very, very good artists,” he said, to a roar of applause.

Rap superstar Aitch had a go at playing Father Christmas during a surprise toy giveaway for struggling families in Trafford. Lucky fans were treated to clothes and state of the art games consoles for this year's '‘Big Drama Call Christmas Giveback’ supported by the rapper on Tuesday night (December 19).

A new 15-storey tower block with over 100 student homes could soon be built in Manchester’s Oxford Road corridor.

Escape to the Chateau star Dick Strawbridge, 64, has revealed the "real reason" Channel 4 decided to finish his and wife Angel Strawbridge's popular home renovation series last year. Escape to the Chateau followed Dick and Angel as they worked on building their forever home within the old Chateau de la Motte Husson in France. The couple, together with their two children, Arthur, 10, and Dorothy, nine, got stuck in and tried their hand at all sorts of DIY works to turn the immense property into a stunning home for them all to live in.

If you managed to get to the Christmas markets this year, there's a good chance you may have taken your last sip of a drink that's been a favourite in Greater Manchester for decades. The drink is a concoction of fortified Australian white wine known as Aussie Whites mixed with lemon, sugar and hot water known as a 'Hot Blob'.

Micah Hamilton will remain with the Manchester City academy for now despite notching a superb goal for the senior side on Wednesday night.

Manchester United are reportedly in the race to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as the 24-year-old weighs up his future at Camp Nou.

Slipknot have announced a brand new UK and European tour to celebrate 25 years as a band.

A mum spent eight hours painstakingly hand-making 350 decorations for her Christmas tree - and said she saved herself thousands.

Are you watching, Meghan Markle? Because Princess Catherine appears to have a message after being publicly called out as one of the alleged “royal racists”!

Charley Webb appeared to be getting in the Christmas spirit as she brought the sparkles to her latest jaw-dropping look. The former Emmerdale star looked sensational in a tiny skirt as she enjoyed a night out with one of her former ITV soap co-stars.

Thousands more student homes could be coming to Manchester as the planning committee prepares to debate a stacked agenda next week.

Two brothers were caught with a stash of cocaine and cash when cops raided their home - while they were asleep. Mohammed and Meisam Abvabi have been locked up for their part in a county lines drug operation in Wigan uncovered by detectives.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has sent a 'love' message to her fellow dancer following their sad exit from the competition. The Australian pro was sharing her response to Katya Jones' appearance alongside Nigel Harman on Saturday night's show after they were forced to withdraw from the competition.

Plans for two apartment blocks totalling 204 homes in Salford’s major regeneration area are still under consultation with city planners. The scheme close to Middlewood Locks is a joint venture between the Canal and Rivers Trust and Bloc and has been branded H20.

Bolton comedy star Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK stand-up tour - his first since 2016. Paddy has announced his long-awaited return to comedy will see him perform 40 dates across the UK in 2024 and 2025.

Two areas of Greater Manchester have been named as some of the worst places for fly-tipping in the entire North West region last year.