Butlin's in move to take over abandoned Pontins holiday park

A driver escaped serious injury after their van flipped onto its side during a crash. The drama happened in Sale Moor shortly after 2pm today (Friday).

Adam Thomas has been flooded with messages from fans as he again gushed over his 'beautiful' wife as he shared a fresh video from what has been described as the 'wedding of the century'.

Coronation Street star Daniel Brocklebank has been seen enjoying a soap reunion as he was reunited with his friend and former co-star as she 'raises hell' in Manchester. The actor was out supporting Catherine Tyldesley as she was back on home turf with her latest show.

Frank Turner broke the record for most shows played in 24 hours over the weekend, but Crywank claim that they beat him to it.Turner played 15 gigs in 15 different towns kicking off at Liverpool’s Jacaranda Baltic at 12.30pm on Saturday (May 4) before finally completing his mission at Southampton’s The Brook at midday on Sunday (May 5) – all in aid of the Music Venue Trust and supported by sponsor FreeNow, who provided e-taxis for him to complete the almost 500-mile journey.At the start of the journey, Turner posted an image of himself holding a sign saying “BEFORE”, writing: “Here we go friends. 15 shows, 15 town, 24 hours.

A man about to be arrested opened a window in his bedroom and jumped nine storeys out to his death in front of Greater Manchester Police officers. A new report has now been issued by a coroner detailing partial circumstances surrounding the death of Ashley Crews in north Manchester in February this year.

A suspected drink driver was arrested after a van was seen being 'driven erratically' on the M66. Concerned witnesses called the police to report the incident along the motorway on Monday (May 6).

A former NHS psychiatrist who says he was bullied so badly he couldn’t eat or sleep says he left the country for Canada to escape the 'toxic' workforce.

George Galloway angrily cut off a live radio interview after being challenged over comments he made about gay relationships.

Over-running engineering works at Wigan Wallgate station have seen several trains cancelled today. Some lines are blocked after work wasn't completed in time.

Spot-checks are to be stepped up to ensure tickets for disabled Manchester United fans do not end up in the wrong hands, the club says.

Take That moved their Manchester homecoming shows to the AO Arena last night, amid ongoing technical issues at the new Co-op Live Arena which was due to host the gigs. Take That fans expressed relief that the gigs would still be going ahead on what is the band's eagerly-anticipated This Life tour.

A huge family event is coming to Greater Manchester's 'best park' this bank holiday weekend.

Keane and Take That have become the latest artists to have their shows at Manchester’s troubled Co-Op Live Arena affected by ongoing “technical difficulties” at the venue.Keane were supposed to play the new 23,500-capacity arena on Sunday (May 5) as part of a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Hopes And Fears’, while Take That were supposed to be playing five gigs at Co-Op Live from May 7-12.In a disastrous week for the venue, Co-Op Live had to cancel A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie‘s gig last night (May 1) just 10 minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”, which was later revealed to be caused by part of an air conditioning unit falling from the gantry inside the venue during soundcheck. Later that evening, the venue confirmed Olivia Rodrigo’s shows on Friday and Saturday (May 3-4) would also be postponed, which the artist said she was “so disappointed” about.A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s show has been rescheduled for Saturday (May 4) at the nearby AO Arena.Now, Keane have confirmed that their show will not be going ahead as planned.

Take That have announced they are MOVING their five Co-op Live Arena gigs to the AO Arena next week amid yet more delays for the crisis-hit new venue.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie has announced that he will perform at the AO Arena on Saturday night (May 4) following the last-minute cancellation of his original gig at Co-op Live.

Helen Flanagan's ex-fiance Scott Sinclair has reportedly moved on with a model who the Coronation Street star has known for years. The footballer was seen enjoying a cosy night out in Manchester this week with Helen's former friend, Louise Tarver.The soap actress and Scott, who share three children; Matilda, seven, Delilah, five, and Charlie, two, split in July 2022 after being together for 13 years.

Victoria Beckham has jokingly teased her husband David's next career move after he shared a snap she'd taken of him in the gym. The fashion designer is no stranger to sharing a cheeky snap or two of her other half but this time, while she was the photographer, it was David doing the sharing.

Alejandro Garnacho's brother Roberto, has ripped into Liverpool forward Conor Gakpo on social media.

The man behind Co-op Live has revealed exactly why the opening of Manchester's new arena has been delayed again. In an exclusive interview with the Manchester Evening News, Tim Leiweke explained why the £365m venue has pushed back Peter Kay's two performances for a second time and rescheduled The Black Keys' show tomorrow (April 27).

Molly Smith has had a hectic few months after appearing on Love Island: All-Stars, where she not only won the series but found love with co-star Tom Clare in the process. Talking with OK! this week about the launch of her new fitness programme, Move With Molly, the reality star, 29. reveals that things are going extremely well for the new couple - who have just enjoyed their first holiday together.