Dodgy Disney character branded vape liquids among 55,000 items seized from shop

Going for a Boxing Day walk is an annual tradition for many. It’s a chance to walk off all those mince pies and blow the cobwebs away.

The government ministers and officials who spoke of a 'punishment beating' for Greater Manchester during the pandemic when local leaders resisted tougher Covid restrictions without adequate funding have been named. Andy Burnham's behaviour during his stand-off with the government in autumn 2020 was described as 'appalling' at the meeting attended by the UK's top politicians and advisers.

Work to transform a historic warehouse behind Piccadilly Station into a series of ‘creative workspaces’ is getting underway in a matter of weeks.

"I remember thinking, don't fall asleep. You won't wake up." That was the terrifying moment England cricketer Jack Leach realised he could die from a fatal illness while on a tour of New Zealand.

Standing in the classroom where she taught a Strictly Come Dancing finalist as a year six pupil, Joanne Morris reflects on the enormity of his achievements. St Paul's CE Primary School stands to the west of the Dickie Bird estate, on the edge of Bury.

Concern is growing over a man missing from home in Burnage.

One of the remaining couples left in Strictly Come Dancing has 'undeniable chemistry' that has seen them bump their competition down from the spot top ahead of the final. The hit BBC One dance contest will come to a dazzling end on Saturday night (December 16).

A Hotel and Spa in Cheshire has been awarded the AA Best UK Spa Award.

A woman was rescued from a lake in Rochdale by emergency crews. Police, firefighters, paramedics and rescue units were called to Hollingworth Lake in Littleborough just after 7.30pm last night (Thursday).

Clara Amfo, the host of BBC Radio 1's Future Sounds show, has announced she will be stepping down next year to focus on new projects with the network. Jack Saunders, who currently presents Future Artists and The Official Chart shows, will take over from April 15.

CCTV captured the moment a dangerous driver smashed a stolen car through the wall of a pub - inches away from where customers were playing a game of pool.

The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital patients were surprised by famous Mancunian stars as a Christmas treat organised by the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.

Illegal single-use vapes worth £11,000 have been seized in Stockport and five arrests made as part of a joint operation by the council's Trading Standards officers and Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

An unlicensed ice-cream man has been caught and convicted for a second time. Mohammed Zubair Khan, of Bradford Park Drive, Bolton, was convicted in his absence of trading without a street traders consent licence at Bolton magistrates court.

The Coronation Street ladies put on a stunning display as they stepped out for the cast's Christmas party. Most of Corrie's well known faces hit the town to celebrate the festive season at Refuge Bar, in Manchester, on Friday, December 7. However it was the girls that stole the show in their glitzy dresses and beautiful outfits.Tina O'Brien, who plays Sarah Barlow in the ITV soap, looked gorgeous in a sparkly red mini dress.

Hugh Grant and his partner Anna have donated tens of thousands of pounds to ‘Britain’s kindest plumber’.

A popular cake shop in the city centre is handing out Willy Wonka-style golden tickets to customers this week giving them a chance to win big just in time for Christmas.

EastEnders is set to bring a fan-favourite character back to Albert Square after five years, as Johnny Carter will be returning home. The character has so far been played by two actors - Ted Reilly and Sam Strike - and will now be recast by a Grantchester favourite. Charlie Suff, who played Tommy Wilson on ITV's popular period drama, is gearing up to take a stab at the solicitor, who is Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter's (Kellie Bright) son.

Annabel Croft has been hailed a 'wonder woman' by fans as the Strictly Come Dancing star told them 'don't be fooled'. The former tennis ace has gained a new legion of supporters during her time in the BBC One dance contest as she continues to impress all the ballroom.

One of Manchester Airport’s lounges has been named among the worst in the UK according to a study by consumer group Which?. The Manchester Terminal 1 Escape Lounge received a score of just one and a half stars based on secret inspections.