Fallen tree halts rush-hour Metrolink trams as passengers pile onto buses

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.

Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing girl who was last seen in north Manchester 24 hours ago.

Ian Brown once famously said that 'Manchester has everything except a beach'. He could have also added that we don't have any outdoor pools or lidos anymore - but that's not quite as succinct.

The Weeknd is finally ready to bring his After Hours Til Dawn Tour to UK shores, having wowed crowds across the US with the show last year.

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

Trains were delayed, Manchester City treble celebrations were halted, roads became flooded and a man sailed down a street in a kayak after Greater Manchester was battered by downpours again on Monday (June 12).

Greater Manchester has been battered by yet another storm this evening as the region was hit by torrential rain, hail, thunder and lightening - all in the space of half an hour.

Commuters could face another day of Metrolink disruption as work to repair damaged overhead lines continues.

Metrolink services will remain disrupted throughout today due to overhead line damage, Transport for Greater Manchester has confirmed.

Rain could fall on Manchester City's parade tomorrow, as thousands of fans are set to take to the streets to welcome the all conquering team home. A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms is in force from noon until 9pm.

A number of Metrolink services have been suspended this afternoon which will have an impact on those heading to Heaton Park for Parklife 2023.

Two men were left injured after a fight broke out on a busy street in Manchester city centre.

Parklife festival rolls into its second day at Heaton Park today as thousands of party goers descend onto the park again. Many may be completely exhausted after a night of music and Champions League Final celebrations, but the sunny weather this morning is bound to have perked everyone up.

An artist set to perform at this year’s Parklife festival has been forced to pull out just hours before they were set to perform on the main stage.

Temperatures in Greater Manchester are set to 29c over the weekend as the region is set for hours of sunshine.

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.

It's the simplest way to pay for the tram – as long as you remember to tap out. Contactless card payments have been used on the Metrolink since 2021.

The tenth series of Love Island is in full swing - and after just two episodes - viewers think they already know which couple is going to take the crown. The hit ITV dating show returned to screens on Monday night (June 5) with a fresh batch of singletons hoping to fall in love in the Majorcan villa.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays on a busy road heading into Manchester following a crash. Officers have been called out to Ashton Old Road, near the border of Openshaw and Audenshaw, following a collision this morning (June 7).

Passengers claim they were stuck on a 'greenhouse' plane before being 'stranded' in an airport for hours on their return to Manchester on Monday night (June 5).