Fashion fans still torn over Crocs as shoppers rave over £12 dupe that looks 'exactly the same'

A woman lost three stone in just eight weeks after deciding she had to change her lifestyle. Jess Cooke went from constant snacking to a strict fitness regime and controlled diet to shift the weight in just two months.

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd left fans feeling emotional as he revealed a special behind-the-scenes tribute to two of the soap's icons. The actor, who is famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, shared a video to his Instagram which showed himself and his co-star Julia Goulding.

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has admitted that he did have a 'situation' with club president Joan Laporta last summer amid Manchester United's plan to bring him to Old Trafford.

A Manchester man played a key role in a drugs gang which used a fake removals firm as cover to smuggle £135m of cocaine, heroin and ketamine into the UK. The gang used dummy loads of furniture to hide 'industrial quantities' of drugs in lorries and vans, some of which had hidden compartments to conceal the shipments.

Experts have warned that making a common error while driving with pets could land motorists a hefty fine.

TransPennine Express (TPE) has just become the second operator of trains serving Greater Manchester to be brought under government control after months of poor performance. It was a decision welcomed by leaders and residents across the north after consistent disruption had left travellers regularly frustrated.

Eurovision Song Contest viewers thought a key Manchester City star had swapped the football pitch for the stage as they watched the action unfold live on BBC One.

Hannah Waddingham stole the show again as she hosted the second Eurovision Song Contest semi-final. The Ted Lasso actress was back on stage at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena where the biggest live music event in the world is taking place.

Holly Willoughby has been seen stripping off in her latest social media video. But it wasn't for a relaxing bath or a dip in a sun-soaked swimming pool in an exotic location.

Coronation Street beauty Tina O'Brien left her followers stunned as she shared a throwback snap of herself looking like sixties model Twiggy in a short blonde wig and brown crochet outfit. Tina, 39, who has played Sarah Barlow, nee Platt, since 1999, shared the stunning snap on her Instagram and captioned it: "Throwback to when it was all about the teeny bopper magazines, pre-online content."

READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp communityKaty Perry, who will be performing at the Coronation Concert in Windsor Castle on Sunday evening, was also invited. The singer was seen wearing a lilac outfit with a matching hat. British Vogue’s editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, BBC director-general Tim Davie, Australian musician Nick Cave, TV presenter Jay Blades, and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber were also in attendance.

Both Coronation Street and I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here viewers are used to seeing the bright, humorous side of Andy Whyment but the actor looks set to show another side in the next episode of I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.

One of the most renowned buildings in Didsbury has now been transformed into luxury rental apartments after undergoing an extensive three-year redevelopment. The old Didsbury police station on Wilmslow Road has been given a new lease of life after a Manchester based property developer took over the abandoned site.

Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver stunned fans as she looked pretty in pink in a sleek suit. The Weatherfield legend, who has played Eileen Grimshaw since 2000, wowed as she posted new snaps on her Instagram.

Love Island star Will Young has hinted the first Love Island 2023 wedding could be on the cards before even the summer series has ended. The farmer and TikTok star found love on the winter edition of the ITV2 dating show earlier this year with Jessie Wynter.

Coronation Street fans have blasted Aaron Sanford after Amy Barlow's rape horror took a dangerous turn. During Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles, viewers of the ITV soap watched as the mechanic woke up from a drunken slumber with a call from Abi Webster as he was late for work.

Helen Skelton has been branded a 'fitty' as she stunned in a spring-ready two-piece as she returned to screens. After a couple of weeks on the farm on Channel 5's Springtime on the Farm, the presenter is back spending some time fronting Morning Live.

A whopping 80 per cent of skin damage is caused by the sun’s UV rays, which can lead to wrinkles and ageing. That’s why it’s important to wear sun protection all year round - not just when the sun pops out for a few weeks of the year.

Let's start with the basics. How do you pronounce the name of the new luxury chocolate shop and cafe on Cross Street?

Trainline is offering customers £10 off all travel over the Coronation Bank Holiday in a move to help travellers cut costs when visiting family. Those booking tickets in advance to spend the three day weekend with loved ones will be able to knock a tenner off the overall cost when catching the train between Friday, May 5 and Monday, May 8.