Former playing fields in Gorton could be turned into 300 new homes

Following Monday night's 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic in the fourth round of the FA Cup, attention now switches to Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur for Manchester United.

Former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted singer Max George have given fans a peek into their stunning Manchester home.The couple, who have been together since 2022, have transformed their once colourful house into a modern masterpiece. The pair first met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, when Maisie was partnered with Kevin Clifton and Max danced with Dianne Buswell.They moved in together last January after Max surprised Maisie with a key to his home during a cinema date.

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has confirmed that she will hand back her CBE following the fallout of the Horizon IT scandal, which led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters.

A woman from Gorton has transformed a foodbank that used to do pop-ups into a permanent community cafe that still helps those in need.

A drug boss who thought he was ‘untouchable’ is now facing 16 years in prison. Daniel Buckley, who made a staggering amount of cash through cocaine dealing is amongst those locked up in Greater Manchester last week.

Sunloungers and blow-up beds have been set up at a former school in Salford for rough sleepers to spend the night. The building, in Swinton, was turned into a 'welfare hub' by Salford council five days before Christmas.

Cassyette appears to be teasing a new single, ‘Why Am I Like This?’The singer-songwriter posted a snippet of the song to her social media channels, accompanied by a video of her sitting in front of a TV airing troubling-looking news footage. The clip has a caption that reads “The world fucking sucks”.The single would be Cassyette’s first new release in almost a year, following ‘BOOM’, which was released in February 2023.

As you walk up the narrow cobbled alleyway that runs behind a row terraces, you wouldn't think you're yards away from one of Greater Manchester's top-rated takeaways.

Stalybridge MP Jonathan Reynolds has joined a series of senior Labour figures to pay tribute to former political adviser Derek Draper. Mr Draper, who was married to TV presenter Kate Garraway, has died aged 56 after suffering long-lasting symptoms from coronavirus.

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has backed Kieran McKenna to one day return to Manchester United thanks to his brilliant spell at Ipswich Town.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea chose to rise above an attempted trolling after a supporter tried to mock him.

New Netflix drama Fool Me Once begins streaming from January 1 with the promise of an explosive thriller that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. It stars Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern who is coming to terms with the murder of her husband Joe Burkett, played by Richard Armitage.

TV star Richard Franklin has passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 87.

Ncuti Gatwa will take centre stage as Doctor Who on Christmas Day, joined by Millie Gibson, who will take on the role of the TIme Lord's glam new assistant.The 19 year old will make her debut as Ruby Sunday, the companion to Ncuti's 15th Doctor, in the Christmas special, before joining him for a full series in the spring. Ahead of her brand new TV role, let’s take a look at the young actress’ life off-screen… She is currently loved up with boyfriend Tom Neatis, who she was spotted with in Salerno, Italy earlier this year.Tom owns a music label and she had been leaving sweet comments on his social media posts, dating back to last November - suggesting they have been dating for just over a year now.

A former glass and mirror showroom could become a massive 35-bedroom shared house. Plans published this week by Bury Council seek to convert the former Finefit premises on Church Street West, Radcliffe, into a huge house of multiple occupation (HMO).

Manchester City will face Fluminense at King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah in the final of the 2023 Club World Cup on Friday.

Josh Kramer, who produced Roman Polanski’s Death and the Maiden and Sidney Lumet’s Night Falls on Manhattan and later led sales for Capitol Films before becoming Head of Motion Picture Business Operations at Amazon Studios, has died. He was 67.

A sporty mum-of-two, Beata Struzik, 51, who hurt her leg playing tennis was shocked when doctors told her she had an incurable illness - and may only have months to live. She was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a condition that affects the brain and nervous system, causing weakness that gets worse over time.

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).

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.