'Hiring him was one of the biggest mistakes in my life - I'm struggling to cope with the consequences'

A mother has spoken of the terrifying moment she thought her new-born son might die from a life-threatening illness, caused by a bacteria passed over during childbirth which she had no previous symptoms of.

House prices are gradually starting to come down across the UK, which may make getting on the property ladder a little easier for first-time buyers. Nationwide's latest house price index showed that house prices are on the decline throughout the country, with the average price of a home now £257,808.

Emmerdale star Zoe Henry has played the role of Rhona Goskirk since 2001 and has certainly made a name for herself on the ITV soap.The soap star, 49 has been at the heart of storylines recently as she supports Lydia Dingle after she was raped by her childhood friend Craig Reed. Last week viewers watched as Lydia returned home to tell her husband, Sam, Mandy Dingle and Belle Dingle before seeking support from Rhona. Over the years, Rhona has been caught up in her own heartbreaking storylines in the Yorkshire village including domestic abuse when she was married to her second husband Pierce Harris.

Molly-Mae Hague and boyfriend Tommy Fury were unable to contain their happiness as the lovebirds were papped venturing out to lunch today, just days after the boxer's incredible victory in Manchester on Saturday night. Sportsman Tommy, 24, sensationally defeated YouTube star opponent KSI at Manchester's AO Arena, and has since been celebrating the win with his family, including fiance Molly-Mae and their daughter Bambi. Today, the reality stars - who met on the 2019 series of Love Island - stepped out to grab a bite to eat and were photographed showing off their huge smiles.

Manchester United's slow start to the season can be attributed to a whole host of factors.

A group of men whose friend was tragically found dead in a park after going missing have paid a heartfelt tribute to him - and have now set up a group for men to open up about their mental health struggles in his memory.

The Manchester United Foundation charity has been ‘amazed’ and ‘overwhelmed’ after their coat appeal was met by an ‘unbelievable response’.

October half term is almost here, which means you're probably on the hunt for things to do with the kids.

Each from different faiths, they look to elevate the things that unite us above the forces that would divide us. And now, with the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, the work of Greater Manchester's interfaith leaders has never been more relevant.

Housing developments around Greater Manchester are nothing new, but this week has seen two huge developments in Salford come to light.

Adam Thomas has shared with fans the thing he is 'struggling' with amid training for his next performance on Strictly Come Dancing. The Waterloo Road star will be back in the ballroom this Saturday night (October 14) with his professional dance partner Luba Mushtuk.

The wait is over as tonight the show dubbed the 'ultimate social experiment', Big Brother, returns to our screens. Sixteen housemates arrive at the brand new Big Brother house before a live studio audience as they prepare to compete for a £100,000 cash prize. One by one each housemate arrives by car as they’re introduced to the nation.

Iconic reality show Big Brother is back on TV after a five-year hiatus.

A young woman has spoken of her trauma after being raped numerous times by her depraved stepfather from the age of just eight.

Moorgate Primary School, in Bolton, is the most oversubscribed primary school in all of Greater Manchester - with less than half of the parents and guardians who put it down as first choice securing a place.

A service station on the M62 has been named the worst in the country for a second year in a row. Hartshead Moor East in West Yorkshire ranked bottom in a list of 120 motorway service stations, according to a survey of more than 30,000 visitors.

Hovering majestically it dived then rose again settling on a telegraph pole. On the horizon was the Manchester city skyline of towers seven miles away.

Holly Humberstone has announced her biggest UK and European headline tour to date for 2024 – find all the details below.The singer-songwriter is due to hit the road early next year in support of her debut album ‘Paint My Bedroom Black’, which will be released on October 19 via Polydor/Darkroom/Geffen (pre-order here).Kicking off in Paris on February 13, the run of shows will see Humberstone make further stop-offs in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Berlin and other European throughout the month.The artist is set to begin the UK and Ireland leg of the tour at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh on March 8.

Residents in a luxury city centre apartment block can now enjoy access to an electric Jaguar car included with their rent.

Just six months ago, the government vowed HS2 - conceived in 2009 - would roll into Manchester, saying it would 'form the foundations for improved rail services in the north through the Northern Powerhouse'. Now those foundations appear to be shaking, if not crumbling.