Horror as boy, 11, dies in 'tragic accident' after mum finds him in bathroom

Teenagers and young adults who have been separated from their families as they flee desperate situations are being offered a fresh start in Greater Manchester. Around 240 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children will be supported by a new project over the next three years.

"He had this really solemn, sad look on his face."

Viki Townend had seen her weight gradually creep up over the years - and when she saw 15 stone flash up on her scales vowed to make a change. And a chance meeting with a Love Island star at the Trafford Centre has seen Viki get into the best shape of her life after a five stone total weight loss.

A mum has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her 'angel' teenage daughter who died after her excessive tiredness turned out to be a catastrophic brain tumour.

A teenage girl has died after a van left a major slip road before crashing into a metal barrier. Bonny Rae Barrow was rushed to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital after being left with serious injuries following the crash.

A mum has spoken of the moment she found her dying son after her ex-partner allegedly stabbed him.

A murder investigation has been launched after a 36-year-old man died following a 'fight' in Levenshulme.

A 22-year-old has reportedly woken up from a coma after a buggy overturned in a horrific crash in Ayia Napa. Ellie Horrocks, from Westhoughton, was rushed to hospital after the incident in the popular resort on Monday (June 26).

A convicted rapist described by a judge as a 'prolific sex offender' died from heart disease in jail after a cancelled hospital cardiac appointment wasn't re-booked, an inquest heard.

A baby tragically passed away in Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital just weeks after his first birthday earlier this month.

Former Manchester United fans' favourite Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that he has played a key role Sandro Tonali's development ahead of his impending move to Newcastle United.

An inquest has opened into the death of a 'bubbly' and 'happy' little girl who died just two days after her first birthday.

It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.

A woman has tragically died after a house fire said to have 'spread' along a number of homes on a terraced street.

Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan has expressed his heartbreak after learning his pregnant co-star died in a tragic car crash, as tributes pour in. Paul, 44, took to social media to express his devastation after learning actress Frankie Julia Hough died in the car accident while travelling with her two sons and nephew.The actor said he was "lost" after learning she had died on a motorway. Frankie, 38, known for playing Jess in the popular Channel 4 soap, stopped on the hard shoulder of the M66 when she was struck by a speeding vehicle.

A model has issued a warning to those thinking about getting 'Turkey teeth' after his treatment went horribly wrong. Jack James travelled to Istanbul in September to have a fake pair of veneers fitted so he could "look better on camera."

Detectives are investigating an assault in Swinton in which a young man was taken to hospital - as neighbours reacted with horror.

Gary Dawson was just 19 when he suffered the road accident that would change his life forever. Enduring injuries that left him 'screaming with his eyes', the fallout from the crash would see him sink into addiction, isolation and depression. A routine visit to his GP would completely turn things around for him. Twenty years on from the accident, he has a job, plays sport, has travelled the world - and is able to drive - despite being paralysed from the chest down. Here, Gary gives hope to people struggling with the emotional toll of life changing injury by telling the story of his 20 year recovery journey.

A woman has died after being hit by a train at a station in Wigan.

A 12-year-old boy known for busking on Market Street and wowing shoppers with his vocals has appeared on hit TV show America's Got Talent - and got a standing ovation from all the judges.