Jet2 flight suddenly aborts landing at Manchester Airport amid strong winds

Nicky Butt didn't even make the substitutes' bench for the 1999 FA Cup final.

Labour were the victims of a major scalp in Manchester’s council elections this year after its deputy leader was ousted by George Galloway’s Workers Party of Britain.

A mural of Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has appeared on a wall in Stockport - the town where she grew up.

Eight suitcases filled with cannabis were found by at Manchester Airport as Border Force officers located 278 packages.

Brits looking for affordable travel from Manchester Airport should look no further.

Manchester business leaders have said that 'prestige and hype created around Co-op Live being the largest indoor venue in the UK has no doubt added pressure on the venue owners to get things rolling'.

Labour has lost seats at councils across Greater Manchester and no longer holds a majority in Oldham. The party suffered losses, predominantly to independent candidates, in several areas where the war in Gaza was said to be a decisive factor for some voters.

Heavy rain showers are forecast in Greater Manchester today after a spell of warmer weather.

stand-up performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24. Following a test event with Rick Astley, however, the comedian’s gigs were postponed until April 29 and 30 due to a failed power test.A Black Keys gig that was scheduled for April 27 later had to be pushed back to May 15, and the Kay dates were delayed for the second time.Last night (May 1), A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s concert was cancelled at the last minute because of a “venue-related technical issue” before it was confirmed that Olivia Rodrigo’s shows at the Co-Op Live this Friday and Saturday (May 3, 4) had been postponed.

NME, dubbing the situation “just a joke at this point”.Yesterday (May 1) thousands of people made their way, again, to Manchester’s new Co-Op Live, the recently-built “largest in-door arena” in the UK. With a grand opening that’s been marred by pushbacks, reschedules, controversial comments about grassroots venues being “poorly run”, and the executive director resigning: the new gig space has been beleaguered by a series of chaotic issues.Aside from a test event featuring Rick Astley for which some tickets were cancelled, reducing the audience to 11,000, the venue has yet to run a show successfully on the day it was originally scheduled.It was supposed to open with performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24, but the shows were moved to April 29 and 30 due to the venue’s power testing falling “a few days” behind schedule.

We’re lucky in Greater Manchester that several national parks are all within easy reach. Yet only one of them has been crowned the best in the UK, according to a new study.

Rationing your favourite toiletries into 100ml bottles before going on holiday is about to become a thing of the past. Airline passengers will soon be able to carry bottles containing up to two litres in their hand luggage.

A new game zone has opened up at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 1 complete with a virtual reality escape room and a Formula 1 simulator. Game Point is the first of its kind to be launched at an UK airport, providing passengers with immersive entertainment while they wait to board their flight.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver as she revealed she's taking on another new venture away from the cobbles. The actress is currently taking a break from the ITV soap where she is famed for playing Eileen Grimshaw.

A major UK airport is currently closed to aircraft movements due to a suspicious device found on a flight.

The Met Office has teased that 'good news' is on the way after a day of strong winds with weather warnings issued across the UK.

Lisa Armstrong, Ant McPartlin's ex-wife, showed a rare display of support for the presenter during the final episode of Saturday Night Takeaway this weekend.The popular family entertainment show, hosted by Ant and his best pal Declan Donnelly, has been a staple on our screens for over two decades. The last episode was packed with surprises and special guests like Simon Cowell and Holly Willoughby, ending with an emotional farewell from the beloved duo.

A centre for a rapidly growing new form of tennis is earmarked for a site in Prestwich. Pure Padel Clubs have submitted plans to build five courts, a pavilion and floodlights on land at the Manchester Maccabi Community andSports Club, Bury Old Road.

Manchester United fan Rory McIlroy will be going for the elusive golfing major that has evaded his grasp so far when he tees off at The Masters on Thursday.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left thrilled as some of the show's stars were seen reuniting - some for the first time since the UK tour earlier this year and others since the 2023 series wrapped back in December.