More than 1,700 properties hit by power cut in Stockport - full list of postcodes affected

An enormous 90-tonne bridge was successfully lifted into place in Stockport over the weekend — connecting the town’s train station to its soon-to-be-built transport interchange.

The starting gun was fired last February. For the first time since Boris Johnson led the Conservatives to a decisive victory at the polls, the government set out how it plans to deliver its 'defining mission' – Levelling Up the United Kingdom.

More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.

Barcelona could emerge as shock contenders for the permanent signature of Joao Cancelo this summer if Manchester City decide to sell him, according to reports in Spain.

The Lathums have landed their second UK Number One with their new album ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’.The Wigan band released ‘From Nothing To A Little Bit More’ on March 3 via Island Records (delayed from a planned February release), and they have officially reached the Number One slot today (March 10).Their debut ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’ previously debuted at Number One in the UK albums chart in 2021, beating Drake and more to achieve the accolade. This time round, they beat Slowthai and his third studio album ‘UGLY’ in a photo finish, by only 700 chart units.Speaking to OfficialCharts.com, The Lathums said: “Hello loves! This is a group effort, but it’s mostly come from [the fans]. We write the songs, but they wouldn’t have the place that they have in the world without you lot.

Paul Scholes believes Facundo Pellistri has shown why he deserves more minutes on the pitch after yet another exciting cameo on Thursday's win over Real Betis.

Schools across Greater Manchester will close today after heavy snowfall across the region.

Manchester United reportedly face competition from several sides for Napoli ace Victor Osimhen, with the Reds keen to sign the frontman in the upcoming transfer window.

Real Madrid are reportedly considering an 'audacious' move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window, with Los Blancos looking at a 'new generation' of talent.

Snow has been falling around Greater Manchester today and it is set to continue towards the weekend, with a yellow weather warning in place tomorrow and Friday (March 9 and 10).

Fall Out Boy have announced two intimate UK shows and shared the tracklist for their upcoming new album ‘So Much (For) Stardust’.The band will release their eighth studio album – and first in five years – on March 24, via Fueled By Ramen.Ahead of the record’s arrival, Fall Out Boy will return to the UK for two tiny shows in Manchester and London. The US band will play at Manchester’s Band On The Wall on March 15 and London’s Heaven on March 16.Fans who pre-order the new album from Fall Out Boy’s UK web store before 2pm GMT on March 7 will get exclusive ticket access to the special gigs.

A wide range of legal changes and new laws will be introduced from April as we enter a new tax year.

Robots will soon be delivering bags of shopping in Greater Manchester to help customers with their 'busy lives'. Small white robots, that travel solo along the pavement, were designed by Starship, offering 'meals on six wheels'.

Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira has outlined how his summer exit from Manchester United unfolded in light of a near-move to Flamengo.

Manchester United have reportedly joined the list of clubs interested in signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, with the 19-year-old having impressed since joining from Manchester City.

NHS staff and rail workers are among those striking in March, as ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions escalate amid the cost of living crisis.

Officers are appealing for information to locate the whereabouts of a missing girl from Stockport.

More than a dozen GP surgeries in Greater Manchester received an “inadequate” or “requires improvement” rating in their latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

When Raphael Varane rises from his plush pillow in his London hotel room this morning the nerves will begin to kick in. For a player who has won the Champions League four times and the World Cup, the Carabao Cup final might be considered a Sunday stroll. But for United's 'soldier' at the back, the butterflies will still be there.

Manchester United are reportedly 'knocking on the doors of Napoli' to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as the Reds look to recruit a new forward in the summer transfer window - but face competition for his signature from both Chelsea and Atletico Madrid.