Night of Northern Soul classics to be performed by BBC Concert Orchestra at Manchester's Aviva Studios

Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United for their "criminal" defending in the first-half against Liverpool in the FA Cup.

A popular Northern Quarter pub and boutique hotel has reopened its doors after a huge £200,000 investment featuring new booth seats and a revamped bar.

If you were out in the city centre over the weekend, chances are you’ll have found yourself at the centre of a huge police operation, even if you didn’t know it.

The Smile headlined the third night of the BBC 6 Music Festival last night (March 9), alongside the London Contemporary Orchestra – check out the video below. The COVID-formed, loose experimental band, comprised of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, alongside Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner, played a lengthy set at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse, the main body of which saw them joined by the classical orchestra.

Every Friday, as lights go out in Manchester's offices, thousands spill into pubs and bars ready to start their weekend. It may be the end of the working week for most, but for Greater Manchester Police it signals the start of a vitally important operation.

Greater Manchester Police has said they are willing to make arrests over 'creepy' viral social media videos of women filmed unknowingly on nights out.

The former Northern Quarter textile warehouse that is now a quirky pub and boutique hotel loved by Christopher Eccleston and Shaun Ryder

Parents in Manchester have responded to the news that fines are increasing for taking kids out of school.

An acclaimed chef from Stockport is set to represent the North West in the latest series of The Great British Menu. The BBC’s ultimate culinary show returned to television screens a few weeks ago, and follows a group of top chefs as they go head-to-head to secure a place at the illustrious Great British Menu Banquet.

The BBC’s hit legal drama The Split is getting a brand new spin-off show set in Manchester.

Erik ten Hag is adamant Manchester United are heading in the right direction despite their 15th defeat of the season to Fulham.

Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn and her new beau Ricky Rayment enjoyed a loved-up night on the town this week. The couple dressed up to the nines for a romantic trip to see a musical show at The Lowry Theatre in Manchester city centre. Katie, 30, and TOWIE star Ricky, 33, attended the critically-acclaimed new production of Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Sea Witch, which has already become a sell-out success all around the country.

Night buses will have a ‘security presence’ on-board when a pilot launches in the summer, the Mayor has said.

A late-night restaurant, bar and music venue on Oxford Road has suddenly closed its doors. Canvas, which was billed as a 'next-generation' dining and entertainment venue when it opened in July 2022, was known for its live music, food and drink and community events.

A major road in Oldham is due to shut for three nights this week. The Oldham Way between Manchester Street roundabout and Prince Street will be closed to traffic for resurfacing works from 8PM on February 21 to 23.

100 years of Disney magic will be celebrated in a special concert in Manchester this June featuring a live orchestra.

Stars of the revived BBC gameshow Gladiators painted the town red on Saturday evening, 17 February, as Dynamite turned 21. Their big Manchester night out was captured on Sabre's (real name Sheli McCoy) Instagram, showing her followers what the likes of Dynamite (Emily Steel), Diamond (Livi Sheldon), Fire (Montell Douglas) and Viper (Quang Luong) each looked like in the real world and out of their athletic lycra. "They know how to throw a party in Manchester! Happy birthday my little fav @emillysteel.

Stockport is being recognised for its nightlife after receiving a prestigious award.

Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams, the Traitors and Big Brother stars as well as queens from Rupaul's Drag Race dazzled on the red carpet as they arrived at a glitzy awards night in Manchester city centre on Friday night (February 16).

Almost 900 people who are medically fit to go home are stuck in Greater Manchester hospital beds, while demand for scarce space on wards remains huge.