Residents evacuated from Manchester flats two months ago are STILL homeless

The full programme of events for this year's Manchester International Festival has been revealed including a three-day residency from singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe and a world premiere art project from former Manchester United player Juan Mata.

Almost 150 employees of Greater Manchester Police were accused of behaviour relating to violence against women and girls in the last six months, the force has admitted.

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll insists Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has failed to "adapt" his approach following his second sending-off of the season.

Southampton striker Che Adams has insisted the Saints are "confident" going into their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

We all love a bargain style find, and footballer's wife and fashionista Kaya Jones is no exception. Kaya, who is married to Man United star Phil Jones, was one of the glamorous ladies out supporting International Women's Day events in the city centre this week, when we headed out for our weekly Steal Their Style series.

UEFA have explained why Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford 'nominally tops the rankings' in the Europa League scoring charts, despite the England ace being level at the summit.

Lower fares led to around 1.5 million extra journeys being made on buses across Greater Manchester in the first three months since the £2 and £5 caps were introduced, according to analysis by transport bosses.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace a woman from Newcastle who was last seen in Manchester city centre almost a week ago.

An abandoned canal office in Manchester city centre is set to be turned into flats. The plans to convert Bridgewater House, a Grade-II listed former canal office next to Deansgate Square in Great Jackson Street, have been approved.

Draft legislation for 'Martyn's Law' will be published by the Government within months followed by the introduction of a Bill to the House of Commons, the Home Secretary has said.

Yard Act will play a five-night residency at Brudenell Social Club in their hometown of Leeds.The shows will take place from May 8-12, with a different comedian supporting each night. Harry Hill, Rose Matafeo, Lolly Adefope and Nish Kumar have all been confirmed to open for the post-punk band, with a top secret special guest also set to come out of retirement to open at one of the shows.“Yard Act made me cry – but once I’d got over the fee I jumped at the chance!” Hill quipped in a press release.“Emboldened by mid Glastonbury courage, I approached James in a crowd waiting to see Little Simz to tell him how much I loved Yard Act,” added Matafeo.

A stunning property has come on the market in Greater Manchester which boasts a garden just like the Love Island villa - just without the South African views. The four-bed house is set in the picturesque village of Barrow Bridge in north Bolton and is listed for sale on Zoopla for £750,000.

A pensioner claims he has been left waiting for a letter containing cancer test results because Royal Mail refuse to deliver post to his street.

Many of Greater Manchester's levelling up fund bids were 'guaranteed to fail' as the Government changed the selection criteria after applications had been received, councillors have heard. In January, Greater Manchester missed out on more than £276m of Levelling Up money in the latest round of funding announced by the government.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes appeared to aim a subtle dig at Barcelona manager Xavi as he celebrated the Reds' Carabao Cup final win over Newcastle.

There was a real sense of excitement in Manchester this week - something electric in the air - everyone walking with a spring in their step. Maybe it was the after-buzz of the previous night's gig, or a sense of joy as the sun shone through the clouds onto the city streets - maybe it's because it's payday weekend for most.

An organisation which provides food for homeless people in Manchester city centre has been told it can no longer park on Piccadilly Gardens.

Rochdale council has passed its annual budget unopposed for the first time in nearly 50 years - including plans for a 2pc council tax rebate to all households. Labour’s proposals were unanimously approved by members, with none of the three opposition parties tabling an alternative budget or amendments.The financial plan for the next 12 months will see council tax bills rise by 4.99pc - including 2pc ring fenced for adult social care - rising to 5.15pc with Andy Burham’s mayoral precepts. It means the average 'Band D' household’s bill will rise by around £9 more per month from April.However, to cushion the blow somewhat, every home will automatically receive a 2pc rebate regardless of which council tax band it is in. This will be funded by reserves. An extra £500k has also been put aside for targeted support to help the poorest households in the borough ‘weather the storm of the cost of living crisis’.READ MORE: Council smash huge £65m-a-year crime network after being led to single Manchester trader

A derelict shopping parade in North Manchester is finally set to be demolished this spring. Plans to knock down Eastford Square in Collyhurst, which has laid dormant for more than a decade, have now been approved by the town hall.

Nathan Ake has admitted he wants to win every honour possible at Manchester City this season.