Residents told to keep windows shut as fire crews tackle blaze at industrial estate

A main road in Wythenshawe was shut this morning after a van burst into flames.

Cassyette has opened up about the loss of her father on her emotional new single ‘When She Told Me’.The alt-rock singer has taken her new single from her upcoming album ‘This World Fucking Sucks‘, which is due out August 23 via 23 Recordings. She’s previously released the singles ‘Why Am I Like This?‘ and ‘Ipecac‘.Now, Casseyette has shared the latest teaser of her record, a song called ‘When She Told Me’.

Residents across Greater Manchester have been issued with an important warning - or they could face losing a basic right.

A pub allegedly being used as a brothel where trafficked sex workers were paid in drugs has had its licence revoked. Trafford’s licensing sub-committee today (Monday March 18) opted to revoke the licence of The Railway Inn on Manchester Road, Altrincham held by Rebecca Ellis following a closure order granted by Manchester Magistrates’ Court on February 21.

Janelle Monáe has announced plans to play London’s O2 Academy in Brixton and a three night residency in Manchester.The singer will perform at the London venue, which recently announced its re-opening, having been closed since December 2022, on June 29.Tickets go on sale this Thursday (March 21) at 10am GMT and a pre-sale will take place from 10am GMT tomorrow (March 19) until 9am on Thursday. Tickets can be purchased here.The venue will be re-opening next month with opening shows from Nirvana UK (a tribute to Nirvana), The Smyths (a tribute to The Smiths), Definitely Mightbe (a tribute to Oasis) and UK Foo Fighters (a tribute to Foo Fighters).Beyond that, Editors have also announced a show at the iconic London venue on Thursday May 2, with The Black Keys set to play a two night residency on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 May.Monáe will also play a trio of shows at Aviva Studios from July 2-4 in Manchester with tickets going on sale for Factory International members at 10am GMT on Wednesday (March 20) before tickets go on general sale the following day.

Councillors dismissed claims a development of 236 homes in the Lowton area of Wigan is not needed. Members of Wigan’s planning committee approved the plans for the homes which will be built following the demolition of the Lower Pocket Nook Farm buildings.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger has been told her latest accolade is 'well deserved' as she shared the sweet announcement on social media. The actress took to social media over the weekend where she was seen with just a few of her beloved furry friends.

Firefighters wearing breathing gear tackled a significant blaze at Forest Bank prison in Salford. Crews spent an hour getting the fire under control.

Manchester United could miss out on signing FC Copenhagen forward Roony Bardghji if Erik ten Hag leaves the club in the summer.

Michelle Keegan has already been seen slipping into her bikini as she gave a little update on her life recently. The actress appears to have been enjoying a bit of downtime after kicking off the year with a bang by starring in Netflix drama Fool Me Once.

An alleged rapist was arrested when he returned to the same area where the 'attack' happened a week later, a court has heard.

A Rolex watch worth £70,000 was seized from an alleged drug dealer before he was set to board a flight to Dubai, a jury heard. Asim Tufail, 52, is accused of a series of drugs and firearms offences.

A thug who knocked a woman out after kicking her dog in the face also launched a vile volley of homophobic abuse. Aaron Boyle, 31, told the woman 'I'll show you what a real man looks like' after calling her a 'wannabe man dy**'.

Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger was bowled over by the support of her friends and co-stars as she briefly broke away from the cobbles for another role. The actress, who plays Glenda Shuttleworth in the ITV soap, returned to her musical theatre roots over the weekend.

Tameside residents were left baffled on Monday morning (February 26) after bright 'flashing' lights were seen illuminating the sky.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already shared how much he likes Ross Barkley after previously signing the England international for French side OGC Nice.

Three men have been handed prison sentences totalling almost 100 years after a teen was shot in the street.

Paul Merson has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe that Manchester United are "a million miles away" from competing for elite honours after the club's home defeat to Fulham.

Manchester United are reportedly in a battle with Tottenham for Bayer Leverkusen defender Odilon Kossounou.

A murder accused told police his alleged victim was in Scotland before officers discovered the man's decomposing body in his own home, a jury has heard. Ian Connell denies murdering 45-year-old Donald Patience, who was found dead in a property on Ainsworth Road in Radcliffe, Bury.