Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney leave Greater Manchester pub 'starstruck' in 'wild' visit

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.

A new poll published ahead of the Greater Manchester mayoral election next week suggests we could be in store for a surprise. Labour's Andy Burnham, who has served as the city-region's mayor since 2017, is expected to cruise towards a third term in office.

A Greater Manchester Police car has been taken off the road after having two windows smashed up in Salford. Images have been shared on social media today (April 26) of a Peugeot 308 in GMP livery, parked up on Woodland Grange, in Worsley.

Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney has shared a major update about her future on the ITV soap. The actress joined the show last year as Tyrone Dobbs' real mum and Evelyn Plummer's daughter.

A former Greater Manchester Police officer's behaviour has been described as 'extremely odd' after she kept her uniform and some equipment when she was resigned from the force.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton have made their red carpet debut as a duo at a star-filled event, seemingly affirming their relationship after weeks of gossip.

Their whirlwind romance has captured public imagination - and now boxer Ricky "Hitman" Hatton and Corrie star Claire Sweeney have stepped out on the red carpet together for the first time.

Pop superstar Harry Styles is one of the named investors on the huge new £365mn Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton appear to have confirmed their romance following weeks of speculation.The two stars are rumoured to be dating after meeting on Dancing on Ice last year. Coronation Street star Claire, 53, looked smitten with professional boxer Ricky, 45, on Saturday, 20 April as they attended the opening of the new Co-op Live in Manchester together.The couple posed for photos together at the star-studded event, with them both beaming from ear to ear. Claire looked incredible in a white one shoulder jumpsuit, paired with gold jewellery and statement red lipstick.

Andy Burnham hit back at criticism of his record on policing at hustings hosted by the Manchester Evening News today (April 18). The Labour mayor who is hoping to be re-elected for a third term next month clashed with other candidates when quizzed about Greater Manchester Police.

Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has appeared to have confirmed his reported romance with former Brookside star Claire Sweeney, sharing an adorable post on her birthday.The pair, who both wowed audiences on ITV's Dancing On Ice, are reportedly smitten with one another. Ricky, 45, known for his prowess in the ring as 'The Hitman', and Corrie star Claire, 52, are reported to be dating, after being spotted on a pub crawl around Ricky's hometown in Greater Manchester. Fans were thrilled to see the chemistry between the two during their stint on the ice-skating competition, which was ultimately won by former Corrie actor Ryan Thomas.

Brookside actress Claire Sweeney is reportedly putting her £2.3million mansion on the market for double what she originally paid, amid her blossoming romance with Ricky Hatton.The 52 year old star has been making headlines recently after going public with her relationship with Ricky over the weekend, with pals revealing why they're such a great match. Claire, who's been living in the London pad for nearly two decades, initially bought it for £1.15 million back in 2006.The four-storey home boasts four bedrooms and even has planning permission for a rooftop garden.The mum-of-one has previously given fans a glimpse into her stylish abode via Instagram.

Technology is to be introduced by a coroner which will be able to establish cause of death without dissecting the body. A leading coroner said families who have recently lost a loved one in Bolton, Salford, Wigan will soon benefit from 'digital autopsies', which not only minimise emotional distress, but also accelerate the post-mortem process.

There are plans to create a new town council in Salford - which could take control over services including bin collections, roads repairs, and street cleaning.

Ricky Hatton's love life could give any soap opera a run for its money, with a history that includes a brutal engagement and dalliances with a Playboy model, not to mention his romance with his "bezzie".The boxing legend's love life made headlines again when he was spotted looking cosy with actress Claire Sweeney, 45, best known for her role as Lindsey Corkhill in Brookside. The pair were seen arm-in-arm enjoying a pub crawl around Ricky's hometown in Greater Manchester, sparking rumours of romance. According to an insider speaking to the Mirror, Ricky and Claire have been hitting it off with "electric chemistry" ever since they met on Dancing On Ice this January.

Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney and former boxing legend Ricky Hatton have reportedly been dating 'for weeks' after they were spotted cosying up together on a pub crawl.

Ricky Hatton and Claire Sweeney are reportedly 'head over heels' for each other after dating 'for weeks'.The former boxer, 45, and the Brookside actress, 52, who both appeared on ITV's Dancing On Ice earlier this year, have been spotted enjoying a pub crawl in Ricky's hometown of Greater Manchester. The pair are said to have had an "electric chemistry" when they first met during rehearsals for the competition, of which Ricky was the first to be voted out, and sources claim that their recent outing is just one of many dates they've been on since March. An insider revealed: "The chemistry was electric.

Ricky Hatton has been spotted cosying up to Claire Sweeney on a night out together - just months after they appeared on Dancing On Ice.

Claire Sweeney and Ricky Hatton appear to be the latest Dancing on Ice stars to fall for one another, with the pair being snapped looking cosy on a night out. Coronation Street star Claire, 52, and former boxer Ricky, 45, both appeared on this year's Dancing on Ice, although they were both eliminated rather early on. Now the duo have been photographed looking loved-up while they enjoyed a pub crawl in Ricky’s home town of Greater Manchester on Saturday night.

A popular Sale pub has reopened its doors following a major refurbishment. The Kings Ransom, situated on the Bridgewater Canal on Britannia shut for several weeks while the six-figure revamp was underway.