Secondary school eyes expansion as kids face longer trips to classroom

Proposals to make it easier for venues to extend their opening hours during major national or local events have passed through the Commons, moving one step closer to becoming law.

The much-anticipated Co-op Live arena finally opened this week after weeks of delays and cancellations, with the budget ballooning over £400m.

Manchester City are just one step away from a fourth Premier League title in a row - a feat achieved by no other club.

The magic of the FA Cup final might be somewhat diminished for Manchester United staff and WAGs this year, as their usually complimentary and luxurious trips to Wembley are at risk of being cut.

Town hall bosses and police are cracking down on drivers who flout double yellow lines outside schools, putting children’s lives at risk. Trafford council says it is stepping up enforcement action outside the borough’s schools following concerns over public safety.

A well respected senior teacher was unfairly sacked and discriminated against for 'trade union reasons', a tribunal has found.

A school in south Manchester is celebrating its recent "Outstanding" Ofsted rating.

As controversial as they might be, pupils are once again preparing to sit their SATs tests.

A school that replaced a Manchester landmark has been given its first Ofsted grade - and has been told that it's 'outstanding'.

Stephen Mulhern told This Morning host Ben Shephard to 'shut his face' after he decided to poke fun at dating rumours on his love life.

Rail commuters across Greater Manchester face further chaos and cancellations this week as strike action by train drivers rolls on.

Arsenal have led tributes to Daniel Anjorin, who was killed as he walked to school. Daniel, a 14-year-old Arsenal fan, was fatally wounded in Hainault, east London, on Tuesday.

Staff at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys called in police following a 'threatening and aggressive' anonymous email. Greater Manchester Police was called about the message on Tuesday, prompting headmaster Graeme Wright to alert parents.

Skincare fans are raving about an anti-ageing serum that 'really works' in smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles and has been labelled as an alternative to Botox, with many shoppers sharing the fact that they constantly get compliments stating they 'look younger than their age'. With insanely good results like this, you'd probably expect to fork out well over £20 on a product that claims to reverse the signs of ageing, but you'd be surprised as the item in question only costs £3.99 on Amazon.The Balance Active Formula Dragon's Blood Instant Lifting Serum is a lightweight, non-greasy serum that works to instantly plump and tighten the skin, firming up your complexion to knock years off your look whilst hydrating it.

The mugshot of a jealous ex-boyfriend who stabbed a mum-of-two in an evil rage has been released. Obert Moyo, 46, has been locked up for life after the brutal murder of his former partner Perseverance Ncube.

A man is due to face court after being charged with possession of a firearm in Salford. Greater Manchester Police arrested Fatjon Sadikaj on Friday, April 19.

A school in Old Trafford with an Islamic faith ethos where pupils learn about faiths and cultures different from their own has been praised by inspectors. The independent Afifah School on Clifton Street has received a ‘good’ rating overall and in all sub-categories of assessment from Ofsted following a visit in early March.

Concerned parents are staging protests outside a school amid allegations that all teachers, teaching assistants and a receptionist have left.

A baby girl was in ‘genuine fear’ as a nursery worker strapped her face down on a bean bag prior to her death, a jury has heard.

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has revealed former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign him as a youngster.