Sycamore Gap probe: Police arrest man in his 60s after world famous tree cut down

Adam Thomas has shared an emotional message after being struck down by a mystery illness amid training for week five of Strictly Come Dancing. The actor was over the moon at the weekend when he made it through to another week in the competition following what was described as his best dance to date.

Janette Manrara looked downcast as she opened up to her fans about having to say 'goodbye'. The dancer-turned-TV presenter spent her late Tuesday evening (October 17) preparing for her return to London as she is due to return to hosting duties on Strictly Come Dancing spin-off It Takes Two.

An email claiming there was a 'suspicious package' on board a flight saw police and fire crews swarm the runway at Manchester Airport on Tuesday night (October 17).

October half term is almost here, which means you're probably on the hunt for things to do with the kids.

Adam Thomas has shared the personal text his received from his wife amid the emotional rollercoaster taking part in Strictly Come Dancing is having on both him and his family. Before sharing the message from Caroline, the actor spoke about the tearful phone calls between the pair.

It’s that time of year again when we get in touch with our spooky side and, with Halloween fast approaching, our minds turn to creepy ghost stories and ghoulish tales of things that go bump in the night. A visit to an old castle can help you get into the mood and one of the UK’s reputedly most haunted castles is only a couple of hours drive away from Greater Manchester.

Former manager Harry Redknapp has likened William Saliba to Rio Ferdinand - who he coached as a youngster at West Ham.

Liam Gallagher will be this week’s surprise voice for Manchester’s tram announcements.The former Oasis member and Manchester music legend is set to take over the tram announcements in celebration of the Bee Network, Greater Manchester’s integrated public transport system, and Beyond the Music festival. Gallagher will be announcing the stops as they go via some pre-recorded snippets.Beyond the Music Festival is a new fest and change-making conference that is set to take place in Manchester from October 11-14.

Armed police swooped on a car in north Manchester and arrested a man on suspicion of rape and possession of a firearm.

Scott McTominay was the hero on Saturday after coming off the bench to score two late goals as Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1.

Police arrested a fan over a racially aggravated public order offence at Bolton Wanderers' home game against Carlisle United today.

With the nights drawing in, thoughts are turning to this year's big festive light events and there are plenty of them.

A man has been left seriously hurt after becoming 'trapped' under a digger that fell from a HGV in Bury.

International music convention WOMEX is coming to Manchester after the city won a bid to host the global event on behalf of the UK and Ireland.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s just another day in Manila’s Riverbanks Center studios and a stand-in actor is beating off a group of gangsters with an outsized prosthetic penis – thankfully one that is wrapped in a tasteful chiffon scarf. 

Manchester has been named one of the World’s Best Cities in a prestigious report - beating out the likes of Mexico City, Valencia and Bucharest, but missing out on the top spot, which was claimed by London.

Two police officers were attacked after they stopped a car for a drug search in Hulme.

The transition into autumn can sometimes feel a little jarring, especially after months of late sunsets, al fresco dining and after-work drinks in a beer garden, but this time of year is often the most exciting for new restaurant and bar openings.

Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that he turned down the opportunity to move to Saudi Arabia in a deal that would have made him the highest paid football manager in history.

The UK’s Sycamore Gap tree, best known for featuring prominently in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has been chopped down in what authorities have described as an “act of vandalism.”