The argument that shows how Manchester's Northern Quarter has changed forever

A total solar eclipse will plunge much of North America into darkness on Monday, turning the day skies into night.

The devastated father of a tragic boy of 12 has described how he told his poorly son 'you'll be okay' at his hospital bedside before he slipped into unconsciousness and later died.

Manchester United are pressing ahead with formative plans to restructure the footballing operations department at Old Trafford following investment from Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS Group. His £1.25billion deal was formalised on Christmas Eve and subsequently ratified by the Premier League in February.

The M.E.N recently reported on the scale of demand for high school places in Trafford, the only Greater Manchester borough which still has a state grammar school system decided by the 11-plus exam. Here, the M.E.N's Damon Wilkinson writes about how Trafford came to be the only borough in our region which kept a selective school system which defined post-war Britain - but only survives in a few parts of the country today.

If you're someone who likes to count calories then this time of year is probably a challenging one for you - or something you choose to ignore altogether.

Manchester United are back in Premier League action this weekend when they travel to Brentford on Saturday night.

If you’re stuck for what to do over the Easter bank holiday weekend then a road trip might just be the answer. Luckily for us the best place for a road trip in the UK is within easy reach of Greater Manchester.

The FA Cup win over Liverpool will have instilled belief back into this Manchester United side, who have 10 Premier League games left to play.

Brooke Vincent delighted Coronation Street fans by reuniting with her former co-star before joking she was "the one that got away". Over the weekend, the actress enjoyed a night out with former co-star and friend Sacha Parkinson.

Erik ten Hag will hope that no other Manchester United player is added to the treatment room after the international break, ahead of the Premier League run-in.

Manchester's specialist sexual assault centre has officially opened in a brand new state-of-the-art clinic.

Megan Thee Stallion has announced UK, European and North American dates for her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ 2024 tour.Stallion’s tour will consist of 32 dates across North America, Europe and the UK set for the spring and summer. The first show will kick off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Libertines have added some new dates to their 2024 UK and Ireland headline tour – find all the details below.The band are due to hit the road this autumn in support of their fourth album ‘All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade’, which is due for release on April 5.Yesterday (March 18), The Libertines announced four extra shows for the run: Lincoln’s Engine Shed on November 17, Stockton Globe on November 18, The Forum in Bath on November 20, and the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on November 21.“A few more dates added for you thirsty lot,” the group wrote alongside an updated tour poster on social media.Tickets for the new dates go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (March 22) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appears to be an admirer of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. Despite United being knocked out of the FA Cup, Mainoo delivered yet another impressive performance at Old Trafford with two moments highlighting his quality.

For years Robert Hamilton struggled to get his daughter to school, out of the house, or even out of her bedroom. Libby had struggled with education from her time in pre-school.

A popular Northern Quarter pub and boutique hotel has reopened its doors after a huge £200,000 investment featuring new booth seats and a revamped bar.

Injuries have been constant for Newcastle United this season and six players could be absent against Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter final tie on Saturday.

A father and son arrested at Manchester Airport before they were due to fly to Dubai face lengthy jail sentences for a series of drugs and firearms offences. Asim Tufail, 52, and his son Junnaid Tufail, 23, both from Northenden, were both exposed by the law enforcement infiltration of the EncroChat communications network.

A Manchester publishing house has been recognised as the best small press in the North at a prestigious book awards.

Liverpool could have as many as 10 first-team players unavailable when they face Manchester City today.