The Manchester sweetshop 'jigsaw' killer... caught by detectives using a vacuum cleaner

When the weather outside is on the cold and gloomy side, there’s nothing quite as tempting as staying in, curled up on the sofa while drinking a steaming cup of hot chocolate. But rather than buying ready-made powders or forking out on a special hot chocolate making gadget, a slow cooker and a handful of ingredients is all you need.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

Sofyan Amrabat will not be returning to Fiorentina when the transfer market reopens, according to reports, amid reports that the Manchester United loanee is "unhappy" with his situation at Old Trafford.

Manchester United could negotiate a swap deal involving Anthony Martial and Inter Milan defender Federico Dimarco, according to reports.

Lewis Anderson and his little sister provide just the kind of back-up our emergency workers need at Christmas. The pair have been playing Santa to nurses, firefighters, and police officers.

Victorian Manchester is often celebrated as a place of industrial might, technological innovation and economic growth. But there was another side to the city that was not for the faint-of-heart.

With just a couple of days to go until Christmas Day, now is the time to start your last-minute pre-Christmas pamper. For some that includes a quick at-home manicure or squeezing in an eyebrow appointment, and for others that means giving your hair a bit of a revamp ready for the festive fun, and it seems Stacey Dooley falls firmly into the latter camp.

Planners came under fire as affordable apartments with less than the required standard space were given the thumbs up. Salford’s planning committee approved the development of a nine-storey block with a community centre on the ground floor and 35 apartments above at St Mary’s Road, Eccles.

Incoming Manchester United investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly questioned the club's decision to sign Casemiro for such big money.

A female prison officer exchanged explicit messages with three serving prisoners and also sent money to one inmate when he was transferred to prison in Manchester.

Manchester Council raked in more than £10m from bus lane fines on just one street in 17 months, data has revealed.

Padel, the world's fastest-growing racket sport loved by world-class tennis stars including Andy Murray and Serena Williams has landed in Manchester.

Work to transform a historic warehouse behind Piccadilly Station into a series of ‘creative workspaces’ is getting underway in a matter of weeks.

This year, Greater Manchester has seen devastating headlines of children suffering life-changing injuries in the wake of violence.

Daniel Stern is best known for his acting roles like Marv from the Home Alone franchise and Phil in City Slickers he also has directorial credits.

A concert featuring a huge line-up of artists will be held in Manchester next year to raise money to fight food poverty - and it’s going to be hosted by football royalty.

Manchester's Market Street has been named one of the most polluted high streets in the country according to recent data.

Watching proceedings at this year’s Christmas pantomime at Manchester’s Contact theatre, you may be led to think that it’s service as normal when it comes to the panto tradition: Drags as dames - check, a classic fairy-tale - check, and family-appropriate innuendos - check, check, check. But, in reality, this festive production is making history in a number of ways.

The children of Manchester rock royalty Liam and Noel Gallagher were back on their dads' home turf to celebrate the huge Chanel fashion takeover in the city. While Oasis legends Liam and Noel were not to be seen in the city, it was left to their offspring to fly the flag at the Métiers d’Art show on Thursday night.

Hugh Grant is the latest celebrity to arrive in Manchester ahead of tonight’s Chanel show.