The Mancunian Way: Take home pay

ITV's new mind-bending gameshow sees participants whisked away to an idyllic Caribbean island to win a life-changing sum of money.

Touching tributes have been paid to a talented footballer and former local election candidate who died suddenly at his home aged just 47.

Kyle Walker and his wife Annie Kilner reportedly showed signs of strain during a lavish party at Coleen and Wayne Rooney's mansion. The Manchester City defender, aged 33, and his 31 year old wife, who have recently celebrated the arrival of their fourth child, were said to have had a 'frosty' air about them at the star-studded event.The tension comes on the heels of Kyle's admission that he fathered another child with Lauryn Goodman.

The opening of Co-op Live might have been plunged into chaos, leaving thousands of disappointed music fans in its wake. But pub landlords near the new arena hope that - when it's finally up-and-running - the £365m venue will provide a welcome boost to trade.

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney faces a decision over the direction of his career with both Sky Sports and TNT Sports reportedly wanting to sign him as a pundit next season.

Paul Scholes described current Manchester United assistant Steve McClaren as "the best coach I ever had" as the former United midfielder left the blame for the club's current struggles squarely at Erik ten Hag's door.

George Galloway angrily cut off a live radio interview after being challenged over comments he made about gay relationships.

Choosing a name for your soon-to-be-born baby is one of the most significant decisions a parent can make.

With the infamous Wagatha Christie court case and then their bombshell Amazon documentary, the Rooneys have been under an intense spotlight in recent years. But with news that Wayne, 38, is about to record a podcast and YouTube series with good friend and former teammates Gary Neville and Roy Keane, Coleen, also 38, is allegedly "worried" about the fresh secrets he might spill, a source told OK!.

The final season may have concluded in 2022 but the BBC isn’t letting go of legal drama The Split just yet, with a Barcelona-set special greenlit three months after a Manchester spin off.

Keane and Take That have become the latest artists to have their shows at Manchester’s troubled Co-Op Live Arena affected by ongoing “technical difficulties” at the venue.Keane were supposed to play the new 23,500-capacity arena on Sunday (May 5) as part of a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Hopes And Fears’, while Take That were supposed to be playing five gigs at Co-Op Live from May 7-12.In a disastrous week for the venue, Co-Op Live had to cancel A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie‘s gig last night (May 1) just 10 minutes after doors opened due to a “venue-related technical issue”, which was later revealed to be caused by part of an air conditioning unit falling from the gantry inside the venue during soundcheck. Later that evening, the venue confirmed Olivia Rodrigo’s shows on Friday and Saturday (May 3-4) would also be postponed, which the artist said she was “so disappointed” about.A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s show has been rescheduled for Saturday (May 4) at the nearby AO Arena.Now, Keane have confirmed that their show will not be going ahead as planned.

This time yesterday in the M.E.N office, we were settling in to cover what looked set to finally be opening night for Manchester’s Co-op Live.

stand-up performances from Peter Kay on April 23 and 24. Following a test event with Rick Astley, however, the comedian’s gigs were postponed until April 29 and 30 due to a failed power test.A Black Keys gig that was scheduled for April 27 later had to be pushed back to May 15, and the Kay dates were delayed for the second time.Last night (May 1), A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s concert was cancelled at the last minute because of a “venue-related technical issue” before it was confirmed that Olivia Rodrigo’s shows at the Co-Op Live this Friday and Saturday (May 3, 4) had been postponed.

George Galloway claims he is in talks with three Labour MPs and a member of the House of Lords whom he hopes to recruit to his party. The Rochdale MP and Workers Party of Britain leader warned a 'significant number' of councillors could also join by next week.

Gorka Marquez has delighted fans with a fresh 'not long' update weeks after leaving his Greater Manchester home where he lives with his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two children.

It was perhaps the most shocking killing in a long-running feud littered with them. And to this day, the gunman who shot dead 15-year-old Jessie James in Moss Side in 2006 has not been identified.

People in Rochdale have made their voices loud and clear ahead of the local elections next month - saying they want politicians they can trust who get the basics right.

A number of Strictly Come Dancing stars have addressed ditching their usual celebrity partners as they head out on the road together for another year of epic routines, emotional stories and plenty of sparkle in the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.

For more than 40 years the CIS Tower stood in glorious isolation as Manchester’s tallest building. But in the last five years alone 10 skyscrapers have been built that dwarf the Co-op’s modernist masterpiece.

Manchester United are continuing to be linked with several potential new signings ahead of the summer transfer window.