The rising boxing star who threw it all away for a life of crime

The Zutons have released their funky new single ‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’.‘Creeping On The Dancefloor’ is the Liverpool band’s first new music in 16 years, and was recorded all the way back during the pandemic. The single is taken from their upcoming album ‘The Big Decider’, produced by the legendary Nile Rodgers and Ian Broudie.

It was a moment that not only forever shattered the lives of one family but which rocked the region and left the policing community up and down the country in mourning.

Sally Lindsay has carved a prominent place in the British entertainment scene, charming audiences across the years. Beyond her on-screen success in popular shows like Coronation Street, Loose Women, and Still Open All Hours, Sally's life off-screen is a fascinating journey. While best known for her acting prowess, Sally also had a brief foray into the music scene with her school choir's Christmas number one hit.

It's one of the biggest issues facing Greater Manchester and the UK. But in Parliament, it was debated in a room of empty chairs.

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has completely confused fans after vowing to 'break the internet' with a newly familiar face. The actor took a break from the cobbles as he headed to watch his beloved Manchester United on home turf at Old Trafford on Sunday night (January 14).

David Quinti only used to gamble on the weekends with his friends. It started out as a few quid here and there. It was just a bit of fun.

He's spent much of the last few weeks on social media taking aim at female football commentators and pundits. But former Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton has also been involved in plenty of other controversies over the years.

Liam Gallagher has reflected on Oasis’ split, claiming that his brother Noel “threw me under the fucking bus” at the time.The comments arose as part of a new joint interview between Britpop legends Liam Gallagher and John Squire – who recently joined forces for a new collaborative project, which they launched last week with the single ‘Just Another Rainbow’.In the discussion with The Guardian, Gallagher took a moment to reflect on the Manchester group’s 2009 break-up, and accuse his former bandmate Noel – along with Oasis’ manager Marcus Russell, as blaming him for the decision.According to the singer-songwriter, Noel had always intended to go solo but decided to blame the disbandment on Liam’s drinking rather than admit he wanted to leave the line-up.“If you want to do your little thing because you’re not getting enough attention, feel free, mate,” he said, referring to how Noel would often play solo acoustic shows between Oasis’ touring commitments. “I’ll go to Barbados and sit on a beach for six months, but don’t be pulling the plug on the band.

To outsiders, it was a no-brainer. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the decision to pedestrianise a street in Ramsbottom town centre brought a taste of European café culture to the foothills of the West Pennines.

One of the Northern Quarter's best known bars has announced its shock closure. Black Dog Ballroom, based on Church Street in the corner of the iconic Afflecks building, has had its signs and entrance boarded up this week.

Netflix drama Fool Me Once has become the most-watch show since appearing on the streaming service at the start of 2024. Many fans were gripped from the very first episode and binged-watched the thriller. Despite being watched across the world, most of the filming locations are actually in Manchester and Cheshire, in the north-west of England.

It's a crisis that's unfolding all over the country. And it could lead to a 97-year-old woman in Manchester losing her home.

Residents have spoken of their horror after a car ploughed through a brick wall and into their building following a collision this morning.

Kate Garraway's husband has sadly lost his ongoing health battle, aged just 56. The Good Morning Britain star issued a statement on Instagram today, Friday 5 January, saying she held her husband's hand as he died.

Some of Greater Manchester's biggest names spent their formative years as pupil's of the regions now vanished schools.

After his game-changing cameo against Sheffield United, Oscar Bobb could earn another Manchester City start this weekend against Huddersfield in the FA Cup.

Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel says Erik ten Hag was wrong to haul off Kobbie Mainoo at half-time during the 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. Mainoo started for the fourth match running, but the teenager was sacrificed after 45 minutes to make way for Scott McTominay.

The storm began sometime on Friday. By the following day a month's worth of rain had fallen in less than 48 hours.

Manchester United fans are lamenting the absence of Rasmus Hojlund in the club's clash with Nottingham Forest, although are happy that Amad has made the squad for the first time this season.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has recalled Antony to the starting line-up for this evening's clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground because of his ability to make runs in behind.