Three new hubs launched to support thousands of families and young people

Manchester United have made in two wins in two pre-season friendlies thanks to Donny Van de Beek’s winner against Lyon at Murrayfield in Scotland.

Teenagers and young adults who have been separated from their families as they flee desperate situations are being offered a fresh start in Greater Manchester. Around 240 unaccompanied asylum-seeking children will be supported by a new project over the next three years.

A massive new bowling alley billed as the ‘crown jewels of bowling’ with ten pin, shuffleboard, and arcade games galore, has finally opened its doors at Trafford Palazzo.

David Beckham has shared a "special" moment where his wife Victoria, daughter Harper and son Cruz showed their support at an important moment. The Beckhams appeared together last night at a high-profile ceremony to celebrate the signing of star footballer Lionel Messi to Inter Miami CF, the club David manages.

Ryan Thomas has given fans a huge update on when he'll be moving back up north to Manchester after spending a number of years living in Essex. The former Coronation Street actor has been splitting their time between the North West and his fiancee Lucy's home.

Bruno Fernandes has not yet reported back for pre-season training at Manchester United due to his post-campaign international commitments.

Andre Onana would be a 'sensational' signing for Manchester United, should the Inter Milan star complete a move to Old Trafford.

This weekend there were biblical scenes in Greater Manchester as the region was hit by torrential rains and intense thunderstorms, following a short period of intense heat Punters were evacuated from a pub in Wetherspoons In Chorlton after it flooded and at Depot Mayfield in the city centre, water could be seen gushing through the ceiling and pouring onto tables at Freight Island.

Depeche Mode have announced new UK, Ireland and European tour dates for 2024 – find all the details below.The duo – comprising Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – are due to hit the road once again early next year in support of their 15th and most recent album, ‘Memento Mori’, which came out in March.Having played at London’s Twickenham Stadium last month as part of a wider European tour, Depeche Mode will return to the capital for a concert at The O2 on January 22, 2024. Further gigs are scheduled for Birmingham (January 24), Manchester (29) and Glasgow (31).The band will then head to Dublin on February 3 before returning to Europe for concerts in numerous cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon and Budapest.

Rio Ferdinand believes the odd mistake will come with Andre Onana at Manchester United but believes it is worth it with the goalkeeper's playing style to help transform the Reds into what Erik ten Hag wants to see.

A couple from Warrington managed to find their dream home in Ancoats after moving to Manchester to start a family.

Newcastle United are mulling over the possibility of bringing Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips to the club on loan next season, according to reports.

The landscape of Manchester United's first-team squad has officially changed following the conclusion of several players' contracts and loan deals.

The Last Dinner Party have shared their second single and announced new UK tour dates – listen to ‘Sinner’ below.Following a summer of festivals and in between support gigs with First Aid Kit and Hozier, the five-piece will play 11 recently-announced gigs across the UK with Picture Parlour in support.After the band’s first gig at London’s EartH sold out in a matter of hours, they have now added a second on the following night (October 18).To celebrate the news of the tour, the band have shared ‘Sinner’, the follow-up to their debut single ‘Nothing Matters’, alongside a live performance video.Discussing the new track, guitarist Lizzie Mayland said: “’Sinner’ is a story of self-acceptance, and the longing for the past and present self to become one.”Watch the video for ‘Sinner’, listen to the new track and see the new UK tour dates below. Tickets are on sale now here.OCTOBER 20238 – Blackpool, Central Library (matinee show without Picture Parlour)9 – Glasgow, King Tut’s10 – Newcastle, The Cluny12 – Manchester, Academy214 – Leeds, Live At Leeds15 – Hull, The Welly 17 – London, EartH (sold out) 18 – London, EartH (new date)19 – Cambridge,  Portland Arms21 – Cardiff, Swn Festival22 – Bristol, FleeceSpeaking to NME about their era of having no official releases, Bassist Georgia Davies shared: “I’m kind of going to miss our era of being like, ‘Yeah, we don’t have any songs.’ It’s kind of a flex to be like, ‘We’ve got nothing out, come to the show’.

Surrounded by an ornate skylight and volumes of antique literature, on Tuesday I wondered why I had never been in the Portico Library before.

Former Manchester City and Bolton Wanderers midfielder Aaron Mooy has announced his retirement from professional football aged just 32.

Thousands of people in one Greater Manchester borough have put their name to a petition to leave the region entirely.

Manchester City’s Ellie Roebuck opens up about her down-time antics planned while in Australia and New Zealand for the Women's World Cup, which kicks off in less than a month's time.

Councillors have given the go-ahead for the development of new residential apartments in the heart of Warrington. At a meeting on Thursday, a committee approved an application to convert 27 and 29 Stanley Street into 10 'trainer flats' for young people.

June 30 2023 marks the end of the contract of David de Gea. A bigger Manchester United-related story is brewing on that date than De Gea's future.