Top activities for the whole family to enjoy over the Easter holidays

Four cocktail venues in Manchester have been shortlisted at a prestigious award ceremony recognising the best of the best when it comes to bartenders and bars.

The heartbroken parents of a mum-of-three who was tragically found dead on the railway line in Ashton-under-Lyne have paid tribute to their 'smiley' and 'bubbly' daughter.

The first image of a woman tragically found dead on the railway line on Easter Sunday has been released. Colette Fazackerley was pronounced dead after her body was recovered near to the tracks close to Ashton Cricket Club on April 9.

Christian Eriksen believes there could still be some twists and turns in the race for Champions League football, but he's also stated that Manchester United should comfortably qualify for the competition if they maintain their momentum.

Taylor Swift donated enough meals to feed roughly 125,000 people ahead of her three-night Era’s tour run at the Raymond James Stadium.This is not the first time the pop icon has made a generous contribution. She has quietly made donations to food banks in Arizona during the first night of her tour as well as  Nevada.Ahead of her Raymond James Stadium residency kicking off this week, the charity Feeding Tampa Bay shared a photo of the singer thanking her for “being a HERO in supporting their “mission to end hunger by 2025”.

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha insists Wout Weghorst should not be signed permanently at the end of this season.

Matt Baker has been flooded with support after sharing his heartbreak after his beloved dog died. The former The One Show host took to Instagram on Thursday (April 13) to share that his 'sweet natured' pooch Isla had devastatingly passed away.

A mum jets off on 48-hour adventures by bagging flights for as little as £16 – making it back in time for her nightshifts.

The Easter holidays are in full swing and after a week of mostly sunshine, the weather appears to have taken a turn.

Manchester's Urban Playground is letting kids play a free round of golf over the Easter holidays.

Airbnbs have become a popular choice for weekend city breaks and rural staycations across the UK. Manchester now has a huge array of Airbnb rentals - ranging from stylish homes and quaint cabins to rustic loft conversions.

A Easter knitting initiative is set to raise more than £40,000 for a children's hospice.

The Easter bank holidays create a four-day weekend for families to enjoy, with Good Friday (April 7) and Easter Monday (April 10) off.

A wave of norovirus and flu cases is putting the NHS under ‘extraordinary pressure’, while thousands of patients who no longer need to be on wards languish in beds waiting to go home.

The Glade of Light memorial to the 22 victims of the Manchester Arena bombing has scooped a top national award.

Manchester United are among several clubs eyeing Napoli defender Kim Min-jae amid news of the centre-back's £39million release clause, according to reports.

Greater Manchester councils have announced their plans for rubbish and recycling collection over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Gemma Atkinson broke her social media silence to share a sweet family moment with her followers. Over the weekend, the pregnant Hits Radio host told her fans that she had ditched Greater Manchester and headed for sunnier climes alongside her fiance Gorka Marquez and their daughter, Mia.

Drivers making journeys this Easter weekend are being warned to expect severe queues on roads, with up to 17 million leisure trips predicted to be made.

The Easter weekend is set to bring us a welcomed sunny break across Manchester following a few days of rain.