Tragedy as man, 54, dies at home in Manchester

Manchester City are looking to complete the double over neighbours and rivals Manchester United on Sunday - but will be without Jack Grealish at the Etihad.

Martin Lewis is best known for his money-saving expertise which he shares with the nation. The MoneySavingExpert founder provides advice for individuals all over the UK as the country goes through one of its toughest financial periods in years.

Manchester City will be going in search of a fourth successive win in all competitions when they face neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Parents in Manchester have responded to the news that fines are increasing for taking kids out of school.

Jason Manford is joining the cast of Waterloo Road, taking on a leading role as he returns to acting.The comedian is best known for presenting Children in Need, Show Me the Funny and The One Show - but will be showing off his acting chops in the BBC One drama. Jason, 42, is making his debut on the school drama as Steve Savage - Waterloo Road's new headteacher who isn't afraid to ruffle a few feathers.The show is yet to reveal what will happen to the school's current headteacher Kim Campbell, played by Angela Griffin.

Jason Manford has admitted to have 'no idea' how his latest role has been kept a secret as it was revealed he's joining the cast of Waterloo Road. The comedian and actor will join the rebooted BBC One drama when it returns for its next series later this year.

An eye-catching property has come on the market in Greater Manchester - and it's priced at a staggering £2,250,000. The grand family home spans four floors and boasts seven bedrooms, as well as having a huge landscaped garden to the rear.

A house in Bury that has been up for sale for almost six years is the region's 'most unwanted' home. The four-bed detached property was put on Rightmove on June 4, 2018 and is yet to attract a buyer - making it the longest-standing house on the market in Greater Manchester.

Former QPR star Stan Bowles has passed away at 75 after fighting Alzheimer's disease, the football club shared.

Erik ten Hag is adamant Manchester United are heading in the right direction despite their 15th defeat of the season to Fulham.

Marika Hackman has covered Boygenius‘ ‘Not Strong Enough’ in a new live session.The singer had reportedly been playing an acoustic version of the supergroup’s hit in the run-up to the release of her new album ‘Big Sigh’, and it has now been captured on video in a session for The Line Of Best Fit recorded in Crouch End studios.‘Not Strong Enough’ recently earned Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker two Grammy awards for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance, while the album it is taken from, ‘The Record’, won Best Alternative Album.Check out Hackman’s version of ‘Not Strong Enough’ below:After the ceremony, Bridgers declared that Neil Portnow, the former head of the Grammys, should “rot in piss”.After being asked about the current state of rock and women’s places within the space at the ceremony, Bridgers said: “I have something to say about women. The ex-president of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, said that if women want to be nominated and win Grammys, that they should ‘step up.’ He’s also being accused of sexual violence.

John Savident, known for playing Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died aged 86, his agent has said.

A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a pensioner in Timperley.

A woman was punched in the face in her own home by an intruder who threatened to strangle her before stealing cash and fleeing.

Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital staff have been left horrified after ‘human excrement’ has been found ‘smeared’ across male staff toilets and changing rooms, ‘hidden in staff lockers’ and even ‘hidden in the ceilings’, sources claim.

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji was pleased to see his team show the right response against Brentford after the Chelsea setback at the weekend.

Tributes have been paid to an Oldham man who suddenly passed away following a suspected heart attack. Sam Malik, from Coppice, was pronounced dead in the early hours of the morning on Sunday (February 18).

Almost 900 people who are medically fit to go home are stuck in Greater Manchester hospital beds, while demand for scarce space on wards remains huge.

A care home worker in Salford has claimed she was hospitalised due to a "panic attack" over unpaid wages.

A woman has died 13 days after being hit by a car at a busy junction in Fallowfield. Officers were called out to a collision involving a pedestrian and a silver Toyota Yaris car at around 5.50pm on Monday, January 29.