Violent thug knifed man and then left woman with fractured ribs while awaiting court appearance

Greater Manchester is in store for a big night at the local elections. All 10 councils will be holding elections on Thursday (May 2) with Andy Burnham's job as Greater Manchester mayor also up for grabs while voters in Salford will also be electing their own city mayor.

Gemma Atkinson has told Gorka Marquez 'shop's shut' as she discussed the arrival of her second child and why they're happy with two children. The couple met on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2017 and have since become engaged and welcomed two children into the world.

Plans have been drawn up on how an iconic Manchester venue that has stood empty and decaying for decades could be saved.

Less than a week after Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was tossed by New York’s highest court, the much-accused Pulp Fiction producer is set to be in front of a judge.

The Manchester Craft Beer Festival will be returning to the city for the fourth year this July with expert talks, tasting sessions and a selection of more than 500 different brews to try.

A family have been left terrified after masked men broke into their home while they slept in their beds.

Erik ten Hag's future at Manchester United continues to be a controversial subject following Sunday's FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry City.

EXCLUSIVE: The ancient Scottish town of St Andrews was hit with a heavy bout of  Spidey fever this past weekend as the third annual Sands International Film Festival opened, pulling in an eclectic set of films, filmmakers, and speakers alongside one popular guest of honor. 

It's been decades since Alesha Dixon burst onto the UK music scene as MC in charge of Mis-Teeq. Since then, the entertainer has gone from strength to strength, becoming a household name thanks to programmes like Strictly Come Dancing and Britain's Got Talent, which returns this Saturday (April 20) on ITV and ITVX.

Jack Cochrane, frontman of indie sensations The Snuts has revealed why the band has revealed why they’d never be able to collaborate on song writing with Lewis Capaldi, despite playing in the same West Lothian pubs before becoming famous.

When OK! last caught up with Laura Anderson, her beautiful daughter Bonnie was just weeks old. Nestled into her mum's arms back then the tot, who was born on 2 September, was - and clearly always will be - the love of Laura's life. Now, fast forward six months from our exclusive newborn photoshoot, and the TV star - who shares the seven-month-old with ex Gary Lucy - is as besotted as ever and finally feels like she's got to grips with this 'parenting thing.' "People told me that if I had a wee girl she would become my best friend, and I sort of didn't believe them.

Kate Ferdinand left fans with tears in their eyes as she shared an emotional post on social media. The former The Only Way is Essex star and her husband Rio Ferdinand were celebrating this week as his daughter, Tia, officially became a teenager.

The daughter of a man bludgeoned and stabbed to death by an on-the-run killer and rapist has hit out after he was released from prison.

The Bill's Jeff Stewart looked unrecognisable with long grey hair and a bushy beard as he made a rare appearance whilst running some errands in London. In his younger years, fans passing him on the street might have recognised him as PC Reg Hollis from much-loved ITV police drama, The Bill, however his new look gives nothing of his clean-cut character from the programme away.The 68 year old actor was a fan-favourite on the show, having portrayed PC Reg for an impressive 24 years, but his more recent appearance was worlds away from Reg.

Mae Muller has spoken to NME about leaving her record label to become an independent artist, feeling “at peace” with Eurovision and headlining this week’s Club NME event.The 26-year-old singer-songwriter will take to the stage at London’s Scala on Friday (April 12) for a live headline set. She’ll be joined on the night by Self Esteem and special guest Raven Mandella – both of whom will be hitting the decks to DJ into the early hours.The legendary Club NME series returned last September with Courteeners playing in London before Blossoms delivered a special show in Manchester earlier this year.

An investigation has been launched after a man died in a house fire in Tameside.

Courteeners have announced details of a one-off playback of ‘St Jude’, as well as a Q&A session with frontman Liam Fray. Find ticket details below.The indie giants announced the news on X/Twitter earlier today (April 9), confirming that they will be holding an exclusive event in Manchester later this month, which will see them play the ‘St.

The man wanted over the fatal stabbing in Bradford of a mum from Oldham 'vlogged' himself in Manchester and posted shopping videos in Primark on social media.

Greater Manchester Police have shared an appeal for help to track down a man from Oldham who is wanted after a woman was stabbed to death while pushing a pram.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Growing up in Israel meant that “We Were the Lucky Ones” actor Amit Rahav was taught about the Holocaust at any early age. His childhood in Tel Aviv included a school trip to concentration camps in Poland. “It’s mandatory in the curriculum,” Rahav tells Variety.