'We lost him on that day': Community come together to plead for information after brutal attack on dad

Brent Lang Executive Editor Roadside Attractions has acquired North American rights to “Dreamin’ Wild,” a drama about the rediscovery of singer and songwriter Donnie Emerson after years spent in obscurity. The film, which was directed by Bill Pohlad, a filmmaker who unearthed gold from another music industry saga with his 2014 Brian Wilson film “Love & Mercy,” premiered at Venice. “Dreamin’ Wild,” a reference to an album that Donnie released with his brother Joe Emerson, will open nationwide only in theaters on August 4, 2023. Roadside previously released “Love & Mercy,” making this a reunion for the filmmaker and distributor. The film centers on the critical reevaluation of “Dreamin’ Wild,” and the impact that second chance has on Donnie, his wife Nancy, brother Joe, and father Don Sr. as they must come to terms their new fame. Pohlad uses two different actors to explore the real-life characters in different time periods, just as he did in “Love & Mercy” with Paul Dano and John Cusack sharing the role of The Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson. This time, Oscar-winner Casey Affleck (“Manchester by the Sea”) plays the older Donnie Emerson and Noah Jupe, who appeared in “Honey Boy,” plays the younger. Walton Goggins (“Justified”) and Jack Dylan Grazer (“It”) take on Donnie’s brother Joe, while Beau Bridges plays the family patriarch. Zooey Deschanel plays Donnie’s wife Nancy.

Coronation Street has sparked 72 Ofcom complaints in the wake of Monday night's (27 March) episode, which saw the ITV soap air harrowing scenes depicting an acid attack. The instalment saw Justin Rutherford (played by Andrew Still) launch sulphuric acid at Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) in a horrifying attack.The storyline began with Justin determined to make Daisy (Charlotte Jordan) his victim.The villainous character has been stalking her for months and made the twisted decision that if he couldn't have her, nobody else should. As viewers watched in horror, Justin cornered Daisy on the morning of her wedding at the Rovers Return pub.

Officers have issued an urgent appeal for help finding a missing man from Bolton. Greater Manchester Police says Nathan was last seen four days ago, at around 9pm on Saturday, March 25.

Police have seized 17 dogs after a pack of canines mauled a six-year-old girl during a brutal attack on Sunday. Emergency services raced out to Ackers Lane in Carrington, Trafford at around 2.40pm after reports of an unconscious child who had suffered injuries during a dog attack.

One week after the BBC’s schedule of sport was severely disrupted with a boycott by staff in support of anchorman Gary Lineker, both the host and fellow pundits were all back on screen this weekend. 

An iconic clothing shop chain that has now vanished from our high streets was once THE place in Manchester to meet friends or a date.

Figen Murray, the mother of Manchester Arena attack victim Martyn Hett, has called on big music venues to add a 50p tax to tickets to improve security.

There were emotional scenes as hundreds of people came together at a vigil for a teenager who was knocked down and killed as she walked to college. Alisha Riya Goup, 16, died when she was hit by a BMW in Oldham last month.

More than 10 of the BBC’s highest-profile sports stars have staged an unprecedented walkout over the British broadcaster’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker. Below is a list of those who have walked out, with links to tweets explaining their reasons for joining the protest.

American music star Chris Brown is entertaining thousands of fans in Manchester this week at his three huge AO Arena gigs. And after the opening night show on Thursday, he decided to continue the party at one of the city's swankiest celeb haunts.

Schools across Greater Manchester will close today after heavy snowfall across the region.

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a missing woman from Tameside who was last seen at a Coroners' Court.

The body of a missing man from Handforth has tragically been found in woodland in Rawtenstall, around 30 miles away from his home.

Police have issued an urgent appeal to trace a woman from Newcastle who was last seen in Manchester city centre almost a week ago.

A Manchester mail order business was once mong Britain's biggest names, serving as a pre-internet Amazon-style home shopping giant.

School trips to the fire station were once the norm before the Covid pandemic and have since struggled to make a full return, until now.

A wide range of legal changes and new laws will be introduced from April as we enter a new tax year.

The Chase viewers alongside Bradley Walsh were left gobsmacked after once contestant revealed their unusual hobby.

NHS staff and rail workers are among those striking in March, as ongoing disputes over pay and working conditions escalate amid the cost of living crisis.

You'd be hard pressed to find anybody who enjoys being crammed into stuffy, portable, large tin can to travel miles from one place to another. For many, commuting can be the bane of their existence and it can be made even worse by the actions of the others.