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One week on since Lenny Henry officially announced he would no longer be presenting the bi-annual Comic Relief live shows on TV, the comedy heavyweight looked happier than ever as he was spotted filming for his brand new Netflix series in Greater Manchester. Dressed in a stylish green polo shirt with blue collar and matching flat cap, the 65 year old actor flashed a cheeky smile on the set of Missing You, the latest of Harlan Coben’s novels to be adapted by the streaming service, following the success of his earlier novels including Fool Me Once, The Stranger and Safe.

A man bombarded his ex-girlfriend with "utterly vile" messages after finding out she was in a new relationship.

Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following a theft in Salford. Greater Manchester Police says a black Raleigh mountain bike was stolen from a property on Princeton Close, near to Buile Hill Park.

Joao Cancelo spoke last week about wanting to stay at Barcelona beyond the summer. Now he has strongly hinted that he doesnt' want to return to Manchester City at all.

On a rainy Wednesday afternoon, a crowd of men are glued to a TV screen showing the Cheltenham Festival. As the horses cross the finish line, they place down their pints and inspect their betting slips.

Police have fired a warning to families after children were spotted 'messing around' on two Greater Manchester motorways. Officers fear youths are risking their lives after being seen walking by the M60 near Middleton and the A627M near Rochdale.

‘Human error’ has been blamed for Metrolink passengers being fined — even though they had paid for a ticket.

Love Island's Callum Jones and Jess Gale have put rumours of a split to bed as they were spotted looking loved-up on a day out in London. The pair got together on Love Island: All Stars, which took place earlier this year. Jess was a latecomer to the series as she entered the South African villa with her twin, Eve.

Three men have been found guilty of murder after a teenage boy was stabbed to death. Callum Riley, 17, was lured to the family home of a drug dealer who he had become embroiled in a feud with, prosecutors said.

Police have released a picture of a woman they want to speak to after a parcel was reportedly stolen from the foyer of a building in Salford.

Jamie Carragher is still of the opinion Manchester City are the team to beat as the business end of the Premier League season approaches.

It's only been three weeks since Jess Gale and Callum Jones left the Love Island All Stars villa in second place, however, rumours of a split between the couple are already starting to swirl. The reality stars, who lost out on winning the show to Callum's ex-girlfriend Molly Smith and her new beau Tom Clare, left the show coupled up, but not in an official relationship. And this week, Jess, 24, was spotted without Callum as she headed to the LTK Gala with her sister Eve by her side, prompting many to ask where Callum, 27, was.

On Friday, Erik ten Hag provided an update on the left-back situation at Manchester United.

Manchester United are considering a swoop for £60million-valued Juventus defender Bremer this summer. That's according to reports from Il Bianconero as the Premier League giants mull over potential replacements for former Real Madrid superstar Raphael Varane - on the proviso he leaves Old Trafford.

A Certain Ratio have been announced for this year’s Kendal Calling – and will be cutting their set to a special vinyl record for fans to purchase onsite. Find all the details below.The Manchester post-punk band are scheduled to play a show in Tim Burgess‘ Tim Peaks Diner at the Lake District festival on Friday, August 2.

A 'wanted' boy has been charged with a spate of alleged theft and burglary offences.

Jurors have retired to consider their verdicts in the trial of three men accused of murdering a teenager. Callum Riley, 17, was pronounced dead after being stabbed during an incident in Heywood.

Jessie Wynter and Will Young are taking a 'big step' in their relationship after meeting on the winter version of Love Island in January 2023. Jessie, who hails from Australia, has been living with Will and his family at their 700 acre farm near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, since they left the show, but they're now planning to get their own place. In an interview with MailOnline, Jessie said: "Will and I are really excited.

Love Island: All Stars winner Tom Clare has spoken out about fans wanting Molly and Callum to get back together in a candid comment where he admitted it's 's***'.The footballer, 24, became the first All Stars winner along with Molly Smith, and while he says he "understands" why viewers wanted Molly and Callum to reunite, the. huge social media response has left him feeling down.

Love Island star Callum Jones has dropped huge hints that he is no longer with fellow islander Jess Gale, after the duo reached the final together earlier this month. The couple, who initially met on the 2020 series of Love Island, hit it off during their second round in the villa and ended up placing second, despite many fans wishing Callum had rekindled his romance with ex Molly Smith. Callum and Jess ended up finishing in second place on the first All Star series, with Molly Smith and Tom Clare taking home the crown, and the 50k cash prize.