Manchester Showbiz Latest News and Updates

A Lidl worker has suffered life-changing injuries following an 'accident' at a Greater Manchester supermarket. An investigation is underway following an incident at the Lidl store in Beech Hill, Wigan, last night (April 17).

A large knife and almost 100 wraps of Class A drugs were seized by police after chasing down a teenager in north Manchester. Greater Manchester Police says its neighbourhood officers made the discovery during an afternoon patrol in Cheetham Hill this week.

Police are hunting a wanted man with links to Greater Manchester. Officers are urging members of the public to look out for David Marlowe.

Karen Matthews is said to be 'over the moon' her co-conspirator Mick Donovan is dead.

Manchester United winger Antony believes he's turning his form around and he's promised fans he will continue to make improvements to all aspects of his game.

A friend of Kennie Carter told a murder trial how he 'screamed for help' after discovering his pal 'face down' in a 'pool of blood'. The 16-year-old died after being stabbed in Stretford, Trafford, on January 22, 2022.

A boy of 17 who died after falling into a river while canoeing has been named. An inquest has been opened into the death of Joseph Holt.

One of the region’s largest hospital trusts, employing more than 20,000 people, has launched a major redundancy scheme and frozen recruitment in a bid to cut costs.

It was a tragedy that touched the hearts of a tight-knit community. Harpurhey - an inner-city Manchester suburb once named the most deprived neighbourhood in England - was the scene of the horror.

Coronation Street fans were left 'very happy' as they saw a former on-screen couple back on TV together after 13 years. Brooke Vincent was back in new reality show, Drama Queens, in which she stars alongside a number of other current and former soap stars.

Manchester United's financial fair play position has received a boost this week after Borussia Dortmund's qualification for the Champions League semi-finals triggered another payment as part of Jadon Sancho's loan deal.

Top cops and council bosses have explained why fences were erected around the site of the ‘red tent’ homeless camp in Manchester city centre.

Gemma Atkinson has jokingly said 'who knows where Gorka Marquez is' as she revealed she's been left solo at home following their exciting joint news. The couple are set to return to TV screens in another series of their very own reality series.

Emmerdale stars Natalie Ann Jamieson and Ash Palmisciano have teased what is to come for Amy Wyatt and Matty Barton after viewers saw them tie the knot. The new Mr and Mrs Barton said 'I do' during the ITV soap's latest scenes aired on Wednesday night (April 17).

Scoring a good deal is one of life's simple pleasures, especially when you scout a full price product slashed in price elsewhere.

Manchester United were handed an injury boost on Wednesday after one of their doubts for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City was judged likely to play.

Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals after a 5-4 penalty shoot-out defeat to Real Madrid.

Manchester United are reportedly confident they can offload Jadon Sancho to Borussia Dortmund this summer.

Pep Guardiola had no complaints over the manner of Manchester City's Champions League exit to Real Madrid - and certainly wouldn't blame Bernardo Silva's poor penalty for the loss.

The MP whose complaint prompted a new police investigation into Angela Rayner's domestic arrangements almost ten years ago has repeatedly refused to detail the allegations he has made to the force.

A car was smashed into a solicitors building on a main road in Whitefield on Wednesday night (April 17). The wall of an external part of the building, on Bury New Road, appeared to have crumbled around the vehicle after the collision.

Lucy Mecklenburgh said she was only 'joking' after she mocked Ryan Thomas' efforts to welcome her home following a short working break. There were emotional scenes when the former The Only Way is Essex star said a sad goodbye to Ryan and their son Roman and fiancé Ryan Thomas.

A terrified couple, along with their two-year-old daughter, barricaded themselves in their bathroom as a man waving a machete barged into their home. They were heard on a harrowing 999 recording as John Eichner, 35, rampaged through their property in Chorley on the night of June 6, 2023.

Police investigating a drugs gang have seized cannabis, cocaine and £20,000 during a series of raids. Tactical Aid Unit cops smashed down doors at homes and 'stash houses' across Rochdale and Lancashire this morning.

A penthouse apartment in one of Manchester's most premium addresses has come up for sale - at a whopping £2,500,000. The three-bedroom flat sits at the top of one of the Deansgate Square towers boasting one of the best views over Manchester city centre and beyond.

A three-day festival featuring the very best food and drink Bury has to offer from across the world will be held for the first time next month. From Thursday, May 23 the town centre will be packed with pop-up food markets, artisan drinks and craft stalls, music and live entertainment.

A drugs kingpin who lived an extraordinary life of luxury funded by crime must pay back almost £3.5million of his ill-gotten gains. Aram Sheibani could face an extra decade in jail if he fails to pay back the huge sum.

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing man who has not been seen for almost a month. A police search is continuing to locate David, last seen in Wigan on March 21.

Victoria Beckham, who is celebrating her 50th birthday today, has long been admired for her radiant glow.

Andreas Pereira has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson helped Manchester United sign the Brazilian in 2012 from PSV Eindhoven when many clubs were showing interest.