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Dozens of new affordable homes could be built in Ashton following an application for a three-storey apartment block.

Fall Out Boy brought out surprise guest Mike Shinoda to perform ‘Dance Dance’ at ALTer EGO – watch the footage below.The band were announced as last-minute headliners just days before the festival after it was revealed Paramore dropped out of performing. iHeartRadio’s ALTer EGO, presented by Capital One, was held on January 13 at the Honda Centre in Anaheim, California.Fall Out Boy did not disappoint when taking to the stage, bringing out Linkin Park‘s Shinoda on stage to perform ‘Dance Dance’.

An image of a man has been released by police investigating an incident of indecent exposure at a shopping precinct

Two council payment offices will be closed in March.

Police have released a CCTV picture after a man with a suspected gun burst into a Post Office in Salford and stole thousands of pounds in cash.

Eccles is set to embrace an exciting artistic experience as Salford City Council unveils plans for Mystery Bird - a unique moving art installation.

Police have launched a murder probe after a man's body was discovered inside a vehicle at a shopping centre car park.

Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq will present their BBC 6 Music Shows from a different grassroots venue every day of Independent Venue Week.Lamacq was joined by Stephens on the first instalment of his new weekly Teatime Session, which airs on Mondays from 4-7pm, to announce the initiative in celebration of the UK’s weeklong event to recognise the importance of independent music venues.Between January 29 and February 2, the presenters will be hitting the road to broadcast their shows from grassroots venues across the country and will also host performances from different artists each day.Lamacq will host from Oh Yeah Music Centre in Belfast on January 29 ahead of an Independent Venue Week performance from Ash.Stephens will be presenting his show from Edinburgh’s Whistle Binkies on January 30, where 86TVs will perform later that night; The Fulford Arms in York on January 31 ahead of a gig from NewDad; Polar Bear Music Club in Hull on February 1 where English Teacher will be playing; The Rockin’ Chair in Wrexham (Friday 2nd February) before a live set from Antony Szmierek.Those artists will join Lamacq and Stephens for intimate live performances and interviews across the week.Listeners can attend two exclusive intimate live performances with Ash in Belfast on January 29 and Antony Szmierek in Wrexham on February 2. You can apply to attend via a free ballot here, which will be open till January 15.

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a 15-year-old girl was "inappropriately touched" on a bus.

The owners of a beloved Oldham cafe that serves 'the best scones' have been forced to close its doors with immediate effect as they 'cannot continue'.

Three ’emerging’ options are being considered for the Galleon Leisure Centre in Kilmarnock.

Shopping centres have been packed this week as people rushed to get their hands on a bargain or two in the Boxing Day sales. But there will be more chances to browse the shops this bank holiday weekend as we bring in the new year.

King Charles appeared to snub Prince Harry on Christmas Day as the monarch failed to mention his son during his second Christmas speech.

King Charles III is making a slight tweak to the traditional Christmas Day broadcast!

The King will deliver the second Christmas message of his reign from a Buckingham Palace room decorated with a living Christmas tree. It is the first time a living tree has been used as part of the backdrop for Charles’ annual festive address to the nation and Commonwealth.

At The Centre, Livingston there’s over 150 fantastic stores to choose in the run up to Christmas including Hotel Chocolat, Pandora, Superdry, M&S and Waterstones, and lots of fantastic places to eat like wagamama, Chiquito and Five Guys – you’re guaranteed to tick off everything on your list and also enjoy a delicious bite to eat!

Andy Burnham says he wants to bring Metrolink to Stockport 'as soon as we possibly can' as senior politicians and leaders from the borough met to discuss its future. The event, held in Stockport Exchange and led by Councillor Mark Hunter, leader of Stockport Council, was centered around the ‘Next Stop Stockport’ plans to help shape the future of transport in the borough.

A pensioner has died in hospital after being hit by a truck near a Scots shopping centre on Tuesday.

More than half of Manchester mental health patients are not being read their rights within two weeks of being sectioned.

A creep has been caught filming a teenager in a swimming pool's changing rooms, a court has heard.

Ayr has been given an early Christmas present as Station Bridge Road reopened today for the first time in almost three months.

Boyz II Men have announced a brief run of UK shows for next spring – you can find all the details below.The US R&B group are due to head to these shores in April for a trio of concerts, kicking off with a date at the OVO Arena Wembley in London (April 20). From there, they’ll visit the Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester (21) and Birmingham’s O2 Academy (24).At the London concert, Boyz II Men will be joined by special guest opening act Brian McKnight.The trio said in a joint statement: “We love the UK, our fans there always give us the most love, we’re excited to come back and get on stage and sing for and connect with our British fans! Y’all are so cool and we can’t wait!”Tickets go on general sale at 10am GMT tomorrow (Thursday, December 21), with a Birmingham pre-sale now live for O2 Priority customers.

Plans to convert a historic church into a complex of flats, a community centre and commercial use are under consultation with Salford planners. The submission is for the Grade II-listed Chapel Street and Hope United Reformed Church which is more than 200 years old.

The social enterprise, Kidzeco, has been appointed The Centre, Livingston’s Charity Partner for December.

The cast of the new movie Poor Things hit the red carpet in London for the film’s UK premiere!

here.Kiasmos return to the live stage for the first time in over five years. Headline performances announced for London and Berlin on May 29/31, and a headline slot at OPIA Festival in Utrecht on June 2, 2024.

Shirley Ballas is thinking of moving back to America - to spend more time with her new grandson Banksi Moon. The Strictly Come Dancing judge's only child Mark Ballas, who is married to singer-songwriter BC Jean, made Shirley a grandmother last month when his first son was born. Now UK-based Shirley, 63, isn’t sure occasional visits to LA will be enough.

The Metrolink was thrown into disarray in the city centre this evening (December 9) due to ‘a piece of tarp’ getting wrapped around electrical wiring.

Police have renewed an appeal as a frantic search for a missing Scots woman enters it's thirteenth day.

Police have made an arrest following a 'stabbing' outside a swimming baths. Officers were called out to a reported stabbing in the car park of Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre, in Irlam, Salford, at around 6.15am today (December 9).