2 h. ago England's best place to retire has been named and it's in unexpected location

The UK's best place to retire has been named as the tiny town of Glossop, on the edge of the Peak District, with a life expectancy of 85 and a short drive to Manchester

Politics

2 h. ago England's best place to retire is tiny town just 30 minutes from Manchester

The study considered factors ranging from life expectancy and house prices to the average cost of care homes, should they be required.

Politics

3 d. ago The city with markets and ghost tours 90 minutes from Manchester named among best to visit this autumn

It's packed full of cosy coffee shops, historic buildings and welcoming pubs

Politics

3 d. ago A tiny town in Idaho dodged incineration in 2024. Will the next wildfire take it out?

Heroic firefighting and a lucky turn in weather helped avert disaster once, but ‘a perfect storm of conditions’ remainsDuring a 2024 wildfire season described as “unprecedented”, the tiny central Idaho town of Stanley and nearby Redfish Lake Lodge narrowly missed incineration by two fires: the Bench Lake and then the Wapiti blazes.It took heroic firefighting efforts and favorable turns in weather conditions for the town – a mountain mecca for tourists from around the world – to survive without the loss of a single life or home. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Ricky Hatton remembered during Manchester derby in emotional tribute

Manchester City held a minute’s appreciation ahead of the Manchester derby for “revered supporter” Ricky Hatton following the death of the British boxing icon.

Sport

3 d. ago Ricky Hatton dead: Manchester City pay tribute to 'loved and revered' fan after sad death

Ricky Hatton has passed away at the age of 46, and Manchester City have confirmed that there will be a minute's silence before Sunday's Manchester derby

Events

8 d. ago The 'Apple of healthcare' has arrived in Manchester with test results in minutes

The Swedish company has gone viral for its £299 full body scan that “maps millions of health data points” in less than an hour

Politics

2 w. ago Dele Alli and Como agree mutual contract termination after forgettable Serie A spell

The former England international was rumoured to be considering retirement earlier this summer

Politics

2 w. ago Beautiful country pub celebrates huge milestone following £160,000 makeover

The popular pub just 40 minutes from Manchester has been transformed inside

Economics

2 w. ago Retired Church of England vicar involved in ‘Eunuch maker’ extreme body mutilation group jailed

A retired Church of England vicar has been jailed for three years after admitting to carrying out an extreme body modification.

Events

2 w. ago Ruben Amorim reveals why he refused to watch Bruno Fernandes' last

Bruno Fernandes rescued Manchester United with a 97th-minute penalty to break Burnley 's hearts at Old Trafford, but once again Ruben Amorim couldn't bring himself to watch.

Politics

2 w. ago Benjamin Sesko decision speaks volumes as questions asked of £74m Man Utd transfer

Ruben Amorim chose not to bring on Benjamin Sesko until beyond the 70 minute mark despite Manchester United needing a winner - instead looking to Joshua Zirkzee

Economics

2 w. ago Manchester United squeeze past Burnley with controversial Fernandes penalty

It is easy to see why Ruben Amorim has developed a love-hate relationship with his players after a 97th-minute Bruno Fernandes penalty controversially earned Manchester United’s first win of the season. The result should not have been in doubt but poor finishing and defending meant the hosts had to rely on the referee, Sam Barrott, to visit the pitchside monitor and overturn his own decision.Josh Cullen’s own goal gave United a deserved lead they should have built on but Lyle Foster and Jaidon Anthony were twice allowed to equalise either side of Bryan Mbeumo scoring United’s second in 11 chaotic second-half minutes. The match was heading for a draw until it was belatedly judged that Anthony had pulled down Amad Diallo and the United captain did the rest to send Old Trafford wild, while Burnley fumed. But once again, as at Grimsby in the Carabao Cup, Amorim did not watch the penalty. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Ruben Amorim gets away with shocking decision as Man Utd beat Burnley after late penalty

Manchester United beat Burnley 3-2 thanks to a last minute penalty at Old Trafford to ease the pressure on under fire manager Ruben Amorim and his team

Events

2 w. ago Kobbie Mainoo disagreement as Rio Ferdinand shuts down 'wild' Paul Scholes claim

Kobbie Mainoo got his first minutes for Manchester United this season in a damning penalty shootout defeat to Grimsby Town on Wednesday evening

Politics

3 w. ago Man Utd star Antony looking to force transfer and 'moves into airport hotel'

Manchester United star Antony is reportedly staying at a hotel within five minutes of Manchester Airport as he looks to force a move away from Old Trafford

Society

3 w. ago Man Utd risk losing their own Zinedine Zidane after ruthless Ruben Amorim decision

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo is yet to play a single minute this season and the midfielder is now open to leaving Old Trafford before the transfer window slams shut

Events

3 w. ago 'We visited M&S outlet minutes from Manchester and bagged huge bargain for £7'

Many of us are obsessed with the delightful treats on offer at M&S, but they can often feel expensive. However, you can get your hands on discounted products at this 'secret' shop

Economics

3 w. ago The ordinary village 45 minutes from Manchester people are flying from around the world to visit

The village has five Michelin stars between three restaurants located within half a mile of each other

Politics

4 w. ago Dion Dublin baffled at £40,000 property just 40 minutes from Manchester

BBC Homes Under the Hammer host Dion Dublin could not believe that one property was going to auction with a guide price of just £40,000

Economics