43 h. ago Masks, tequila shots and a 2am finish: Inside Man City's wild night out for beloved player

Blues stars partied into the wee small hours as they bade farewell to King Kev in Manchester with a full restaurant takeover in the city centre

Sport

3 d. ago Michael B Tretow dead: ABBA icon dies as band issues tearful tribute

ABBA have reunited in heartbreak as they joined forces to issue a tribute to one of the stars behind their music following the death of Michael B Tretow

Events

4 d. ago Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid corrects Richard Madeley after awkward blunder

Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley was forced to issue an apology to a guest during the latest edition of the ITV breakfast show after he got their name wrong

Events

4 d. ago Meghan Markle stood back from royal duties while working as unpaid guest editor of notorious Vogue issue, according to royal expert

The Duchess of Sussex guest-edited the September 2019 Forces for Change issue of British Vogue which featured 15 'trailblazing change makers' on its cover.

Politics

4 d. ago This Morning host Kate Lawler forced to apologise to neighbour after admitting she broke the law

This Morning presenter Kate Lawler was told off by her neighbour - and was forced to issue an apology after breaking the law with her DIY

Politics

9 d. ago Gary Lineker apologises after leaving BBC staff 'disgusted' and 'deeply upset' with post

BBC staff members want action to be taken against Match of the Day host Gary Lineker after he shared a pro-Palestine video on social media accompanied by a rat emoji

Politics

1 week ago Strict ban across UK beaches that could land you with £1,000 fine is YOUR nearest on the list?

Dog owners heading to the coast this summer have been issued a warning as a strict ban comes into force across hundreds of UK beaches, in a bid to keep areas clean and safe during the warmer months.

Economics

1 week ago Food critic calls Manchester restaurant 'torture' so goes down the road instead

"It’s all tummies, bald heads, tattoos and heat"

Society

1 week ago The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: Trump can stop this horror. The alternative is unthinkable | Editorial

The US president has the leverage to force through a ceasefire. If he does not, he will implicitly signal approval of what looks like a plan of total destructionDonald Trump would like a big foreign policy win as he embarks on his tour of the Middle East this week. He could secure one – and save lives – by demanding that Israel agree to a lasting ceasefire in exchange for the release of all hostages held in Gaza. He might prefer to avoid the issue, but no other leader has the leverage to force its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to end this war. If Mr Trump instead backs Israel’s current proposals, he will put the US imprimatur on what looks like a plan of total destruction.Israel’s attacks have already killed more than 52,000 people in Gaza, according to local health authorities – the vast majority of them civilians, many of them children. Bakeries, hospitals and schools have been obliterated. Aid has been blocked for two months. Gaza faces famine. Last week, Isr...

Politics

1 week ago 'I visited this social media hyped place to eat and it might just be the best restaurant in Greater Manchester'

Cafe Continental is popular on social media and it's easy to understand why

Politics

1 week ago Fire at chemical plant in northeastern Spain keeps thousands indoors

Authorities in northeastern Spain say a fire at a chemical factory has forced emergency services to issue health warnings to 150,000 local residents and stay-indoors orders for five nearby towns

Events

2 w. ago Trump news at a glance: military to immediately remove trans troops and use medical records to oust more

Buoyed by supreme court ruling, Pentagon will remove as many as 1,000 service members. Key US politics stories from Thursday 8 May at a glance“No More Trans @ DoD,” Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, posted after the supreme court allowed the Trump administration’s ousting of transgender troops to go forward. As of Thursday, the orders have been issued to identify and involuntarily force trans people out of service.Department officials have said it is difficult to determine exactly how many transgender service members there are, but medical records will show those who have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, show symptoms or are being treated. Those troops would then be forced out. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Hawksmoor boss reveals diners mistakenly served £4,500 bottle of wine instead of £250 red thought it was SO good they asked for another

The two men had been enjoying a meal at the upmarket Hawksmoor steak restaurant in Manchester in 2019 when a 'mortified' staff member realised her error.

Economics

2 w. ago Hawksmoor boss reveals diners mistakenly served £4,500 bottle of wine instead of £250 plonk thought it was SO tasty they asked for another

The two men had been enjoying a meal at the upmarket Hawksmoor steak restaurant in Manchester in 2019 when a 'mortified' staff member realised her error.

Economics

2 w. ago All the Greater Manchester restaurants, bars and pubs that have closed in 2025 so far

A number of venues have sadly closed their doors over the last few months

Politics

2 w. ago US supreme court allows Trump trans military ban to take effect

Justices rule in favor of president and say ban can take effect while case proceeds in lower courtsThe US supreme court has granted a stay temporarily allowing for Donald Trump’s ban on transgender members of the military to take effect while the case proceeds in lower courts.The move comes on the heels of the Trump administration asking the supreme court last month to reinstate its ban on transgender troops serving in the armed forces after several judges issued separate rulings against it. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Gino D'Acampo's Manchester restaurant saved from closure in huge rescue deal

The chain of restaurants, which consists of five locations, has been given the 'opportunity to thrive again'

Events

2 w. ago Tom Kerridge hails three 'amazing' Manchester restaurants after visiting

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge ran a high end pub/restaurant concept at a Manchester hotel, but left in 2022. He has now praised the city's 'amazing' food scene

Politics

2 w. ago Apologetic Lucy Powell 'deeply regrets' upset over 'dog whistle' putdown during grooming gangs debate

The Manchester Central MP appeared to describe the grooming gangs issue as a ‘dog whistle’ during a Radio 4 debate.

Events

2 w. ago BBC Breakfast host forced to step in and issue apology after interview chaos

BBC Breakfast was thrown into chaos as host Roger Johnson "cut off" a guest mid interview

Events