2 h. ago Manchester tram crash: Driver 'took at least 20 lines of cocaine' before killing girl, 3

Rawal Rehman, 35, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in his Mercedes Sprinter van after Louisa Palmisano was killed as she walked with her parents in Manchester

Events

3 h. ago Book festival back in Stirling with host of events including top authors and even cookery

The popular Off the Page festival returns for 2025 with an exciting new programme - including an art workshop led by a children's book illustrator and a live demonstration from a Masterchef finalist and author.

Culture

5 h. ago Greater Manchester Walking Festival returns next month with more than 400 free walks

It will be ‘bigger than ever’ with organised walking groups taking you along scenic canals, through country parks and much more

Politics

49 h. ago Walker injured in Lake District fall tells mountain rescuers 'My dog pushed me'

The man suffered a gash to the head after slipping down a steep fell

Events

56 h. ago The 'forgotten' village on Manchester's doorstep that's popular with walkers and cyclists in the know

It is located just north of Bolton, Greater Manchester

Sport

64 h. ago Navy cancels speech by podcaster who planned to reference its ban on more than 300 books

The Annapolis, Maryland college was ordered to remove nearly 400 books from its shelves last month to comply with one of Trump’s executive orders

Politics

3 d. ago Is Coachella better than Glastonbury? Festivalgoers are fighting it out on TikTok

The Southern California desert music festival returns Friday for its second weekend, while the U.K. music festival kicks off this June

Sport

3 d. ago The Greater Manchester woodland walk with waterfalls and a charming tea room

Stroll along the banks of a flowing river, admire tumbling waterfalls and walk under a huge viaduct

Politics

5 d. ago 'I'm walking 1,200 miles from Manchester to Ibiza in my flip

Henry Moores is raising money for a children's cancer charity

Politics

6 d. ago Mum, 26, laughs as she walks free from court after taking 'law into her own hands'

Hollie Weston, 26, attacked Alfie Broadfield-Mellor after she saw a Snapchat video on his phone

Events

7 d. ago Iconic rock band will only return to Glastonbury Festival in 'life or death' situation

It comes after the band announced a six-date UK tour including one night at Manchester Co-Op Live

Events

8 d. ago Coachella's micro hot pants trend takes over as celebs strip for barely

US festival Coachella has returned for two weekends of music, mayhem and models. Here, we take a look at the shining star of the first instalment - the micro hot-pants

Politics

1 week ago 'A lot of my officers could walk away and get a better paid job

Chief Constable Stephen Watson said his officers aren't overworked, but deserve better pay. The 'public service ethos' among cops keeps them in the job, he added.

Society

1 week ago The sunny Greater Manchester walk with a waterfall and hidden beer garden

Make the most of the glorious spring weather with a walk by the water and a cold pint

Politics

1 week ago Man City get £30m PSR boost after making two tough decisions

Kevin De Bruyne will depart Manchester City this summer and Kyle Walker looks set to follow

Economics

1 week ago Kyle Walker is not following same exit path as other Man City stars

Manchester City star Kyle Walker will miss games with injury in an AC Milan spell that hasn't gone how he'd hoped.

Politics

1 week ago Man City defender has surgery to complicate summer transfer plans

Manchester City's on-loan defender Kyle Walker has suffered an injury setback while at AC Milan, days after saying he would be open to a return to the Etihad.

Politics

2 w. ago Tom Cruise to return to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning'

Three years after flying into the Cannes Film Festival with “Top Gun: Maverick,” Tom Cruise is returning to the Croisette with “Mission: Impossible — Final Reckoning.”

Events

2 w. ago Fury as disabled man is 'kicked off' easyJet flight minutes before take off because he 'couldn't walk to the toilet'

Disabled Barry Dobner, 79, claimed he was kicked off an easyJet flight minutes before take off in Manchester because he 'couldn't walk to the toilet'.

Politics

2 w. ago The spring walk near Greater Manchester with mysterious ruins, hidden lakes and secret gardens

Explore a magical landscape and round off the walk with a visit to a beer garden with incredible views

Sport