98 m. ago Take a look inside Trafford Centre's funfair, beach and £3.30 splash park back for summer 2025

The attraction has opened for the school holidays

Society

12 h. ago 22 Kids and Counting fans in tears over emotional Noel Radford

22 Kids and Counting: Noel's Long-Lost Mum saw Noel Radford on a quest to find his birth mother

Politics

15 h. ago Moment Anthea Turner burst into flames on live Manchester kids' TV show

WARNING: Video of the moment a stunt went terribly wrong during a live broadcast from Manchester

Culture

17 h. ago Kidnappers, a fraudster and a twisted predator among those locked up this week in Greater Manchester

The Manchester Evening News has looked back on the cases before our courts this week

Events

39 h. ago 10 lost rides and attractions at Camelot theme park we still miss today

From the Tower of Terror to Knightmare and Excalibur 2 - a trip to Camelot was a big part of any summer holiday for kids from Greater Manchester

Politics

50 h. ago The buried treasures being unearthed between two iconic town centre landmarks

Pottery, old coins and much more are all being discovered on this major archaeological dig

Politics

51 h. ago 50 things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school holidays summer 2025

From park trails and Pac-Man to mazes and museums, there are so many activities and events to keep kids happy this summer

Politics

64 h. ago LEGO fans can get a huge suitcase full of hundreds of bricks for £2 this weekend

Comprised of 213 pieces, the Creative Suitcase comes packed with a huge variety of LEGO bricks that can be assembled into a variety of creations

Economics

67 h. ago The spectacular giant cat you can stroke for FREE at Manchester Museum this summer

It is billed as the museum's "most imaginative exhibition yet" and visitors are encouraged to tickle, hug and rub the giant cat

Politics

67 h. ago Free SmileyWorld Art Trail brings giant faces to Stockport this school holidays

A colourful collection of quirky, fun and exciting sculptures has taken over the town centre

Politics

3 d. ago The 'hidden' UK water park with a nature trail that's free to visit

The site has been a hub of leisure since 1909.

Politics

3 d. ago The Greater Manchester park that's a ‘lovely countryside escape’ to visit this summer

It has woodland walks, a beautiful lake and picnic spots

Politics

3 d. ago GAP launches 'biggest ever' kids summer sale with clothing reduced to as little as £3

GAP's children's wear is praised for its softness and superior quality, designed to be cherished and passed down.

Economics

5 d. ago The remarkable place where kids and their families battle against the odds

Welcome to Unmissable our weekly digest of the stories we think you might have missed

Events

5 d. ago LEGO's 'brilliant' £15 storage solution is a game changer for any parents with mess

LEGO doesn't just sell building blocks - it has a whole range of products that adults will love as much as kids

Economics

5 d. ago 22 Kids and Counting's Noel Radford admits 'emotional clash' with Sue over family decision

Opening up in a recent interview, Noel and Sue Radford discussed a topic on which they have "very different views" after Noel had an "emotional" encounter earlier this year

Politics

5 d. ago The waterpark near Greater Manchester that’s one of the best in the UK

The top waterparks have been named ahead of the school holidays

Politics

6 d. ago Circus themed maize maze opens near Manchester for the school holidays and it's less than £4 a ticket

Families can navigate the winding paths finding a stilt-walking scarecrow, sunflower plate-spinner and other circus characters

Economics

9 d. ago Man City boss Pep Guardiola living best life at Oasis Heaton Park gig as fans love his 'jorts'

Pep was dressed in a retro City shirt and denim shorts as he posed for a photo with Noel and Liam's kids backstage at the mammoth homecoming gig in Manchester on Friday night

Politics

9 d. ago Fiona Phillips thought husband 'kidnapped' her in update on heartbreaking Alzheimer's

Martin Frizell spoke about the former GMTV presenter, who announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed with early onset dementia

Events