5 h. ago Skeleton in Alexander the Great's family tomb ISN'T his father, shock study claims

A shock study now suggests that a skeleton in Alexander the Great's family tomb once thought to be King Phillip II isn't the famous warrior's father after all.

Events

9 h. ago Asda’s kids café meal deal drops to 60p to kick start retailer’s 60th birthday celebrations

Asda’s popular Kids Eat for £1 café meal deal to drop to just 60p for the month of May in the UK, including Scotland. A family with four children can all get a hot meal for less than £2.50. Over six million £1 kids café meals sold to date – peaking at 40,000 per week during school holidays. The price is to celebrate 60 years of Asda offering great family value.

Economics

3 d. ago Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are just hours away from finally getting their hands on each other and writing the latest chapter in British boxing's greatest family rivalry.

Events

5 d. ago The ‘lovely’ Greater Manchester park with a wildflower meadow and an orchard

It has an 'excellent children's play area' with a zip wire

Politics

6 d. ago Fundraiser launched to support family of 'wonderful' girl, 3, killed in tram and van crash

'We know that nothing can bring Lulu back, but we hope that coming together in her memory will allow us all to pay tribute to a wonderful, caring, and beautiful soul'

Events

7 d. ago Shock study shows marriage is linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Staying single or divorcing could lower your odds of getting dementia

Events

7 d. ago Shock study reveals store cupboard favourite is laced with alarming amounts of toxic 'plasticisers', possible cancer cause

Scientists have exposed the common foods most likely to be teeming with worrying levels of toxic chemicals that have been linked to Alzheimer's and cancer.

Events

9 d. ago The family park in Greater Manchester that's been a 'lion's pit' for 'menacing kids'

Locals say fire-obsessed kids have been causing chaos in the park for years

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump hints at UK state visit in September which he calls 'second fest'

"I’m a friend of Charles, I have great respect for King Charles and the family, William, we have really just a great respect for the family."

Politics

1 week ago The ‘excellent’ Greater Manchester museum that’s free to visit and ‘not to be missed’

One visitor said it's hard to believe it's free it's that good

Politics

1 week ago The farm on the edge of Greater Manchester that's £5 for five people and has its own dessert parlour

There's a petting farm, adventure play and a gift shop and garden centre

Economics

1 week ago Metrolink told mum family ticket wasn't valid because 'her baby 'isn't a child'

Bosses have now cleared up the situation

Society

2 w. ago The beautiful Victorian park in Greater Manchester you need to visit on a sunny day

This grade-II listed park has several features kids will love including water fountains, a play area and an aviary

Politics

2 w. ago Artist who worked with Bon Jovi and Deep Purple dies as devastated family pay tribute

Artist and designer Ioannis Vasilopoulos, who worked with a host of music stars, has died, with his family saying in a statement that he 'left us for the great beyond'

Events

2 w. ago The stunning Greater Manchester garden hosting a giant Easter egg hunt

Kids won't get bored at RHS Garden Bridgewater as it puts on fun activities over the school holidays

Politics

2 w. ago National Trust sites near Greater Manchester with fun activities this Easter

Get the kids inspired by nature with these Easter-themed trails

Politics

3 w. ago The forest near Greater Manchester with a play area kids will love this Easter holiday

It has a free activity trail, a new play area and walks for all the family

Politics

3 w. ago Greater Manchester's giant outdoor inflatable bounce park opens for Easter school holidays

It's home to huge inflatables including bouncy castles, slides and obstacle courses

Politics

3 w. ago Terror as family flees home following suspected arson attack

Police are appealing for information

Events

3 w. ago Family issues heartbreaking tribute to 'beautiful soul' Darren Orme

The 'Latics royalty' was tragically found dead after more than two weeks missing

Politics