16 h. ago UK households warned 'do not' leave fans on overnight during heatwave

A sleep expert has urged people to turn their fans off before sleeping

Events

16 h. ago UK households told to take a hot bath to cool down during heatwave

This unlikely tip is said to leave you feeling much cooler

Society

19 h. ago UK households told to put piece of A4 paper in fridge before Saturday

The hot summer weather can have a big impact on your home appliances - which could end up costing you more money

Politics

35 h. ago UK households urged not to dry clothes outdoors during heatwave this weekend

A warning has been issued to anyone suffering from hay fever

Society

39 h. ago UK households told 'do not' open your windows during heatwave this week

It can be tempting to crack the window open when temperatures are high, but Brits are being warned not to do so

Society

60 h. ago Landlord at at new housing development says asylum seeker speculation ‘entirely untrue’

The Farnworth Green development has been the subject of ‘social media rumours’

Events

60 h. ago Landlord at new housing development says 'illegal immigrant' speculation 'entirely untrue'

The Farnworth Green development has been the subject of ‘social media rumours’

Events

61 h. ago Did the liberation of Africa start in Manchester? The biting play about a pivotal, forgotten moment

It was a turning point in the push for African independence – and it took place in Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall. We meet the writer of a play about the fifth Pan-African CongressOn the facade of the building that once housed Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall in Manchester sits a plaque commemorating a turning point in the push for African independence. The fifth Pan-African Congress in October 1945 was attended by future global leaders as well as activists and scholars from across Africa and its diaspora. But despite the event’s international importance, it has been largely overlooked by mainstream British history. Now a biting new play is set to remedy this.“I think a lot of Mancunians don’t know it happened,” says playwright Ntombizodwa Nyoni, who lectures in the same building, now part of Manchester Metropolitan University. “But it’s like: you’re part of such a phenomenal moment in history.” Eighty years later, her dramatisation of the event, Liberation, is about to receive its worl...

Politics

64 h. ago The Greater Manchester area where house prices have 'almost doubled' in last 20 years

The average cost of a property has risen by 78 percent over the last two decades

Politics

3 d. ago Children's home run by Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ampika Pickston forced to shut down

The home was closed amid concerns about the care

Society

3 d. ago Critic of £1bn Salford housing scheme lands top cabinet job at council

A vocal critic of a £1bn Salford housing scheme has landed a top job in the council's cabinet team.

Economics

5 d. ago East Kilbride DOUBLE season ticket cost as price of promotion kicks in for fans

Kilby fans will have to fork out much more to see the club next season as club announce League Two ticket prices

Economics

7 d. ago Do house prices really double every 10 years? Why where you live has made a big difference

Property prices have risen far less in north England than south over two decades - but that is now changing, Zoopla data shows.

Society

7 d. ago Revealed: where house prices have more than doubled in the past 20 years

In 2005 the average London house prices was £244,200

Politics

8 d. ago Do house prices really double every 10 years? New data shows rises are less than people may expect

Property prices have risen far less in north England than south over two decades - but that is now changing, Zoopla data shows.

Politics

8 d. ago Average house prices ‘have doubled in some UK locations over past 20 years’

Zoopla has revealed the hot and cold spots for house price growth over the past two decades.

Society

1 week ago Seriously injured boy, 13, 'ran to house screaming chilling words' before he died

A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy died following an incident in Manchester, with witnesses claiming he ran into a house asking for help

Events

1 week ago Manchester murder victim 'ran to house for help' with serious injuries before tragic death

Three people have been arrested amid Greater Manchester Police's murder investigation after a teenage boy died in the New Moston area of the city on Sunday evening

Events

1 week ago Manchester murder probe: Boy, 13, 'ran to house for help' with serious injuries before he died

Three people have been arrested amid Greater Manchester Police's murder investigation after a teenage boy died in the New Moston area of the city on Sunday evening

Events

1 week ago Teenage boy 'ran to house for help' with serious injuries before tragic death

Three suspects are in custody following the incident on Sunday evening

Events