Manchester

Bridge Square, a 100-apartment development near Lancaster city centre, has undergone a remarkable transformation following major investment and a new management approach.

Major investment and new management at city centre flats development

Danny Matthews.

Award-winning radio presenter qualifies as professional celebrant

From who could guest with Charli XCX to who might play a guerrilla gig this weekend; here's a round up of the last minute rumours for Parklife 2025.

Who could be surprise guests at Parklife 2025?

Selfridges x Salford Rum: A limited edition collaboration celebrating local craft and luxury

New limited edition Selfridges x Salford Rum collaboration

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

The BRIT Awards are set to take place in Manchester for both the 2026 and 2027 ceremonies

The BRIT Awards to move from London for 2026 and 2027 ceremonies

On top of the reactor at Heysham 1 in 2000. Photo by DJ Clark.

25 years on: Snapper captures rarely seen images inside Power Station

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

Semir Omar paid nothing for his draw ticket - and he hit the jackpot

Dad-to-be wins Mini in BOTB giveaway

Urgent plea to North West's 'missing' O negative donors to help struggling blood stocks.

Why I’m urging fellow O negative donors to step forward

Rawal Rehman is arrested in a restaurant two days after killing three-year-old Lulu Palmisano from Burnley in a crash.

Watch: “Cocaine-fuelled” driver arrested after killing girl in crash

The 99 Degree will be playing at Lancaster Music Co-op's monthly fundraiser this Friday.

99 reasons to head to Music Co-op fundraiser

The Met Office has warned of rain showers

Rain is coming - this is when

A selection of images of the Fury family enjoying themselves at John Fury's birthday party.

Tyson & Paris Fury hold surprise bash for Big John's 60th birthday

Citation Cyber expert, Zain Javed discussed the impact these hacks will have

Cyber security expert warns there could be a three-year wait for full recovery f...

Beth & Judie

Acclaimed singer-songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman & Judie Tzuke to join forces f...

Lindsey Brown with her daughter Gertie, who inspired her marathon challenge.

Mum raises £6,500 from marathon challenge for arthritis charities

These are some of the best places to live in the North West, where family homes are becoming better value

The 14 best places to live in the North West

Ruth Herbert, who is walking 4000 miles for Medical Aid for Palestinians

Local Farmer walks 66 miles with Lancaster Businesswoman on her 4,000 mile Chari...

RAF pilot Peter Bell's diary - 1945

My RAF hero pilot grandfather wrote this in his diary on VE Day 1945

First Choice unlocks 200+ new routes with Ryanair

A car buyer discusses finance options with a dealership representative. New research suggests many UK drivers now regret the car finance deals they agreed to in the past decade.

One in three brits regret their car finance deal as rising costs bite, survey re...

First team to break the code.

Schoolkids win through to final of national law competition

Ole Flamenco! photo exhibition comes to Lancaster University Library.

Ole Flamenco! exhibition puts authentic art in the frame

Manchester Airport

A guide to parking and travel at Manchester Airport

The North West features a significant motorway network linking cities such as Manchester, Liverpool and Chester, with public concerns raised over areas such as Manchester’s Mancunian way.

Motorways seen as major factor for serious car collisions in the North West

Cattle at Lunt Meadows, Sefton

‘Nature’s Lawnmowers’ to the Rescue: Fund the Herd Grazing Their Way to a Wilder...

Lindsey Brown and her daughter Gertie.

Mum takes on marathon challenge for charities close to her heart

A woman lays near to a blooming cherry blossom tree, as she reads her book.

Watch: Temperatures forecast across the UK for Easter Sunday

Picture posed by model

How mobile phone blackspots are costing North West companies billions

Most Brits crave a holiday at Easter, and city breaks are most popular

Of those who have been targeted by scammers, nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year

Over one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out

The Leven Manchester, in the centre of the city, is the perfect hotel to stay in to enjoy the nightlife. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a Manchester hotel - perfect for a friends weekend away

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint.

Watch: Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint

Prof Nick Dunn's book Dark Futures: When the Lights Go Down, is published on March 25 with the official launch in Manchester on April 10.

Uni professor’s new book explores how we should embrace darkness

These are some of the best places to live in the north west of England, according to the Sunday Times

The 7 best places to live in the North West named

Charli XCX is one of the big names set to perform at Heaton Park at this year's Parklife festival.

Parklife 2025: essential information including travel & opening times

Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

Josie Mortimer (left), Partou People and Culture Director, and Danni Adams, Partou Learning and Development Manager, who addressed the Nursery World Business Summit in London

Partou’s ‘people first culture’ showcased at national nursery summit

Josh Sharp with his Northwest Title belt.

Josh Sharp continues his winning streak, claims third North West title

Sir Trevor McDonald, 85, was encouraged out of retirement to announce The Big Nationwide Thank You

Sir Trevor McDonald announces £600m Nationwide 'Thank You' fund

What you should do if you spot a UFO - as UK 'sightings' surge

Architects are set for three UK arena shows this year as part of their wider 2025 European Tour.

Architects set to perform three UK arena dates on their European tour

People walk in the park.

Temperatures to reach 17°C in some parts of the UK today

FLO have postponed their upcoming UK tour dates due to an injury that took place during rehearsals.

FLO postpone 2025 UK tour after rehearsal injury

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