The Manchester pub where Johnny Vegas, Peter Kay and Jo Brand played lost to city centre development
It's been eight years since a Manchester pub that helped launch the careers of top comedians and bands closed its doors forever.
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Three Greater Manchester areas named in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live in 2023
Seven locations across the north west have been featured in The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live list - with three in Greater Manchester. The comprehensive guide, now in its 11th year, includes a total of 72 locations across the UK, chosen by The Sunday Times' expert panel.
'Evan is Evan' - John Egan dispels clamour for Ferguson comparisons to Harry Kane
Republic of Ireland defender John Egan believes Evan Ferguson's physicality for a player so young is as impressive as he's encountered in his career to date but also feels it is unnecessary to pigeon-hole the young striker into comparisons with the likes of Harry Kane.
Gymnastics watchdog sets new safeguarding standards with eye on Olympics
The Gymnastics Ethics Foundation, the sport's international investigations agency, issued new safeguarding standards on Thursday (Mar 23) to better protect athletes from abuse and harassment, with a view to the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games.
Bayern Munich sack Julian Nagelsmann with Thomas Tuchel lined up as replacement
Bayern Munich sacked head coach Julian Nagelsmann on Thursday night with former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel set to take over, according to reports.
Rishi Sunak Faces Sam Curran, Chris Jordan's Bowling; This Happens Next. Watch
England were crowned champions of the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup in November as they defeated Pakistan by five wickets in what eventually turned out to be a comprehensive final victory. It was England's second T20 World Cup win, 12 years after Paul Collingwood's team had beaten Australia to win the first ICC title for the 'Three Lions' in 2010. Ben Stokes slammed an unbeaten fifty to take the team home after Sam Curran's brilliance with the ball had restricted Pakistan to a below-par total of 137 runs. England are the first team ever to hold the 50-over World Cup and the T20 World Cup titles together.
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus throws hat in ring to buy Manchester United
Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has said that he has thrown his hat in the ring to buy Manchester United.
Beauty fans stunned by £30 box containing £204-worth of makeup from Liz Earle, Elemis and £98 anti-ageing cream
Beauty buffs are heaping praise on a £30 Easter box which is full of premium and high-end makeup, anti-ageing and hair care products. The combined amount to over £204, while one of the skin creams alone is worth £98.