Worsley and Eccles South MP Barbara Keeley steps down ahead of general election
The Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles South has announced she is stepping down ahead of the general election.
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Champagne, beer and music blaring - how Manchester United players reacted outside the dressing room after FA Cup win
"It's a miracle," said the spouse of one of the Manchester United dignitaries. Sir Alex Ferguson was asked for a word to encapsulate the afternoon.
"I'm like a pig in s*** here": The iconic south Manchester shop that inspired Noel and Liam Gallagher
"I'm like a pig in s*** here," declares Pete Howard, perched behind the same counter he has manned for almost half a century. Shelf after shelf of vinyl records, CDs and cassette tapes surround him on all sides.
The 12 Greater Manchester summer festivals you can still get tickets for
We're only a few months into the year and already we've been treated with a feast of cultural events and musical experiences. Homegrown acts like Liam Gallagher have treated fans to new music, while major music venues like Co-op Live have seen acts including Elbow, The Black Keys and Barry Manilow grace the stage.
Moment Nicki Minaj fans were told Co-op Live gig was cancelled after two hours of waiting
Several videos have been shared from inside the Co-op Arena this evening showing the moment music fans found out Nicki Minaj’s gig had been cancelled.The singer was arrested in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon for alleged possession of ‘soft drugs’ after police searched her luggage ahead of her flight to Manchester for her performance at Co-op Live.The National Police Corps said the woman, 41, was arrested after allegedly trying to take soft drugs from Schiphol Airport to another country. Dutch media have reported that she had been released, however not in time for tonight’s performance.
Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - May 24, 2024
It's Friday night - which means its time for another pub quiz!
M4 bank holiday getaway traffic live updates as In It Together festival revellers cause motorway delays
Roads in Wales are expected to be busy today at the start of the bank holiday weekend and May half term. More than 20m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this late May bank holiday as traffic returns close to 2019’s pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study of drivers’ getaway plans from the RAC and INRIX.
George Harrison's 'Coronation Street' home, solo career and tragic death aged 58 as tribute paid to 'quiet Beatle'
It is regarded as one of the greatest love songs ever written. "Something" with its grace, beautiful melody, and sublime guitar solo is a masterpiece and has been recorded by 150 artists.