The beautiful spa town a short drive from Greater Manchester that's like a different world

Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah is to race in this year's Great Manchester Run, it has been confirmed. The four-time gold medallist, who this week celebrated his 39th birthday, will line-up on at the event for the first time since he claimed victory at the event four years ago.

Leaked images of Manchester United's kit for the 2022-23 season have been released - with a retro twist.

A teenager has claimed he 'needed to take revenge’ for the death of his friend, a trial has heard. Manchester Crown Court earlier heard that Alexander John Soyoye was killed on Bonfire Night 2020 by members of or those affiliated to the Release the Danger (RTD) gang.

Vivienne Chow A wider representation of gender roles, more training opportunities for women filmmakers, and reaching out to women audiences are all ways forward to promote women-centric stories in Southeast Asian cinema, say women filmmakers from the region.The lively discussion involving Thai-American director Pailin Wedel (“Hope Frozen”), Indonesian actor Marissa Anita (“Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens”), Malaysian producer Lina Tan (“Sa Balik Baju”), and Filipino writer and producer Tanya Yuson (“Trese”) was staged by Netflix Asia on Wednesday.It concluded that streamers that can reach a wider audience online have already been making a positive impact on the industry as they help to find new audiences abroad, while also creating more opportunities for women filmmakers and diversity in storytelling. Works by the four panelists are all available on Netflix, which has been upping its game in Asia, particularly through its investment in local originals.Gender representation across Southeast Asia film and television content can vary widely.

Two vehicles have been seized by Greater Manchester Police officers during separate incidents in Eccles and Stockport. In Eccles, a driver of a Volkswagen Golf failed to notice a marked police car behind him when he went through a red light on Barton Lane.

Manchester United have now interviewed Ajax boss Erik ten Hag about potentially becoming the club's next permanent manager in the summer.

Manchester United may have entered the interviewing process with Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, but they appear to have the upper hand with Mauricio Pochettino too.United are expected to swiftly appoint their new long-term manager ahead of next season as Ralf Rangnick's position as interim boss expires on June 1. And Ten Hag reportedly held talks with United on Monday as the Dutchman became the instant frontrunner to take the role.But Pochettino remains his primary competitor, and the PSG boss is expected to leave his current role this summer.

mum of dog attack tot Bella-Rae Birch raised £2,650 to pay for her funeral in just hours.Friends, neighbours and well-wishers from around the world donated cash to a crowdfunding appeal to give the 17-month-old a 'most beautiful send off' after she was mauled to death by her family’s new pet on Monday.Neighbours claimed the dog - which was destroyed after the attack - was an American Bully bought last week 'for buttons' by the baby’s dad Ryan.Police are still trying to confirm the breed and trace the previous owner.American Bullies are legal to keep and breed in the UK.Sharing a new photo of Bella-Rae on the gofundme website her mum Treysharn wrote: "On the 21st of March we sadly lost our gorgeous blue-eyed baby girl, who was just one year of age, in a tragic sudden accident."We are now in a position where we need to raise funds towards the most beautiful send-off."Every little will help, every little is appreciated. Thank you everyone."One well-wisher replied: "My thoughts are with all the family at this sad time. RIP little one.

Sir Alex Ferguson name-checked two first team players after the infamous 2011 Manchester derby loss at Old Trafford that saw Manchester City dismantle Manchester United 6-1.

Here are your morning Manchester United headlines for Thursday, March 24.

Jared Leto hits the black carpet at the premiere of Morbius held at Callao Cinemas in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday night (March 23).

An uninsured provisional driver who risked getting behind the wheel unsupervised has been arrested in Ashton. Things got worse for the driver, whose vehicle had already been seized for the previous offences, failed a roadside drugs test for cannabis and was later detained.

Rihanna was absolutely beaming on Wednesday afternoon as she picked up a few things on a shopping adventure with boyfriend A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles.The 34-year-old makeup guru showed off her growing baby bump while wearing a darling light pink T-shirt dress complete with a sheer panel of lace and elbow-length sleeves.Just the night before, Rihanna was spotted leaving her favorite Italian eatery in Santa Monica, Giorgio Baldi, where she was asked about a massive diamond on her wedding finger, to which she quickly responded: 'This old ring?' Mom mode: Rihanna was absolutely beaming on Wednesday afternoon as she picked up a few things on a shopping adventure with boyfriend A$AP Rocky in Los AngelesThe Fenty Beauty founder looked comfortable wearing a pair of colorful kicks as she headed into the Tesoro gift shop in the Fairfax District.Her dark brown hair was worn parted to the side with luscious curls cascading down her back and she rocked a collection of gold necklaces to match a few bracelets. She fastened a pair of diamond studs to her ears and let her highlight pop on her cheekbones while showing off her flawless complexion with a swipe of electric pink gloss on her lips.Rihanna had her hands full while walking into the trendy store, and juggled a juice, her phone and a snack between her fingers.

Shanna Moakler says she's not pregnant, as she received a false positive test as result of a hormone she took for weight loss ahead of her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.'I am not pregnant,' Moakler, 46, told Page Six on Wednesday. 'I received a false positive test due to the fact I had taken a hormone called HCG to help me lose weight for Big Brother.'The Providence, Rhode Island-born beauty said the hormone she took 'is the same ...

Shaun White may have retired from professional snowboarding, but that doesn't mean he's ruling out a return to the snow. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the Olympian at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards Tuesday where he shared an update on life since retiring and revealed whether or not he'd ever come out of retirement.«It's amazing. I've been having the best time,» White gushed before sharing the advice his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev, gave him about retirement.

Earlier this month, Shanna Moakler revealed she was pregnant, in the midst of her boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, being arrested for felony domestic violence.

The girlfriend of Adam Montgomery has been found dead, weeks after he was arrested in connection with the disappearance of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery.

Chris Willman Music WriterIn music’s metal subculture, the late singer Ronnie James Dio may still count as the genre’s most widely beloved figure, which makes him ripe for a documentary. He was almost completely uncontroversial, which doesn’t necessarily bode as well for such a treatment.

Best Picture Oscar nominees CODA, West Side Story and Don’t Look Up were among the winners at the Casting Society’s 37th annual Artios Awards, which were handed out today during a virtual ceremony that streamed live on YouTube. Check out the full list below.

EASTENDERS fans were bowled over as Sharon Watts returned to Albert Square - looking incredibly glam. Several viewers insisted she come back looking years younger - looking more blonde, tanned and relaxed than ever.

Scarlett Johansson has sold her two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse in New York City at a loss from what she paid for it 14 years ago.The Academy Award-nominated actress, 37, received $1.87 million for the luxe abode, which is $230,000 less than the $2.1 million she paid for the property in 2008, according to the New York Post.The Black Widow star had the property, which is in the Sutton Place neighborhood of Manhattan, on the market for almost two years. The latest:Scarlett Johansson, 37, has sold her two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse in New York City at a loss from what she paid for it 14 years ago.