The Killers pause Manchester gig to check on elderly crowdsurfer

A pub which wishes to extend use of a car park area for an outside faces opposition from neighbours. A Bury Council licensing hearing is to be heard this week to decide on the request by The Major Hotel, Bolton Street, Ramsbottom.

A three-storey block of flats and 16 houses will be built on the site of a former primary school. Plans have been approved this week for the 40-home development on the former St Osmund’s RC Primary School on Blenheim Road in Breightmet.

Hot off the opening of their city centre store on Market Street, Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons is opening a new Manchester store later this year.

Gemma Atkinson has hit back at comments left on her Instagram posts as she gives her fans a glimpse into her home workout routines. Fans of the Hits Radio host who follow her on social media will be used to seeing her posting about working out as well as other health and fitness matters.

Tommy Fury and Jake Paul’s highly-anticipated boxing clash is “90-per-cent done” with a full agreement finally almost reached.Paul’s coach Danny Smith confirmed an announcement is imminent with the YouTuber’s side of the deal “done”. Smith has been training the influencer-turned-boxing mogul, 25, at his training base in Puerto Rico.The ‘Problem Child’ recently revealed he will take to Madison Square Garden, New York City, on August 6 no matter who his opponent is. And it appears Paul will finally take on Love Island winner Fury, 23, once the Manchester-born fighter’s side sort out some minor details regarding the fight.Smith told Vegas Insider: “I'd probably say that we're around 90% done but we're just waiting on their end.

It is the biggest day in bingo and it is coming up fast. National Bingo Day is back again on Monday, June 27, when the industry will be joining forces again to celebrate a game that means so much to so many.

Three men arrested on suspicion of murder after an "unexplained" death at a landmark Salford tower block have been released under investigation. But further tests are to be carried out to try and establish how the man died.

Bolton Wanderers have found out the first three sides in their Papa Johns Trophy group before the final draw on 23 June.

Harry Styles is making Pride dreams come true.

Aitch and Bakar have shared their new collaborative single, ‘In Disguise’ – you can listen to the track below.The Manchester rapper and the London-based singer/songwriter have teamed up for the song, which will feature on the former’s forthcoming debut album ‘Close To Home’.‘In Disguise’ follows on from Aitch’s previous album previews ‘1989’ (which samples The Stones Roses’ ‘Fools Gold’) and the Ashanti-featuring ‘Baby’.You can listen to Aitch and Bakar’s ‘In Disguise’ below.Aitch will head out on a UK and Ireland tour in October in support of ‘Close To Home’, which will be released on August 19 via Capitol.Due to kick off in Dublin on October 3, the ‘Close To Home’ tour will then visit cities including Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol and London.Tickets for the ‘Close To Home’ tour are on sale now from here, and you can see Aitch’s upcoming tour dates below.October3 – Olympia Theatre, Dublin6 – O2 Academy, Glasgow8 – O2 Academy, Leeds9 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle11 – O2 Academy 1, Liverpool12 – O2 Academy 1, Sheffield14 – Rock City, Nottingham16 – O2 Academy 1, Leicester17 – O2 Academy, Birmingham19 – The Great Hall, Cardiff20 – O2 Academy 1, Bournemouth21 – O2 Academy 1, Bristol22 – Alexandra Palace, London24 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, ManchesterAitch, who will also host a pool party at this year’s Ibiza Rocks in August, said in a recent interview that Shaun Ryder agreed to come to the studio to work on his new album in exchange for “four cans of Guinness”.According to The Face, the Happy Mondays vocalist can be heard on the record saying: “I’ve [had] loads of nights out involving drugs, sex, fucking – you name it.

Remi Lambert has mixed feelings about leaving the Love Island villa after just a few days. On Sunday night’s episode, Remi, 22, became the third person to leave the villa in season eight of the hit ITV2 show, following Liam Llewellyn and Afia Tonkmore. Following his exit from the show after newcomer Danica ruffled Gemma Owen’s feathers by choosing to couple up with Luca Bish, Remi chatted to Laura Whitmore on Love Island: Aftersun.

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Manchester United's hopes of signing soon-to-be free agent Christian Eriksen this summer have been handed a timely boost.

Yesterday's headlines were flooded with Raheem Sterling's potential exit from Manchester City, with Chelsea his rumoured destination. The 27-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and is expected to weigh up all his options before making a final decision on his long-term future.

Multi-million pound plans to revamp Partington, Sale town centre and the parks and trails across Trafford are in the pipeline.

Harry Styles helped a fan come out during one of his shows at London’s Wembley Stadium over the weekend.Styles was playing his second huge stadium gig at the venue last night (June 19) as part of his ‘Love On Tour’.During the show, an Italian fan named Mattia held up a sign reading: “From Ono to Wembley: Help me come out.”Spotting the sign, Styles then obliged, calling Mattia “officially gay, my boy” and unfurling a Pride flag on stage.Styles added: “Congratulations Mattia, you are a free man.”“You’re a free man”

We loved seeing all the Father's Day tributes at the weekend from our favourite celebrities, and one of the best has to be the Instagram post Victoria Beckham uploaded in celebration of her husband David Beckham, and her own father, Tony.READ: 11 sweetest Father's Day tributes for celebrity dads: From Prince William to David BeckhamTaking to the social media portal, VB shared a variety of never-seen-before images of the special dads in her life, and we particularly loved one which showed former Manchester United footballer David getting ready for his eldest son Brroklyn's wedding earlier this year. In the picture, a special moment was shown between the star and his sons Romeo and Cruz, looking super sharp in their tuxedos.WATCH: David Beckham reveals his habits that annoy Victoria BeckhamIf you look very closely, you can see David is carrying a Goyard Saint Louis tote bag! These bags are very exclusive.

Criminal barristers have voted to go on strike in a row over legal aid funding. Court walkouts are planned for Manchester next week - with fears the move will lead to the closure of courts across the country.

A police sergeant has resigned in disgrace after an investigation found he had shared vile pornographic videos as well as discriminatory jokes on WhatsApp.

Nothing says summer like cocktails in the sunshine, and this week Moxy Manchester will be hosting a free cocktail evening with local rum brand, Diablesse Rum. Taking place on Thursday, June 23, guests will have the chance to learn more about the origins of the drink, while sipping on specially curated cocktails.

Every train ticket office in England could be shut down according to new plans from the government. It would leave passengers needing to buy their tickets online, according to The Times. The move will save £500million a year and is reported to be ready to roll out from September.