The latest borough by borough coronavirus infection rates across Greater Manchester

Around 65 new jobs are to be created in Ayrshire as part of a major announcement from communications giant Openreach.

Blackout. She's not actually naked, wearing a pink and black heels, but she just might have a plan.“This is 13 seconds of me in heels

Coronation Street fans have witnesses numerous faces come and go over the decades.While some popular residents, like veteran Ken Barlow (Bill Roache), have stuck around since day one, others have left and come back years later.As 2022 is set to be another dramatic year in Weatherfield, Daily Star has taken a look back at the stars who dramatically left the show but later decided to return.From the likes of fan favourite Tina O'Brien to soap icon Sally Ann Matthews, here are just a select few of the famous faces who just couldn't keep away from the Cobbles.Tina joined Coronation Street in 1999 as Sarah Platt at the age of 16 taking over from actress Lynsay King.Soapland was rocked when the beauty quit the show in 2007 after eight years.

United's title charge has unravelled already, with the Reds having a torrid run of form which ultimately ended their title challenge just three months into the season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked, and Ralf Rangnick was brought in on a temporary basis, but even with the new boss, United have still looked far from what is expected of them.Meanwhile, the situation four miles east is much different.

Sir Alex Ferguson was left fuming by Sven Goran Eriksson's decision to take an injured Wayne Rooney to the 2006 World Cup rather than let him recover with Manchester United.The legendary Scot often locked horns with international bosses who looked to call up his United stars when they might've been better off staying with the club due to injury concerns.The most infamous occasion came when England boss Sven looked to take a 20-year-old Rooney to the World Cup in Germany, with a precautionary CT scan on his foot going ahead on June 7.With Ferguson telling the England boss that he Rooney should not travel unless his is at 100% fitness, Sven ignored him and Rooney quickly paid the price in training.Speaking on Amazon Prime documentary, Rooney, England and United's record goalscorer admitted that he never considered staying behind in England.He said: "I remember thinking, it is my first World Cup, how can I not be there?"I need to do everything I can to be there. And I did, I was in oxygen chambers, I was back and forth seeing specialists."Was Sven right to take Rooney to the World Cup? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionWith Sven saying: "Sir Alex did not want Rooney to go.

Buses are targeted by yobs throwing stones, bricks and other missiles twice a week in Greater Manchester, transport bosses have revealed.

A bemused couple are demanding an apology from Ryanair after they claim they were flown to the wrong country.

Fans know him as Cain Dingle but Jeff Hordley couldn't be more different from his Emmerdale character.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe upcoming FX limited mystery series “The Retreat” has added 10 new cast members, Variety has learned.Clive Owen, Harris Dickinson, Alice Braga, Jermaine Fowler, Joan Chen, Edoardo Ballerini, Raul Esparza, Pegah Ferydoni, Ryan J. Haddad and Javed Khan have all joined the series.

Manchester United have threatened to ban season ticket holders who don't attend at least 10 home league games next season.United have written to more than 50,000 current season tickets holders warning them they will not be able to renew it for the 2023/24 campaign unless this condition is met.United state the season ticket must be either used by the holder or given to someone else for at least 10 of the 19 home matches, otherwise it will be revoked.But the move has caused outrage among supporters, due to the fact some of them live around the United Kingdom or even abroad and are sometimes unable to attend matches at Old Trafford.United has launched its renewal scheme for next season - with fans having until May 20 to agree to the terms and conditions in order to renew tickets for the following one.In a letter from United's Ticket and Marketing Services department, the club have outlined the new terms.It reads: "If you are unable to attend a match next season, please forward your ticket to another person online.Do you agree with the United's plans? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"In a change to a terms and conditions, your ticket must be used for at least 10 out of the 19 Premier League games, otherwise a renewal will not be offered for the 2023/24 season."One fan said: "I travel from Newcastle and there are some ridiculous kick-off times.

The Chase star Jenny Ryan shocked fans after revealing it’s "been a while since she was touched by a man" in a cheeky confession.The brainy star took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes snap in her dressing room wearing just a robe as a male make-up artist touched up her face.As Jenny raised her phone up to the mirror to take a quick selfie, her fiery red hair could be seen flowing around her shoulders as the grey gown bared a small sliver of her collarbone.Posing for a mirror selfie, Jenny, 39, said: "It's been a while since I was last touched by a man this way. "Dirty mirror appears courtesy of Elstree Studios."The Manchester-born brainiac appeared to gearing up for a TV appearance on The Chase, which is filmed at the famed London studio.Fans took to the comments to react to the playful revelation"I very much doubt that," said one.

Brooklyn Beckham made a heart-shaped pizza for his fiancée Nicola Peltz, 27, in his next cookery video, but it unfortunately emerged from the oven burnt.The aspiring chef, whose cookery videos are reportedly incredibly expensive, was all-smiles as he cooked and baked with his actress girlfriend, but the pair didn't seem to have their dishes under control. Making creations for a Valentine's Day shoot for Vogue magazine, the 22 year old also decided on virgin espresso martinis and chocolate lava cake for their romantic three-course meal.

Latest data reveals the extent of falling Covid-19 cases across Greater Manchester.

It's forecast to be a drizzly week as schools across Greater Manchester break up for February half-term.

A man who died on railway line in Rochdale has been named.

Norwich City head coach Dean Smith believes his side will require a "bit of fortune" to go their way if they are to get the better of Manchester City at Carrow Road on Saturday teatime.

Bruno Fernandes has said it would be a “nightmare” if Manchester United finish the season without a trophy.

A 'bewildered' homeowner got the shock of his life when he discovered a suspected World War II bomb in his back garden.

Cristiano Ronaldo could not be more proud of his 11-year-old son, Cristiano Jr. who recently signed a professional deal with Manchester United’s junior league. It’s the start of Junior’s career as he follows in the footsteps of his famous father.

supports HTML5 videoCristiano Ronaldo left his followers baffled as he accidentally went live on Instagram from his private sauna.The Manchester United legend’s fans responded with goat emojis and plenty of confused replies as he stared into the camera without saying a word.In the video – which had 700,000 people tuning in – Ronaldo was seen entering the sauna and gazing at the screen.He also gave everyone a peek at his back garden, and poured water onto sauna stones to give off more steam.The sudden and bizarre live stream had some fans wondering if the 37-year-old star simply clicked the wrong button by accident.One United fan tweeted: ‘Ronaldo… 400 million followers on Instagram and he doesn’t even know how it works.’Another joked Ronaldo might actually be ‘a robot’, and even his former Red Devils teammate Rio Ferdinand seemed confused.Summing up everyone’s feelings, he asked: ‘What you doing bro. (sic)’And another fan who tuned in couldn’t wrap their head around the random turn of events, as they asked: ‘Why’s Ronaldo just baking off in a sauna in a shed not saying a single word on his Instagram live?’Ronaldo is no stranger to the sauna, as his former teammate Patrice Evra previously opened up on the star’s daily routine which included a steam.He recalled: ‘When he invited me for lunch… don’t ever go for lunch, because you are going to have one of the most boring lunches at Cristiano’s.

History will be made in Manchester football this weekend, as the first sell-out Women's Super League derby takes place at the Academy Stadium.