Things to do with the kids in and around Manchester this school summer holidays 2022

Chelsea hope to strike a deal with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong as they look to hijack Manchester United's transfer this summer.And the Blues are growing optimistic that they can clinch a deal for the Dutchman, who has yet to agree personal terms with the Red Devils. United have an agreement with Barca worth in the region of £65million.But the midfielder is not so keen on joining a club that has not got Champions League football this season - and might not in the future either.

BBC Breakfast fans were shocked to see the Sports correspondent Mike Bushall walk off during his interview with gymnast Dominic Cunningham while they were chatting about the Commonwealth games on Saturday (30 July ). The BBC star rushed off leaving Dominic to present the show.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to start the season sitting on the bench after his antics this summer. The 37-year-old has been desperate to leave Manchester United in the current transfer window after a disappointing campaign last year.

Prince George, nine, and Princess Charlotte, seven, have been students at Thomas's School in Battersea for the last couple of years. Their younger brother Prince Louis, four, has been a nursery student at Willcocks Nursery School in London. However, their move to Windsor means they will all be attending new schools.

Emergency services were called to Manchester Airport after a baggage truck crashed.

Manchester United are still working on a deal to sign Frenkie de Jong but they are also looking at alternatives as the move continues to drag on.

Leona Lewis has confirmed the safe arrival of her first child. The singer confirmed the joyous news in the early hours of Wednesday morning (August 3) by sharing the first photo of her bundle of joy on social media.

Residents and business leaders in a crime-plagued neighbourhood say they are living through a 'pandemic of anti-social behaviour', revealing they are hiring private security guards to keep them safe. Terrified families in a part of Merseyside have spoken of their ongoing battle with local gangs.

Rebekah Vardy says she was "scared to be out in public places" during her legal battle with Coleen Rooney, after receiving up to 100 abusive messages per day and believes she has post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] from their libel trial.

Rebekah Vardy has refused to rule out the possibility of appealing the recent Wagatha Christie verdict.The 40 year old, who is married to Leicester City ace Jamie Vardy, 35, lost her libel trial against fellow WAG Coleen Rooney, 36, with Mrs Justice Karen Steyn delivering the verdict on 29 July. Coleen, wife of former Manchester United footballer Wayne Rooney, 36, accused Rebekah of leaking false stories about her to the press back in 2019 - Rebekah has continued to deny the allegations.

With less than a month of the transfer window remaining, time is running out for Manchester United to complete their summer business.

There’s nothing quite like visiting a garden during the summer and wandering among colourful blooms and lush greenery on a sunny day. A well-designed garden can capture your imagination and transport you to a different place.

Youths 'wreaking havoc' in a Greater Manchester suburb will be targeted by officers this summer, as the force continues their hard clamp down on anti-social behaviour and crime. Bury town centre, which had become troubled with frequent incidents involving young people, sparked a major police initiative in the last year and saw more than 700 hours of extra policing of the streets.

An authentic Scottish roll being sold at a Greater Manchester market is splitting opinion on social media. With an overcooked, black crust and airy and chewy inside, the ‘heavy fired’ roll has been a staple in bakeries and newsagents in Scotland for decades.

The past couple of weeks have seen energy companies announce gigantic increased profits, while the cost of energy has continued to rise for consumers.

Losing a child to knife crime is every parent's worst nightmare. But for Kelly Brown, it is the reality she lives with every day since her 16 year-old son Rhamero West was fatally stabbed last year.

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka believes Mikel Arteta is a "freak" - in a "positive" way.Arteta has frequently stuck by the Switzerland captain ever since he replaced Unai Emery in December 2019. Despite the fact he has previously been stripped of the Gunners’ captaincy and has also been recklessly sent off on many occasions, Xhaka remains a key part of the Arsenal midfield.This time last season, Xhaka appeared to be heading out of the exit door, with Jose Mourinho's Roma side appearing to be at the front of the queue.

Manchester City tried to persuade Raheem Sterling to ditch his move to Chelsea in a last-gasp bid but ultimately failed. The Blues made the England international their marquee arrival under new owner Todd Boehly this summer after signing the forward for £47.5million. City were caught in a difficult position with Sterling in the last year of his contract and appearing not to be happy to pen a new one.

Drivers have been warned about parking app scams after a woman fell victim to fraud and lost £230. The unfortunate motorist had £230 taken out of her bank account after she tried to pay for a £1-a-day car park in Connah's Quay, Flintshire, Wales.Fraudsters under the name of 'The Happy Hormone' had created a fake website in an attempt to impersonate PayByPhone – the company responsible for the official parking payment at the car park, This Is Money reports.READ MORE: Locals livid as one London traffic camera rakes in nearly £1million from fines in 2 yearsPayByPhone have now issued warnings to other drivers to be vigilant, after three payments were launched on the woman's bank account, one for £1, one for £59.99 and one for £170.The woman who lives in Manchester was visiting her home town of Connah's Quay and decided to stop in the old Sommerfield car park, where you can park for the whole day for just £1.She posted her ordeal on Facebook as a warning to others and said: "I used the app to pay.

Vin Scully has sadly passed away at the age of 95.

The writing process has commenced for the fifth and final season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things.A tweet from the show's writer's room Tuesday revealed the title Stranger Things with the number five on a dry erase board in the background, with the caption, 'Day 1.'The show's creators and showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer said in a statement this past February that they were going to wrap up the series with its fifth season. The latest:The writing process has commenced for the fifth and final season of the Netflix hit Stranger Things'There are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of Stranger Things: new mysteries, new adventures, new unexpected heroes,' the Duffer brothers said.