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Rent prices are higher than ever and with the ongoing cost of living crisis, some families are struggling to make ends meet. While there has been an increase in people starting 'side hustles' to try and bring in some extra cash, others have been coming up with even more creative ways to combat rising costs.

A host of companies in Greater Manchester are to sticking with their switch to a four-day working week after the completion of a UK-wide trial.

Jadon Sancho is back with a bang for Manchester United and has the platform to become the "superstar" that former Liverpool favourite Jamie Carragher predicted upon his arrival.

A drug dealer was rumbled after police found a huge stash of heroin - worth £1.9m - hidden in secret compartments in his Citroen Berlingo van.

In a typical household, over half of the energy bills are spent on heating and hot water, but an inefficient boiler means not only will you be spending more than you need on energy costs, you could also end up with lukewarm radiators and a heating system that never quite works properly.

Rebekah Vardy's husband, footballer Jamie Vardy, has been taunted by chants about his wife at a recent match. Manchester United fans poked fun at the striker during the team's 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday, 19 February, chanting: "Your wife is a grass". The chant was a jibe at Rebekah for her now infamous trial against Coleen Rooney, which saw her take Coleen to court for libel and ultimately lose in one of the most-followed news stories in recent years.

Guardiola's motivation for winning the Champions League explained

The Japanese House has suggested new music is on the way.The singer-songwriter, real name Amber Bain, posted a photo of herself on Instagram with the caption ‘News coming soon’, directing fans to sign up to her mailing list to hear it first.The Japanese House last released new music in 2020 in the form of the EP ‘Chewing Cotton Wool’. Her only studio album so far, ‘Good At Falling’, came out the year prior.A post shared by The Japanese House (@thejapanesehouse)The announcement comes off the back of the news that she is set to appear at The 1975‘s biggest ever UK headline show at London’s Finsbury Park, with a capacity of over 40,000, on July 2.

Police are appealing to the public to help trace a man who they believe can assist with enquiries after two women were assaulted in Oldham this morning.

Eddie Howe says Newcastle striker Callum Wilson came through his 30-minute return from injury against Liverpool “fine” but was vaguer about Joelinton’s fitness ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.

These are the horrifying conditions a mum claims she had to live with in her city centre apartment block for months.

For three weeks, the family of Nicola Bulley lived through a kind of purgatory: hoping against hope she was still alive but fearing the worst.

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It's been nearly 10 years since a 'fire sale' held for the closing down of a Manchester shopping centre saw scenes compared by many to looting as glass was smashed, televisions ripped from the wall and shop shutters prised open.

A Manchester publican who reportedly serves the 'best pint of Guinness outside of Ireland' has revealed the secret behind the perfect pour.

Peter Schmeichel congratulated David de Gea after the Spaniard equalled his tally for the most clean sheets for Manchester United.

Manchester United have announced an increase to season ticket prices for the first time in over a decade to cover heightened costs in providing matchday services.

New mum Molly-Mae Hague looked radiant as she took to social media to share a motherhood milestone. The former Love Island star posted a smiling picture on her Instagram (and one of herself and her beloved pet cat Bread both striking a contemplative pose) as she marked one month on from giving birth to baby daughter Bambi.

Manchester United's interest in Stefan Bajcetic while he was at Celta Vigo prompted Liverpool to perform a U-turn and sign the midfielder, according to his father.

Gary Lineker has called for Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope’s suspension from the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United to be changed, believing there is an "anomaly" within the laws of the domestic game.

Crystal Palace manager and former Manchester City and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira believes that the Premier League title is the Gunners' to lose.

The View have announced their new album ‘Exorcism Of Youth’ along with plans for a pair of UK shows this May.The new record is out June 9 via Cooking Vinyl and will be the first from the indie rockers’ in eight years, having spent five years apart before reconvening in 2022 – you can pre-order/pre-save it here.The first taste of ‘Exorcism Of Youth’ arrives in the shape of lead single ‘Feels Like’, which frontman Kyle Falconer described as “anthemic from the get go”.“Even though under the surface it’s about somewhere everyone’s been in their life before: regret of losing someone amazing due to your inner demons and seeing them moving on with their life, when you’re stuck in a ‘nightmare not a dream,’” he explained in a statement.“When I first sat down to write it I had Holden Caulfield from ‘Catcher in the Rye’ in mind. It’s playing out in his mind and it’s his own paranoia destroying him from the inside out when in reality she’s the perfect woman.”Listen to ‘Feels Like’ below.Alongside the album announcement, The View have shared details of two shows this May at Manchester’s Deaf Institute (10) and London’s Oslo (11), their first shows in both cities since 2017.

A group of men have allegedly attempted to break into the home of Love Island winners Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 28, and Davide Sanclimenti.The pair have been holidaying in celebrity hotspot, the Maldives, of late and have now shared CCTV images of some men that were allegedly pretending to be maintenance workers in a bid to try get into their home. Sharing the snap to his Instagram Story, Davide, 27, penned: "We did not expect no maintenance when we are in the Maldives !" He added: "So stay far from our house Motherf**kers Police is after you, F**k you piece of sh*t [middle finger emoji]".The reality TV star also warned people not to "f**k with Ekinde" – their couple nickname.

Manchester United face two huge games in the space of four days this week. Though the matches may not end up defining their season, the results - and Erik ten Hag's tactical approaches - may offer a big clue as to how United tackle the run-in.

The family of a 14-year-old boy who died in a police pursuit have said ‘losing Leo has been a living hell’.

My Morning Jacket have announced a UK and European tour for 2023 – find all the details below and buy tickets here.The Kentucky-formed rock quintet will start the tour at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on May 30, followed by a show at the O2 Ritz Manchester the next day (May 31).The band will then continue on to mainland Europe for shows and festival slots in Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Portugal.We're thrilled to announce our first tour in the UK/EU since 2015! We're jumping over the big beautiful Atlantic Ocean for a wonderful few UK/European nights in May & June. Sign up for pre-sale access to these shows at https://t.co/J7sbOvo4lq pic.twitter.com/lvZi4wF3Do— my morning jacket (@mymorningjacket) February 16, 2023Frontman Jim James said in a statement: “Hard to believe it’s been eight years since we played a show overseas and all that time passing has built up a lot of energy and is getting us so excited to be back out there playing music in some of our favourite spots around the globe!“We can’t wait to see everyone and begin a new chapter!”Various pre-sales for the UK shows start from this Wednesday (February 22) and Thursday (23), before general sale goes live Friday (24) at 10am GMT.

Bruno Fernandes sent a comical message to Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay after the Scotland international returned to action after being sidelined through injury.

Lionel Messi's father Jorge has seemingly poured cold water on a sensational return to Barcelona.

What a couple of weeks it promises to be for United fans, with a Europa League second leg clash against Barcelona, an FA Cup fifth round tie and a crucial Premier League trip to fierce rivals Liverpool to come.

A brand new Manchester restaurant, which only opened its doors this weekend, has already been named one of the ‘most exciting’ in the UK. Higher Ground, a former pop-up which has now found a permanent home on the edge of Chinatown, was listed in the 30 best things about food in the UK right now in the Observer Food Monthly magazine.

is back for a third season, with the series being revived with its original cast on Starz. That includes Jane Lynch as Constance Carmell, a former actress and one of the titular catering company's many eccentric employees run by Ron Donald (Ken Marino). Ahead of the premiere on Feb.

A man suffered serious injuries after a reported 'disturbance' on a street in south Manchester, Greater Manchester Police have revealed.

Paul Weller has announced the support acts for his Forest Live 2023 gigs – find details below and purchase tickets for the gigs here.As announced last month, the Modfather will play three outdoor gigs this June, performing on Thursday, June 8 at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire, Friday, June 9 at Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire and Saturday, June 17 at Thetford Forest, Suffolk.Speaking about the upcoming dates in a statement, Weller said: “I am very happy to be playing the Forest Live gigs again as they are always such great shows with such a great audience! See you there.”Now, it’s been confirmed that he will be supported by Far From Saints, the new band of Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones, and Manchester singer-songwriter Seb Lowe.Paul is very happy to announce the amazing guest artists that will be supporting him for the Forest shows this Summer! The brilliant @Seb_lowe_music will be supporting, and joining as a very special guest at the shows is Kelly Jones' band @farfromsaints! pic.twitter.com/ZrufobkhZ4— Paul Weller (@paulwellerHQ) February 20, 2023Following the Forest Live gigs, Weller will headline Y Not Festival this July. The festival will return to Pikehall in Derbyshire from July 28-30, with Royal Blood topping the bill on the Friday night.

Erling Haaland has made a habit of being in the right place at the right time for Manchester City - but teammate Ederson has dismissed the idea that any of his 32 goals have been easy.

Marcel Sabitzer was keen to praise Manchester United teammate Jadon Sancho after the England international scored in the Premier League win over Leicester City on Sunday.

A violin professor has been charged with sexual assault. South Africa-born Jan Repko, 64, taught at the Royal College of Music (RCM), but was suspended by the London conservatoire after the allegation last July and later dismissed, reported the Press Association today.