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Fans walk out of Manchester Arena as Guns N' Roses gig goes on until 2.15am

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:14:56 -0000

Fans walked out of the Manchester Arena after rock giants Guns N' Roses kept them waiting for over an hour - and then played a set that went on until 2.15am.

From Rosie to royalty: Actress Helen Flanagan has a Kate Middleton makeover

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:21:10 -0000

Helen Flanagan, who played Rosie Webster on Coronation Street until earlier this year, has been given a Kate Middleton make-over. And as these stunning pictures show, she was clearly born to rule.

Coronation Street wins best soap at TV Baftas as Fred West drama scoops three awards

Mon, 28 May 2012 09:49:51 -0000

A drama made in Manchester about serial killer Fred West was the biggest winner at the TV Baftas tonight, scooping three awards, and there was also success for Coronation Street which won the award for best soap.

Celebrity Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford raises £4m for Unicef

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:01:24 -0000

Robbie Williams' England side beat a team of Hollywood A-listers and football legends 3-1 in the fourth Soccer Aid at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium, raising £4m for charity.

I did my best, says Engelbert Humperdinck after he finishes second-to-last in Eurovision song contest

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:54:14 -0000

Engelbert Humperdinck said he "did the best for my country" at the Eurovision Song Contest after the UK's hopes of breaking its competition curse came crashing down when the veteran crooner scraped into last-but-one place.

Liam Gallagher left 'speechless' by Stone Roses 'resurrection' at Parr Hall in Warrington

Thu, 24 May 2012 13:03:11 -0000

Liam Gallagher was lost for words after Stone Roses returned to the stage at Warrington Parr Hall for the first time in 16 years.

The former Oasis front man who is never normally lost for words took to Twitter during last night's surprise concert with only one word... 'speechless'.

Stone Roses return to the stage after 16 years for a secret gig in Warrington - pictures

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:51:12 -0000

They haven't played together for 16 years – but last night the Stone Roses revived memories of Madchester as they hit the comeback trail.

Creaky dancers: Hacienda car park rave marks 30th anniversary of iconic Manchester nightspot

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:04:09 -0000

Manchester's legendary nightclub The Hacienda rose for one last rave last night.

And 500 invited guests got the chance to relive their Hacienda glory years on what is the closest thing to the original dancefloor you can now get – the car park of the apartments built following the demolition of the original warehouse building.

Looks like Barry Manilow made it to the Manchester Arena

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:15:16 -0000

Legendary entertainer Barry Manilow took to the stage at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night treating thousands of fans to an unforgetable evening.

Pop heart-throbs JLS visit Brook centre in Salford to promote safe sex - video

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:08:39 -0000

Pop heart-throbs JLS dropped into the Brook centre sexual health clinic - to help promote safe sex. The band met staff and young volunteers at the centre in Weaste, Salford.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies at the age of 62 after cancer battle

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:18:51 -0000

The entertainment world has led tributes to Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb after the "musical giant" lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62.

Robin Gibb (1949-2012): How Bee Gees star started singing career in a Chorlton picture house at the age of five

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:04:37 -0000

Robin Gibb - alongside his brothers in the Bee Gees - launched their showbusiness career while still at a Manchester primary school and went on to provide decades of chart hits helping to turn disco into a worldwide phenomenon with tracks such as Night Fever and Stayin' Alive.

Rap star Tinchy Stryder to play gig for teens at Wythenshawe Forum

Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:32 -0000

He's played Glastonbury festival, the O2 Arena and Wembley Stadium but now rap star Tinchy Stryder is lining up for another big gig – at the Wythenshawe Forum.

The show is the brainchild of DJs Mike Cloak and Dave Skehan who wanted to put on a big-name act for the young people in the area. It will be strictly for 12 to 17-year olds only, with no alcohol on sale and just 900 tickets.

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine to open restaurant in Manchester city centre

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:47:11 -0000

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine is to bring some fizz to Manchester's dining scene – with her own fine dining restaurant.

Jennie, who plays soap favourite Fiz Stape, and her boyfriend Chris Farr have snapped up a prime city centre site close to St Ann's Square for their new restaurant venture.

Disco diva Donna Summer dies aged 63 after losing cancer battle

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:31:50 -0000

Disco star Donna Summer has died aged 63, her publicist said. A statement issued on behalf of her family hailed the singer, best known for hits including I Feel Love, as "a woman of many gifts".