It’s a rare occurrence to see the sun shining over a normally gloomy Manchester, which is why so many Mancunians are quick to make the most of the warm weather.

The Bury South MP was suspended from the party over sexual harassment allegations back in November and will represent his constituency independently of the Labour whip until an investigation has been completed.

The party now has 31 of the council’s 51 seats having lost two but gained one from the Conservatives.

MM reporters are at counts across Greater Manchester bringing you results as they are announced, reaction and analysis.

An alarming number of teachers have been forced to go on long-term stress leave in the North West.

On a Sunday morning in September, the thoughts of most will turn to cooking a fry up as they nurse a punishing hangover from the previous evening’s antics.

The attack happened around 8:40pm on Saturday, August 5, and left the 75-year-old man with serious injuries.

Manchester United legend Phil Neville and his wife Julie are encouraging people to join them in raising money for charity.

He might be becoming known as a slow starter at major competitions but James Guy demonstrated once again his ability to dig deep when it matters as he helped Great Britain to a final silver at the World Championships.

If James Guy could start major championships the way he finishes them he might have even more than the three world titles already under his belt.

The Rivendell scene in Lord of the Rings gave birth to one of the most famous internet memes of all time – for James Guy it’s the perfect material to get him pumped to take on the world’s best.