U.S. Rapper Snoop Dogg has expressed interested in appearing in Coronation Street as he is a massive fan. I can just imagine him having a pint in the Rovers!

Hooray - Manchester has made it into the top 3 urban destinations to visit in Britain, with just Edinburgh and London ranking higher!

X factor auditions have come to Manchester, without our Cheryl who is being treated for malaria, or Danni Minogue who has just given birth. Guest judge Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat dolls did a steerling job.

"X factor auditions have come to Manchester... Guest judge Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat dolls did a steerling job."

Media city looks likely to be the new home of BBC’s breakfast news. Wicked whispers are suggesting its another ploy to try and gain audience figures from rival’s GMTV.

New Man United sponsors AON got their first bit of publicity as the new season united kits was unveiled by the youth team this week.

Tears are set to be shed as The Black Lion pub in Salford is due to close on Saturday. This 130 year old landmark had been transformed into a popular real ale drinkers local and such a shame to see it go.