The 'Evening4Ricky' took place at the AO Arena

Scott Mills was sacked from his role as BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show host after a complaint was made and his last live broadcast suggests he was unaware of his impending dismissal

Show host Jason Manford praised the youngsters who took part in this year's Big Night of Musicals hailing from Greater Manchester theatre and dance groups

EXCLUSIVE: Alexandra Burke opens up about battling nerves ahead of performing in front of 12,000 people but feeling privileged to be playing someone she admires on-stage

Comedian Jason Manford has discussed his openness to joining Coronation Street, saying he's had conversations with all the major soaps about potential roles

The comedians met during a show in Manchester decades ago.

The comedian has been having 'conversations' about joining a hit BBC show