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'Masterpiece' period drama surpasses Bridgerton and on Amazon Prime now

When it comes to period dramas, Downton Abbey and Bridgerton are always top of mind – but there's one HBO series that critics and viewers are hailing as 'even better' than both, and it's streaming now

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POLL: Is a UK social media ban for under-16s a good idea? Have your say

Sir Keir Starmer is set to make a major announcement on the social media ban today

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How Manchester has become the UK hub of OnlyFans - from posh suburbs to entire floors of luxury tower blocks

A new BBC documentary describes Manchester as an 'epicentre' of the UK's OnlyFans community while exposing a hidden world of exploitation and abuse

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Nearly 250 banks are set to close this year - is your local branch on the list?

Use our interactive map to see the banks shutting their doors where you live

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Victims of 1996 IRA bombing of Manchester urged to apply for Troubles pension scheme

As the 30th anniversary of the attack approaches victims are being encouraged to apply to the scheme before its upcoming closure

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How Manchester rose from the rubble of the 1996 IRA bomb

'We wondered how we were going to recover... then you think stuff it. We can do this and will do it in a way only Manchester can'

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Roman's 'lovely' £26 summer top 'can be worn with a wide variety of trousers, skirts or jeans'

"It is a lovely top which looks good on. It can be worn with a wide variety of trousers, skirts or jeans.

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Trump confirms peace deal reached between Iran and US

Both sides declared 'the immediate and permanent termination of military operations'

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Sir Keir Starmer to make major announcement on Monday with social media ban for under-16s

The Prime Minister will give a press conference where he will outline his plans

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UK u16s social media ban, curfew and when will it happen - all we know so far

Sir Keir Starmer is to announce the new law on Monday, June 15

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'Petrified' kitten 'dumped in dustbin' behind Oldham restaurant

"Sometimes there are just no words"

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Iconic singer killed aged 32 in horror helicopter crash months before Manchester show

Singer Oliver Tree was among those killed in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro

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Homeware fans race to buy 'beautiful' £199 chair reduced by £121 with 'luxury' spring print

"Very smart and very comfortable."

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Football fans complain about World Cup 'hydration break' during Germany vs Curacao

Germany thrashed the tiny Caribbean Island 7-1

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Dunelm garden bistro set reduced to under £56 is 'perfect' for anybody who works from home

"Very attractive, good value, easy to put up. Comfortable to sit on. Table is a good size for reading, using a laptop."

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Survivor fights back tears as service to mark 30 years since IRA Manchester bombing held

A service was held at the cathedral on Sunday evening

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Makerfield by-election LIVE as new polls released showing Andy Burnham ahead

Voters will go to the polls in Makerfield next Thursday

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I found an eye pencil that's 'perfect for mature brows' - shoppers in their 60s love it

"I am 60+. This product is perfect for my mature brows. It goes on easy, smooth and precise and it is waterproof. I love this product."

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Man taken to hospital after car is flipped onto roof in dramatic M60 crash with lanes closed

All lanes were temporarily shut as emergency crews responded

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M60 traffic RECAP as crash sees all lanes held and delays building near Worsley - latest updates

All traffic is being held on the anti-clockwise carriageway - updates as we get them