Despite her fond memories, Ann now feels ashamed by the 'eyesore' shopping parade that remains. "When I get off the bus, I feel embarrassed to live here," she said. "You wonder what people think.

Another said: "Loads of childhood memories of here. I think there was a chippy on the end right side, 1980s. I remember the shop, hair salon where I would have my hair cut as a child." ...

Hilda Leach - then a 15 year-old girl at work in a factory - recalls the jubilation and party atmosphere of VE Day in Collyhurst, north Manchester, with vivid clarity. Hilda - now 95 - was 10 when ...

Brian Kidd recalls his memories of Manchester United teammate and fellow son of Collyhurst Nobby Stiles after his death aged 78.

Pawnbrokers, poverty, policemen and boxers - these are a few of Les's Collyhurst memories. Further details. Pawnbrokers, poverty, policemen and boxers - these are a few of Les's Collyhurst memories.

The regeneration of Collyhurst is part of the £4 billion Victoria North project, which its hoped will deliver up to 15,000 new homes over the next 15 years.

The council said the scheme promises to "create a sustainable neighbourhood" An area's "first major regeneration in 50 years" will see hundreds of new homes built and a park with about 450 trees ...

Site works at Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst have already started, delivering 274 new low carbon homes – including 130 homes for social rent – and the first phase of New Collyhurst Park.

One Collyhurst resident says "they'll have to drag me out of here before I give this home up". Let us know you agree to data collection on AMP. We and our partners use technologies, ...

The 62-year-old said: "Collyhurst has always been a strong community but that's why people are struggling with the change. "It upsets some people, but what they're doing here is fantastic.