An Urmston businessman was refused a bank loan when starting out - now he has bought the bank 17 years later

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola admitted he still feels "so bad for the players" more than two months after their Champions League quarter-final defeat to Lyon. Manchester City headed to Lisbon for the final three rounds of the competition on a high after beating the team dubbed the "kings of the competition" by their manager, dumping Real Madrid out to make the last eight.

Police have issued a warning to Trafford Centre to shoppers to wear a face covering - or receive a fine.The Greater Manchester Police team in Stretford said they had officers in the shopping centre yesterday, and will be back again on Sunday.So far five tickets have been issued to people who did not have a covering and could not present valid exemption.The fine is now £200 for a first offence, reduced to £100 if paid within 14 days.The government has also warned that repeat offenders receiving

An off-licence near the University of Manchester’s main campus has been prevented from extending its opening hours out of fears it would aggravate ‘already heightened tensions’ between residents and students.Aftabs in Hulme had hoped to stay open for an extra hour and a half Monday to Saturday and until half past midnight on Sunday.The premises licence application submitted to Manchester council would have also allowed the shop to sell alcohol up until the proposed closing times.According to the

have been leaked to the Sunday national newspapers.According to the Sunday Times, mayors such as Andy Burnham and Liverpool's Joe Anderson have until midday today to finalise their requests.However, Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council, told Times Radio there was a "large gulf" between the city and Government in ongoing discussions about further restrictions.He said: "We seem to have an almost impossible task of penetrating the Westminster bubble."Sir Richard said the council's

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United’s number seven shirt is one of the most iconic in football, and its new bearer is Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani.Some of United's greatest ever players have worn the number, with George Best, Nobby Stiles, Ray Wilkins and Bryan Robson among its wearers - stars who have helped to give it such a legendary status over the decades.But what about those who've been given the responsibility of wearing the number since the arrival of the Premier

straight to your inboxFor the first time this season, Pep Guardiola could have all of his centre-back options fit to choose from when Manchester City take on Leeds United.The question is, will new signing Ruben Dias be ready to slot straight into Guardiola's starting XI for the first Premier League clash at Elland Road for City since 2004.Dias will have trained three times before Saturday's clash with Marcelo Bielsa's fearless side, and will no doubt be fit enough to play after a full pre-season

hereCrofts Bank Road’s RBS was one of 31 branches across Greater Manchester and Cheshire to shut in 2018.The new development would be named Deerbank House and would feature six one and two two-bedroom flats.David Denton, director and founder of DEN, said: “This is a really exciting project and we’re thrilled to have been appointed. The building is bursting with interesting features, from the grand external brickwork to the original bank vaults.

A Prestwich man has declared his intention to stand for Mayor of Greater Manchester – claiming his bid is ‘a move away from party politics’.Businessman Michael Elston, 39, intends to stand as a independent candidate in next May’s election, opposing current incumbent Andy Burnham.The election, which was due to take place in May, was deferred until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic.Mr Elston grew up in Prestwich and was a keen Bury FC fan.

Liam Fenn, 21, downloaded an 'enormous' amount of material, even after receiving a 'clear warning' when he was referred to the Prevent counter-terrorism scheme.Now Fenn has been jailed for four years and eight months.He must serve two-thirds of his sentence, and will only be released when the Parole Board deem it safe to do so.The new laws were announced by the Government following the terror attack in Streatham, London, earlier this year.Manchester Crown Court heard Fenn, who is autistic,

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola turned to 17-year-old striker Liam Delap, making his Premier League debut, to try to stem the tide as Manchester City slumped to a 5-2 home defeat by Leicester. And while that was a remarkable vote of confidence in the youngster – who scored on his first appearance for the Blues in the Carabao Cup on Thursday – it was also a bold gamble.

straight to your inbox Manchester City fans are disappointed that Eric Garcia has started against Leicester City, and are also gutted that Liam Delap has been left on the bench. City's taxing first week of the season will come to an end today with a match against Brendan Rodgers' side at the Etihad Stadium and they will be hoping to continue their winning start to the campaign.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 27 September.Delap in contention as Jesus injury adds to City’s striking woesManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been discussing his limited striking options ahead of Sunday’s game against Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.With club-record scorer Sergio Aguero one of seven first-teamers to miss the opening Premier League game at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Gabriel Jesus led the line and scored in a 3-1 win.

straight to your inboxGabriel Jesus has added to Manchester City's injury woes as he has been ruled out for a month with a knock picked up against Wolves.Jesus missed the midweek Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth, with young striker Liam Delap coming in and scoring a fine goal on his debut.

in east Manchester will be called Co-Op Live it can be revealed. Plans for the 'world class' indoor music and sports venue next to the Etihad Stadium were given the green light by the council's planning committee on Thursday.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Friday, 25 September.City debut goal a ‘dream come true’ - DelapManchester City striker Liam Delap says scoring on his debut was a ‘dream come true’ after helping his side reach the Carabao Cup last-16. A youthful City side overcame Championship side Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night with Delap opening the scoring after 18 minutes.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola declared that Manchester City could soon have a different striking option after Liam Delap's impressive debut.The 17-year-old striker took just 18 minutes to get off the mark, with a sweet left-footed finish into the top corner after a clever through-ball from Phil Foden.And the imposing six-footer - the son of former Stoke star Rory - showed some neat touches and plenty of aggression as the Blues booked a fourth round tie at Burnley next week by beating