Armed police swoop on car and arrest man for 'rape and possession of a firearm'

A 'side plot' to the usual Strictly Come Dancing proceedings has been spotted by fans - and it involves Claudia Winkleman. The presenter was back fronting the show on Saturday night (October 28) alongside Tess Daly.

Both Manchester sides will be looking to get bragging rights at Old Trafford when Man United welcome rivals Man City. Six points separate the two sides after the hosts picked up back-to-back league wins while City were on the receiving end of two defeats in their last five matches.

Rio Ferdinand says off-field matters have hampered Erik ten Hag’s ability to fully concentrate on football matters at Manchester United, suggesting no other manager in English football has experienced such a chaotic start to their tenure.

Twelve couples were set to take to the ballroom this Saturday night (October 21) as this year's Strictly Come Dancing nears the halfway mark. Week five of the BBC One dance contest will determine who makes it through to next weekend's Halloween special.

At the Opera House last Christmas, Jason Manford made his pantomime debut in the villainously camp role of Captain Hook alongside the likes of Britain's Got Talent finalist Ben Nickless and West End star Samara Casteallo.

Jason Manford has jokingly issued a warning to his fans and followers as he headed to spend an evening with Coleen Rooney. The comedian and actor was among those attending the screening of her new Wagatha documentary.

Storm Babet is set to hit Greater Manchester today, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to our region.

Bosses at the Trafford Centre have confirmed the details for its Christmas Grotto for 2023 - and a new indoor Christmas Market will surround it. The shopping centre's Santa's Grotto is always one of the most popular in the region and in previous years has had themes including Paddington and Peter Rabbit.

It might have been dwarfed by events at the season's end but Manchester United's most successful campaign could easily have been derailed by takeover talk.

Fans' group the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust has called for clarity amid the club’s takeover saga and issued 11 questions to owners the Glazer family, including what changes to the club would happen as a result of a new minority shareholder.

David de Gea has congratulated former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes after he helped his native Portugal qualify for next year's European Championship.

Manchester United are not in action this week due to the ongoing international break - but that does not mean the news cycle grinds to a halt.

Police arrested a fan over a racially aggravated public order offence at Bolton Wanderers' home game against Carlisle United today.

Emmerdale stars Emma Atkins, Lawrence Robb and Jessie Elland have divulged some of the behind-the-scenes details from filming their first major stunt. Despite being on the soap for more than 20 years, Charity Dingle actress Emma has never been part of a big showpiece like next week's Super Soap Week.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has revealed opting to not play abroad during his playing career remains one of his biggest regrets.

Suella Braverman has said some immigrants are 'not embracing British values' and are living 'parallel lives' to the rest of the country.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has indicated he will try to expose whoever fills in at left-back for Manchester United in Tuesday’s Champions League tie.

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Crystal Palace exacted immediate revenge on Manchester United yesterday with a hard-fought victory as Erik ten Hag and his players slumped to a fourth Premier League defeat of the season.

Fulham remain interested in Scott McTominay and could make an approach for the Manchester United midfielder in January, according to reports.