Bomb squad called after 'suspicious items' found close to church in Tameside

direct to your inboxA pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Tameside.Wellington Road is shut between Oldham Road and Lord Sheldon Way in Ashton-under-Lyne while police investigate.The pedestrian was struck at around 7.50pm this evening.The driver stopped at the scene and the pedestrian was taken to hospital.Police have not said how serious their injuries are.Transport for Greater Manchester are urging motorists to avoid the area.

direct to your inboxBringing the Metrolink to Stalybridge would be a ‘downgrade’ and residents ‘don’t want’ to be linked to the tram network, a councillor has claimed.A heated debate flared at a meeting of Tameside’s full council about plans to extend the borough’s tram routes to reach Stalybridge.The proposal has been included as part of the first five-year plans of the Greater Manchester’s wider transport strategy, which runs through to 2040.Released alongside the Greater Manchester Spatial

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have been cooing over Scott McTominay after he continued his impressive run of form against Liverpool.The Scottish playmaker has become an integral cog of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's title-challenging team alongside Fred in the heart of midfield.Against Liverpool, the United boss' preferred midfield partnership worked in tandem once more to stem the tide of pressure, particularly in the second half.Jurgen Klopp's side are renowned for

direct to your inboxThe family of a mum whose remains were found after she went missing have spoken of their ongoing agony - as a date for an inquest into her death was set.Marie Scott, who was 58, went missing from her home in Hale, in Trafford, just before Christmas in 2017.A human leg was then found in the River Irwell near Jubilee Bridge in Pendleton, Salford, in December 2018, followed by the discovery of body parts in marshes beside the Manchester Ship Canal near Frodsham in Cheshire in

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid de GeaA bystander in the first-half but was alert to save from Thiago Alcantara in the second. 6Aaron Wan-BissakaRefused to cross in the first minute and it set the tone for an unadventurous performance.

direct to your inboxA four year-old girl has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in north Manchester.The air ambulance was scrambled following the incident, on Charlestown Road in Blackley, earlier this afternoon.The road has been closed in both directions between the junctions with Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road close to Boggart Hole Clough.Police and paramedics raced to the scene at around 2:30pm with the air ambulance also being called in.The helicopter was

straight to your inbox every day for free Scott McTominay says he will try and score more headed goals following his winner for Manchester United at the weekend. The Scotland international netted the only goal of the game as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side defeated Watford 1-0 in the third round of the FA Cup.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand has backed Scott McTominay to become a mainstay in Manchester United's starting line-up if the midfielder can improve his consistency.McTominay scored the winning goal for the Reds in their FA Cup tie against Watford, heading home early on to give his side the lead.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer wanted to test Scott McTominay's reaction to being appointed captain for the first time in his Manchester United career.McTominay, 24, led United for the FA Cup third round visit of Watford and scored the only goal of the game for his fourth strike of the season.Former United manager Jose Mourinho regularly rhapsodized about McTominay's character and, after a slow start under Solskjaer, the Scotland international has become a key cog

straight to your inbox every day for freeDean HendersonWas like Fabien Barthez at times; getting involved when he did not need to. Injured Eric Bailly.

straight to your inbox every day for free Scott McTominay hailed the performance of Jesse Lingard after Manchester United defeated Watford 1-0 in the third round of the FA Cup. Lingard was one of nine changes to the United side on Saturday night as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer utilised his squad depth to deal with the packed fixture schedule.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola wants Manchester City to give Scott Carson a new deal at the club after hailing the goalkeeper's impact at the club.Carson, 35, is into his second season-long loan for the Blues from Derby County but has not played a game for them in his role as third keeper.He is currently self-isolating after becoming the latest first-team player to test positive for Covid-19, meaning he will not be part of the matchday squad for the FA Cup game with Birmingham on

direct to your inboxAn inquest has been opened into the death of a young woman who lost her life after being hit by a car in Tameside.Antonia St Louis, 27, was struck by a Volkswagen Golf on Manchester Road in Ashton-under-Lyne in the early hours of Saturday, November 2.Stockport Coroners' Court heard police were called to the scene, where they found Miss St Louis lying in the road.Paramedics raced to the scene, but she was sadly pronounced dead when they arrived.A 31-year-old man was arrested

direct to your inboxA 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing an explosive device after 'suspicious items' were discovered at a property in south Manchester. Homes were evacuated after bomb disposal officers were called to Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield on Friday night.

direct to your inboxResidents have been evacuated from their homes on a major south Manchester road following the discovery of 'suspicious items' at a property.The bomb squad has been scrambled to the scene in Fallowfield.Emergency services are stationed on Wilmslow Road, between Derby Road and Brook Road.Police, paramedics and fire crews are at the scene. Some residents told the Manchester Evening News they had been evacuated from their flats on Wilmslow Road earlier in the evening.

Scott Thomas is a man with excellent taste, which is evident after looking round his gorgeous Manchester home. From the chic pale grey colour palette to his incredible walk-in wardrobe, the pad is a true reflection of its fashion savvy owner.

straight to your inbox every day for freeDeclan Rice has sent Scott McTominay a message over his display for Manchester United against Leeds United.McTominay put in a man-of-the-match performance in midfield for United in their 6-2 victory over Leeds, netting twice in the opening three minutes to set Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side on their way.It was a midfield performance that led to plenty of praise - and clearly made the Reds' Premier League rivals sit up and take note.Rice commented on an