Deansgate stretch closed to traffic will have to be reopened after bus company challenge

straight to your inboxFerran Torres has challenged his Manchester City teammates to continue their momentum after the 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day.The win marks only the second time this season that City have won three times in succession, after edging out Southampton and thrashing Arsenal earlier this week, and they move above Chelsea and Tottenham in the table.There won't be much time to celebrate, however, as the Blues will be back in action on Monday when they travel to

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says Manchester United's position in the table shows they have the ability to be title challengers this season.Their recent form has prompted plenty of talk about whether United can launch a challenge that was unexpected at the start of the season. Some of United's players have been bullish about their chances and Scholes can see why.

coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on the dogs' home. Fundraising has plunged by '80 or 90 per cent', according to the centre manager, Steve Mapley.He's close to tears as he recalls the struggle, speaking to the M.E.N.

straight to your inbox every day for freeWe take a look at Manchester United's 2020 season as they prove themselves one of the top teams in the Women's Super League - just two years into their professional life.Where they finished in 2019/20United finished fourth in the WSL in the 2019/20 campaign, a brilliant feat for a side in only its second year of existence.However, they were far away from competing with Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal at the top of the table; United’s PPG of 1.64

direct to your inboxA pedestrian has been injured in a road traffic collision in Middleton.Police were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Rochdale Road at 7.35pm last night.A spokesman for GMP says a pedestrian was receiving medical treatment.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereA male has been arrested and is in custody. Police say the investigation is

direct to your inboxA man is in hospital in a serious condition after a ‘fight’ on a bus close to Manchester Apollo.Police were called to reports of a fight on a bus on Ardwick Green South on Monday afternoon (December 21).When officers arrived they found a 31-year-old man seriously injured.He was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition, Greater Manchester Police said.A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault.He remains in custody for questioning today.A

direct to your inboxResidents are being asked to have their say on plans for the part-pedestrianisation of Deansgate following a row with a bus company over measures introduced earlier this year.

straight to your inbox every day for freeFormer Manchester United captain Roy Keane has declared that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can compete with Liverpool for the Premier League title - if they improve their home form.United have suffered league defeats at Old Trafford to Crystal Palace, Tottenham and Arsenal this term, winning just one home game before facing Leeds this afternoon.

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt's been an interesting contrast recently to listen to players and managers at Tottenham and Chelsea play down talk of a title challenge this season, while those at Manchester United continue to embrace the idea.Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard have both tried to shy away from title talk, a message which has been regurgitated by their players.In a season that looks set to be wide open both teams could hold realistic ambitions of winning the league, but

Salford bus stop on a main road. The Lamborghini Huracan - worth more than £160,000 - was left in a bus stop box in Chorley Road, Swinton.

straight to your inbox every day for freeNemanja Matic has challenged Manchester United's forward players to be more clinical and keep deciding games.Marcus Rashford's brace and an Anthony Martial goal looked to have settled United's game against Sheffield United, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side produced some stunning football at times in South Yorkshire. But after an early David McGoldrick goal and a late ricochet off the same player gave United a late scare, it finished 3-2.

direct to your inboxLawyers made their closing arguments to the jury as the trial into the killing of David Allan in Wythenshawe reaches its final stages.Mr Allan, 23, died after being attacked in the street following a row over a bike.Aiden Matthews, 30, and Joseph Stott, 33, deny murder.Mr Matthews has admitted manslaughter.Jurors at Manchester Crown Court have heard that earlier on June 4, Mr Allan pushed a boy off his bike.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your

direct to your inboxBubble closures have become the norm at many of Greater Manchester's schools leaving parents struggling to get to work.If a child is sent home from school, it's only them who needs to isolate and the rest of the family can go about their usual business.But when the closures involve younger pupils, someone needs to be with that child, so unless one parent either doesn't work or works from home, many families are finding it increasingly difficult.So what are your rights if you

direct to your inboxA crash which put three people in hospital including a child followed a short police pursuit, it has emerged.Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the incident on Angel Street near the Co-op headquarters in the NOMA district of Manchester city centre at around 9.24pm yesterday after a Ford Escort van crashed head-on into a bus.The van had been travelling the wrong way down a one way street, say police.Three injured people from the van - a man, woman and a child aged four

direct to your inboxNew barriers are being installed on Deansgate to allow buses to travel through following a row over pedestrianisation.The stretch of road between Blackfriars Street and King Street has been closed to traffic since May.Manchester Council brought in a temporary traffic order saying it would allow more room for people returning to the area following the first coronavirus lockdown.But it emerged last week that Diamond Bus company had objected to the order, claiming that it was

direct to your inboxThree people are in hospital including a young child after a van crashed into a bus in Manchester city centre last night.Police, fire and ambulance crews attended the incident on Angel Street near the Co-op headquarters in the NOMA district at around 9.24pm.A transit van appears to have collided head-on with a bus while travelling the wrong way down the one-way road.

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