Devastation after tot's 'viral infection' turned out to be something much more sinister

A woman battered a pensioner with his own walking stick before robbing his pizza. Jade McDonnell, 27, approached the elderly man as he sat down for a rest after a day of shopping in Manchester city centre.

Owners and regulars at a popular Caribbean food spot have been left 'devastated' after flames tore through the Chorlton eatery this morning.

Tyson and Tommy Fury’s dad once gouged out a man’s eye after a 12 year feud over a bottle of beer. John Fury, 59, also a former professional heavyweight boxer, was sentenced to 11 years in jail in February 2011 for the “cold-blooded” attack at a car auction. He was eventually released in February 2015 – four years into the jail term – and later said: “He's lost an eye and I've lost five years of my life.” John was back in the news this week after flipping over a table during a press conference with Tommy, who is set to come out of boxing retirement to fight YouTuber KSI.

Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury may not have walked out of the Love Island villa as winners, but they are arguably the most successful couple to come from the ITV reality show. Having welcomed baby daughter Bambi in January and getting engaged this summer, the loved-up pair are showing no signs of slowing down their epic romance which has gripped fans since they first met on screen in 2019.

A woman has shared horrifying pictures after she was scarred for life in a savage pit bull attack outside her Airbnb apartment in Manchester.

A man accused of murdering a father-of-two who was shot and attacked with acid has been removed from court after interrupting the judge's summing up.The jury in the trial of Michael Hillier and Rachel Fulstow, both accused of the murder of Liam Smith, 38, in Wigan, Greater Manchester, in November last year, have retired to consider their verdicts shortly before 1pm today (Tuesday, August 22).Minshull Street Crown Court has heard Mr Smith, an electrician, went on a date with Ms Fulstow, 37, in 2019.

A dad attacked a man with machete after he was challenged to a 'straightener' in an 'abusive' TikTok video.

Police stormed streets in Cheetham Hill on Sunday night (August 20) following reports of a person armed with a gun that actually turned out to be a walking stick, the M.E.N understands.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that centre-back Cristian Romero is available for Saturday's clash with Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A teenager has been rushed to hospital following reports of a stabbing in south Manchester.

Investigations into alleged racist comments on a WhatsApp group which led to the sacking of five firefighters last year has resulted in another four leaving the service. All nine staff are from the same station in Greater Manchester.

Rico Lewis has signed his 'dream' contract at Manchester City, where he will remain until 2028.

A murder suspect remains sectioned under the Mental Health Act after a man in his 80s died following after being 'struck by a weapon' at a Timperley home.

Strictly Come Dancing star Helen Skelton beamed as she left the BBC studios in Manchester after quitting her radio gig live on air. On Sunday, the 40 year old broadcast her final show for BBC Radio 5 Live in a bid to spend more time with her children. Helen has hosted the Sunday morning programme for the past year after taking over the slot from former Love Island host Laura Whitmore.

Emergency services swarmed a street and an air ambulance was called out after a man was hit by a car in Middleton.

Whisper it, but sunny skies have returned to Greater Manchester, with a largely dry week forecast by the Met Office across the city region.

A family says a dream trip to America turned into 'something off Fawlty Towers' after they were told their flight booking didn't exist.

Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to keep picking Harry Maguire but insists there are 'some good young centre-backs' ready to challenge for his England place.

Tributes have been paid to a 'cheeky' young man who died following a horror motorbike crash in Wythenshawe.

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