Dog deemed 'too energetic' for Manchester competes for England as a sheepdog

Barcelona manager Xavi namedropped Manchester United when outlining what must not happen to the Catalans while he is in charge. The Barca legend returned to the Nou Camp as manager in November and has helped to push them right back up the La Liga standings.

Jamie Carragher has aimed a dig at Paul Pogba after the midfielder shared a message to Manchester United fans before the defeat to Arsenal.

“It doesn’t feel like five years ago, in some ways that feels like another life".

It’s been nearly 20 years since we were first introduced to the punters of The Grapes pub, but popular BBC sitcom Early Doors still holds an important place in many of our hearts.

A pub and restaurant has revealed plans to build a new beer garden on part of its existing car park. The Rose and Crown, on Cockey Moor Road, Bury, has lodged plans this week with Bury Council to install inter-connecting pergolas and eight electric outside heaters at the premises.

Liam Gallagher has shared the video for his new single ‘Better Days’ – you can watch the clip below.The song is the latest to be taken from the former Oasis frontman’s upcoming third solo album ‘C’mon You Know’, which is set for release on May 27 via Warner.After sharing a preview of the clip on his social media channels yesterday (April 21), Gallagher has now released ‘Better Days’ – described by the singer as “the sound of the summer” and featuring Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner – and its accompanying video.The clip sees Gallagher and his live band performing on the roof of Manchester’s Midland Hotel – a location Gallagher previously teased in a tweet to fans last month.Directed by multiple Grammy nominee Paul Dugdale, you can watch Liam Gallagher’s video for ‘Better Days’ above.All UK proceeds from ‘Better Days’ will be donated to War Child for the rest of this year. “We could not be more grateful to Liam for his incredible, continued support for the charity,” Rich Clarke, Head of War Child Records, said in a statement.

The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has admitted the force were "borderline incompetent" in their handling of the Rochdale grooming gangs.

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Manchester United's game with Liverpool tonight after the death of one of his newborn twins. "Family is more important than everything and Ronaldo is supporting his loved ones at this immensely difficult time," Manchester United said in a statement on the club's website. "As such, we can confirm that he will not feature in the match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday evening and we underline the family's request for privacy.

There are going to be changes to school bus services in nine of Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs, transport chiefs have announced. The new services come into effect from next Monday (April 25).

The search is on to find an unclaimed £1,000,000 EuroMillions prize from a ticket bought in Trafford.

Liam Gallagher has spoken out after posting a now-deleted tweet targeting Atletico Madrid footballer Stefan Savic with a death threat, dubbing his behaviour ‘outlandish’. On Wednesday evening, Savic’s team went up against Manchester City FC – who Gallagher supports – in the Champions League, resulting in a goalless draw. The drama that ensued on the night extended beyond the pitch, when a brawl broke out between the teams which continued into the tunnel.

Liam Gallagher has expressed his remorse following a tweet he sent directed at Atletico Madrid footballer Stefan Savic.Atletico Madrid played Manchester City in a Champions League match on Wednesday (April 13), and the game included a number of tense moments.Towards the end of the match, Savic appeared to headbutt City player Raheem Sterling, though the game ended in a 0-0 draw that knocked Atletico Madrid out of the league.Gallagher, a supporter of Manchester City, in a now-deleted tweet responded: “Stefan Savic this is a threat if I come across you ya goofy looking CUNT your dead MCFC.”Now, the former Oasis frontman has taken to Twitter again to apologise, though the many replies to the tweet hint at a touch of his trademark cheek and sarcasm.“I’m really upset and annoyed at myself,” he wrote.

More than 200 visas have been issued so far to Ukrainians being sponsored to stay at homes in Greater Manchester, new figures revealed today. But the publication of the welcome statistics comes amid an ever-growing backlash over the speed it is taking to process applications, with many families in Greater Manchester and across the country claiming delays were putting lives at risk.

Leading scientists have issued a warning to dog owners against letting their beloved pets lick their face. Experts say it could lead to superbugs being spread, which are resistant to antibiotics.

Liam Gallagher has branded almost all judges 'massive c****' after one labelled his son 'entitled' for his part in a 'brawl' with Ringo Starr's grandson. The 49-year-old rocker launched an expletive-loaded tirade on social media as he spoke out over his son Gene's experience in court. Gene, 20, was accused of taking part in a scuffle when a Tesco Express worker tried to stop his friend stealing a can of gin and tonic worth £1.70.