Elderly man loses thousands of pounds after being targeted in 'devastating' scam

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after being knocked down by a Land Rover in Rochdale.

“We are the voices, we speak up for all those people who died… I think we all know that we’re their voice forever” – the moment that the typically unwavering voice of one of Manchester’s most stalwart public figures was cut through with tears.

Manchester City became the latest team to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after they secured a 6-2 aggregate win over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday.

Manchester City had started thinking of Sunday's huge Premier League clash at Liverpool when he rested seven big names for the Champions League last-16 second leg vs FC Copenhagen.

Pep Guardiola refused to talk about Sunday's trip to Liverpool after overseeing Manchester City's place in the Champions League quarter finals, insisting his selection decisions against Copenhagen on Wednesday were completely unconnected to the impending title race showdown at the weekend.

An inquest into the death of a two-year-old has been opened after her mother was charged with her murder. Omra Wali Jan died at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital on February 9, Manchester Coroners' Court heard.

A man has been left injured after being 'slashed' in a violent brawl at a pub during the Manchester derby. The dramatic scenes erupted at the Mottram Wood pub and carvery, off Stockport Road, in Hattersley on Sunday afternoon (March 3).

Manchester City are looking to complete the double over neighbours and rivals Manchester United on Sunday - but will be without Jack Grealish at the Etihad.

Manchester City will be going in search of a fourth successive win in all competitions when they face neighbours Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United lost the Premier League title without knowing in October 2011.

A shaken father of three whose family home of nearly 20 years is set to be demolished after a freak gas explosion has spoken of his utter devastation.

Police investigating the death a boy aged three after he was hit by a tractor have charged a man with gross negligence manslaughter, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed today.

The man and woman were found dead by police in a home in Rochdale have been named as Carol and Brian Makin. The pair were discovered when a worried neighbour made a concern for welfare call on Thursday (February 22).

A teenager was rushed to hospital after being attacked in Manchester's bustling Arndale centre. Greater Manchester Police says a 19-year-old man suffered injuries following a 'section 18 assault' in the shopping centre at around 7.30pm on Friday (February 23).

Ismael Bennacer, a former Arsenal youngster, had the opportunity to join Manchester City but decided against it due to an unusual reason - he didn't feel comfortable with the club.

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji was pleased to see his team show the right response against Brentford after the Chelsea setback at the weekend.

A man had surgery to remove a "huge" nose growth which stopped him leaving the house in daylight - unless he wore a motorbike helmet. Former Navy sailor Ian Arthur, 64, originally from Manchester, began developing enlarged, red bumps on his nose more than ten years ago, and he sought medical advice.

Police closed a main road in Denton after an elderly woman was knocked down at a crossing on Monday (February 19). The collision was reported on Ashton Road (A6017), outside the Crown Point North retail park, shortly before 2pm.

A 14-year-old boy was found with a knife in his coat pocket after being chased by police. The teenager, who was arrested, was followed after being spotted by officers on patrol in Halliwell, Bolton, on Sunday (February 18).

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after reportedly attacking himself with a broken bottle during a police "stand-off".