Former world darts champion Ted Hankey admits sex assault

Brighton and former Ajax defender Joel Veltman believes Erik ten Hag is the 'perfect match' for Manchester United, but he warns the Dutchman must be given time to turn things around at Old Trafford.

Former Corrie actress Julie Hesmondhalgh is amongst those set to appear at this year's Manchester Libraries Festival. The event, which is set to take place at venues across Greater Manchester, will run from June 15 to 19.

Ryan Shawcross has named Sir Alex Ferguson as the most difficult manager he ever faced during his time at Stoke City and also revealed that he once brandished a sword in his direction.

A landmark city centre building that was once home to George Best's nightclub Oscars has been transformed into stylish apartments that are now available to rent. Waldorf House on Cooper Street was originally built as the city's masonic hall back in 1863.

Plans to redevelop the derelict former Manchester Evening News distribution warehouse in Salford have been refused due to it being deemed a flood risk. The proposal was to create a new retail warehouse with 12 business units and car parking for 58 vehicles - bringing more jobs to the area, applicant Joint Investment Power Ltd said.

Former West Ham United youngster Kieran Sadlier has said that ex-Manchester United prodigy Ravel Morrison is the most gifted player he has played with.

Firefighters rushed to tackle a blaze at a former Crumpsall pub on Wednesday evening (April 27). The fire broke out on the second floor of the now derelict building shortly after 8pm.

The victim of a convicted paedophile who groomed and sexually assaulted her when she was a schoolgirl says she is 'living in absolute fear' ahead of his release from prison. Depraved Manchester bouncer, Shaun Torevell, was given a six-year jail sentence in 2019 after being convicted of plying the girl with booze and cigarettes before assaulting her in his car.

Actor Joe Duttine is best known for his role as Tim Metcalfe on Coronation Street. He joined the hit ITV soap almost a decade ago in 2013 - and fans have loved watching his comedic relationship with legend Sally Metcalfe ever since.

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has warned Erik ten Hag he will need the full support of the club’s hierarchy if he is to succeed at Old Trafford.

A former ‘bustling’ office block could be converted into apartments as more people work from home due to the pandemic. International House, in the heart of the Church Lane conservation area in Prestwich, is the subject of a planning application lodged this week to convert it into eight apartments.

Simon Barlow may be trying to cause trouble on-screen but the actor who plays him looked happier than ever as his girlfriend joined him on the red carpet. Alex Bain was among the soap stars out in Manchester to see the latest musical appearing in the city.

A farmer whose family have tended a parcel of land for more than 300 years says he will defy an eviction order issued by their landlord, Bolton council.

A Manchester city centre bar will be forced to shut down for one month after complaints of repeated rule-breaking. But a former boss is stepping in to save it.

A former manager at Coca Cola Enterprises has been spared jail for corruption and bribery amounting to more than £1.5m after accepting Manchester United season tickets, concert tickets and cash.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo by former Manchester United midfielder Kieran Richardson.

A landmark hotel and former squat has been bought by its third set of owners in three years. They hope to have more luck converting it.