Fuelled by rage, jealousy, rivalry or drugs, the killers jailed in the last 12 months

direct to your inboxBusinesses in Rochdale have been forced to put their own flood defences as the River Roch is reaching some of the 'highest levels in a long time.'Torrential rain which has been falling across Greater Manchester for more than 24 hours has meant many rivers are close to bursting.An 'immediate action' flood warning is in place for the River Roch in Rochdale for affected properties.The Environment Agency believe there is a possibility of flooding for the area from Roch Valley Way

direct to your inboxA Manchester man has been jailed after he was caught driving around with more than £150,000 of 'dirty' cash stuffed in carrier bags.Amir Khan, 40, refused to say where the money had come from.Khan, from Cheetham Hill, handed the cash to two associates in October 2018 but all three were being watched by HM Revenue and Customs investigators.They were stopped and the cash was seized.Shabir Kharal, 63, a builder from Bolton, was found with more than £64,000 of the cash while

direct to your inboxSince the start of the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of families across Greater Manchester have lost loved ones.More than 4,000 people have died in the region's hospitals alone after contracting Covid-19 since March last year.But, behind the statistics that we have been publishing each day, there are human beings who all had loving families and friends.They all had stories to tell.

straight to your inbox every day for freeKenny Dalglish has paid tribute to the relationship of respect between Manchester United and Liverpool.The two fierce rivals meet at Anfield this afternoon in one of the most eagerly-anticipated derbies in recent years.With United sat three points above Liverpool in the Premier League, it is set to be a memorable game in this year's title race and will write the latest chapter in the rivalry between the two sides.Speaking in conversation with Sir Alex

direct to your inbox People were locked up for a wide range of criminal offences   over the past week, with M.E.N. reporters there to cover the most serious cases.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have joined Chelsea in the race for Declan Rice, according to reports.While January is set to be a quiet month for United, M.E.N.

straight to your inbox every day for freeRio Ferdinand believes "it's inevitable" Declan Rice will leave West Ham United and believes he would cost in the region of £50million.The English midfielder has attracted interest from the Premier League's biggest clubs after breaking through the academy ranks with the Hammers. MEN Sport understands that whilst Manchester United have shown a previous interest in the 21-year-old, that interest has cooled.

Gallery: Coronation Street Christmas 2020 in 24 pictures - from Shona and David's 'wedding' to Gary and Sarah's confrontation (Manchester Evening News)A different fan commented: 'I said since the first sentence spoke that sausage was Sheridan smith #TheMaskedSinger. ' Another follower noted: 'Wasn’t it ‘Two pints of lager and packet of crisps’ in VT therefore Sheridan Smith is sausage.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will not extend the contracts of Sergio Romero and Marcos Rojo and are looking to sell the pair this month. Argentinians Romero, 33, and Rojo, 31, are out of contract at the end of the season and United will not trigger the one-year extensions in their deals.

direct to your inboxAn architect has been jailed for bombarding his ex-partner with hundreds of drunken emails containing his own song lyrics.Matthew Collins, 38, of Chatburn Road, Chorlton, breached a non-molestation order imposed at the family court four times in less than a year, Manchester Crown Court heard.The order strictly prohibited Collins from contacting his ex-partner with whom he has a young son.Neil Usher, prosecuting, told the court how the first time Collins breached the order in

direct to your inboxA Greater Manchester Police officer who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl has been jailed.Farooq Ahmed, 37, walked into a police station with a confession note before Christmas.

direct to your inbox A woman has been fined after a plane heading to Manchester Airport from the Canary Islands was forced to land in Ireland after she became drunk and disruptive on board.

Manchester Evening News that Adele had two children and one grandchild, although she sadly lost her daughter Carrie in the last few years aged just 57. "She was a typical Jewish mum, she wanted to feed everyone and have everyone round at the house all the time," Peter said."Her son summed her up really well, he said if she's not got anything to worry about she gets worried.

Bolton, has bravely shared the story of her year from hell with the Manchester Evening News . In March, 2020 - 30-year-old Sarah and her three little ones, all under the age of seven, were getting by with her paying job as a cleaner and some healthy savings.The young family had a happy, normal life.