GMP failed to visit nearly 1,500 sex offenders on time - but inspectors say the force has 'significantly improved'

Manchester United are preparing for an important and action-packed Christmas period.

A nurse who drugged patients at a Blackpool hospital for an “easy shift” has been locked up for more than seven years.

Johnny Marr and The Charlatans have announced a handful of huge UK 2024 co-headlining outdoor shows.Both Marr and The Charlatans are set to perform as part of the Forest Live concert series that will take place at Cannock Chase Forest in Rugelegy on June 28, 2024. They are also both set to play the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on June 29, 2024.A ticket pre-sale will be available for fans who sign up for The Charlatans’ official mailing list from Tuesday, December 12 at 9am local time.

K.J. Yossman Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey have been tapped for the lead roles in new BBC Studios comedy “Daddy Issues.” Wood is best known for her turns in “Sex Education” and “Living” (the latter opposite Bill Nighy) while Morrissey has starred in “The Walking Dead,” where he played The Governor, and James Graham’s series “Sherwood.” The duo are now set to play daughter and father in “Daddy Issues,” which follows the story of hard-partying Gemma (Wood), who lives for the weekend when she gets down to let down her hair in Manchester.

The latest round of midweek Premier League fixtures are here, with tonight's fixtures potentially having huge permutations on the race for the title and the top four.

Erik ten Hag insists he can still be the man to bring success to Manchester United and points to his managerial success at other clubs as evidence he is the right man for the job.

Chloe Madeley made a plea to fans during her latest question and answer session on social media before melting their hearts with a 'peas in a pod' snap. All eyes have been on the television personality and fitness fanatic since she confirmed her split from her husband James Haskell.

One of Manchester Airport’s lounges has been named among the worst in the UK according to a study by consumer group Which?. The Manchester Terminal 1 Escape Lounge received a score of just one and a half stars based on secret inspections.

John Stones and Mateo Kovacic could return for Manchester City when they take on Tottenham on Sunday.

England came back from two goals down to beat the Netherlands and keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages of the UEFA Women's Nations League alive.

A prolific child sex offender befriended a family and babysat their two young children, buying them sweets, ice cream and toys, a court heard.

Chloe Madeley has told fans 'there is moree to this story' as she opened up in a major update about how she was feeling weeks after her split from James Haskell. The couple confirmed the end of their relationship in a statement issued at the end of last month (October).

This Morning viewers have been left begging 'please' as an interview with Omid Scoobie saw them make a decision over Craig Doyle. The Irish presenter was back at the helm of the ITV daytime show on Thursday (November 30) but this time back alongside Alison Hammond.

It's not often that Manchester City do business in the January transfer window but you never can rule it out.

Leigh-born band The Lottery Winners have issued an update after pausing their UK tour last week. The have now rescheduled the remaining dates for next year.

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have come under fire by 'annoyed' I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here viewers following their actions towards Sam Thomspon as he took on the latest Bushtucker Trial. During Sunday night's (November 26) instalment of jungle action, viewers saw the Made in Chelsea star winning dinner for camp.

A national database of drug-related medical incidents at UK music festivals could help reduce the number of fatalities, a new study has said. Between 2017 and 2023 there were 32 drug-related deaths at UK music festivals, including Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Creamfields and the Isle of Wight Festival, academics have estimated.

With the smell of mulled wine in the air and the sight of wooden huts strewn with twinkling fairy lights, you can’t deny that Christmas markets bring plenty of festive cheer. Even if you’re not the biggest fan of them, they do have a certain charm.

After months of speculation, former Emmerdale star Charley Webb has confirmed she has split from actor Matthew Wolfenden. She confirmed the news with a post on her Instagram, asking for privacy as they make their children their priority. Writing on Instagram, Charley posted: "It is with love and respect that Matthew and I have decided to separate.

Emmerdale fans were left doing a double-take as they thought they had spotted a character returning from the dead. The latest trip to the Dales on Wednesday night (November 22) saw Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd were seen enjoying a romantic moment.