GMP statement after bomb squad and police scrambled to canal

Richard Madeley was spotted signing autograph for fans after being slammed by GMB viewers for being "rude" to Scarlett Moffatt on the show.The Good Morning Britain host, 65, was spotted out in Manchester after his latest appearance on the show, where he dressed casually in a pair of jeans, a crisp white t-shirt and a khaki jacket.The star smiled as he was seen carrying a holdall bag and a suit carrier bag draped over one arm, as he signed autographs for some excited fans who seemed thrilled to meet the former I'm A Celebrity star. It comes after the star was criticised by GMB viewers after the way he spoke to former Gogglebox star Scarlett when she appeared on the show.

GMP is ‘definitely on their way’ to being up-to-standard, the policing minister has said on a visit to Manchester today. The force has repeatedly been blasted by inspectors for its failings, leading to it being put in special measures in December 2020 .

Nearly 20 police cells have been reopened in Bolton, as part of GMP’s drive to ‘catch criminals and lock them up’. The reopening of the Scholey Street custody suite brings the force’s total number of cell blocks up to eight, from seven.

Love Island 2016 star Scott Thomas has consistently kept fans on their toes with regard to the secret identity of his brand new mystery girlfriend. After much speculation however, many believe they've finally worked out who the reality star's new beau might be.

Leicester City fans were left fuming after Scott McTominay escaped a red card for Manchester United during their clash at Old Trafford.

A student claims she was 'ignored' by her university after she alleged a senior lecturer of making sexual remarks and harassing her at work.

Former Celtic WAG Helen Flanagan has wished her baby boy Charlie a happy birthday as they enjoy the sun in Dubai.

Carving the name of their gang into tree branches at a popular park, they thought they could own the streets of Warrington and control the supply of the drugs into the small town.

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has admitted that he hopes to follow in the footsteps of Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski and be performing to a similar standard by the time he reaches his age.

He recently denied he’d reunited with his ex Kady McDermott after appearing to be on holiday with a new flame, and now fans think they’ve worked out who Scott Thomas’ new girlfriend is.The Love Island star sent his 995,000 followers wild after sharing a cosy snap with fellow Islander Mary Bedford, leading them to believe the 22 year old is who Scott has been romancing.The 33 year old’s fans immediately took to the comments section of the Instagram post, with one writing: “I knew you were having a thing w Mary for a while now”. A second wrote: “Nice couple,” while a third added: “Cute together tho Scott you’re a fab person x”.

Manchester’s night time economy tsar Sasha Lord has voiced concerns over the state of the hospitality industry ahead of the chancellor’s Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement. Many in the restaurant and bar business have expressed fears that when VAT increases back to pre-pandemic levels next month it could spell disaster for their businesses.

Manchester United will be without Bruno Fernandes for the Premier League against Tottenham through illness, but David de Gea is available after recording a false positive Covid-19 test.

Love Island's 2016 hunk Scott Thomas has hinted that he has a new girlfriend after sharing various videos of his holiday in Tulum, Mexico.The star was forced to deny that he'd reunited with his ex Kady McDermott earlier this week after fans thought they'd worked out that they were holidaying together. But now, as the 33 year old enjoyed his last night on his luxurious vacation, it appears he was having a dinner date with a mystery woman after a girl in the video showed off her fully manicured nails.

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle in Middleton.

Pep Guardiola had a rare attack of sentimentality when he sent on Scott Carson for the final 20 minutes of the Champions League game with Sporting Lisbon. The Manchester City boss took off regular keeper Ederson to allow the 36-year-old third-choice stopper a chance to play - perhaps for the last time.

Love Island's 2016 contestant Scott Thomas has hit back at rumours that he's rekindled his romance with former Islander and ex-girlfriend Kady McDermott, after fans speculated that the two might be enjoying an intimate tropical holiday together. Eagle-eyed fans of the smash-hit ITV2 dating series fell under the assumption earlier this week that the former flames – who first went exclusive as a couple six years earlier before going separate ways back in 2017 – might have gotten back together, as they each posted photos of their luxury winter vacations before similar-looking beach backgrounds.

Love Island stars Kady McDermott and Scott Thomas were enjoying a summer of love in the most famous villa in the world.The pair coupled up on day six shortly after Kady entered as a bombshell and despite a few bumps in the road (namely, Tina Stinnes), the loved-up pair made it all the way to the final where they finished in third place behind runners-up Alex and Olivia Bowen and Nathan Massey and Cara de la Hoyde. Kady and Scott continued to date on the outside world and she even moved into his swanky Manchester pad but things just weren’t meant to be and they split for good in December 2017 after a series of rows.