'Gun butt him and spray the gaff up': Thug disguised his gang as builders before brutal attack in family home

A dad told the mother of two of his children told her 'I'll strangle the life out of you' as he throttled her following almost four years of abuse. Lee Ellison, 43, has now been jailed for the attack - and for coercive and controlling behaviour towards his former partner.

Forecasters have predicted a return to sunshine and warmer weather following a gruelling period of wet and unsettling.

Militarie Gun have shared details of a new tour across Europe and the UK, set to kick off later this year. Find a full list of tour dates below.Announced today (August 2), the live shows follow on from the hardcore band’s debut album, ‘Life Under The Gun’, which arrived earlier this year.

Gooey, the Manchester bakery that got itself a ringing endorsement from R&B icon Lizzo, has landed a new spot at the Trafford Centre. It’s set up in the Selfridges food hall in a smart new concession front and centre of the posh department store.

A Scots man who went missing in Magaluf is now back home "safe and well" after a group of Irish holidaymakers found him and got him a taxi back to his hotel.

Black Grape have announced details of ‘Orange Head’ – their first new album in six years. Listen to the lead single ‘Milk’ below.The upcoming album will mark the band’s first new music since 2017, when they released their third studio album ‘Pop Voodoo’. It also sees the duo – comprised of Manchester veterans Shaun Ryder and Paul Leveridge, known as Kermit – hone back in on their signature, experimental sound.According to the press release, ‘Orange Head’ will still see both members capture their iconic “cosmic musical jigsaw” like seen in their previous albums, and deliver that same unique blend of “melding rock, hip-hop, acid house, psychedelic pop and reggae”.It also, however, will capture the same personal growth experienced by Ryder, who has overcome his previous run of public struggles and evolved “from a wild young tearaway into a British National Treasure” in recent years.Check out the lead single, ‘Milk’ and album tracklist below.1. ‘Dirt’2. ‘Pimp Wars’3. ‘Button Eyes’4. ‘Quincy’5. ‘In The Ground’6. ‘Loser’7. ‘Milk’8. ‘Panda’9. ‘Self Harm’10. ‘Sex On The Beach’Alongside news of their forthcoming album, the hip-hop duo are also set to embark on a UK headline tour later this year, including a date at London’s Electric Ballroom.The first show of the tour will kick off with an appearance at the Shiiine On Weekender in Somerset on November 17, before the band make stops in Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff for the rest of the month.From there, two shows are lined up for December, with the London gig taking place on December 1 and a final slot set for Southampton.

Manchester United fans welcomed Andre Onana to the club last week but the goalkeeper's arrival was by no means the surprise of the week.

Cristiano Ronaldo said the Saudi Arabian Pro League could become one of the leading leagues in the world as the curtain came down on his first season in the country.

A community has been rocked after a balaclava-clad gang descended with weapons before smashing up a block of flats. Neighbours living near The Meadows in Alkrington Moss, Middleton, heard 'consecutive bangs' while windows were shattered.

Manchester United are set to begin their tour of the US with a friendly against Arsenal in New York on Saturday.

The family of a man stabbed to death on his own doorstep by someone he had earlier spoken to and hugged wept as his killer was convicted of murder.

Police are still hunting a pair of masked thugs on a red motorbike following a spate of attacks on an adult store in Manchester's Gay Village.

Bruno Fernandes has not yet reported back for pre-season training at Manchester United due to his post-campaign international commitments.

Manchester United players continued their pre-season preparations on Monday morning with their first friendly fixture just around the corner.

Depeche Mode have announced new UK, Ireland and European tour dates for 2024 – find all the details below.The duo – comprising Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – are due to hit the road once again early next year in support of their 15th and most recent album, ‘Memento Mori’, which came out in March.Having played at London’s Twickenham Stadium last month as part of a wider European tour, Depeche Mode will return to the capital for a concert at The O2 on January 22, 2024. Further gigs are scheduled for Birmingham (January 24), Manchester (29) and Glasgow (31).The band will then head to Dublin on February 3 before returning to Europe for concerts in numerous cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon and Budapest.

Rio Ferdinand believes the odd mistake will come with Andre Onana at Manchester United but believes it is worth it with the goalkeeper's playing style to help transform the Reds into what Erik ten Hag wants to see.

While there's money to be saved by shopping around, I think we can all agree there's not a huge difference between the supermarkets right now.

Two mums flew to Ibiza for 10 hours after bagging return flights for £37 - and say it was cheaper than a day trip to London.

A gunman who tried to kill a young man in Cheetham Hill is still on the run. The Manchester Evening News can reveal that police believe a handgun, possibly a Luger, was the weapon used.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag offered the number seven to Mason Mount during their discussions prior to his transfer.