Huge emergency service response near Clifton Country Park after woman falls into River Irwell

A string of iconic Manchester music venues have written to the government demanding a cash injection for the industry before it goes under.The likes of the Deaf Institute, the Albert Hall, Band on the Wall, Yes, Factory 251 and many, many more from across Greater Manchester have co-signed a letter demanding the government provide a £50m package immediately.The cash would prevent mass permanent closures, with around 90pc of venues in the UK warning they might be forced to shut forever as a result

Police were called to reports of a fight on a residential street in Chortlon.Emergency services were called to Badminton Road, at the junction of Brannocks Road, on Thursday evening (July 2).Four police cars, an ambulance and detectives were seen attending.Greater Manchester Police said they were alerted to reports of a fight.It is unknown if anybody was injured of if there have been any arrests at this stage.Pictures taken from the scene show a large police cordon surrounding a number of

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Dozens of firefighters are tackling a huge moorland blaze in Derbyshire.Eight fire engines are in attendence.Fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are also said to be tackling the flames.Police reported the large moorland fire at Woodhead, near Woodhead Reservoir.Images and video being shared on social media show a wall of smoke drifting across the area on what has been one of the hottest days of the year.There are no reported injuries.Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service said

the dangers of swimming in cold, open water this week.

the 'Quarantine Rave' last Saturday night in Failsworth. A man aged 20 died later of a suspected drugs overdose after he collapsed while leaving the gathering.

close a number of roads in north Manchester this weekend as they attempt to crack down on illegal parties.Police say they have picked up intelligence that 'organised criminals' are planning to hold more raves at unnamed locations across the city.Some 4,000 people attended a rave in a field near Daisy Nook Country Park in Failsworth last Saturday night, where a 20-year-old man died of a suspected drug overdose.Up to 2,000 others went to another event at a brownfield site in Carrington, Trafford,

as passenger numbers plummeted and social distancing was introduced.

here“While we have had some extra funding, it is nowhere near enough."Unless that commitment is honoured, we will soon find ourselves facing some very difficult choices."The council’s estimates are based on assumptions around the easing of lockdown and the longer term impact of social distancing and living with Covid-19.Any further actions taken by the council or government to address the pandemic will also impact on these indicative figures.Proposals to reset the council’s budget will be

New pictures have emerged online apparently showing how Manchester City's next home shirt will look when being worn.

Manchester City have begun practice matches in training as they step up preparations for the Premier League clash with Arsenal in a fortnight.

Bosses have used emergency powers to introduce £70 fines for motorists parking on the road to Dovestone Reservoir after 13,000 people visited in just three days.