Hundreds of new homes - and controversial tower block- passed by Manchester council's chief executive

Manchester United are back at Old Trafford at last tonight as they take on Sheffield United.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side returned to Premier League action following the coronavirus-induced suspension on Friday when they traveled to face Tottenham Hotspur.It was an entertaining game in North London, despite the 1-1 score-line, with Bruno Fernandes' second-half penalty cancelling out Steven Bergwijn's opener.There was cause for excitement among United fans too, as Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford

Old Trafford is cause for 'mixed' emotions as they prepare for the first of four home Premier League matches staged behind closed doors.United host Sheffield United on Wednesday night at Old Trafford for the first time since their uplifting derby win over City 108 days earlier but supporters are forbidden from attending the remaining matches this season due to the coronavirus pandemic.Banners that read '"FOOTBALL IS NOTHING WITHOUT FANS" - Sir Matt Busby', ‘THANK YOU FOR YOUR INCREDIBLE

Bury, sent her a picture of a payment being sent back to her,but failed to authorise the payment with the bank.Hours later he asked her for a further £200, before going round to her house when she changed her mind about meeting with him, Manchester Crown Court heard.After discussing matters, the couple had sex before Chadwick asked for the woman’s bank card and pin number.He later withdrew £300 from her bank account, claiming it was by mistake.

Manchester council’s finance chief has been suspended by the Labour group after allegations were made against him.Councillor Carl Ollerhead was suspended by Labour’s chief whip yesterday after claims surfaced on social media about his past behaviour.Manchester council is now investigating the allegations and the matter has also been reported to the national Labour Party.It is understood Coun Ollerhead, who represents Moston and has also been serving as executive member for Finance and Human

Manchester United were back in Premier League action last night, salvaging a 1-1 draw away at Tottenham Hotspur.A late Bruno Fernandes penalty secured a point for Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side after Spurs had taken an earlier lead through Steven Bergwijn.

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,

appealing for both food and cash donations last month. Now there's hope on the horizon for the dogs at the shelter, as they will finally be allowed to meet with their potential forever families.

The man is thought to be aged between 20 and 25 and is described as a white man with a Salford accent.He is believed to be around 5ft 7/8ins tall with a medium build and wearing what appeared to be a grey tracksuit.He has dark blonde hair, short at the sides, and with a longer fringe to one side.No arrests have been made and specialist officers are supporting the victim.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very

as passenger numbers plummeted and social distancing was introduced.

Manchester United after the Football Association ordered a one-match suspension in relation to a social media post. The 24-year-old was charged back in February over a joke made on social media regarding the coronavirus pandemic.

Manchester Council have announced they will review every statue in the city in response to the Black Lives Matter protests. Thousands of people joined demonstrations all over the country this weekend, including in Manchester, London and Bristol.

A new street food market has been given permission to open next to Bridgewater Hall - despite nearby residents raising noise, litter and public nuisance concerns.Society, a £1 million venture between PopCity and Vocation Brewery, promises a ‘high quality and diverse’ offer of food and drink in Manchester city centre.The bar and restaurant in Barbirolli Square will also provide a platform for small independent businesses, with several already signed up to trade from the premises.Plans submitted

A 116-km radial cycle route has been touted by Greater Manchester authorities to encourage commuters to avoid public transport while adhering to social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.But after images emerged of Trafford’s temporary route stopping short of the boundary with Manchester, the city council confirmed it would not be taking part in the popular scheme.Bosses believe there is not enough demand for the temporary lanes, and say they would rather focus on providing permanent

Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the summer window.The Senegalese central defender continues to be linked with a move away from Naples at the end of the season and Manchester United are admirers of him.MEN Sport understand United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regards Koulibaly as one of the best centre-backs in the world along with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, but they aren't expected to move for him this summer.United do not regard Koulibaly as an essential target and

hereNo arrests have been made, a GMP spokesman said.They said: "Police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist at 6.50pm on Trinity Way."The road was closed by traffic officers while the victim's injuries were assessed."Transport for Greater Manchester said Trinity Way was closed anti-clockwise between Irwell Street and Water Street.The road has now been re-opened.

hit by an Audi A6 at the junction of Rectory Lane and suffered severe head injuries. Fortunately, a passing taxi driver was able to administer life-saving first aid at the scene.Megan was rushed to North Manchester General Hospital and was so ill that she was transferred to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

control over rent levels to better meet the needs of those on housing benefits.Manchester council is hoping to deliver 32,000 new homes by 2025, including 6,400 affordable properties for social rent, affordable rent or shared ownership.But so far only 13,259 new homes have been built in the city since April 2015, and just 1,514 of these - around 25 pc - are classed as affordable.Coun Suzanne Richards, executive member for housing and regeneration, told an executive meeting on Wednesday: “The

Salford has the highest rate of deaths from coronavirus in Greater Manchester, figures show.

Hundreds of people have gathered in Manchester to protest against the death of a black man restrained by police in America.

Whether schools will reopen or not has been one of the most talked about issues during the coronavirus pandemic.