'I've dealt with many harrowing cases. But this tragedy changed my view of the world forever'

An Ancoats sports bar which has been left empty for a year has re-opened as a Euros pop-up bar — but it will become a restaurant later in the summer.

Two friends from Bolton managed to hitchhike from the UK to Gelsenkirchen in Germany - and arrived in time to watch England’s game against Serbia. Kian Patel, 23, and Mujaahid Chaudhry, 21, saved hundreds of pounds in travel costs by sharing lifts and camping across Europe.

As the England team get their 2024 campaign off to a start, we look at some of the players’ concerns off the pitch... WAGs at War It’s the love triangle that has dominated headlines in recent months, after it was reported in December that footballer Kyle Walker had fathered a second child with his former mistress, reality star Lauryn Goodman. And to add insult to injury, it was Lauryn who told his wife of three years, Annie Kilner, in an explosive text to her on Boxing Day.

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee with AC Milan looking at alternatives.

England have been dealt a blow ahead of the European Championship in 2028, with UEFA set to award Cardiff the opening match.

It's not uncommon to see a group of Mancunians run to catch the early morning train to Liverpool Lime Street, as many commute between the two Northern cities on a daily basis.

It's a rarity for England to enter any major international tournament as the outright favourites, but this year could mark the end of 58 years of disappointment and see football finally come home.

The football season continues this summer for dozens of Manchester City and United players at Euro 2024.

This year sees the Greater Manchester town of Oldham celebrate its 175th anniversary.

Manchester Airport has issued guidance for football fans heading to Germany over the coming weeks for the Euros to ensure they have a smooth journey. The northern travel hub is expecting around 100,000 passengers to fly to Germany for the football tournament.

Drivers in Salford were fined nearly £1 million from six bus lanes last year, figures show.

The stars of stage, screen, and sport will once again be out in force as they take part in what is billed as the "world’s biggest charity football match". Of course, we're talking about the return of Soccer Aid and plenty of famous faces will be taking to the pitch this weekend, again for a good cause.

A much-loved firefighter, who served within the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) for more than 27 years has died.

On June 6 1944, Allied forces from Britain, America and the Commonwealth gathered on five beaches in Normandy, ready to launch the biggest naval and airborne invasion the world had ever seen.

This Morning star Dr Michael Mosley has been reported missing on a Greek island. The 67-year-old was last seen on the island of Symi.

The Normandy landings were the largest seaborne invasion in history, with the 1944 battle laying the foundation for an Allied victory. Troops from the UK, the US, Canada and France attacked German forces on the beaches at Normandy in northern France on June 6, 1944.

A runaway dog became stranded in the middle of a busy motorway for more than 18 hours. German shepherd Yoda escaped from his garden in Burnley after leaping over a gate.

Red Bull Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko is a name that has been mentioned a lot so far in the transfer window with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea the three Premier League clubs credited with an interest.

A new alcohol-free bar is to open in the Northern Quarter - making it the first ever sober bar in the area.

Just over a month ago, something completely unremarkable happened in Manchester - a 40-storey block of flats opened.