'I will do all I can to keep her in prison for the rest of her life' - Emily Jones' dad says her killer should never be released

direct to your inboxA convicted terrorist recruiter has denied helping Salman Abedi carry out the Manchester Arena attack from prison and claimed his mental state is 'too fragile' to give evidence to the public inquiry into the atrocity.Abdalraouf Abdallah, 27, is said to have used an 'illicit' mobile to attempt to call Abedi while he was in prison in early 2017 a few months before attack which claimed 22 lives and injured hundreds more.Abedi also visited him in prison, once in February 2015

We all swooned over Paige and Finn's romance in the villa, but one year on they are still going strong and celebrating a major milestone in their relationship.Take a look inside the luxe Manchester three bedroom apartment they share together, just for OK! VIP members. Now that the loved-up couple are settled in, we give VIP members full access inside their first home together and reflect on how far they have come as a couple in just one year.

direct to your inboxA charity providing ‘lifeline’ food parcels to people across Greater Manchester is now looking for a new base after it has been targeted by three acts of vandalism in recent months.Last month, volunteers at Humans MCR discovered the locks to its food distribution centre on Crossley Street in Gorton had been glued shut.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are preparing for the visit of West Ham United to Old Trafford on Tuesday after their disappointing draw against Everton on Saturday. United will be looking to get back to winning ways against the Hammers in the FA Cup fifth round after conceding a late equaliser to draw 3-3 with Everton.

direct to your inboxNearby residents have been told to keep their doors and windows closed following a chemical spill at a factory in Rochdale. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service say the incident on Mellor Street is 'under control'.

direct to your inboxUniversity of Manchester students risk being thrown out of their accommodation following a 'series of parties in halls', bosses have warned.One undergraduate complained students are being bombarded with regular emails warning of police and university intervention, making them feel like 'inmates in a prison'.He condemned the parties but said the emails aren't helpful when there is already an 'us vs them atmosphere'.

hereMs Pearson, 37, died in August 2019, following a house fire in Walkden in December 2017.The trial is expected to last three weeks, Wednesday morning's short hearing was told.Adjourning the case, The Recorder of Manchester, Judge Nicholas Dean QC said: "Mr Bolland and Mr Worrall, you have now formally entered not guilty pleas to this charge."The next hearing in this case is likely to be the first day of the trial, which is March 8."

direct to your inboxA person has died on the tracks at a south Manchester railway station.Emergency crews were called to Levenshulme station at 7.48am this morning (February 3) following reports of a “casualty on the tracks”.Paramedics attended but the person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

direct to your inboxShe turned heads during her time on Love Island in warmer climes, and Chloe Crowhurst wowed as she braved the Manchester cold.Chloe strutted through the Northern Quarter in a cropped corset top and matching leather-look trousers with striking tassel detailing.The reality TV star, who was a contestant on the hit ITV2 dating show in 2017, looked unbothered by the chill as she headed to a photo studio for a Valentine's photo shoot with Mirror Image Style, modelling lingerie and

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer hopes Phil Jones can rediscover the form he showed at the start of the Norwegian's spell as caretaker manager for Manchester United.Jones, 28, has not played for United in over a year and the injury-prone centre-back has been sidelined with a knee injury since June.Jones played in every one of Solskjaer's eight-game winning start as United manager in January and December of 2018-19, but lined up just twice in the league last season,

a trial heard last year.Emily's father, Mark Jones, believes that his daughter's death could have been prevented if Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH), the group offering mental health care in Bolton, had acted differently.He referred to Skana twice being sectioned before the killing, including one occasion where she attacked her own mother and her sister reported it to authorities.

straight to your inbox every day for freeArsenal legend Gilberto Silva believes the Gunners can still finish in the top four this season - and has picked out four players Manchester United will need to watch out for this weekend.United take on Arsenal in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (5.30pm kick-off).

direct to your inboxA person found on railway tracks has sadly died, police have confirmed.The tragedy has caused delays to rail services in Manchester as a result as emergencies services attend the scene of the tragedy.British Transport Police have confirmed the death isn't being treated as suspicious.

direct to your inboxTwo men are being treated in hospital after reports of a stabbing on a housing estate in north Manchester.One resident - who heard 'screaming' from his living room - described seeing 'lads with big kitchen knives'.He said they were 'bouncing around' in 'bubble coats' - and heard shouting 'you muppets'.Police officers, paramedics and an air ambulance descended on Cullen Grove in Blackley at around 11.30am on Tuesday morning.

direct to your inboxThe former chief executive and founder of UKFast has appeared in court charged with rape and sexual assault.Lawrence Jones, 53, from Hale Barns, pleaded not guilty to four counts of sex assault when he appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday morning.He did not enter a plea to a fifth charge, in which he is accused of raping a woman at a Manchester city centre hotel in 2010.Mr Jones appeared in the dock wearing a suit and a mask over his face during

Molly-Mae Hague got a fresh start by moving into a gorgeous £1.3million Cheshire flat with her boyfriend Tommy Fury after the tragic death of her pet Pomeranian Mr Chai in June last year. And since the pair made the incredible move, they've enjoyed the high ceilings, large windows, walk-in wardrobe and a giant balcony that their new property has to offer.

direct to your inboxAbby Dahlkemper is the latest American to sign for Manchester City Women – and not a moment too soon as far as manager Gareth Taylor is concerned.He told a media conference that there was a possibility of waiting until the close season to bring the 27-year-old to the club – but they wanted her immediately.That’s because the versatile defender offers City so many options – not least breeding the competition for places that Taylor insists he wants.But her skills also fit in to