Jailed terrorist refusing to co-operate with authorities after twice being visited by Manchester Arena bomber in prison to be released on parole

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United aim to complete their long-drawn squad overhaul across the next two transfer windows by having two quality players available for each position at the start of next season.The MEN understands United are still in the market for a ready-made winger, a centre-back, a right-back and a defensive midfielder but the expectation is there will be no incomings in the January window.United intend to have settled on their list of summer targets by

straight to your inbox every day for freeJuventus are targeting a January loan move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, according to reports.Pogba has been incessantly linked with a return to Turin in recent transfer windows with Mino Raiola increasing speculation over his future with a statement last week claiming his time at United is 'over'.Raiola touted a return to Italy as a possible destination for his client and urged United to allow him to leave, potentially opening the door to

direct to your inboxCoronavirus has brought heartache to thousands of families across Greater Manchester.More than 3,800 people have died in our region's hospitals alone. And tragically, this number is continuing to rise.Behind the Covid-19 death statistics that we publish each day are human beings who all had stories to tell.

direct to your inboxTop-of-the-table Manchester United travel to Reading on Sunday as Casey Stoney’s side aim to keep up their unbeaten start to the Women’s Super League season.The Reds are unbeaten in their previous two encounters against the Royals (W1 D1), with a 1-1 draw being played out in Reading last year.

direct to your inboxTwenty-six more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has risen to 3,900, the latest NHS figures show.Nine more Covid-related deaths were recorded by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in its 24 hour data.The trust runs the Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), Wythenshawe Hospital, the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Saint Mary's hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed five new deaths.

direct to your inboxStood at the counter of a hardware store waiting to collect an order, this is terrorist Salman Abedi shopping for components to make his deadly bomb.Abedi's movements over five days before the Manchester Arena attack on May 22, 2017, were plotted by police through CCTV.Meanwhile, the detective who led the criminal investigation into the bombing said it would 'always' remain open.Operation Manteline was one of the largest police investigations ever to be carried out in the UK,

direct to your inboxEighteen more people have died from coronavirus in Greater Manchester's hospitals.The region's hospital death toll has now risen to 3,787, the latest NHS figures show.Thirteen new deaths were recorded at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the organisation in charge of the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, Saint Mary's and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed four new deaths.

direct to your inbox Jailed terrorist Hashem Abedi has admitted he 'played a full part' in planning and preparation for the Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people, a public inquiry has heard.Abedi, 23, made the admission in prison last month while he was visited by two members of the inquiry's legal team to be interviewed as part of the inquiry into the atrocity on May 22, 2017.The brother of suicide bomber Salman Abedi, 22, had pleaded not guilty earlier this year to 22 counts of

direct to your inboxA man who died after being hit by a car near the Royal Manchester Infirmary has been namedThe person fatally struck on Upper Brook Street (A34) was 35-year-old Daniel Kirton, police have confirmed.Mr Kirton was said to have been lying in the road when he was struck by a grey Toyota Verso at 11.35pm last night (December 3).Police say his next of kin have been informed of his death.The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.No arrests

Bury and the daughter of a major drug dealer from Doncaster, Manchester Crown Court heard.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeGood morning, Manchester United fans. Here are your morning headlines for Saturday, November 28.Ferguson praises Rashford’s philanthropy Former Manchester United United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Marcus Rashford following the striker’s campaigning during the coronavirus pandemic.

coronavirus  deaths have been recorded in Greater Manchester's hospitals.

Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic and Salford City will continue to play games behind closed doors without fans in attendance. But should the restrictions be relaxed across Greater Manchester, then fans across the region will be permitted to return to their respective stadiums.

Manchester Evening News has seen an early internal planning document circulated within Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

revised tier system, which will come into force on December 2 when the national lockdown ends, government ministers will impose the top level of restrictions on the highest risk areas.Previously, ministers had entered into discussions with local leaders over the what measures would be needed and how they would be funded.In Greater Manchester, mayor Andy Burnham led several days of intense talks as he tried to negotiate a more substantial financial package than the one the government had

Manchester Council’s Books To Go service provides people who have difficulty leaving their homes with a chance to continue reading by bringing their local library directly to them.

reports Lancashire Live.Burnley Crown Court heard Waters, a supermarket stock checker, has previous convictions for abusing horses in 1997 and 2016.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions hereJudge Sara Dodd said the case was “as unusual as it is disturbing” as she handed down his sentence.On September 19 2020, the farmer at Lower Holker Farm, Accrington, opened the chicken