Lidl supermarket taped off after worker suffers life-changing leg injury

Locals have spoken of their shock as a teenage girl fights for her life in hospital after taking what is believed to be ecstasy.

Lidl has today unveiled plans to open "hundreds of new stores across the country, creating thousands of new jobs" including new sites in Great Manchester, from Altrincham to Ancoats, and Didsbury to Deansgate. The supermarket chain stated that this follows a year of significant investment in its infrastructure, which included the opening of its largest global warehouse in London.

A man who bit his victim's ear off during a horrific attack has been jailed. Steven Paterson, 35, left his victim needing surgery for life-threatening injuries after the sickening assault.

"It's like something off a TV series," remarked one Salford resident after hearing that human remains had been found around the corner from his home.

Police are investigating a shooting at a chippy in Oldham. But locals living in the 'close-knit' community around it seemed unfazed.

This year's FA Cup final will see Manchester United and Manchester City face-off for the second consecutive season following the weekend's dramatic semi-finals at Wembley.

Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final for a second consecutive season and the third time in six years.

A TUI flight took off from Manchester Airport then turned around moments later due to a 'minor technical matter'.

A charity shop with a difference has opened on Manchester's King Street - boasting a raft of top new and nearly-new designer fashions for a fraction of their original price.

Top cops and council bosses have explained why fences were erected around the site of the ‘red tent’ homeless camp in Manchester city centre.

In a week that saw Manchester City regain top spot in the Premier League they now have a chance to seal a place in the Champions League semi-finals.

Emmerdale's Zoe Henry, who portrays Rhona Goskirk, has been a staple on the ITV soap since 2001, making quite a splash with her compelling performances.The 49 year old actress has recently been at the centre of some gripping storylines, including fleeing the village with baby Ivy when Gus Malcolms (Alan McKenna) revealed he wanted the tot - who is Rhona's biological child - back full time. Baby Ivy is biologically Rhona's, as Gus and his late wife used the embryo he and Rhona created via IVF when they were still together years earlier. But due to Gus's wife growing the baby in her womb and giving birth to her, Rhona now has no say over Ivy.

A 15-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being stabbed near Blackley on Saturday night (April 13), the Manchester Evening News understands.

A problem blighting dozens of communities across Greater Manchester is to be the subject of 'decisive steps' by the police. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed that a specialist off road bike unit will be re-established for the region in the coming weeks to address off-road motorcycle anti-social behaviour and related crime.

A three-year-old girl suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after being hit by a van on a main road in Hindley. The child, understood to have been out with her mum, was struck by the vehicle on Market Street shortly after 1.30pm.

Shocking video footage has emerged capturing the moment an 'unruly passenger' was apparently dragged off a holiday flight in Serbia before he was arrested. The mobile phone footage was taken on board a plane from Manchester bound for Turkey that was forced to divert to Belgrade as a result.

Interpol drummer Sam Fogarino has confirmed that he will not be joining the band on the road “for the time being”.The percussionist shared the news on an Instagram Stories post earlier this week, while thanking fans for their support after his major surgery in 2023.“As you may know,” he wrote, “last year, I had to undergo spinal surgery, which resulted in me having to miss Interpol tour dates.”“While the surgery and recovery has been successful, thus far, unfortunately I’m dealing with continued health issues – and will have to stay off the road for the time being.”“I apologize to all our fans,” he continued. “Thank you for all your continued support.”Interpol recently added an extra Ireland date to their 2024 ‘Antics’ 20th anniversary UK and European tour.The indie veterans have announced plans to play their second LP in full across the UK in November, including stops in Manchester, Glasgow, London and more.Now, they will wrap up their anniversary shows at Dublin’s 3Arena on November 10.

Coronation Street's Georgia Taylor, who has been a familiar face on our screens for years, is best known for her role as Toyah Battersby which she took on at the tender age of 17.Toyah quickly found herself at the heart of a number of hard-hitting narratives - including a devastating rape storyline that shocked the nation. It's now been reported that Corrie bosses will revisit the harrowing 2001 story with the rumoured discovery of Toyah's stillborn baby at the Red Rec park.This controversial move would see distraught Toyah panic after learning the land will be dug up for development.Toyah is of course already going through trying times as she tries to protect sister Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson) from falling under the spell of 'reality coding’ cult leader Rowan.

Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster on Coronation Street, will be providing us with a closer glimpse inside her life away from the world of soaps.The actress was on the ITV soap for over ten years before welcoming her two sons and getting engaged to her footballer fiancé. A new ITV reality series, Drama Queens will delve into the lives of nine soap stars from Manchester and the North West, beyond the scripts and on-screen drama.

Phil Neville's former home is looking for a new owner once again after being put back up for sale. The triplex penthouse, which spans the 44th, 45th and 46th floors of the prestigious Beetham Tower, is now back on the market - with £750,000 slashed off its asking price.