Man accused of sexually abusing two girls says sex was 'consensual' and they were 'good friends'

Kevin De Bruyne has returned to action for Manchester City ahead of schedule as he declared himself happy with his fitness.

The driver who was charged in the fatal motorcycle accident that killed actor Treat Williams has spoken out.

It might be Erik ten Hag by name and ten by number as we seek an answer to how his new look Manchester United will look.

Lionesses and Manchester City star Chloe Kelly was England’s hero yet again as she scored the winning penalty in a dramatic shootout victory for her side against a resilient Nigeria.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has named his first team of the new season for the Community Shield against Arsenal.

It's the last month of summer and before Mancs tuck away their lightweight summer outfits and dust off their autumn coats, people are embracing every last bit of the season in style - between all the torrential rain. Skirts and dresses are out in force walking through Spinningfields, with the influence of Barbie still very much prevalent.

Manchester United's opening big for Sofyan Amrabat has 'already arrived at Fiorentina' as Erik ten Hag gets to work on another major signing, according to reports in Italy.

A 19-year-old man has been charged with two robberies in Bolton town centre.

One year on from a south Manchester drive-by shooting, police have issued a fresh appeal for information with a £50k reward.

Manchester City take on Spanish side Atletico Madrid as they bring down the curtain on their pre-season tour of the Far East.

A leading barrister is set to be appointed to assess the cases of three women who have accused Greater Manchester Police of unjustified strip searches while in custody.

Erik ten Hag criticised Manchester United's profligacy again in their defeat to Real Madrid as their efforts to sign a striker continue.

Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted he is interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer amid interest from Manchester United.

Manchester United fans are delighted Erik ten Hag has named academy star Dan Gore as captain in the club's pre-season friendly against Wrexham, while supporters believe the omission of Kobbie Mainoo means he could play a key role against Real Madrid on Thursday.

There are certain parts of Greater Manchester where you can expect to find those dream, multi-million pound homes - and Bowdon is one of them. The affluent Trafford suburb is known to attract some of the regions wealthiest residents, from Premier League footballers to soap stars and entrepreneurs.

Manchester City hero David Silva is reportedly set to retire due to a complex anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee.

The family of a man stabbed to death on his own doorstep by someone he had earlier spoken to and hugged wept as his killer was convicted of murder.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is hopeful Erik ten Hag will have made the improvements necessary to challenge Manchester City next season.

While the summer holidays fill kids with the excitement of having six weeks off school, it can be expensive to keep children fed and entertained during the long break. It can be costly to dine out, but you don’t want to spend the whole holiday in the kitchen either.

Donny van de Beek believes his former teammate Andre Onana has the talent and personality to succeed at Manchester United.