Man in his 80s left fighting for life after being trapped under van

A pensioner who died while exploring a wrecked warship in Orkney was "almost certainly" killed by being struck by a boat propellor.

Manchester City's pre-season friendlies will be under way this time next month, as the preparations for the 2024/25 season begin just a week after the end of Euro 2024.

A couple have been left heartbroken after one of their two beloved Yorkshire terriers was ravaged by an 'XL bully-type' dog. Jean Scott, 73, had taken six-year-old Bosley and five-year-old Lottie for a haircut in east Manchester before tragedy struck.

Lucy Mecklenburgh was left asking her fans if she was being 'dramatic' as she spoke about having a bit of an 'emotional' day while Ryan Thomas is abroad. The TV personality took to social media to share how she'd had to take a trip from Manchester to London with her daughter.

Two teenage boys have been jailed for life for the murder of 14-year-old Nathaniel Shani.

Nigel Farage has not been invited to join the BBC's two-hour long Question Time leaders' special, it has been revealed.The Reform UK leader is not part of the guest list for the show, which will feature PM Rishi Sunak, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat Ed Davey and John Swinney from the SNP.The move comes after Farage warned he would "fight" BBC bosses if they excluded him from the high-profile televised debate and pointed to his strong polling numbers. Speaking at a press conference last week Farage said: "As we are now ahead of the Conservatives in the polls, I demand that Reform UK is a part of this debate.

Manchester United now regard Amad as one of their more integral squad members for the future.

A 'young child' was reportedly rushed to hospital after being injured in a crash on a main road in Westhoughton on Sunday afternoon (June 16).

A man who was struck by a car as he stood on a footpath is fighting for his life in hospital. The crash happened in Ashton-in-Makerfield near Wigan just after 5pm yesterday evening (Friday).

Five men have been arrested following an attack that has left a man fighting for his life. The 52-year-old victim walked into the Tesco store in Baguley, Wythenshawe, with serious head injuries last night (Friday).

Kind well-wishers have rallied round the family of a mum who needed emergency brain surgery after collapsing on holiday in Spain. Stephanie Williams, from Wales, became critically unwell during her Alicante getaway just hours before she was due to fly home.

Manchester United are set up for a busy couple of months this summer as the transfer window officially opened yesterday.

A Scots gran fears for the safety of her non-verbal grandaughter at nursery, after she's been scarred for life following multiple accidents.

A killer who shot his half-brother dead in the street has been jailed for life. Rumaal Ingram, 36, opened fire in Openshaw after meeting up with Zikel Bobmanuel.

A 'violent' passenger has been banned from Jet2 for life after allegedly attacking cabin crew on a Glasgow to Tenerife flight.

Nathan Dean stands at the bottom of a hill leading up to Stockport's historic marketplace. The independent shops, bars and restaurants that have sprung up in recent years, have seen the town develop something of a reputation.

Pep Guardiola has opened the door for outcast defender Joao Cancelo to return to Manchester City this summer.

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after a ride at a funfair 'malfunctioned'. Four people including an 11-year-old girl were injured following the incident at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, south London, last night.

Tributes have continued to flood in for a 'bubbly' mum with a 'heart of pure gold' who tragically died after being struck by a train near Stockport. Jill Canovan was discovered near Heaton Chapel railway station just after 4am on Monday (June 3).

A 20-year-old man has been left with 'serious injuries' after a suspected stabbing in Salford. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder after police were called to reports of men fighting in Adelphi Street on Saturday afternoon (June 8).