Men make up just 3% of childcare workforce - 21-year-old Ellis is among those leading the change

direct to your inboxParts of one of north Manchester's oldest buildings have been demolished over fears they could become a 'danger to the public'.Sections of the gable end and chimney stack at 500-year-old Hough Hall in Moston have been knocked down.It came after Manchester council building control officers were called out on a 'emergency response' following reports the gable end was buckling.Hough Hall Road has been closed while the work has been carried out.The dilapidated timber-framed farm

Manchester Magistrates Court this morning.Mr Smith, of Ashton Road, Oldham, is charged with the murder of a woman who has now been named on the court record as Imogen Bohajczuk.Police were called at around 12.15pm on March 4 this year to a report of concern for the welfare of a woman at an address on Ashton Road. Emergency services attended and Ms Bohajczuk was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.Mr Smith spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

Get the inside track on the big stories from Manchester courts with our weekly newsletterA man snared by a “child protection group” asked what he believed was a 12-year-old girl if she would like to meet him for sex and ‘cuddles’.Christopher Matthew was never actually speaking to a real child.Instead he was chatting to a member of the group ‘Fleetwood Enforcers UK’ - who describe themselves as an “online child protection group who work voluntary to catch online suspects that prey on our

straight to your inboxBrazilian legend Rivaldo believes that Manchester City would be the favourites for any competition should they sign Lionel Messi on a free transfer this season.Messi is in the final year of his contract at Barcelona and may look to leave the club in the summer.He infamously handed in a transfer request last summer but refused to take the club to court over a clause that would allow him to move on a free transfer.City have been linked with a move this summer, reuniting Messi

straight to your inboxThe staggering depth of Pep Guardiola's squad has been a key factor as Manchester City continue their one-team assault on the Premier League title. That's the assessment of Match of the Day pundits Micah Richards - the former City defender - and Jermaine Jenas.

direct to your inboxA ‘deserted’ mill in Tameside is to be demolished and replaced with retail space and up to 62 apartments.On Wednesday the borough’s planning committee gave the green light for plans to knock down Britannia Mill in Mossley, which was built in 1851.Previous outline plans to demolish the Manchester Road mill had been approved in 2016 by the planning committee but had not progressed, pending the agreement of a Section 106 contribution.The applicant, English Braids Ltd, has now

Prestwich.Police were called to reports of the 'sudden death of a woman' at an address in Sherbourne Court on Sunday (February 21).The body of Kimberley McAssey, 29, was found  inside the property.Greater Manchester Police have since launched a murder investigation into the incident.A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.Kimberley's family have now shared their devastation amid the loss of their loved one, calling her 'the life and soul

straight to your inboxMicah Richards believes Liverpool's success in recent seasons has been a motivating factor for Manchester City amid their resurgence this campaign.Liverpool claimed their first Premier League title in 30 years last season, building on the Champions League victory the season before that.

straight to your inboxMicah Richards has admitted that Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's decision to not sign a striker ahead of this season has proved the pundit wrong.Guardiola has made some unpopular decisions during his time at the club, including dropping Sergio Aguero and Joe Hart when he first arrived. However, the City boss has consistently been proven right throughout his City tenure, and this season, his managerial prowess has once again been highlighted.

straight to your inboxThe response to Barcelona's latest Champions League hiding has drawn a predictable response from Manchester City fans. Last season's 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich came before Lionel Messi announced his desire to leave the Nou Camp.

straight to your inbox every day for free Shola Shoretire could make his Manchester United debut this week after he was added to the club's Europa League squad. The 17-year-old attacker recently began training with the first-team and signed his first professional deal earlier this month, having shone with Neil Wood's Under-23s side this term.