More than 600 homes could be built in huge tower blocks as part of dramatic expansion of Manchester city centre

KFC is eyeing up a new Manchester restaurant, with plans submitted to open in the heart of the city centre.The fast food giant has submitted a planning application for a unit on Piccadilly, on the fringes of the Northern Quarter.If approved, it will see the brand take over the former Wok & Go site near Piccadilly train station.The plans are to open the new takeaway site at 83 Piccadilly, a grade II-listed building close to Piccadilly Gardens.It will join three other KFC sites in Manchester city

A new street food market has been given permission to open next to Bridgewater Hall - despite nearby residents raising noise, litter and public nuisance concerns.Society, a £1 million venture between PopCity and Vocation Brewery, promises a ‘high quality and diverse’ offer of food and drink in Manchester city centre.The bar and restaurant in Barbirolli Square will also provide a platform for small independent businesses, with several already signed up to trade from the premises.Plans submitted

A 116-km radial cycle route has been touted by Greater Manchester authorities to encourage commuters to avoid public transport while adhering to social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.But after images emerged of Trafford’s temporary route stopping short of the boundary with Manchester, the city council confirmed it would not be taking part in the popular scheme.Bosses believe there is not enough demand for the temporary lanes, and say they would rather focus on providing permanent

Kalidou Koulibaly ahead of the summer window.The Senegalese central defender continues to be linked with a move away from Naples at the end of the season and Manchester United are admirers of him.MEN Sport understand United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer regards Koulibaly as one of the best centre-backs in the world along with Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt, and Harry Maguire, but they aren't expected to move for him this summer.United do not regard Koulibaly as an essential target and

hereNo arrests have been made, a GMP spokesman said.They said: "Police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist at 6.50pm on Trinity Way."The road was closed by traffic officers while the victim's injuries were assessed."Transport for Greater Manchester said Trinity Way was closed anti-clockwise between Irwell Street and Water Street.The road has now been re-opened.

Chants of “I can’t breathe” rang out across central Manchester as anti-racist protesters took to the streets to demonstrate as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.The haunting last words of George Floyd were repeated again and again and plastered across banners and placards during a huge protest in the city centre.Mr Floyd’s death has sparked protests across the United States and the UK with thousands of people marching on cities to demand change.Mr Floyd, 46, died in police custody in the

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Here are the Manchester City evening headline for Tuesday, June 2.

Residents have voiced their 'disgust' at the huge pile of rubbish found along the Manchester Ship Canal.

There was a sense of relief for many football fans last week as it was confirmed the Premier League would return in three weeks time with Manchester City taking on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.

Plans have been submitted for over 300 new homes on the site of Manchester City's historic stadium in Gorton.

One of the city centre's most prominent hotels is to close permanently this summer.

A street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter will be traffic-free seven days a week to make social distancing easier in the city centre.

A loud bang was heard across Salford and parts of Manchester city centre this morning. 

Manchester United have offered Alexis Sanchez to Borrusia Dortmund in part-exchange for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.

Earlier this week, it was reported that Pep Guardiola was weighing up a move for exciting AC Milian midfielder Ismael Bennacer.

Manchester City will face stiff competition from Liverpool and neighbours Manchester United for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore, according to reports.

Former Manchester City scout Barry Bennell has been charged with nine sexual offences.

German winger Leroy Sané finds himself at the centre of transfer interest once again, with Manchester City and Bayern Munich hoping to secure his long-term services.