American music legend Cyndi Lauper will be taking to the Glastonbury stage today for a memorable and career-defining performance on the Pyramid Stage.
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Devastating footage from the aftermath of Nathaniel Shani's murder has been released with his family's blessing - as they share the agony they have lived through since tragedy struck. The 14-year-old was stabbed in the neck in an alleyway off Tavistock Square, in Harpurhey, last September 15.
He tragically died, despite the best efforts of those who tried to save him. Two teenage boys were sentenced at Manchester Crown Court yesterday (June 19) having been found guilty of murder.
Heartbreaking video footage, taken from police body-worn cameras, shows the moment emergency services tried to save Nathaniel amid scenes of 'chaos'. Officers were surrounded by 'crying children' and others who were trying to help the youngster.
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In a statement, Nathaniel's family paid tribute to their 'courageous young boy', who was an Air Cadet with 317 Failsworth Squadron and loved to make people laugh. Now, they say their lives have been changed forever.
The family said: "Nathaniel will be missed for many reasons. He was such a courageous young boy, charming with a great sense of humour, loving and caring who loved jokes and laughs, when he was inspired seeing [The] Three Stooges’ comedy team first time.
"Until his death, Nathaniel was never angry or mad at anyone. When he is bored, he will just crack a joke and everyone would just burst into instant laughter whether it’s at home or in school or playground.
"That painful memory is failing to go away. The scars you have left us with, Natie, may heal but are very visible to anyone we meet today. That permanent change in our life is painful.
"I walked into a Manchester Market Street shop a week ago, the
American music legend Cyndi Lauper will be taking to the Glastonbury stage today for a memorable and career-defining performance on the Pyramid Stage.
The family of missing teenager Jay Slater have once again opened up about their 'living nightmare', as the desperate search to find the Brit continues for its eleventh day.
Kym Marsh has told her mum she 'knows' her dad is with her as she kicks off her latest role. The actress and presenter has recently started her stint playing iconic Disney villain Cruella De Vil in the stage version of 101 Dalmatians.
Yesterday saw scorching weather across much of the UK as the summer heatwave went up a gear - with 31C temperatures delivering the hottest day of the year so far.The village of Wisley in Surrey took the prize as Britain's warmest village as Brits were left scrambling for their fans and ice-cold drinks. But as BBC weather forecaster Stav Danaos has warned, things are about to change.The temperatures will take a dive as the warm and humid air that left people stampeding to their local parks is pushed out to continental Europe - and winds start blowing in.
A brand new deli is set to open in Manchester this summer. Tucked away on an Ancoats courtyard, Ancoats Deli will open this July.
Ally McCoist thinks Cristiano Ronaldo should be dropped by Portugal manager Roberto Martinez.
The Mary Wallopers have shared their new EP ‘Home Boys Home’ and announced a huge 2025 UK tour. Find all the details below.The Irish folk band will be hitting the road for their biggest UK live shows to date in the early Spring, which they will kick off with a show at Brighton Dome on March 6.Throughout the rest of the month they’ll make stops in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds and more, before concluding at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on March 28.Tickets are due to go on sale this Friday (June 28) at 9:30am BST, and you’ll be able to purchase yours here.
Kate Nash has announced plans for a UK and European tour. Find all the details below.The star, who recently released her first studio album in six years ‘9 Sad Symphonies’, is set to hit the road for a series of shows kicking off at Glasgow’s Oran Mor on November 21, with further shows in Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, London and Brighton.The UK run will include two shows at the capital’s KOKO venue on November 28 and the O2 Forum Kentish Town on April 9, 2025.
New photos have emerged of emergency crews and rescue teams in Tenerife as searches for missing Jay Slater continue into the sixth day.
Manchester United are closing in on their next wonderkid signing - with 15-year-old Camron Mpofu expected to join the club from Reading.
Two teenage boys have been jailed for life for the murder of 14-year-old Nathaniel Shani.
The Struts have announced ‘The Grand Union’ UK and European tour with Barns Courtney – check out all details below.The Derby band are now gearing up to tour in the UK this September, where they’ll be stopping by cities such as Leeds, Manchester, and Newcastle before finishing their tour with a show at London’s Roundhouse on October 6.From there, they’ll also be visiting European cities like Paris, Berlin, Warsaw and Prague, with the EU leg of their tour concluding at Milan’s Fabrique on the 21st.The Struts will also be bringing Aylesbury’s Barns Courtney as their special guest for their UK/EU tour. Courtney has previously toured with the band for their headline American tour for their fourth album, ‘Pretty Vicious‘.Speaking about the tour, frontman Luke Spiller shared: “We are really looking forward to getting back out and bringing our best show to date alongside our longterm friend and partner in rock, Barns Courtney.
Manchester United now regard Amad as one of their more integral squad members for the future.
More than 60 food items have been recalled by manufacturers amid fears of a possible E.coli outbreak that has left people across the UK in hospital.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale, while often seen as rival siblings on ITV, have made the unusual move of issuing a united statement regarding their actors' identities being misused online.
There aren’t many places in the UK where you can experience opera inside a cave, see a hotel where Mary Queen of Scots reputedly stayed and drink the freshest mineral water available (although you might want to add an ice cube or two), yet you can do all of this in Buxton. You’d be forgiven if your mind first springs to the bottled water when you think of the town, but there’s so much more to this beautiful town on the edge of the Peak District.
The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for today - including for parts of Greater Manchester.
England have been dealt a blow ahead of the European Championship in 2028, with UEFA set to award Cardiff the opening match.
There was a brief flurry of excitement on social media on Wednesday night as a suggestion emerged of a submitted offer for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Manchester City.
Remote office workers who participate in sweepstakes during Euro 2024 have been warned that they could be violating the law, potentially facing hefty fines or even imprisonment.