People are STILL gathering to drink in Piccadilly Gardens, screaming and fighting and making Manchester city centre a misery

Ander Herrera believes that Paul Pogba can show he's the best midfielder in the world at Manchester United with the help of Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester is preparing for unemployment to rise by a third during the coronavirus crisis – as one council chief warned that the empty city centre looks like a ‘nuclear winter’.

A violent mum who glassed and scarred a woman in a city centre bar has had her jail sentence increased by Appeal Court judges.

A serial beggar has been charged with breaching coronavirus restrictions after being in Manchester city centre every single day of lockdown - despite having an address in Bolton.

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez is reportedly refusing to enter talks about a new deal with the Serie A side.

A police officer has been taken to hospital after a pursuit with a suspected stolen vehicle ended in a three-car crash.

Michael Owen believes Manchester United will soon begin to see a return on the transfer investments, tipping his former club to return to their previous glories.

Ed Woodward has promised Manchester United will continue to be 'highly competitive' in the transfer market but admits the club is not immune from the impact of the coronavirus.

Hugger muggers pounced on a reveller who had just left a city centre nightclub, stealing his phone, bank card and cash.

Charity shops across the country remain closed as the coronavirus lockdown continues.

A judge hit out at the 'nonsensical' excuse given by a man who was caught trying to hide a scalpel in Piccadilly Gardens.

Police are asking for help to find a wanted man in connection with an assault in Manchester city centre.

Henrik Larsson has recalled what it was like walking into the Manchester United dressing room.

Manchester has become a go-to destination for shopping with its Trafford Centre, The Arndale Centre, and rows of high-end stores at New Cathedral Street leading to Selfridges.

If there is one area in the region that has been turned completely on its head by the coronavirus pandemic it is Manchester city centre.

Spice, a former legal high, has proved to be a scourge on Manchester.

A reveller produced a 'terrifying' knife when he was refused entry to a city centre nightclub.

Crime in Manchester city centre has plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic.

A granddad who burgled five well-known Manchester bars and restaurants insisted "I'm not a bad person" in a grovelling apology to a judge before being jailed.

It's warm, sunny weekday lunchtime in Piccadilly Gardens.