People urged to wear masks again amid rise in Covid cases - just days after Manchester hospitals see surge in admissions

James Garner has been told he would be welcomed back at Nottingham Forest with open arms should Manchester United be unable to fit him into their plans for next season. Garner, 21, was brought off the bench by manager Erik ten Hag during the 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday.

A drunken sex pest who asked a stranger for a kiss before groping her committed the 'disgusting' crime just days after being released from jail. Andrew Sawdyke, who was previously locked up after following a terrified schoolgirl, has been caged again after he pestered a woman leaving work in Manchester city centre before sexually assaulting her.

A "fantastic" and "fun-loving" dad died just days after doctors gave him the all-clear from his cancer diagnosis.

Bruno Fernandes has told Christian Eriksen he is looking forward to playing with and learning from him after Manchester United signed the Danish midfielder on a free transfer.

Ten ambulances were spotted queueing outside a Greater Manchester A&E on the hottest day on record. Photos show ambulances waiting in line at Royal Oldham Hospital yesterday, while another eight vehicles queued for Fairfield General Hospital.

Whilst the UK had its hottest day ever recorded by the Met Office, Amanda Holden wowed fans by showing off her toned physique. The Britain's Got Talent judge flaunted her stunning figure whilst posing on a unicorn lilo in a swimming pool on holiday.

Frenkie de Jong’s arrival would not be a statement signing by Erik ten Hag, according to Manchester United hero Teddy Sheringham.

People across Manchester reported hearing a 'huge bang' overhead this evening (July 6). The noise, which was reported in Ancoats, but also heard as far as Gorton and Trafford, caught the attention of many in the city shortly before 8pm.

Boris Johnson has announced his replacements for Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid after they sensationally quit Cabinet earlier tonight.

A restaurant that closed for two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic has officially reopened its doors today at Manchester Airport. Trattoria Milano, an Italian eatery in Terminal 3 of the airport has sat empty since the country was first plunged into lockdown and international travel ground to a halt.

A special 50p coin has sold on eBay for much more than its face value - and there are apparently thousands of them out there. One lucky seller received £225 for the limited coin after listing it on the popular online auction site.

Five miles north of Bury sits a tiny picture-postcard village with a population of just 150 people. Affetside is a peaceful village with quaint cottages dotted along one long country lane.

June was a massive month for gigs in Manchester, playing host to city son Liam Gallagher, Harry Styles and Ed Sheeran, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, The Killers and Alisha Keys. And July is shaping up to be a whopper of a month for live music, too.

Erik ten Hag has been told where he will be looking to improve Tyrell Malacia upon his arrival at Manchester United.

A family that fled the conflict in Ukraine and sought refuge in the UK face being kicked out of their house after just a month.

Former Netherlands international Giovanni van Bronckhorst has previously waxed lyrical about the credentials Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia could bring to Manchester United.

Social media posts alleging a political cover-up of child grooming have cast a long shadow over Oldham in recent years, enabling the rise of a new independent political group and contributing to the dethroning of two council leaders in successive years.