Police investigate EIGHT 'linked' reports of sexual assault in three days as man arrested

Salford is home to the unhappiest families in the UK, apparently.

A leading barrister is set to be appointed to assess the cases of three women who have accused Greater Manchester Police of unjustified strip searches while in custody.

A man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after police were called to a property in Middleton.

Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer refused to comment on the takeover situation when approached by journalists following the 2-0 pre-season victory against Arsenal.

Manchester City hero David Silva is reportedly set to retire due to a complex anterior cruciate ligament injury in his left knee.

.Manchester United are reportedly preparing to send their 'first official offer' for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.

A wanted businessman was left 'speechless' as he landed at Manchester Airport to find police waiting to arrest him. Anas Bahbaishi flew out to Saudi Arabia from Heathrow four days before he had been due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on May 10.

The risk of a terror attack in the UK is rising according to a new report as the government has confirmed its commitment to Martyn's Law.

A man was arrested after police uncovered a huge cannabis farm at a property in Farnworth. Officers from the Bolton South Neighbourhood Team raided the property where the grow was found.

First Manchester bus drivers have announced six more strike days as a row over pay rumbles on. Industrial action by around 360 Unite trade union members will now stretch into next month following today's announcement.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International U.K. actors union Equity has planned rallies in London and Manchester to support the SAG-AFTRA strike. The org revealed on Tuesday that it will hold a demonstration in London’s Leicester Square and Manchester’s Media City at 12 p.m. on Friday (July 21). Speakers at the London rally will include Equity general secretary Paul W. Fleming, Equity president Lynda Rooke and MP John McDonnell. The events will also feature “speakers from the entertainment industry and trade union movement.” “In our sister union’s fight we stand in unwavering solidarity, and we will not allow the U.K. to become a back door to undermine the strike,” said Equity in a statement.

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs has been found not guilty of headbutting his ex-girlfriend and subjecting her to controlling and coercive behaviour. Giggs, 48, was cleared of all charges after Kate Greville withdrew her co-operation from the case ahead of a scheduled re-trial in two weeks' time.

This is the season of political town halls, but there’s one on Monday evening that is garnering some attention in the media pundit class: An event featuring Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman designed to promote the group No Labels.

The goalkeepers. The outcasts. The oddballs. The stranded.

Cowardly child killer Thomas Cashman has been denied the chance to appeal his jail sentence - as his victim's fuming mother branded the murderer 'a cheek.'

Amad could be offered as a makeweight in a deal to bring Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United, according to reports.

A 'frail' man in his 80s was struck with a weapon before tragically dying in hospital, the Manchester Evening News understands.

An Albanian woman studying to be a lawyer in Manchester has said: "We are not all criminals."

Manchester United players continued their pre-season preparations on Monday morning with their first friendly fixture just around the corner.

David de Gea has been tipped to move to Saudi Arabia after leaving Manchester United.