Road taped off by police after car flips onto roof in crash

A man has died following a fire at a house in Wigan. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Newstead Road, Goose Green, at about 4am today (Saturday, July 23).

A young driver who left his 16-year-old passenger with "serious, life-changing injuries" after speeding and crashing into a parked vehicle before fleeing the scene, has been jailed.

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.

Bosses at Oldham Pride claim they have been told that a Pride-themed police car has been banned from this weekend’s event due to concerns over ‘hate crime’.

A woman in her 30s was taken to hospital after a serious crash in south Manchester this afternoon. The southbound Princess Road was closed as the emergency services and an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.

An Audi ploughed into two road signs during a dramatic three car crash in Oldham. Pictures from the scene show the badly damaged cars following the smash at about 4pm on Monday.

Police have closed a road in Littleborough following what witnesses have described as a 'quad bike crash'. Canal Street near Littleborough railway station is cordoned off following the incident.

Police have been seen guarding car parks and beach entrances as sunseekers enjoy the summer heatwave. Officers have been pictured at Formby in Merseyside after being enlisted to help deal with parking problems and possible anti-social behaviour.

Andy Burnham has said that Boris Johnson should resign as Prime Minister right now and let his deputy Dominic Raab take over for the next few weeks. The Greater Manchester mayor said the PM's proposal to stay in power until the autumn is not 'tenable' and he should step down immediately.

Three people were taken to hospital after a crash on a main road in north Manchester.

Victoria Beckham has used her wedding anniversary to hit back at comments she and her husband have received over the years. The former Spice Girl turned fashion designer is marking 23 years married to David on Monday (July 4).

Police blocked off a road and specialist Army explosive device units were called out after an old firework was discovered in the basement of a takeaway in Eccles. The incident sparked a large emergency services response on Sunday afternoon (July 3).

Frenkie de Jong sent Manchester United fans wild at the weekend as he was spotted liking a post from the club on Instagram.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Saturday, July 2.

Michael Carrick believes Erik ten Hag should be given the freedom to implement his beliefs at Manchester United.

A man has died after being hit by a train between Manchester Piccadilly and London.

A man has been arrested for drink driving after a car overturned in a crash. Photos from the scene in Cheetham Hill show the car on its side.