Rochdale FC condemn 'totally unacceptable and shameful behaviour' after yobs attack coaches of visiting supporters

The former chief executive of Rochdale AFC has been banned from football for two years after breaching English Football League (EFL) regulations.

It's a subject that's troubling everyone from industry leaders in Greater Manchester to the likes of Major Tim Peake and Carol Vorderman.

A major public consultation designed to shape the future of the historic heart of Chinatown in Manchester city centre has been launched.

Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker has revealed he is progressing well following the injury he sustained in the 6-3 derby victory over Manchester United.

A thug carried out a vicious machete attack on a schoolfriend over a drugs debt - then boasted on Instagram he was 'armed and dangerous' as he tried to flee the law.

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after a man was stabbed at a tram stop in north Manchester.

Wales have qualified for the first time since 1958. The incident that saw him charged allegedly occurred following an exchange between his son and an opponent during an East Manchester Junior Football League (EMJFL) match between Corinthians and Williams’s TSC United on September 18. Williams and the coach were both said to have entered the field of play before clashing in front of shocked parents.

Manu Akanji is ready to step in for Manchester City at Anfield to continue his dream start at the club.

A footballing hero who battled back twice from cancer to play for his boyhood hometown is hoping to inspire a whole new generation of sporting superstars. Former Rochdale AFC footballer Joe Thompson, who was was thrilled to welcome his second daughter Athena Rae five weeks ago with his wife Chantelle, was part of a special welcome reception as the Rugby League World Cup trophy arrived in Bolton last week, ahead of the England men's team taking on France at the University of Bolton Stadium on Saturday October 22

Carol Vorderman showed off her stunning figure as she told fans she is 'going back to her roots'.

Lionesses hero Keira Walsh is to be given the freedom of her hometown of Rochdale. The 25-year-old was one of the stars of England's historic Euro 2022 victory and was named player of the match in the final against Germany.

A thug went for a beer with his girlfriend after knocking a Sikh leader out and callously leaving him in a pool of his own blood in the middle of the road. Avtar Singh, 62, suffered life-changing brain injuries following the sickening assault at the hands of Claudio Campos in Manchester’s Northern Quarter on June 23.

A man has been charged with murdering a man in Rochdale.

The victim at the centre of a murder investigation in Rochdale has been named by friends as Liam Richardson.

Summer days may now be over but funlovers are already looking forward to gathering around a roaring bonfire and enjoying some spectacular fireworks. People in Rochdale are invited to join in the traditional autumn festivities at three events being held across the borough.

Twin sisters launched a horrific violent attack after one barged into a group of girls on a night out. Sophie Wood and Katie Wood, then both 21, had been out in Manchester city centre when Sophie Wood bumped into one of the women.

A man who was beaten within an inch of his life for simply asking directions has been left "absolutely broken", according to his family. Shaun Mollon was repeatedly hit while on the ground in a horrifying unprovoked attack on High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, at around 2.30am on Friday, September 23.

The imam of an Islamic centre says his mosque was targeted because of links to the Iranian government - which he denies.

Gary Neville says he would concede changing the name of Old Trafford if it meant there would be a change of ownership at Manchester United.