Ryanair pilot was robbed at gunpoint as he walked home from Manchester Airport

Where's your favourite walk in Manchester? Let us know in the comments below.One of the most famous movie scenes of all time was filmed here in Lyme Park - what could possibly scream 'romance' more than a sopping wet Colin Firth emerging from a lake?Lyme Park is also home to a glorious 1400 acre deer park, grand gardens, a huge manor house and moorlands.Located near Disley, it's one of the closest National Trust destinations to Manchester, and its outside spaces remain open to local visitors.A

direct to your inboxA "highly intelligent" man who ran half marathons was killed after being hit by a train in Urmston, an inquest heard.Kevin Costello, 43, an economics graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, had been suffering with his mental health in the run up to his tragic death, Stockport Coroner's Court heard.The keen sportsman, who married his wife Ruth Costello in 2013, had contacted his GP in March 2020, complaining of neck and shoulder pain, and anxiety states.On March 24,

straight to your inbox every day for freeMason Greenwood was substituted in the second-half against West Ham because Manchester United are managing his game-time.Greenwood, 19, has started in six of United's last seven matches but was replaced by Edinson Cavani in the 86th minute, much to the surprise of many observers who felt he had performed better than fellow forwards Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.Martial was starting for the first time in four games but failed to score while

Have we missed anywhere? Let us know in the comments below. Starting off right near Manchester Victoria station, and one of our favourite examples of old meeting new.The ultra-modern Urbis building - home to the National Football Museum and shaped like a glass dorsal fin - sits alongside the historic Chetham's Library and centuries-old Manchester Cathedral.You can stand on the grass and take in all three, as well as the Corn Exchange building, in one spin.As you leave Cathedral Gardens and head

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have added Sergio Romero and Phil Jones to their Premier League squad for the remainder of the season.Both players were left out of the initial squad named earlier in the season, with Romero close to a departure from the club, while Jones has been recovering from an injury.Romero, 33, wasn't in the domestic or European squads at the start of the season and he was left out of the Europa League squad earlier this week, but his expected

direct to your inboxPassengers were today pictured leaving Manchester Airport dressed in masks and full suits - as concerns mount over delays to the UK's hotel quarantine policy.The travellers pictured arriving into the city with suitcases were among around 1,000 understood to be arriving at the hub each day - with about the same number thought to be flying out. People should only be flying for 'valid reasons', which excludes holidays.

direct to your inboxA pilot scheme to use rapid coronavirus testing at courts is being held in Manchester.Tests are being offered to those without symptoms attending cases at Manchester's Civil Justice Centre for the next four weeks.Those set to be offered tests include judges, court staff, lawyers and other workers based at the city centre site.The lateral flow tests are voluntary and give results faster than other methods of testing.Results are expected to be provided within about 30 minutes,

direct to your inboxAn expert says outbreaks of Covid-19 are appearing in care homes after residents have had their first dose of the vaccine.Professor Martin Vernon, a consultant geriatrician in Greater Manchester, says he is “deeply concerned” by infection outbreaks “within, and beyond 21 days of vaccination”.The former national director for older people at NHS England says he would like to see second doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine administered as close as possible to the 21 days advised

direct to your inboxManchester Airport has called for a 'clear plan' to help the travel industry navigate its way out of the pandemic following the announcement of strict new measures to limit flying abroad. Hub bosses say the new restrictions, including a directive to airlines to quiz people about their reasons for travel prior to boarding, will have 'limited impact' on their already diminished number of passengers.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe games are still coming thick and fast and Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday as Sheffield United visit Old Trafford.United go into the game full of confidence after beating Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday and having not lost in the Premier League in 13 matches.The players were back in training at the start of the week ahead of the Blades' visit.

direct to your inboxCasey Stoney hailed Leah Galton as the best winger in the country as she scripted Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Birmingham City in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League.In-form Galton, named the top flight’s Player of the Month in December, forced a pair of fine saves from Hannah Hampton as United dominated the first half.The 26-year-old broke the deadlock by steering home the opener 40 seconds after the restart and Stoney heaped praise on her player.“I think Leah is one of

direct to your inboxThe Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital is to open emergency Covid beds for adults in a sign of the unprecedented pressure facing Greater Manchester’s hospitals.Sir Richard Leese, the region’s health chief, said the situation in the system was now ‘critical’ as NHS bosses have scrambled to discharge as many people as possible ahead of a sustained peak over the coming three weeks.Crisis meetings have been held to determine the ability to scale up beds, as Salford Royal and

direct to your inboxThe NHS has sadly confirmed the deaths of 29 more patients in hospitals in Greater Manchester who had tested positive for Covid-19.The region's hospital death toll now stands at 4,757.NHS bosses said on Friday a further 993 people who tested positive for the virus have died in hospitals across England.It brings the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 65,104.In the north west, a further 94 hospital deaths were reported, the NHS said on Friday.A

direct to your inbox A man caught by security officials in a restricted area at Manchester Airport claimed he was trying to get a flight back to his home country. Anday Koday, 31, was spotted in a no-go zone in January.

direct to your inboxManchester Airport is to cut its business hours for arrivals and departures in response to new strict measures imposed on passengers travelling into the UK.The hub, which is currently operating from just one of its three terminals, will implement the 'efficiency' changes until February 15 - although the changes could be extended depending on national guidance.The first time such restrictions have been implemented, arriving airlines will be asked to land between 4.01am and

direct to your inboxTwo men have been charged with firearms and other offences after being arrested at Manchester Airport.The pair were held on Monday by officers from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit.In a statement the NWROCU said: "Last night, two men from Northenden, Manchester were charged with conspiracy to sell/ transfer weapons and conspiracy to supply Class A Drugs, as well as a series of offences including being concerned in the production of Class B Drugs, money laundering

direct to your inbox Two men have been arrested at Manchester Airport today on suspicion of firearms, drugs, and money laundering.