Snake Pass and the Woodhead Pass closed due to snow as 'vehicles stranded'

direct to your inboxThis is the heartwarming moment Jason Manford turned up outside a care home in Greater Manchester to sing Christmas songs to residents.The Salford-born comedian sang a series of Christmas classics from outside the window of the home, thought to be in south Manchester.He posted the video on Facebook, saying he'd wanted to surprise his friend's dad at the care home.Residents can be seen inside the home cheering, dancing along from their chairs, and singing along.Jason gave them

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direct to your inboxLawyers made their closing arguments to the jury as the trial into the killing of David Allan in Wythenshawe reaches its final stages.Mr Allan, 23, died after being attacked in the street following a row over a bike.Aiden Matthews, 30, and Joseph Stott, 33, deny murder.Mr Matthews has admitted manslaughter.Jurors at Manchester Crown Court have heard that earlier on June 4, Mr Allan pushed a boy off his bike.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your

direct to your inboxBubble closures have become the norm at many of Greater Manchester's schools leaving parents struggling to get to work.If a child is sent home from school, it's only them who needs to isolate and the rest of the family can go about their usual business.But when the closures involve younger pupils, someone needs to be with that child, so unless one parent either doesn't work or works from home, many families are finding it increasingly difficult.So what are your rights if you

straight to your inbox every day for freeUncertainty at Borussia Dortmund could prove beneficial in Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho.Dortmund have parted ways with manager Lucien Favre today (Sunday) following Saturday’s disastrous 5-1 home defeat by VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga.Favre had been at the German giants since May 2018 and led them to consecutive second-place finishes in the Bundesliga.However, defeat by Stuttgart was their fourth in 11 league games this season and left

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have tipped Jadon Sancho for a move to Old Trafford in the wake of Borussia Dortmund sacking Lucien Favre.Dortmund and Sancho have struggled for consistency this season as they sit fifth in the Bundesliga, five points behind league leaders Bayern Munich.Sancho was a priority transfer target for United during the summer window but the two clubs were unable to reach an agreement over his transfer fee.

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direct to your inboxBritain’s most prolific rapist Reynhard Sinaga could face further prosecutions after dozens of potential victims came forward when he was unmasked.'Psychopath' Sinaga, 37, was jailed in January after carrying out 136 rapes and a string of sexual assaults against 48 men in Manchester city centre.The predator - described as a 'narcissist and a psychopath' by detectives - drugged the victims with drinks laced with GHB or GBL and filmed the attacks on two mobile phones.Police say

direct to your inboxThree vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision in south Manchester on Tuesday morning (December 8). Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) were called to reports of a collision on Dene Road in Didsbury at 10.38am.

direct to your inboxThe stretch of Deansgate pedestrianised earlier in May will have to be re-opened to buses following a legal challenge, Manchester Council has said.The section between Blackfriars Street and King Street was closed to vehicles in the spring using temporary traffic regulation orders under national Covid-19 legislation.Manchester Council said at the time it would allow people to have 'more space' as they returned to the area following lockdown.The move was 'largely very well

direct to your inboxA south Manchester road was closed late last night following a road traffic collision.Police were called to Moseley Road in Fallowfield at 10.35pm on Saturday, to reports of a crash involving a black Skoda Fabia.The road was closed at the junction with Wilmslow Road while emergency services attended the scene.Police say there are no reports of any injuries.No arrests have been made.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN

police team in Greater Manchester has taken to social media to share news of its particularly 'busy week'. GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley posted about a string of incidents that they have spotted, while patrolling Leigh, since last Thursday (November 26).

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans could find themselves with two of the world’s most valuable youngsters if their summer plans go ahead smoothly. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a relatively young squad this season with one of his prospects impressing as the United boss looks to take his side in a new direction.