Southern Comfort-fuelled thug battered his sister after getting taxi from Manchester to Liverpool and drinking for 18 hours

despite Greater Manchester's rising infection rates.The Prime Minister has said that shielding will still end this weekend despite the local lockdown - for everyone except those in Blackburn or Darwen and other high risk areas of the country. But people in Greater Manchester who have been shielding told the Manchester Evening News they would either continue as they were - or venture out reluctantly only because they no longer have the Government's protection and have to go to work.

Whitefield, approached her in ‘an angry manner’, Manchester Magistrates' Court heard. As her son ran to her side, Carroll punched the woman in the chest.Her neighbour intervened - before Caroll punched him.Police were called.

straight to your inboxJan Vertonghen says he has got "something in his head" already as he searches for a new club in the summer transfer window.The Belgian international is now a free agent following his exit from Tottenham Hotspur after eight seasons playing for the North London club.Vertonghen says he will be looking to get his future decided soon with Manchester United one of the sides linked with a move for the 33-year-old.“That will be out probably sooner rather than later.

straight to your inbox Manchester City will face Norwich City on Sunday and will bring their disappointing Premier League campaign to a close. With City settled in second spot and Norwich long relegated at the foot of the table, there is nothing to play for but pride and the opportunity to break some personal records.

straight to your inboxManchester United will be aiming to clinch a Champions League spot when they take on Leicester City in a Premier League top four 'play-off'.United need a win or a draw to be assured of a top four place in the final table. However, if Leicester beat United, then depending what happens when Chelsea play Wolves, the Reds could miss out and drop down to fifth, bringing qualification for the Europa League.

straight to your inbox Manchester United will be hoping to get back to winning ways when they take on West Ham United on Wednesday. United's 19-game unbeaten streak came to an end on Sunday as they were dumped out of the FA Cup in the semi-finals by Chelsea.

straight to your inbox Manchester City want to return to winning ways following the defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final when they take on Watford on Tuesday evening. City were aiming to retain their FA Cup to put alongside the the Carabao Cup as part of a a domestic trophy double.

straight to your inbox Manchester City will be looking to bounce back following the frustrating defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final when they take on Watford on Tuesday. After losing out on their Premier League title, City were hoping to at least retain their FA Cup along with the Carabao Cup to win a domestic trophy double.

straight to your inbox Manchester United have the chance to reach a final for the first time in two years when they take on the team they lost to in that final, Chelsea, in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be hoping his side can defeat the Blues for a fourth time this season to take a step closer to winning his first piece of silverware as United manager.

straight to your inboxManchester City are hoping to reach the FA Cup Final once again when they take on Arsenal on Saturday night.The Blues are aiming to retain the trophy that they won last year as they seek a potential cup treble.City have already wrapped runners-up spot in the Premier League and have been in imperious form in recent matches, so they'll be confident of reaching the final where they'd play either Manchester United or Chelsea.City will be coming up against an Arsenal side that

Mountain rescue teams have been searching woodland for a missing woman.Angela Frost, 50, was last seen at around 1.45am on Saturday (July 11) on High Street in  Lees, Oldham.Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for Angela and want to make sure she is safe and well.Oldham Mountain Rescue team members have been assisting Greater Manchester Police with the search for Angela scouring wooded areas on Monday and Tuesday evening.On Monday the team searched some steep wooded areas of Lees

straight to your inbox Manchester United are hoping to bounce back to winning ways on Thursday night as they take on Crystal Palace. Although United's unbeaten streak remains intact, the 2-2 draw with Southampton on Monday felt like a defeat as conceding the last minute equaliser meant they missed the chance to jump to third place and hold an advantage in the race for a top four finish.

hereLancs Road Police tweeted pictures of the offending car and wrote: "If you travel to Blackpool from Manchester for a romantic evening and drive at over 80mph in a 50mph it’s possibly best not to be wanted, to be insured and have a licence oh and not be under the influence of cannabis and cocaine!"Driver arrested and car seized."

straight to your inboxManchester United are hoping to extend their unbeaten run to 17 matches when they face Aston Villa tonight.United have been in great form since the restart and defeated Bournemouth 5-2 in an exciting encounter last time out.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side seem to have found their stride and attacking verve as of late and will be aiming to keep up the pressure on those above them in the race for Champions League qualification with a win at Villa Park.Villa are struggling to

straight to your inbox Manchester City will be hoping to bounce back from Sunday's disappointing defeat when they face Newcastle United on Wednesday. It's been a strange week for City as they followed up an impressive 4-0 dismantling of the newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool with a shock 1-0 defeat at Southampton.

Manchester Airport to Antalya after they found an empty bottle of vodka near her seat. The 'hysterical' veterinary nurse was screaming and shouting at her surrounding passengers and crew, a court heard.Children became upset during the 'chaotic' incident and one passenger said Heyes' behaviour led to the flight being the 'worst experience' she has ever had while travelling.

Rochdale. James Schumann, 25, punched his victim twice, causing him to fall over and bang his head on the pavement outside a Yates bar on Packer Street.His 20-year-old male victim had to be taken to hospital, and was found to be suffering a bleed on the brain, following the attack in the early hours of 10 March, 2018.Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard the victim's brother and Schumann had become involved in a verbal altercation, before a fight broke out.