Teenager appears in court faced with 37 charges

A minister has suggested that gyms will be closing in Greater Manchester as he wrongly explained Tier 3 rules in Lancashire.Speaking on Sky News, communities secretary Robert Jenrick said he believed Greater Manchester would have to close its gyms as it adopts the same lockdown model as Lancashire.In fact, gyms in Lancashire are allowed to stay open under Tier 3 restrictions - but in Liverpool, which is also under a Tier 3 lockdown, they are closed.Asked by Kay Burley what the situation in

hereIt comes after a week of tense negotiations between local and central government about attempts to move Greater Manchester into tier 3 coronavirus restrictions.On Friday night, northern leaders hit back after Prime Minister Boris Johnson seemingly issued an ultimatum, after failing to come to an agreement with local leaders.

in Fallowfield. Detectives say the attacks were 'linked and targeted'.

Police investigating the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Manchester city centre have released an image of a man they want to speak to. Officers were called to the canal tow path near Dale Street at around 6.50pm on Saturday, July 11.  A girl and her friends were approached by a group of men at around 5.15pm, police said.

Mia Strothers, 14, was struck by a BMW on Lightbowne Road in Moston, as she made her way to school on Monday 5 October.The North Manchester Academy student was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but sadly died two days later on October 7.A week on from the tragedy, family, friends and members of the local community gathered on Lightbowne Road for a demonstration.Wearing jumpers with Mia's picture printed on, they arrived with placards to protest for a pedestrian crossing to be

th October 2020, police were called to Wash Lane, Bury, Manchester to reports of a male being stabbed. "Officers arrived at the scene whereby a male was located and taken to hospital for treatment.Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by following the instructions here"His injuries are not life threatening and the investigation continues.

The girl, 14, suffered serious injuries after being struck by a BMW on Lightbowne Road at around 8.15 on Monday morning.Police say the girl was crossing the road at the time of the crash.She remains in hospital in a critical condition.A man, aged 45, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Eltiona Skana, 30, is set to go on trial next month accused of murdering seven-year-old Emily Jones in a park in Bolton.Police were called to Queen's Park following an incident on Mother’s Day, March 22, earlier this year.At Manchester Crown Court this afternoon, Ms Skana, of Ernest Street in Bolton, appeared via video link for a plea and trial preparation hearing.Her barrister Simon Czoka QC requested that the defendant not be asked to enter a plea at the hearing.A further hearing was scheduled

was discovered after emergency services were called to Scotsman's Flash south of the town centre on Sunday afternoon.  (October 4). Three teenagers - aged 17, 18 and 19 - have been arrested on suspicion of murder.They are in custody being questioned by detectives.Now Samson's devastated parents have spoken.

straight to your inboxTeenage striker Charlie McNeill says he is 'over the moon' to have signed for Manchester United in the summer transfer window.United confirmed two new academy arrivals on Friday afternoon after officially completing the signings of attacking duo Alejandro Garnacho and McNeill.The club announced the news after finally receiving international clearance for former Atletico Madrid striker Garnacho, 16, with the Spaniard having arrived in England last month before going into

Denise Johnson has appeared in her hometown of Manchester.The much-loved Manchester singer, who provided vocals on Primal Scream‘s ‘Screamadelica’, died in July at the age of 56.The new mural, by French-born artist Akse, appears on the outside of arts centre Niamos in the Hulme district of the city. See it below.

Wythenshawe.Tony Robertson appeared in the dock in a grey prison tracksuit at Manchester Magistrates Court earlier today.He spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.Mr Robertson, of Atlow Drive, in Wytheshawe, was charged with an offence murder of Lee Knott and an offence of threatening a person, namely Lee Knott, with a blade in a public place.No pleas were entered at this stage.Police were called at around 5.10pm on Tuesday 22 September by the ambulance service responding to reports of

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straight to your inboxPep Guardiola declared that Manchester City could soon have a different striking option after Liam Delap's impressive debut.The 17-year-old striker took just 18 minutes to get off the mark, with a sweet left-footed finish into the top corner after a clever through-ball from Phil Foden.And the imposing six-footer - the son of former Stoke star Rory - showed some neat touches and plenty of aggression as the Blues booked a fourth round tie at Burnley next week by beating

Manchester Evening News' political editor, Jennifer Williams, also appeared on The Andrew Marr Show to talk about the new support payment, which will be "welcomed" in Greater Manchester.

hereSuicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a rucksack bomb in the City Room area of the Arena after an Ariana Grande concert.