The big plans that could change the face of Stockport in 2021 and beyond

direct to your inboxHe has recently started training in lockdown fitness classes in a bid to become Manchester's own version of Joe Wicks.It's fair to say it is not going too well as he faced snowy weather and aching bones and the general struggle as he limped to the park yesterday morning.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAfter playing a starring role in Manchester United's rise to the summit of the Premier League, midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been given a big upgrade on FIFA 21.In the latest player database update from EA SPORTS, rolled out for players on PC, Xbox and PlayStation on Monday January 11, the Portuguese midfielder has been rewarded with a boost on the mega-popular video game FIFA 21, as a reward for his strong form for United.The 26-year-old has scored 11

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have sent their best wishes to Timothy Fosu Mensah after he completed his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen.The right-back rejected a new contract at Old Trafford earlier this season and with six months left on his current deal, he has moved to the Bundesliga.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah has completed his move to Bayer Leverkusen. MEN Sport understands United have received a fee in the region of £1.5million for Fosu-Mensah after he rejected a new contract earlier this season.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah is on his way to Germany ahead of completing a January move to Bayer Leverkusen.The MEN understand the 23-year-old is set to join Leverkusen, currently third in the Bundesliga, for a fee of around £1.5million after he rejected United's offer of a new contract earlier this season.Fosu-Mensah is out of contract at the end of the season but turned down the option of a new deal at Old Trafford because he felt

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah is close to agreeing a move to Bayer Leverkusen. The MEN understands Fosu-Mensah, 23, is set to join Leverkusen, currently third in the Bundesliga, for a fee of around £1.5million after he rejected United's offer of a new contract earlier this season.

direct to your inboxManchester city centre's steepest street has been closed due to a large sinkhole.Jutland Street has been shut off after part of the road collapsed on Monday (Jan 4).It's understood that the cavity was caused by a water leak.Manchester City Council say the area has been made safe and that the leak has been reported to United Utilities.Residents who live nearby believe that the surface of the street has been weakened by heavy vehicles using Jutland as a cut-through between

direct to your inboxA man was arrested after bragging about buying the 'best drugs in Manchester' on the bus - right in front of plain clothes police officers.Officers from Greater Manchester Police's Transport Unit were travelling on the service as part of their daily patrols when they came across the man who they say was shouting and intimidating passengers.He was also 'openly talking' about having bought drugs, unaware the officers could hear him.As a result he was detained and during a

straight to your inboxKevin De Bruyne says Manchester City need to be winning games against top four rivals more often if they want to challenge at the top of the Premier League.De Bruyne played as a false nine as City were without Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres at Stamford Bridge, while Sergio Aguero was only fit enough for the bench. The Belgian was in superb form and registered a goal and assist as City raced into a 3-0 half time lead thanks to a ruthless display in the first 45 minutes.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe New Year was barely three days old when the first major transfer reports relating to Manchester United began to trickle through, heralding the start of a new phase of the season.Nobody should be surprised, mind, given how much attention gets paid to United, especially when the January transfer market has just opened.Although the summer window stretched into October, there is no lack of thirst for more tasty titbits where this behemoth football club is

straight to your inbox every day for freeJamie Carragher believes Manchester United are a serious threat to Liverpool's hopes of retaining the Premier League title this season.Liverpool ended 2020 on top of the table but with United only three points behind in second place, and with a game in hand. While the Reds ended a 30-year wait for a league title last season, United were last crowned champions of England in 2013.

direct to your inbox A man has died after collapsing on a bus in Trafford. Paramedics were called to Stockport Road, in Timperley, at 10.30am this morning (Wednesday) following reports of a person having collapsed.

direct to your inboxA man has appeared in court accused of having a knife in Stockport town centre.Police were called to Warren Street shortly before 2pm on Monday to reports of a man with a knife.Officers attended and Lee Fardy, 43, of Stonemill Terrace, Lancashire Hill, was arrested.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 hereHe appeared at Stockport Magistrates' Court on

direct to your inboxA cyclist is in a critical condition after a collision involving a bus in south Manchester. The 20-year-old woman was rushed to hospital following the crash on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme on Monday evening.

direct to your inboxWith the region’s long-term development plan hitting the rocks and Covid casting a long shadow over the economy, Greater Manchester’s future has rarely looked so uncertain.Yet Rochdale council bosses remain bullish about their vision for the borough - insisting they will push ahead with the ‘growth agenda’ they say is vital for its prosperity.Since Stockport’s voted to drop out of the doomed ‘spatial framework’ masterplan, Rochdale and the other eight boroughs have pledged to

direct to your inboxA 20-year-old cyclist suffered serious injuries after a crash with a bus in south Manchester.The woman was rushed to hospital following the smash on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme.The crash happened at around 4.25pm today (Monday) near the junction with Moss Lane East.It is unclear whether the woman's injuries are life-threatening.Traffic was diverted in the area following the incident.A Tweet by Manc Traffic said: "Crash on Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme between Moss Lane East and Gt

direct to your inboxNew mum Kate Ferdinand has shared a frank and open post with her Instagram followers after having a traumatic birth. Kate, who has welcomed a baby boy named Cree with her Manchester United legend husband Rio, has been praised for her honesty as she spoke about having an emergency cesarean section and the 'whirlwind' that has followed her son's arrival into the world.