This is Eltiona Skana - the woman who killed seven-year-old Emily Jones on Mother's Day

straight to your inbox every day for freeMatch of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy have offered firm Manchester United predictions on where Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side could finish this season. The Reds have enjoyed a resurgence in the Premier League of late, winning six of their last seven in the top-flight before a 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Boxing Day.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola was thrilled with Manchester City's performance in their 2-0 win over Newcastle.

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Scholes says Manchester United's position in the table shows they have the ability to be title challengers this season.Their recent form has prompted plenty of talk about whether United can launch a challenge that was unexpected at the start of the season. Some of United's players have been bullish about their chances and Scholes can see why.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAfter a troubled start to the season, Manchester United have started to find their rhythm in the Premier League and are within touching distance of early pacesetters Liverpool.While there is still a long way to go in terms of any title race, the improvements in the past month have been significant and have capped off what has largely been a great year for United domestically.A big factor behind that is, of course, the signing of Bruno Fernandes in

Grill It Yourself meal kits during the pandemic.A valuable marketing tool for any independent business, the Northern Quarter restaurant spent seven years building its social media channels into what Dan describes as a community.He is awaiting an investigation from Facebook - which owns Instagram and Whatsapp - but in the meantime wants to warn people of how the hacker operated to make sure no other local businesses fall victim to the same scam.He said: "I would hate for this to happen to any

direct to your inboxLike this entire year, Christmas Day in 2020 is anything but normal.It's a restricted, and for some quite sad time.But Greater Mancunians did have something to smile about today...

direct to your inboxA wholesalers from Manchester has been prosecuted by a council and fined for selling an axe to a 13-year-old online.Under the Offensive Weapons Act 1996, it is illegal to sell an axe, knife, knife blade or razor blade to anyone aged under 18.But the teenager - who was used as a test purchaser for the council - was able to buy the 1.85lb hand axe on eBay in March last year.No checks were made on the buyer's age.As a result Topline Wholesale Ltd, based on Derby Street in

had his decks confiscated after holding a rave in the school toilets.Cael Bell found online fame after hosting a 30-minute rave in the bathroom of St.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United are interested in signing Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo from Independiente del Valle in the January transfer window as part of a new recruitment strategy.The MEN understands United want to sign Caicedo, 19, so he can move to Manchester in the New Year due to new work permit regulations.United have decided to pursue the highest-rated teenage talents around the world, having previously preferred to pursue long-term targets aged

straight to your inbox every day for freeIt's been an interesting contrast recently to listen to players and managers at Tottenham and Chelsea play down talk of a title challenge this season, while those at Manchester United continue to embrace the idea.Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard have both tried to shy away from title talk, a message which has been regurgitated by their players.In a season that looks set to be wide open both teams could hold realistic ambitions of winning the league, but

If you’re a die-hard Coronation Street fan then you may well remember Bruce Jones who played the part of Les Battersby.The actor left his role as the taxi river in 2007, but what has been up to since? Let’s take a look… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK's daily newsletter . You can sign up at the top of the page.

straight to your inboxIt's safe to say Manchester City fans don't agree with the latest claim from their Liverpool counterparts when it comes to youngsters Phil Foden and Curtis Jones.Both exciting England midfield prospects are enjoying an increased role for their sides this year.

direct to your inbox Plans for a six-month trial of the first phase of a walking and cycling scheme in Levenshulme and north Burnage at the start of the year have been announced by Manchester council.