This petrol station's new booze plan would be a 'disaster' for Didsbury, outraged locals say

Big Grillie Style, Burgerize, and a new partnership between Crazy Pedro's and Eat New York. Even Manchester's only Michelin-star restaurant has joined the burger bandwagon this year, with Mana launching a takeaway burger service that's consistently sold out for weeks on end.

direct to your inboxThree Mancunian sisters who conned businesses in Liverpool out of thousands of pounds are to be forced to pay back their ill-gotten gains.Sarah, Lynsey and Emmiline Burdon, from North Manchester, targeted luxury shops, restaurants, beauticians and hairdressers in the Liverpool ONE shopping centre and the city's Met Quarter, the Liverpool Echo reports.They stole thousands of pounds from their victims, then later splashed the cash on fags, booze and hundreds of lottery

direct to your inboxWayne Rooney has stopped himself in his tracks.He has adjusted his body position.He has swivelled, while keeping his eyes locked onto the flight of the ball.Now he is in the air, horizontal to the Old Trafford turf, as he swings his trusty right foot high above his head to try and make contact with Nani’s deflected cross.Vincent Kompany is stranded, helpless, a few yards away after misreading the trajectory.Micah Richards is preparing to head it clear at the back post.But

direct to your inboxIt's been five days since people in south Manchester were warned of a new strain of coronavirus circulating in the community. Four cases of a new variant - officially named E484K - were discovered in two unconnected homes in Moss Side, prompting targeted the launch of a mass testing programme, known as surge testing, on Monday.

direct to your inboxA "highly intelligent" man who ran half marathons was killed after being hit by a train in Urmston, an inquest heard.Kevin Costello, 43, an economics graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, had been suffering with his mental health in the run up to his tragic death, Stockport Coroner's Court heard.The keen sportsman, who married his wife Ruth Costello in 2013, had contacted his GP in March 2020, complaining of neck and shoulder pain, and anxiety states.On March 24,

direct to your inboxA former special constable has been barred from working in the police for life after he sent a 14-year-old girl he met during a patrol a topless photo of himself on Snapchat.Michael Wallace, 30, was placed on a policing 'barred list' following an internal gross misconduct hearing at Greater Manchester Police on Monday, the police watchdog announced today (Wednesday).He resigned as a special constable ahead of the hearing.

direct to your inboxA botched terror training exercise which foreshadowed delays in getting firefighters to the Manchester Arena bombing was a 'disaster', the public inquiry into the atrocity has been told.The emergency services took part in a huge terrorism training exercise, in which a suicide bomber scenario was played out at the Trafford Centre in May, 2016, a year before the real attack at the Arena.But Greater Manchester Police failed to alert fellow blue light colleagues about the

straight to your inbox every day for freeWhile government officials may be expected to have pictures of political leaders or inspirational artwork in their place of work, Ardalan Shekarabi’s office in Stockholm is a little different. On the wall above the Sweden’s Minister for Social Security’s desk hangs a Manchester United shirt.

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Manchester United players to produce a fitting performance to commemorate the anniversary of the Munich air disaster.United host Everton on Saturday night 63 years on from the tragedy that decimated the Busby Babes, killing 23 people who were on board the flight back to Manchester after a European Cup quarter-final second leg win over Red Star Belgrade.

straight to your inboxRaheem Sterling has warned Liverpool that Manchester City are full of confidence going into Sunday's Premier League showdown at Anfield.Sterling scored as City beat Burnley 2-0 in comfortable fashion on Wednesday, making it 20 games unbeaten with the last 13 being consecutive wins.

direct to your inboxPolice officers are at Piccadilly station today to check whether journeys are 'essential' or not.British Transport Police tweeted a picture of officers at the entrance to the railway station this morning, speaking to travellers before allowing them through.Officers are at 'all entrances', BTP said.The UK is currently under a national lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus with the government advising everyone to 'stay at home' as much as possible.Travel on public

direct to your inboxA person has died on the tracks at a south Manchester railway station.Emergency crews were called to Levenshulme station at 7.48am this morning (February 3) following reports of a “casualty on the tracks”.Paramedics attended but the person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has revealed how John Stones hit the depths of his football career amidst injury problems and personal troubles.The Manchester City defender has bounced back to form this season and is expected to regain his place in the team to face Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday night after contributing to a stunning 12-match winning streak.But he looked to be headed out of the Etihad exit door in the last two summers, when the break-up of his long-term relationship and

direct to your inboxCasey Stoney has a team laced with match-winners, but the Manchester United Women boss saved special praise for in-form star Ella Toone.The 21-year-old forward put the gloss on last week's win over Birmingham City and bagged another poacher's effort in a 2-0 win over challengers Everton in the Barclays FA Women's Super League. Toone's role in the United frontline continues to change and she has added goals to her contribution, a fact acknowledged by her manager.

Stockport, and £2m in a new travel hub, including a park and ride facility in Tyldesley.

straight to your inbox every day for free Pundits have criticised Manchester United for their defending in the defeat to Sheffield United on Tuesday night.

direct to your inboxManchester Airport has called for a 'clear plan' to help the travel industry navigate its way out of the pandemic following the announcement of strict new measures to limit flying abroad. Hub bosses say the new restrictions, including a directive to airlines to quiz people about their reasons for travel prior to boarding, will have 'limited impact' on their already diminished number of passengers.

direct to your inboxCasey Stoney hailed Leah Galton as the best winger in the country as she scripted Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Birmingham City in the Barclays FA Women’s Super League.In-form Galton, named the top flight’s Player of the Month in December, forced a pair of fine saves from Hannah Hampton as United dominated the first half.The 26-year-old broke the deadlock by steering home the opener 40 seconds after the restart and Stoney heaped praise on her player.“I think Leah is one of