Thug celebrates outside court after being spared jail for smashing neighbour's window with a golf club

A woman was raped by Benjamin Mendy's co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie just hours after celebrating her birthday, a jury has heard.

Family and friends of Manchester's first homeless tour guide gathered together at an emotional memorial ceremony to honour and pay tribute to his life. Much-loved Danny Collins passed away in July aged 66 after a long illness.

Former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith and The Wanted singer Max George have shared a few sweet pictures of each other this summer as their romance continues to blossom since was confirmed last month. And last night Max, 34, took to Instagram stories to show support for his girlfriend Maisie, 21, who is taking part in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.The singer posted the official photo of Maisie dressed in her SAS clothes and captioned it: "Got this." Maisie also posted a lovestruck image yesterday to her her own Instagram (September 12), which showed the pair reflected in a dressing room mirror and Max standing behind her, giving her a sweet kiss, as she posed in her casual sports clothes.

Antony's exuberant celebrations

Max George has thrown his support behind rumoured girlfriend Maisie Smith as she sits down to watch her stint on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins play out on Channel 4.  Maisie, 21, has recently become close with Max, 33, amid claims he split from girlfriend Stacey Giggs, the ex-wife of former Manchester United footballer, Ryan Giggs.  Speculation the stars are romantically linked has been growing after they were pictured on the Greek isle of Crete together last month.

Victoria Beckham has shared a glimpse into the family's celebrations as son Romeo turned 20. The promising footballer waved goodbye to his teenage years on Thursday (September 1) and his proud parents couldn't help but publically gush over their son on his big day.

There has been outrage after thousands of plastic single use cups were left strewn all over Gay Village following another busy night of Pride celebrations. The event, which has lasted four days over the bank holiday weekend, has seen crowds of people flock to the city to celebrate in style.

Shania Twain is said to be planning a stadium tour of Britain to celebrate her 30-year career. The ‘You’re Still The One’ singer will reportedly play a string of arena shows in 2023 after long-running Las Vegas residency. Her tour will include multiple nights at London’s O2 Arena as well as shows in Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham, according to The Sun.

A “vulnerable” mum and her daughter have been spared jail for their part in drug offences after police say they were threatened into holding onto drugs for someone else. Abigail and Joanne Blackwell, 28 and 52 respectively, appeared at Manchester Crown Court on Minshull Street on Thursday morning, August 25, to face charges for drug offences dating back as far as December 2018.

A convicted armed robber stopped by police on the M6 was transporting a cargo of cocaine worth up to £500,000. Now Ashley Makin, from Bolton, faces a lengthy jail sentence.

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Tyson Fury's cousin Rico Burton.

A man is in critical condition in hospital after being knocked off his bike in a crash in Trafford.

The Duke of Cambridge has congratulated England midfielder Jill Scott on her career as she announced her retirement, joking he would not miss her “slide tackles”. Prince William, president of the FA, wrote in a personal tweet: “A pioneer of Women’s football and a great team player." The 40 year old, who recently confirmed his family move to Windsor, continued: “@JillScottJS8 congratulations on a wonderful career, it’s been a pleasure to get to know you.Tiny bit pleased there won’t be any more slide tackles during ‘friendly’ kickabouts… W”. Scott, 35, opened up about her decision to retire on Twitter as she wrote: “Right, we’re not crying.