Tributes paid to 'beautiful' gran-of-five found dead in woods following reports of a 'person on fire'

straight to your inboxCaroline Weir only found out she had made history on Instagram, and dismissed the notification without realising the significance.Only when the Manchester City midfielder was told by her Scotland national team media manager did she learn that she had actually been nominated for the prestigious FIFA Puskas Goal of the Year award.Only ten goals per season are selected, and previous winners have been Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Mo Salah, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and James

where he remains in a critical condition.A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by driving without due care and attention.He has since been released under investigation, police said.A file in relation to Antonia's death has been passed to south Manchester Coroners' Court, a spokesman confirmed.Following the news of the tragedy, dozens of close friends and family paid tribute to Antonia, who was remembered for having the 'biggest smile'.Close friend Zoe Connor

Five of six schemes put forward for ‘active travel’ funding in Stockport did not meet the government’s criteria, it has emerged.Greater Manchester has been allocated nearly £20m for projects that make it safer and easier to make journeys on foot or by bike.The region was awarded £3.1m in July as ministers moved to capitalise on the increase in walking and cycling during the first lockdown.But the bulk - £15.9m - is for longer term ‘tranche two projects’, with the full details of successful

here Nick Tanner said: "RIP Soul Train Legend Dougie James. Only met him a few times, but always the life and soul of the party and so great to learn more about him and his family on #mancsinmumbai.

Manchester City and other Champions League sides held a minute's silence before Wednesday's fixtures to remember a great of the game. Among the City squad to face Olympiacos was Aguero, who was married to Maradona’s daughter Gianinna.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United players past and present have been reacting to the death of Diego Maradona, the Argentine hero who is considered one of the best football players of all time.The Argentine Football Association confirmed on Wednesday that Maradona passed away at his home in Tigre just two weeks after undergoing successful surgery for a blood clot on his brain.It's reported that he suffered a heart attack and subsequently died at the age of 60.

straight to your inbox every day, freeWhen footballers talk about their former clubs you will often hear them say that they still look out for their results, that it's one of the first scores they look for when they return to their new dressing room. It can be something of a cliche, but they know the fans will love it.Fabio da Silva doesn't need to look out for the Manchester United results more than six years since he left Old Trafford.

Andrew Wadsworth, 37, accepts killing 32-year-old Melissa Belshaw but denies murdering her.Jurors were told that he had been released from prison two months before the incident at Ms Belshaw's home on Upholland Road in Wigan.In November 2011 he was sent to jail after being convicted of two counts of robbery, two counts of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, aggravated burglary and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.On day five of the trial at Manchester Crown Court,

Manchester Evening News : "I knew her very well, probably for nearly 30 years. "One of her daughters was in my class at school.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"Margaret went walking in Brookdale Park every single day without fail."Her grandchildren were the topic of conversation every day."She never missed church.

straight to your inbox every day, freeRB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has liked an Instagram post linking him with a move to Manchester United.The 22-year-old has established himself as one of Europe's most talented centre-backs in recent years, and has been linked with a move to United, amongst other big clubs.Upamecano signed for Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg back in 2017 for around £9m, and the Bundesliga club will almost definitely make a huge profit if they were to sell him.

from Salford who died after being struck by a train. Mathew James McManus, 36, from Little Hulton, died after the tragedy at Trafford Park station earlier this month.

Burnage, played an active role in Manchester’s Labour movement throughout his lifetime.

Corrie actors in the portrait were photographed at different times.

The Ammies parted company with Alexander in the middle of last month just five games into their League Two campaign.

Moston have paid tribute to her.Julie Ainsley's body was found in a wooded area off Williams Road following reports of a person on fire on Saturday evening (November 14).Police have said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.Following the tragic incident, dozens of heartfelt tributes have been paid to the 48-year-old mum and grandma.Ms Aisley's heartbroken daughter Jade Riley told the Manchester Evening News how her mum was 'always happy and making people laugh'.Ms Riley