Tributes paid to socialist and trade unionist John Clegg

direct to your inboxAdam Thomas has paid a moving tribute to his dad Dougie James following his tragic death.The much-loved Manchester music promoter and lead singer of the 1970s band Dougie James and the Soul Train died at the end of November, aged 72.Former Emmerdale actor Adam has now broken his silence on his dad's passing, calling him his 'sunshine on a cloudy day'.Sharing a black and white image of himself as a youngster with his dad, the 32-year-old wrote: "My sunshine on a cloudy day.

while Skana was being sentenced for manslaughter by diminished responsibility today (Tuesday) at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. He called Emily 'bright and funny' and said she was 'a kind child with not a mean bone in her body'."How can we put into words how we feel about the death of our only child," Mr Jones said."It's just too hard to comprehend.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans want to see Aymeric Laporte partner Ruben Dias at the back in the upcoming Manchester derby, rather than John Stones.City have finally started to gather some momentum, after an inconsistent start to the campaign, as Saturday's 2-0 victory over Fulham saw them win successive Premier League games for the first time this season following last weekend's 5-0 mauling of Burnley.Both victories saw Stones star in the heart of defence as the 'Barnsley

direct to your inboxGreater Manchester Police has apologised and paid out £100,000 to an autistic man Tasered multiple times in the street.Dad-of-two Michael Gilchrist, 60, who has Asperger's and bi-polar disorder, was distressed and pacing up and down near his home in Wythenshawe when the incident happened in 2014.His hands were bloodied after he cut them breaking his window.Two officers responded to the scene and described Mr Gilchrist as being 'aggressive and dangerous'.He was Tasered ten

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

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.

John Boyega, actress Michaela Coel and England footballer Marcus Rashford are among the people who have been honoured at this year’s GQ Men Of The Year awards.Boyega was named winner of the icon award, with Coel, 33, named the creative icon winner and Rashford awarded the campaigner honour at the virtual ceremony.Manchester United star Rashford, 23, has won widespread praise and an MBE following his successful lobbying of the Government for the extension of free school meals.Shawn MendesCoel’s

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.

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,

Alexander John Soyoye, known as John, died after an alleged knife attack on Birchenall Street on Thursday, November 5.Today, Francesco Raji, 18, and Christopher Semedo, 21, both of Elm Road, Oldham, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with both murder and violent disorder.A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also appeared at the youth court charged with murder and violent disorder.No pleas were entered to the charges.Robin Lynch, prosecuting, said the trio were

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.

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.