TV star allegedly caused 'traumatic brain injuries' by punching man outside his home, court hears

A teenage boy accused of murder admitted stabbing a 17-year-old but claimed he was trying to 'diffuse' a fight. The 16-year-old defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is on trial after being charged following the death of Kyle Hackland.

Victor Lindelof's form could convince Erik ten Hag to keep him at Manchester United with the defender set to assess his future at the end of the season.

An 'unforgettable day of prehistoric fun' is promised as Dino Invasion World comes to Manchester this weekend.

Andy Burnham says Labour colleagues in London should 'leave him alone' after hinting at a lack of support for his projects in Greater Manchester. The mayor has spoken out in the week he announced a new Manchester Baccalaureate in an overhaul of education for the region's youngsters.

Rio Ferdinand says he received a text from Pep Guardiola which unpacked his faith in his squad just hours before Manchester City thrashed Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final.

A man in his 60s has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Bolton. Greater Manchester Police says it was called out to a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Back Bridgeman Street, near to Heywood Park, yesterday morning (May 16).

A 'bully' who attacked a man in his home with hair clippers before stealing his mobile phone has been jailed. Greater Manchester Police says Mark Spencer would 'prey on the most vulnerable'.

Amanda Holden shared her support for Britain's Got Talent co-star Alesha Dixon ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final as she wowed with her own snaps from Paris.

Things have been hotting up for Tina O'Brien on-screen as her character was seen continuing her affair with Coronation Street's newest bad boy. The actress is best known for playing Sarah Barlow - nee Platt - in the ITV soap, but didn't join until the daughter of matriarch Gail Platt turned 12.

Manchester City used last season's Champions League semi-final collapse against Real Madrid to their advantage in the build-up to Tuesday's draw at the Bernabeu.

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Ilkay Gundogan admits he twice asked Erling Haaland if he was 'sure' he was happy to hand him the penalty he eventually missed in Saturday's 2-1 win at home to Leeds United

Kate Garraway was left taken aback as her Good Morning Britain co-star made an unexpected dig at Carol Vorderman. The presenter was at the helm of the ITV news programme on Thursday (May 4) alongside Ben Shephard when they were joined as usual by Richard Arnold.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will be able to welcome back Nathan Ake in midweek as West Ham visit the Etihad Stadium.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has dodged questions over the party's hiring of former civil servant Sue Gray amid speculation he could have to wait a year for her to start as his chief of staff.

Manchester City supporters want to see Aymeric Laporte return to the starting line-up against Fulham in the Premier League this weekend.

Former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has suggested Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is a 'different player' to the one that arrived from Borussia Dortmund.

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Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes it would be increasingly difficult to argue that Manchester City are not the greatest English football team if they win the Champions League this season.