Two arrested as detectives crack down on 'busy' drugs line in east Manchester

An Uber driver had to abandon his car on a track in Oldham after it became stuck on the rocky hillside as he followed his satnav.

A man aged 77 and a woman of 60 have been quizzed by detectives on suspicion of assault after the death of a baby boy.

Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, March 9.

Michael Carrick has admitted Donny van de Beek wasn't given enough first-team opportunities at Manchester United before heading out on loan.

Filming has started in Manchester and The Lake District on a groundbreaking spin-off series of the popular BBC One series The A Word.

Liam Fox can currently be found lighting up screens on Emmerdale where he plays Dan Spencer. The 51 year old has acted in the hit soap since 2011 and during this time has been involved a number of dramatic storylines. His appearances on screen have led viewers curious to learn more about his life off screen.

Ian Evatt has told Bolton fans to not expect as busy a transfer window in the summer as there was in January at Wanderers as adding more strength in depth to the squad is among the chief priorities.

Pep Guardiola has already confirmed Aleks Zinchenko will start in Tuesday's FA Cup tie with Peterborough United and there has now been a big hint as to who won't be involved - at least from the start.

Ralf Rangnick says Dean Henderson's Manchester United future will not be decided until the summer.

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has continued his war of words with Jamie Carragher over Manchester United's decision to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

Two women have been taken to hospital after a crash at a busy junction in Salford.

Liam Gallagher has responded to BRIT Awards host Mo Gilligan’s recent impression of him.Gilligan, who made his debut hosting the annual awards ceremony at The O2 in London on February 8, dressed up as Gallagher – wearing a parka, bucket hat and sunglasses – during one skit on the night.Approaching a microphone stand in Gallagher’s swaggering on-stage style, Gilligan referenced ‘Wonderwall’, Gallagher’s love for Manchester City and his 2017 solo album ‘As You Were’ while promoting the former Oasis frontman’s live BRITS performance. You can watch the impression below.Mo Gilligan as Liam Gallagher in BRITs 2022 pic.twitter.com/rWwmJ2b9g2— Monoton Selçuk Jonathan (@MemurReboot) February 9, 2022Speaking to NME in this week’s Big Read, Gallagher was asked for his reaction to Gilligan’s impression.“It’s a good job I’m not a snowflake,” he replied.

Fred admits it is 'strange' for Manchester United to have an interim manager and 'a little bit bad' they are not working under a permanent appointment.

Cruz Beckham is the spitting image of of his dad David Beckham in pictures from his latest modelling shoot.The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham recently celebrated his 17th birthday party with the whole family, and the teenager seems to be growing up incredibly fast. Doing a photoshoot and interview for i-D magazine, Cruz showed off his muscular frame and bright pink shaved locks as he posed for the camera.

Cruz Beckham's debut magazine cover has been slammed fans - who found the shots 'uncomfortable' and 'disturbing'.

Two severe flood warnings have been issued in south Manchester which could pose a 'danger to life'.

Liam Gallagher has shared his views on the British Monarchy, sharing his love for the Queen, who he describes as “a little Jedi”.Gallagher was speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover feature about his massive forthcoming Knebworth gigs and third studio album ‘C’MON YOU KNOW’.During the feature, Gallagher was alerted to a tweet he sent out at the start of 2022, which read: “So I’ve missed out on the NYs honours list AGAIN ffs what more do I have to do to get myself 1 of those SIR things oh well onwards and sideways LG x.”Responding to NME, he said: “There’ll be some fucker there going” – he puts on posh accent – ‘Who does he think he is, scruffy little shit from Manchester thinking the Queen is gonna give him that?’“If I can wind some cunt up [on the] first of January, start as I mean to go on.”Going on to discuss his views on the Monarchy and Queen Elizabeth II, he added: “Unless they delivered it to my fucking door through the letterbox, like the Royal Mail fucking should do… I’m certainly not going there and bending down for no cunt.“Not that I’m anti-Royals – I like the Queen. I think she’s like a little Jedi.

Liam Gallagher has responded to Aitch’s plea to be on his next album.Back in December, Manchester rapper Aitch said that he would pay £7million to Gallagher if he would feature on his next album.Now, speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read, Gallagher has responded saying that he won’t be appearing on Aitch’s album.Gallagher said: “He ain’t got seven million fucking quid – he ain’t got fucking seven fucking quid, never mind fucking seven million.”He continued: “Listen, I don’t do that – that’s not for me, man. He seems like a nice lad, but I don’t wanna be on anyone’s album.”Gallagher – a famous Manchester City fan – also said Aitch’s football allegiances would prevent his working with him.“He’s a United fan, so it ain’t fucking happening,” Liam added.