Woman detained under Mental Health Act after flat fire in Rochdale

Erling Haaland said the quality on show in Manchester City's training sessions is "something else", as Riyad Mahrez said he is confident the Blues' style of play won't change following the arrival of the Norwegian.

A young driver who left his 16-year-old passenger with "serious, life-changing injuries" after speeding and crashing into a parked vehicle before fleeing the scene, has been jailed.

The huge music, art and science festival Bluedot is back for the summer after a three year absence - with a packed lineup of entertainment. The event got underway on Thursday night with thousands heading to camp on the site, next to Jodrell Bank's stunning Lovell Telescope, ready for the weekend's schedule.

The knock-on effects of the latest coronavirus peak will be felt for 'some months' by NHS hospital and care services, Manchester's public health director has warned. However, the country is now cresting the wave of infections and should see a decline.

Graham Mansfield told how he feared he'd be sent to jail after being convicted of the manslaughter of Dyanne, his wife of more than 40 years. Mrs Mansfield, 71, who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, had asked her husband to kill her when her illness got 'too bad' as she didn't want to go into hospital.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticBillie Eilish has released two new songs, “TV” and “The 30th,” to streaming services under the umbrella title of “Guitar Songs.”“TV” has already captured fans’ attention after she premiered it live in the U.K. in June on her “Happier Than Ever” tour, but “The 30th” will come as new to all listeners.“Finneas and I really wanted these to be yours as soon as possible,” Eilish said in a statement, mentioning her producer/co-writer brother.

Pet dogs will be allowed on board Metrolink trams as part of a three-month trial due to launch next month, transport bosses announced today. It means people's pooches will get to ride supervised for the first time in the network's 30-year history.

Covid-19 is once more piling pressure on an already strained NHS, according to Greater Manchester health chiefs. Staff absences as a result of coronavirus are seeing shortages in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community care.

A Greater Manchester Fire Service has slammed 'thoughtless and irresponsible' people who started a fire in a moorland with a disposable BBQ. It is the latest in a series of fires on moorland around Oldham in recent weeks, as temperatures have risen.

Manchester City and OKX certainly left no stone unturned to publicise their new multi-million pound training kit deal.

A man was taken to hospital with what are believed to be serious burns to his face after a fire inside a flat. Emergency services raced to the Tonge Moor area of Bolton late on Wednesday night.

Police have dismissed social media rumours about an attempted child abduction in Rochdale. Officers said they had investigated claims about an incident involving a pupil at Hollingworth Academy.

Greater Manchester have never been short of local legends and talent.

A gran has slammed TUI after a lost case "completely ruined" her holiday to celebrate her brother-in-law's 70th birthday. Julie Hibbert, 61, was left without vital medication after her baggage on a trip to Turkey went missing - and still hasn't been found five weeks later.

Theatrical, brilliant and instrumental. For two nights only, American family band Greta Van Fleet, known for their outrageous outfits and glitter makeup, took to O2 Apollo to tumultuous applause showcasing their outrageous talent.

Detectives are appealing for a missing man in his 50s who has not been seen for more than 24 hours. The man is from north Manchester, but was reported missing from a mental health hospital.