HS2 chief pledges ‘no let-up’ after Manchester left empty-handed

Labour will not bring HS2 to the North of England, Keir Starmer has said. The Labour leader told the Manchester Evening News today (January 11) that he has ruled out putting the ill-fated plans for a new high-speed railway line between Birmingham and Manchester back on track.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane criticised striker Rasmus Hojlund after he was guilty of squandering opportunities in the first half of Monday night's FA Cup tie with Wigan Athletic.

Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has refused to rule out a January exit for star striker Serhou Guirassy amid links with Manchester United, although says his club are under no pressure to sell.

A man was left covered in blood as violence erupted on a tram following the Manchester City and Huddersfield football match on Sunday (January 1).

The Spanish Football Association made the decision to rescind Mason Greenwood's recent red card for Getafe after hearing evidence from referee Jorge Figueroa.

Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, has wished Donny van de Beek good luck after the Dutchman sealed a January transfer window loan switch to Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.

A Greater Manchester NHS chief issued a public statement on Wednesday night (January 3) as hospitals across the region face huge pressures and long waits at A&E.

Fire crews, police, gas and electricity teams descended on a major road in Middleton after a car ploughed into a hedge. The car reportedly hit a lamppost on Grimshaw Lane in Middleton, before careering into a rose garden on Newbank Close on Sunday afternoon, December 31.

Police have issued an appeal for information after a crash in Flixton left a person with ‘serious injuries’.

Community campaigners, two star footballers and charity champions are among those from Greater Manchester who have been recognised in this year's King's New Year Honours list.

The owner of a dog which had to be put down to end its suffering has been sentenced for failing to seek veterinary care.

An MP has stepped in to help speed up visas for the parents of a care worker severely injured in a horrific incident in Salford. Preeti Dhunna, 30, was hit by a car as she crossed a road to catch a bus.

Chris Shiflett has opened up about the task of becoming a frontman, describing it as “challenging”.The singer-songwriter and Foo Fighters lead guitarist has released three solo albums since 2017, but as he has revealed in a new interview, he continues to feel more at home on the side of the stage than under the central spotlight.Speaking to Classic Rock (via Music News), he described the transition to frontman as being “challenging”, adding: “Guitar playing is my comfort zone.”“But to be the singer and then also have to talk to the crowd, I had to work at that. What you realise is that people want to have a good time.

A mother-of-two's face turned into a “red-hot furnace” on Christmas Day, and made her look like “Rudolph” and feel incredibly self-conscious.

Manchester council spent more than £3m on the HS2 line that was supposed to reach the city before it was scrapped by Rishi Sunak earlier this year. The Prime Minister said he would cancel the Northern leg of the high-speed rail line, promising to spend the £36bn saved on other transport projects, in his keynote speech at the Tory party conference which was held in Manchester in October.

Manchester United are heading into a new era after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed his deal to invest in the club.

In a sneak peek at tonight's (24 December) Royal Carols: Together at Christmas, Kate Middleton is seen meeting Rico, 13, who learned to trust others thanks to his coach Russell. The 41 year old Princess put on her annual Christmas show at Westminster Abbey and between performances, viewers will see her talking to people and learning about their charity efforts. The programme includes a scene where she meets Rico, who's been getting better at football with his coach Russell Gray.

Christmas came early for one family of Manchester City fans when all five trophies turned up at their house after a year when their lives were turned upside down.

Manchester United are cautious of Financial Fair Play regulations and are preparing for a quiet January transfer window.

The death of a much-loved great grandad who went missing for almost ten weeks was a 'tragic accident', a coroner has ruled.