Hundreds of cannabis plants seized and man arrested in drugs bust

Manchester City and Manchester United now have a clearer understanding of who they could face in the group stages of next season's Champions League after City's triumph in the competition on Saturday evening in Istanbul.

It wasn't pretty but Manchester City got the job done in the Champions League final on Saturday night.

A young mum and former professional footballer who was found to be an accountant for a £1million drugs gang has had her jewellery and property seized.

Declan Rice will leave West Ham this summer, chairman David Sullivan has confirmed.

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Jude Bellingham, the German club has confirmed.

Former Real Madrid centre-back Sergio Ramos has advised Harry Kane not to turn down the opportunity to join the Spanish club if they pursue his signature during the summer transfer window.

Lewis Prince told lie after lie. Standing in the witness box in court, the 29-year-old from Salford claimed he never put his hands around the neck of a toddler.

A man is being questioned by police after a huge cannabis farm was discovered in Rochdale. Almost 500 cannabis plants were seized after an early morning raid on a building on Rooley Moor Road on Monday.

Luke Shaw ought to play in the heart of defence once more for Manchester United to try and nullify the threat Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses.

Stop-and-search powers have been extended and two further arrests have been made following a spate of violence in parts of Trafford and Manchester.

A man has been arrested after suspected drugs were seized from a home in Tameside in an early morning raid.

A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy have died following an incident off Bournemouth beach.

When it comes to picking standout performers from the Premier League season it's hard to ignore Casemiro at Manchester United and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Brian Kidd has lauded Erik ten Hag for staying true to Manchester United's ethos in his maiden season.

A landmark south Manchester pub known for its iconic Lemn Sissay poem painted on the wall is set to be demolished TODAY. It comes after a fire tore through the derelict building earlier this week.

Pulp have announced a surprise run of UK shows in the coming months, taking place in Manchester and London. Check out dates and ticket details below.The returning Britpop heroes are set to play their first of their summer reunion gigs in Bridlington tonight (Friday May 26), and have now added more gigs to the run – playing a huge outdoor show at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl on Tuesday July 4 and two intimate gigs at London’s Eventim Apollo Hammersmith on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 July.Tickets will be on sale from 9am on Friday 2 June and will be available here.Did someone say “encore” ? Here’s a few extra Pulp shows for the current UK tour … Manchester @castlefieldbowl on 4 July, and London @EventimApollo on 28 & 29 July.

A 40-year-old man has been arrested after a large quantity of jewellery worth approximately £200,000 was stolen from a business in Middleton.

Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Newcastle United will compete in next season's Champions League.

Police have closed Whitehall after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street. Police have arrested a man following the collision at 4.20pm this afternoon (May 25).

Brighton fans made their feeling towards Alexis Mac Allister clear on Wednesday night amid growing speculation about his future.