Man, 49, dies after he 'set himself on fire' outside McDonald's

A murderer who killed the son of a former Manchester United star has died in a Lancashire prison.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has again taken aim at broadcasters for moving his side's trip to Manchester City to a Saturday 12.30pm kick-off.

Manchester Arndale market remains closed today (Saturday) following a fire which resulted in the evacuation of the shopping centre. Firefighters were called to Arndale at about 4pm on Friday after a blaze broke on one of the food stalls in the south side of the market hall.

Rail services at Manchester Victoria are facing long delays this evening following a points failure. All lines are currently blocked between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria tonight (Thursday November 9), causing delays of up to 45 minutes, according to Northern Rail.

Bruno Fernandes admits the mood in the Manchester United dressing room 'is not the best' after their 'disappointing' defeat to Copenhagen on Wednesday night. United sit at the bottom of Group A with just three points from four matches after they twice let a lead slip to lose 4-3 in Denmark.

A woman who fatally stabbed her ‘abusive’ boyfriend in the chest following a row about a man has been jailed for over five years.

A devastated Scots dog owner has spoken out after her beloved dog died while running away from fireworks.

Two men were left with serious injuries to their face and hands after a firework exploded in a moving BMW. Police were called to the incident at 12.30pm on Sunday (November 5) to reports of a 'loud bang'.

Officers have made an arrest following a hit-and-run which left a 64-year-old man fighting for his life. Greater Manchester Police says the man remains in a critical condition at hospital tonight (November 3).

Rochelle Humes has been given a '10 out of 10' for her latest looks after wowing her fans and followers during a recent event appearance. The This Morning star was already on a high after being able to reveal her next role as part of the voice cast in Disney's upcoming new release, Wish.

Kyle Richards & Mauricio Umansky are no longer on good terms, all thanks to his rumored romance with his Dancing With the Stars partner! And things between the exes are about to become even more tense due to this odd hint he dropped about Emma Slater after [SPOILER] their time in the ballroom came to an end.

Emily Longeretta Kelly Severide is coming back to the firehouse. Taylor Kinney, who left “Chicago Fire” midway through Season 11, will be back for the upcoming 12th season, Variety confirms. It’s not yet determined how many episodes he will appear in.

Amanda Owen, the star of Our Yorkshire Farm, is reportedly planning her return to TV following rumours of an affair amid her split from husband and co-star Clive.The mum-of-nine has been absent from our screens for a while but is expected to appear on the new Channel 4 show Our Farm Next Door, alongside Clive, 69, and their son Reuben. Allegations surfaced earlier this year that Amanda had a five-year relationship with married 71-year-old web designer Robert Davies, who she met when the couple hired him to work on the digital side of their business. However, the Owen family are set to reunite while starring in an upcoming show, which will see them renovate an old farmhouse.

Manchester City have been predicted to retain their Premier League crown following their comprehensive win over Manchester United on Sunday.

A man was seen limping as he left a venue in the early hours of the morning before being rushed into a car at the scene of a shooting in Salford. Police say the victim who is in his twenties went outside the venue at around 2.30am on Sunday (October 29) and was shot.

If you're heading out this weekend then you should definitely pack a brolly just in case with the region most likely to see some rainfall. According to the Met Office, Saturday will be a cloudy start to the weekend with remnants of fog from the past week still in the air.

Tributes have been pouring in for a much-loved dad who tragically passed away just hours after visiting a walk-in centre. Paul McHugh, a 37 year old fitness instructor at Lifestyles Alsop Fitness Centre in Walton, died suddenly on Saturday, October 21.

Asylum seekers being housed at some hotels in Greater Manchester will have to leave within months as the government seeks to end the costly use of this accommodation. At least two hotels in the city-region - one in Wigan and another in Rochdale - will be closing.

A court has heard that a man who was shot dead in the street 'wasn't very pleased' after being told he would have to pay 'full price' for his trainers to be cleaned.

Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing, it's been reported.