Man to appear in court over alleged knife attack on Tameside street

The risk of a terror attack in the UK is rising according to a new report as the government has confirmed its commitment to Martyn's Law.

Two pedestrians were left injured after a car mounted the pavement on a busy road near Greater Manchester. Officers were called out to High Street West in Glossop - part of the A57 between Tameside and Snake Pass - following the incident involving a black Vauxhall Corsa.

Ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs ' retrial later this month on domestic violence charges has been abandoned after lawyers withdrew the prosecution. Ryan, 49, was due to go on trial for a second time on 31 July, accused of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 39, between August 2017 and November 2020. He was also accused of assault by “losing control” and headbutting her, as well as the common assault of Ms Greville’s sister, Emma, by elbowing her in the jaw, during a row at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on 1 November, 2020.

A man has appeared in court accused of the murder of a man in Levenshulme. Samuel Obokiti, 29, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court this morning (Wednesday) wearing grey jogging bottoms and a grey jumper.

An Albanian woman studying to be a lawyer in Manchester has said: "We are not all criminals."

It is a year to the day since Manchester City unveiled not one but three new signings to their excited supporters.

A dad-of-three says he was booted out of Turkey and forced to fly back to the UK because he shares the same name as a man from Manchester who had terror charges against him dropped.

Yaya Toure has revealed that he recommended Sadio Mane to Manchester City during the winger's spell at Southampton.

Manchester City defender Esme Morgan has offered an insight into England's World Cup preparations as the competition for places heats up and new partnerships are forming.

A violent robbery gang targeted cash in transit drivers armed with a red-bladed axe. In total, the group stole over a quarter of a million pounds in the attacks.

A boy of 17 has been charged after an alleged fight outside Piccadilly railway station. Officers were scrambled and London Road was cordoned off on Tuesday afternoon as cops responded to a 'fight between two males'. One was taken to hospital with a hand injury.

Foo Fighters have added an extra date in Manchester to their upcoming UK tour.The announcement comes just one day after the band announced that they would be bringing their ongoing tour to the UK, and set to play in various cities next summer.Originally, the UK leg was set to kick off on June 13 2024 with an opening show in Manchester, from there it would resume four days later with a show at Glasgow’s Hampden Stadium, before moving through London, Cardiff and Birmingham.Now, following the pre-sale starting earlier today, the band have confirmed that they will be adding another show in Manchester to the scheduled dates, following unprecedented demand.Also taking place at Emirates Old Trafford Stadium, the new show will be held on June 15, making it the only city other than London to have two scheduled performances from the rock veterans.While Wet Leg and Loose Articles were previously announced as being the support acts for the first Manchester date, it has today been confirmed that both Chroma and Courtney Barnett will be joining Dave Grohl and co. for the second.

Manchester United fans have been warned both prospective new owners will bring moral baggage to the table should either conclude a deal for the club.

It's been more than seven months since Manchester United owners the Glazers announced plans to 'explore strategic alternatives' for investment, paving the way for a protracted takeover process which still seems some way from completion.

Bayern Munich hope to capitalise on Manchester United's stalled pursuit of Mason Mount by stepping up their interest in the Chelsea midfielder, according to reports.

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol is being strongly linked with a move to Manchester City this summer.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Urmston last week.

Manchester United's protracted takeover continues to rumble on and has reached its eighth month following the Glazers' announcement to "explore strategic alternatives for the club" back in November.

Ryan Giggs' case was back in court ahead of a scheduled trial next month. The former Manchester United star did not attend the hearing at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday morning, as his attendance had been excused.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a tongue-in-cheek reference to Romelu Lukaku’s saved header from close range when explaining his Champions League final success.