Plans for 700 homes pushed back after concerns over safety of children

Love Island's Gemma Owen has made a hilarious dig at her dad Michael as they were together for the first time since she found reality TV fame this summer. The 19-year-old was the youngest singleton who headed to Majorca for the 2022 edition of the ITV2 dating series.

David de Gea has called on his teammates to "keep believing" after Manchester United bounced back from last weekend's Manchester derby defeat to beat Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Friday, October 7.

Manchester United winger Antony has offered a glimpse into his new home, formerly owned by Paul Pogba.

Households might have blackout this winter if power plants cannot get enough gas to keep running, the National Grid has warned.

Gorka Marquez was back in the ballroom on Saturday night as he and new celebrity partner Helen Skelton competed in the second week of Strictly Come Dancing.

Donny van de Beek's spell at Manchester United has been less than ideal for the Dutchman.

Donny van de Beek's former agent has criticised Manchester United and Paul Pogba in an extraordinary interview.

The Labour party have plans to restore social housing as the second largest tenure in the UK according to Lisa Nandy. During a speech at the Labour conference in Liverpool the shadow communities secretary outlined a series of housing policies aimed at boosting council housebuilding and homeownership.

Raphael Varane has been hailed as 'the boss' after he rediscovered his form for Manchester United this season.

Manchester United have been handed a double boost on the injury front as international stars including Cristiano Ronaldo prepare to team up with their nations for the September break.

Manchester United's trip to the Etihad Stadium to face cross-city rivals Manchester City after the international break will mark the beginning of a relentless period for Erik ten Hag's side.

Gemma Owen and her boyfriend Luca Bish put on a cosy display as they departed 20 Stories Restaurant and Bar in Manchester on Saturday night hand-in-hand. The former Love Island contestant, 19, exposed her midriff in a white sleeved crop top which she teamed up with a high-waisted pair of skinny tan trousers. Meanwhile her co-star, 23, cut a suave figure in a white polo shirt and grey trousers while gazing adoringly at his partner following their date night.

Erik ten Hag being appointed as Manchester United manager was supposed to give Donny van de Beek the edge that he needed to shine on the Premier League stage. However, six matches into the season, the former Ajax man has only totted up 19 minutes of action.

Erling Haaland has shrugged off the suggestion that he doesn't touch the ball enough by revealing his dream is to only have five touches in a game but still score five goals.

Former Manchester City player Trevor Sinclair has hit back after being subject to a wave of criticism after his comments on social media following the death of the Queen.

A new Aldi, more than 700 homes and two office buildings could be given the go ahead next week when Manchester council's planning committee meets. A secondary school, a park and a community hub are also planned at the former Jackson's Brickworks site in Newton Heath where around two-thirds of the 716 homes, which are set to be built in two phases, would be affordable.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag still has a number of injury worries heading into Thursday night's Europa League match against Sheriff Tiraspol.