Stockport County pay tribute to former record-signing Neil Matthews following death at 56

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

sadly passed away last Wednesday.  The iconic pop star died peacefully at the age of 83 in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, following a battle with an unknown illness.  Tributes have been pouring in for the Grammy winner from fans around the world, with Beyonce, Mick Jagger and many other celebrities also sharing stories and words about the singer.

Emergency services were called to a crash involving two cars in Oldham. Fire and rescue were called to Hollinwood Avenue in Chadderton at around 3:30pm on Monday (May 29).

It was heartbreak for Stockport County supporters as their team missed out on promotion in the cruellest of fashions.

Wrexham first team coach and reserve team manager David Jones admits Ben Foster's future at the club remains up in the air following the Red Dragons' promotion to the Football League.

A high heart rate in May is almost an annual tradition for Stockport County manager Dave Challinor.

Manchester City teenager Rico Lewis has played a key role in Pep Guardiola's side's Premier League title triumph, and his energy, ability and attitude is helping to reinvent a position.

Richard Arnold caused quite the stir on Good Morning Britain on Friday (May 26) while celebrating 50 years of The Rocky Horror Show.

Helen Flanagan was seen beaming next to a fellow former soap star as she headed out to an opening with her eldest daughter in tow. Taking to Instagram, the former Coronation Street star shared how she was enjoying an afternoon at a brand new Marks and Spencer's cafe.

A former bingo caller from Manchester has done the city proud by winning a prestigious award for his book. Author Jarvis, from Salford, was presented the Oscar's book prize by HRH Princess Beatrice on the tenth anniversary of the awards.

This Morning viewers found themselves cracking the same remark as they watched the show's tribute to Tina Turner. The music icon, who had hits including Proud Mary and The Best, passed away after a long illness, her publicist Bernard Doherty confirmed on Wednesday (May 24).

Peace have announced their first run of headline UK tour dates since changing their line-up. Find a full list of dates below.Set to take place across November this year, the tour dates mark the band’s string of live dates as a duo — following the departure of guitarist Doug Castle and drummer Dom Boyce.The upcoming shows also come in celebration of the indie veterans’ recently surprise-released fourth album.

Another 144 new homes are planned for Stockport town centre - and they are all ‘affordable’. Housing association Great Places has submitted plans for 144 apartments split across two new buildings at the corner of King Street West and Chestergate. Properties include a mix of one and two-bedroom flats and duplexes.

A new 'walkable neighbourhood' in Stockport has moved a step closer with the announcement of a funding partner for the 250 million scheme.

A heartbroken family has paid tribute to a 'one-in-a-million' dad-of-five after he was mauled to death in a dog attack. Jonathan Hogg, 37, suffered fatal injuries when he was attacked by a dog, believed to be an XL bully type, at a house in Leigh last night (Thursday).

Legendary musician Andy Rourke has died at the age of 59 following a long fight with pancreatic cancer.

Johnny Marr has led tributes to former bandmate Andy Rourke following his death aged 59. The late musician’s death was announced by Marr, who released a statement on Twitter. ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer,’ Marr, 59, wrote.

The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke has passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

A family has paid tribute to a 'loved brother, son and uncle' who has died following a horror crash in Cheshire. Christopher 'Bigsby' Allen was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on Monday morning (May 18).

The family of a pregnant mum who died in a crash on the M66 have paid a heartfelt tribute to her, describing her as a 'shining light'.