Suspicious item which prompted bomb scare turned out to be firework components

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direct to your inboxGreater Manchester is being hit by yet more wild skies as heavy rain turns to snowfall across the region in what residents have called 'bonkers weather'. Many boroughs have been overwhelmed by the deluge that came with Storm Christoph, with some areas, including Didsbury, Northenden, Ramsbottom and Leigh, seeing waterways burst their banks and flood houses.

straight to your inboxManchester City will be hoping to continue their winning run in the Premier League this weekend, as they face Crystal Palace on Sunday.City have won their last four league games which has seen them move up into third, with Pep Guardiola's side also having a game in hand over both Liverpool and Manchester United at the top of the table.Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres are available once again for City this weekend, but Sergio Aguero, Aymeric Laporte, Nathan Ake and Eric

United have been excellent away from home this season, winning 11 of their last 12 away league games, but Jurgen Klopp's side haven't lost a league game at home for 46 matches, a record that stretches back to April 2017.Facundo Pellistri, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo will again miss out for United, but Anthony Martial and Victor Lindelof are likely to feature, but could have to settle for a place on the bench due to Edinson Cavani and Eric Bailly's strong recent form.So, what line up will

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straight to your inbox every day for freeJurgen Klopp says interest from Manchester United did not come at the right time in his managerial career.The German took over at Liverpool in 2015, leading them to the Champions League and Premier League titles after successfully reversing the fortunes of the Anfield club.On Sunday, he takes charge against fierce rivals United in what could be a potentially huge game in this season's Premier League title race.Yet all could have been so different had

straight to your inbox every day for freePaul Pogba has opened up on the mental impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on him and explained why it has given him a reality check about the important things in life.Manchester United midfielder Pogba tested positive for the virus last August and was forced to spend 10 days in quarantine before returning to pre-season training.

direct to your inboxA sports centre in south Manchester is being transformed into a coronavirus vaccine centre - one of the first in the region to be led by a local pharmacy.From Monday (January 18) jabs will be administered at Whalley Range Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club on Kingsbrook Road. The service is being provided by local pharmacy group Kapoor Pharmacy Services (KPS), which runs two chemists in Whalley Range and Chorlton as well as one in Rochdale.

direct to your inboxBomb disposal experts were called to deal with “suspicious items” found close to a church in Tameside this afternoon.Expert officers were called to help police at the scene, close to Holy Trinity Church, on Dean Street, in Ashton-under-Lyne.The bomb disposal crew was called “as a precaution”, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.Nobody has been injured and enquiries are ongoing.Police were called at around 1.40pm this afternoon (January 7), a GMP spokesperson said.“At around

direct to your inboxPolice have been trawling a street in north Manchester after a man was shot.Officers were called to Mansfield Avenue in Blackley at around 7.50pm last night (Tuesday) following reports a gunman had opened fired inside a house.A 22-year-old man was found with 'serious' leg injuries.He was taken to hospital. Cops have described the shooting as 'vicious'.The man's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Greater Manchester Police over alleged failings in the investigation into her death. Shukri Abdi died after getting into difficulties in the river, near Bury town centre, during a heatwave in June 2019.

United will be without Edinson Cavani, who is banned, with Victor Lindelof also an injury doubt, with Eric Bailly once again expected to partner Harry Maguire in defence.

direct to your inboxResidents have spoken of their shock after they were evacuated from their homes following a bomb scare in south Manchester. A major police and emergency response was prompted after 'suspicious items' were discovered at a property on Wilmslow Road between Withington and Fallowfield.

direct to your inboxA 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing an explosive device after 'suspicious items' were discovered at a property in south Manchester. Homes were evacuated after bomb disposal officers were called to Wilmslow Road in Fallowfield on Friday night.

direct to your inboxResidents have been evacuated from their homes on a major south Manchester road following the discovery of 'suspicious items' at a property.The bomb squad has been scrambled to the scene in Fallowfield.Emergency services are stationed on Wilmslow Road, between Derby Road and Brook Road.Police, paramedics and fire crews are at the scene. Some residents told the Manchester Evening News they had been evacuated from their flats on Wilmslow Road earlier in the evening.