Here are your latest Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday, June 7.
20.05.2023 - 08:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A walker was rescued after getting 'stranded in the dark' on Saddleworth Moor. Police and mountain rescuers escorted the walker to safety after they got lost near Birchen Clough in Chew Valley on Friday night.
In a post on Facebook, police thanked Oldham Mountain Rescue Team for coming to the experienced walker's aid 'within minutes'. A spokesperson for GMP Oldham said: "Many thanks to Oldham Mountain Rescue Team who deployed within minutes to assist police with a walker stranded in the dark near Birchen Clough on Saddleworth Moor.
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"OMRT used phone technology to pinpoint the walker's location and deployed a team who located and escorted them down to safety. OMRT are a vital part of the emergency services team in our area and are all unpaid volunteers who deploy 365 days of the year.
"The walker was experienced and had decent equipment yet still struggled in the failing light. Please bear this in mind. Plan your walk. Take supplies and keep safe."
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Here are your latest Manchester City evening headlines on Wednesday, June 7.
Former boxer Ricky Hatton reckons that the Gallagher brothers need to put their differences behind them and get the Oasis reunion on track - if only for their mum Peggy. The Stockport-born slugger says that the boys could ‘make history’ if they got back together, and it would be bigger than the Stone Roses’ famous comeback in 2012.
If you grew up in Greater Manchester, there's a good chance you will have memories of being packed off to Center Parcs for a family holiday.
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is confident he will be fit for Saturday's UEFA Champions League final.
Proposals for more than 65 homes on land around Saddleworth’s new high school are to go before councillors. The housing development would neighbour the new £27.5m Saddleworth School site, which opened in March last year.
Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst is reportedly a target for another Premier League club.
The line-up for Glastonbury Festival 2023 has been revealed and Wigan band The Lathums have been confirmed alongside a host of other artists. The festival, which takes place at Worthy Farm in three weeks time, released its full itinerary for the Somerset event yesterday (May 30) including a detailed breakdown of stages and set times.
Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar has resigned from his role as Ajax chief executive, prompting Reds fans to urge him to return to Old Trafford.
Asda is to buy the majority of EG Group's UK and Ireland operations in a deal worth over £2bn.
Johnny Depp is being forced to rest up after a fractured ankle has seriously altered his summer plans.
Sad news for fans hoping to see Johnny Depp in concert.
J. Kim Murphy Johnny Depp has sustained an injury to his ankle, prompting his group the Hollywood Vampires to delay a set of imminent tour dates. The group announced the news Monday morning, stating that Depp has been advised to avoid travel for the time being. The Hollywood Vampires — composed of Depp, Alice Cooper and Aerosmith member Joe Perry, as well as Tommy Henriksen — have rescheduled performances for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (in Manchester, N.H., Boston and Bethel, N.Y., respectively). The group will now perform in those locations in July. “We are sad to share that the Hollywood Vampires will be rescheduling our three U.S. tour dates this coming week,” the band wrote in a statement on social media. “Johnny has sustained a painful injury to his ankle following his recent appearances and has been advised by his doctor not to travel. He is devastated by this turn of events, but looks forward to resting up so all four Vampires can bring their absolute best to the tour in Europe.”
A bereaved mum who went to bed ‘fine’ was found dead the next morning - just weeks after the death of her daughter.
Kyle Walker wants to see out the final year of his contract at Manchester City - according to reports - and the way things are going, you cannot envisage there being much pushback on that.
Sam Smith is being slammed after abruptly exiting a concert stage and leaving fans "in the dark" for 20 minutes without any kind of announcement. Only adding to the anger was that fans felt Sam was particularly insensitive about the blackout, given that that particular show took place at the Manchester Arena, which was the site of a bombing during an Ariana Grande concert six years earlier.
The Warehouse Project will be back in September, with the likes of Bicep, Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna and Jamie Jones on the bill for its 2023 season. It’s also revealed that it will be opening up two new areas of its Depot Mayfield home, including the roof.
Manchester City are on the verge of completing the greatest season in the club's history, and maybe even the greatest season in English football history.
Kyle Walker has urged his Manchester City teammates to remain focused for two 'massive finals' as they aim to complete an illustrious treble.
A woman lost three stone in just eight weeks after deciding she had to change her lifestyle. Jess Cooke went from constant snacking to a strict fitness regime and controlled diet to shift the weight in just two months.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has admitted that he did have a 'situation' with club president Joan Laporta last summer amid Manchester United's plan to bring him to Old Trafford.