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Manchester United have come off the back of three tough away games battered and bruised with just one win to show for their efforts.

A popular schoolgirl who went into a river to 'have a paddle' and to 'cool off' on a hot summer's day drowned after she 'lost her balance' and went under the water.

Manchester City have been charged with failing to control their players amid a controversial refereeing call by Simon Hooper in Sunday’s draw with Tottenham.

Antony Cotton has thrown support behind his former Coronation Street co-star Ellie Leach as the Strictly Come Dancing final approaches. The actor, who has played factory worker Sean Tully in the ITV soap since 2011, said he is 'so proud' of the former Faye Windass actress, who is in the running for the Glitterball trophy.

As the final of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here is now in plain sight, one celebrity will soon be crowned this year's King or Queen of the Jungle. Every night, each of the remaining nine stars will face the public vote, with one campmate then forced to leave the ITV show.

Manchester United will resume their Premier League campaign against Chelsea on Wednesday night.

Potter Payper has announced that he will tour the UK and Europe next year in support of his debut album ‘Real Back In Style’. See full dates and tickets below.The Barking-raised star announced on his Instagram that he will be going on a 14-stop tour next year, promising fans that the shows are “going to be a crazy experience like you’ve never seen before.”It will start in Dublin on February 25 before hitting cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and his hometown of London.

The Zutons have announced details of a full UK headline tour to take place in April 2024 – see the full details below.Last month, the Liverpool band announced their return, with details of ‘The Big Decider’, their first new album in 16 years.Alongside that news, they confirmed that they will be playing a run of intimate live shows around the UK in January, February and March, tickets for which have now sold out.Now, they have expanded that with a run of bigger shows to take place throughout April, starting at Bristol’s Marble Factory on April 12, and winding up with a homecoming show at Liverpool’s Olympia on April 26.Tickets for the shows are available via pre-sale from 10am on Wednesday (December 6), before going on general sale on Friday (December 8). Get your tickets here.The Zutons will play: APRILFri 12 – BRISTOL, Marble FactorySat 13 – MANCHESTER, New Century HallSun 14 – NEWCASTLE, Wylam BreweryTue 16 – BIRMINGHAM, XOYOWed 17 – SHEFFIELD, LeadmillThu 18 – GLASGOW, SWG3 TV StudioSun 21 – SOUTHAMPTON, Engine RoomsMon 22 – BRIGHTON, ChalkWed 24 – KINGSTON, PryzmThu 25 – OXFORD, O2 AcademyFri 26 – LIVERPOOL, Olympia‘The Big Decider’ will be released on April 26, with production by disco legend Nile Rodgers and The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie.

At the centre of a string of controversies, ex-politician Nigel Farage has definitely ruffled feathers on the ITV programme I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! The GB News presenter and former UKIP leader has battled it out against a string of familiar and not-so-familiar names in the Australian jungle.

A trans woman has spoken out after claiming she had her 'wig ripped off' and was 'punched' in an attack after a night out in Manchester's Gay Village.

Inspectors have praised how effectively Manchester council, GMP, schools and the NHS work together to protect young people from serious violence and criminal exploitation. The inspection by Ofsted, the Care Quality Commission, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation was carried out over five days in October.

Manchester music legend Peter Hook is to play an intimate gig at an iconic Manchester pub in aid of mental health charity Headstock. The Joy Division founding member will play a set of the band's classic songs at the Star & Garter pub - which is now famously home to a stunning mural of Ian Curtis.

Manchester United are among several clubs interested in signing Mike Maignan - according to reports.

A man has been found not guilty of killing his dad following a week-long trial as his family applauded from the public gallery. Joseph McGowan, 20, was accused of the murder of his dad Darren McGowan following an incident in their home in Stockport in April this year.

Greater Manchester hospitals are more than 90 per cent full, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.

The female driver of a BMW that smashed into a row of parked cars following a police chase in Sale on Sunday night (December 3) has died, it has been confirmed.

Giovanni Pernice has sent a 'last' message before teasing some exciting plans coming in the New Year. The professional dancer has been keeping himself busy after being forced to make an early exit from Strictly Come Dancing this year.

A boy accused of murdering Brianna Ghey denied any involvement in the teenager's death and told police that he saw his co-defendant stabbing her. Boy Y claimed that after he and Girl X had walked into Culcheth Linear Park, he briefly turned around to go to the toilet on a tree before witnessing her stab Brianna.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have announced plans for a huge outdoor gig in Wigan next year.

TV royalty Ram John Holder is currently gracing Weatherfield with his legendary presence on ITV soap Coronation Street as Sarge Bailey. The decorated star recently made his highly anticipated TV comeback and he's not letting his upcoming milestone age slow him down.The iconic actor has joined the cobbles in the substantial role of Ed and Ronnie Bailey's dad, Sarge Bailey, and was spotted filming scenes on set at the ITV studios in Manchester earlier this year, leaving fans thrilled.

Chloe Madeley made a plea to fans during her latest question and answer session on social media before melting their hearts with a 'peas in a pod' snap. All eyes have been on the television personality and fitness fanatic since she confirmed her split from her husband James Haskell.

It didnd't take long for This Morning viewers to flood social media with their demands as Rylan Clark and Emma Willis took over hosting duties on the show. BBC Radio 2 host Rylan recently returned to fronting the programme, joining Josie Gibson and Cat Deeley.

Fred Sirieix's fiancée has spoken in his defence as he gets into another camp 'feud' over the cooking. Viewers of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here saw the First Dates star loose his 'camp cook' role following a switch-up to the chosen camp leader.

Jeff Brazizer has spoken out in support of his son Bobby after their latest Strictly Come Dancing performance left professional dancer Dianne Buswell 'gutted'. EastEnders star Bobby and his dance partner Dianne were back in the ballroom over the weekend.

Rochelle Humes was left 'shaking' after watching her husband Marvin in tears as he read the letter she penned to him in the jungle before issuing a plea to those tuning into I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here.

Plans for two apartment blocks totalling 204 homes in Salford’s major regeneration area are still under consultation with city planners. The scheme close to Middlewood Locks is a joint venture between the Canal and Rivers Trust and Bloc and has been branded H20.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have shared their 'hope' after some thought a 'new dancer' had been hired. Things were a bit different on Sunday night (December 3) as the results show became a general chit-chat with the show's stars following an unexpected withdrawal from the BBC One dance contest.

We're getting well into December and the first lot of snow has finally fallen. It must mean Christmas is on the way.

Layton Williams has said 'think what you want' as he reacted to getting the first perfect score on Strictly Come Dancing 2023. The actor and West End star was elated alongside his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin when the judges awarded them a score of 40 on Saturday night (December 2).

Manchester United's three-game winning run in the Premier League came to an end on Saturday evening, losing 1-0 to Newcastle United at St James' Park.