A 17-year-old boy is in hospital after being knifed in Tameside. Police were called to Oldham Road in Ashton-under-Lyne following reports of a stabbing at a Tesco Express store. The boy was raced to hospital with ‘serious injuries’, police said. No arrests have been made. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said additional officers will be deployed … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has heaped praise on “magic” Juan Mata after he scored his first A-League goal. Mata, 36, joined Western Sydney Wanderers in September after leaving Vissel Kobe. He made his Westies debut against Sydney FC in October and has since featured in each of their first 11 league matches … Read more
Following a New Year’s Day deluge, some 16 flood warnings or alerts remain in place across Greater Manchester – with people in the affected areas being urged to ‘act now’. Most of the at-risk locations are dotted along the Mersey Valley through Stockport, Trafford and south Manchester, with some homes and businesses at risk of … Read more
At least 1,3000 people were evacuated across Greater Manchester amid severe New Year’s Day flooding as a major incident was declared. Houses, flats, shops, businesses, hotels, green spaces and car parks were flooded amid torrential downpours. Heavy showers started on Tuesday evening (December 31) and continued overnight into Wednesday morning (January 1). Parts of Greater … Read more
BBC One’s SAS Rogue Heroes is back for its second series, picking up after the capture of David Stirling, portrayed by Connor Swindells. With Stirling absent, Paddy Mayne, played by Jack O’Connell, takes the reins, leading to a heart-wrenching start to the show. Mayne pens a letter to his mother, explaining his inability to attend … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Arsenal has narrowed the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League as the title race looks to be developing into a two-horse race. The Gunners found themselves sitting nine points behind the Reds ahead of their clash with Brentford on New Year’s Day, with Arne Slot’s side having closed out … Read more
-Credit:James Fearn/Getty Images Peter Wright has revealed that world number one Luke Humphries was keen to clarify his pre-match comments about the Scot following their Round of 16 bout at the World Darts Championships. Wright ran out a 4-1 winner over defending champion Humphries following a war of words in the build-up. The 54-year-old, known … Read more
-Credit:Getty Images Arsenal used the first day of 2025 to send out a reminder of its title credentials by coming from behind to beat Brentford. The Gunners are now six points adrift of Liverpool at the top, although Arne Slot’s men still have a game in hand. It had been the perfect festive period for … Read more
One man died and another was left fighting for his life in hospital following a 2.30am stabbing incident on New Year’s Day. A 38-year-old died after suffering a ‘severe knife wound’ in Deeplish, Rochdale, during the early hours of January 1. Paramedics were dispatched to the scene and battled to save him, but he died … Read more
Woodhead Pass remains closed to traffic after flooding on New Year’s Day. Heavy rain and severe weather has left the road shut in both directions between Woolley Bridge and Flouch in Derbyshire. The closure remains in place as of 7pm, with drivers urged to follow an alternative route along the M60, M62 and M1. There … Read more