Stuart Hogg’s estranged wife has spoken out about his sentence for domestic abuse – saying it’s inadequate as punishment. Gillian Hogg openly criticised the decision after the 32-year-old ex-Scotland skipper and current Montpellier player was allowed to leave court freely last Thursday. Hogg’s possible sentences could have ranged from imprisonment, mandatory unpaid work, a fine, … Read more
A council’s advice for those venturing onto icy streets this weekend has met with a frosty response. Salford town hall has issued a warning on its website that as temperatures plunge people should take precautions. Repeating advice from NHS Greater Manchester it suggests people should wear shoes with a good grip and hats and gloves, … Read more
-Credit:Ian Hodgson/PA Wire Wayne Rooney has been tipped to join David Moyes at Everton in an immediate return to football. The Manchester United icon was relieved of his duties at Plymouth on New Year’s Eve after just seven months in charge. A poor run of results left the club rock bottom of the Championship at … Read more
Rock legend Rod Stewart has found his forever love with wife Penny Lancaster – and the pair are set to throw a series of special events over several weeks to celebrate the milestone. The 80-year-old rock legend and The Loose Women star’s romance has spanned over two decades, with their love story even inspiring some … Read more
On a cold Saturday morning, police officers continued making door-to-door enquiries on a quiet cul-de-sac in Cheetham Hill after reports of ‘gunshots’. Officers from Greater Manchester Police were called to reports of a ‘firearms discharge’ on Ermington Drive at around 1pm on Friday, January 10. Specialist officers were at the scene carrying out searches of … Read more
-Credit:Liverpool FC via Getty Images ANFIELD, LIVERPOOL // Liverpool made light work of fourth-tier Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup fourth-round tie between the sides on Merseyside with Diogo Jota setting Arne Slot’s men on their way. Before half-time, Trent Alexander-Arnold had made it 2-0 with a superb strike that found the top corner of … Read more
-Credit:Ciro De Luca/NurPhoto Antonio Conte has confirmed that Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave Napoli after two and a half years with the club. Kvaratskhelia has been the subject of transfer speculation this week, with Liverpool among the clubs that are interested in potentially signing the Georgia international. “He asked the club to be sold, … Read more
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim can finally begin to utilise the services of talented young centre back Leny Yoro as the defender begins to reach full match fitness after a number of consistent appearances in recent weeks. Yoro’s start to life at Old Trafford was stunted by a foot injury sustained … Read more
Hundreds of Ancoats residents have been left without heating and hot water for more than a week. People living in the 142 flats in the Chips building, on Lampwick Lane, have faced sub-zero temperatures without hot water and central heating since New Year’s Day, when basement flooding ‘overwhelmed the infrastructure’ and ‘destroyed key equipment’. Residents … Read more
The owner and manager of a petrol station have been hit with an £11,000 bill after admitting charges relating to the sale and supply of illegal e-cigarettes. Tameside Magistrates’ Court heard Tameside council trading standards officers visited the Texaco service station on Caroline Street, Stalybridge, in June 2023. They seized illegal disposable e-cigarettes. A test … Read more