7 h. ago Police reveal where and how long four people are banned from in Greater Manchester

They are subject to court orders which could see them locked up if they breach them

Events

14 h. ago Littler is booed during Liverpool loss as Price claims Premier League win

Van Gerwen comes back from 4-0 down to beat Littler 6-5Price defeats world No 1 Humphries 6-4 in finalLuke Littler threw away the chance to silence the baying Liverpool crowd as Gerwyn Price claimed victory on night 12 of the Premier League.Littler, booed on to stage on the banks of the Mersey owing to his allegiance to Manchester United, capitulated against Michael van Gerwen in the quarter-finals of the weekly competition. Continue reading...

Politics

16 h. ago Why World Snooker Championship referee is banned from officiating one player at the Crucible

Tatiana Woollaston made her Crucible debut in 2020 - and remains one of the top referees in snooker - but she's banned from officiating in her husband Ben's matches.

Sport

16 h. ago Female prison guard caught 'twerking and flirting with inmate' in leaked footage

The unnamed woman is reported to have been an officer at the Category B HMP Forest Bank, in Salford, Greater Manchester, when the incident took place although she is no longer working there now

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19 h. ago Female prison guard 'twerks and flirts with inmate' in shocking leaked video

An unnamed prison officer was filmed on a mobile phone for a TikTok video apparently twerking at the request of an inmate at HMP Forest Bank, in Salford, Greater Manchester

Events

20 h. ago Inmates at Forest Bank prison involved in 'passive protest' as government decides its future

The drama was 'peacefully resolved', according to a spokesperson for the troubled jail

Events

22 h. ago Calls for ban on playing music on public transport with fines of up to £1,000 for culprits

The change could be brought about using railway byelaws, which already prohibit behaviours such as offensive language

Economics

23 h. ago Children under 16 could be banned from using social media at certain times

Ofcom have set out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online

Events

68 h. ago 'I just heard a big bang': Neighbours' shock after unmarked police car left 'planted' on pub after horror crash with 'stolen' car

'It's a bit of a shock to have something like that happen so close'

Events

2 d. ago When is the next Bank Holiday in the UK? Full list of remaining dates for 2025

Fresh off of a four-day break, we're looking ahead to the next long weekend

Politics

3 d. ago Drug mule who 'ran out of money' while on holiday in Thailand caught trying to smuggle 48kg of cannabis through Manchester Airport

Bernard Kennedy, 46, travelled from Bangkok via Dubai but was left waiting at Manchester Airport when his suitcases were delayed on March 20 this year.

Events

4 d. ago Why Manchester United fans held up banners to the director's box against Wolves

Manchester United supporters are staging another protest against Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos at the Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers

Sport

5 d. ago He banned her from using social media, cut her off from friends and tried to break into her home

Chris Lambeth was jailed for 13 months

Events

5 d. ago Phones have been banned at Brianna Ghey's school following her murder

It was hoped te measure at Birchwood would help curb bullying and improve students' mental health.

Events

5 d. ago Primary school teacher banned from classroom after online chats with undercover cop

Julian Barker, 50, sent images of a child and took part in 'sexualised' conversations while working as a supply teacher in Bolton

Events

7 d. ago AD FEATURE: Kick off the bank holiday weekend with tickets to these fantastic live Manchester shows in 2025

Don't miss your chance to see The Divine Comedy, The Maccabees, Hacienda Classical and more great acts take to the stage this year

Sport

8 d. ago Things to do in Manchester during the Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend

From Irish variety shows to concerts from Sean Paul, there's lots going on

Sport

8 d. ago British holidaymakers issued new ban on what they can bring back from Europe

The government has warned people travelling to the EU over the Easter weekend that they are no longer allowed to bring certain items back

Politics

9 d. ago Vape ban may have 'limited effect' as surge in vaping among Brits has 'stalled'

The surge in Brits taking up vaping appears to have "stalled", new research suggests

Politics

9 d. ago BBC pundit urges former Man United star Paul Pogba to make shock transfer

Paul Pogba has been free to return to competitive football for the last month after his doping ban ended, but the ex-Manchester United star is still a free agent

Events