Rooney scored five goals in five games on United’s tour of the USA, as they defeated Liverpool 3-1 in the International Champions Cup final to cap a fine first fortnight under Van Gaal.

Doctors discovered in 2009 that James McCarthy, 31, from Trafford, had been living with a brain tumour the size of a fist, possibly for several years, after he suffered a fit at the wheel causing him to lose control of his car

Over the weekend the back pages were filled with the revelation that ex-Chelsea star Frank Lampard will be signing on loan until January before heading back to New York City FC to prepare for the start of the MLS season in March.

Greater Manchester Police have swapped truncheons for trombones as their band have provided the general public with numbers from Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey over the years.

Legal highs could potentially be a thing of the past as Wigan Council are cracking down on retailers selling them to children.

School children in Wigan are urging the Government to implement a law that will protect them from glitzy and enticing cigarette packs.

Reports are circulating on Twitter that Khadir Islam was killed on Sunday by Israeli forces after his convoy carrying medical supplies was hit by a missile strike, just days after arriving in the city

Ink lovers from all across the globe came together in celebration of their art and passion at Manchester’s International Tattoo Show this weekend.

The Blues have spent the day getting themselves ready to grace the Wembley catwalk in style, being measured and prepped ahead of the big day

Manchester may be basking in the August summer sun (between showers) but one high street store in the Trafford Centre is already lining its aisles with Christmas stock.

The Dutchman has overseen a successful pre-season tour, tracking up wins against Los Angeles Galaxy, Roma, Inter Milan and Real Madrid