One Day author David Nicholls made the revelation at an event in Manchester to mark the opening night of Bright Old Things.

Sadiq El Fitouri who, despite only having made his debut for Salford City three weeks ago, has just signed for Manchester United.

The Latics sit 14th in the table, but are just three points off bitter rivals Rochdale in sixth place, and so still hold onto faint hopes of making the play-offs.

The young Chorlton man petitioning for cannabis oil on the NHS to treat his chronic pain says he never wanted his life to be like this.

Ahead of Man City’s crucial fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, what effect will each possible result have on the title race?

The 26-year-old will appear on the show, which airs on Thursday February 5, alongside expert judges May Martin and Savile Row’s Patrick Grant.

Bury boss Flitcroft says Bury now sell on their own terms and only if the price is right for the player and the club as transfer deadline draws near.

Moss Side’s Hideaway Youth Project witnesses ‘the first steps towards building unbreakable communities and families’ as Black Lives Matter speakers and supporters turned out in droves for the Manchester stint of the Ferguson Solidarity Tour.

Manchester United are not used to being the butt of a joke, but after their dour 0-0 FA Cup draw against Cambridge United, Cheltenham Town fans have jumped at the chance to poke fun with a billboard.

Man City will pay the Costa if stars fail to step up in the absence of Yaya Toure in Saturday’s crucial top of the table clash with Chelsea, says Pellegrini.

Wigan Athletic v Ipswich Town preview along with news of latest transfer activity as 2013 FA Cup Final man of the match Callum McManaman departs