The Dutchman raised eyebrows upon announcing he had three captains, but this weekend only Wayne Rooney will be available as Michael Carrick prepares for a month on the sidelines.

Female offenders are being ‘failed’ by the current rehabilitation system, which ‘cannot help women’ – yet Greater Manchester Police claim their ground-breaking initiative will reduce the number who re-offend.

Having succumbed 4-1 to the Potters in their midweek fourth round clash, Dale are aiming to get back on track when they visit Steven Pressley’s side at the Ricoh Arena.

Manchester Giants have lost 11 of their last 14 but they remain in the hunt for a play-off spot and victory over Glasgow Rocks on Sunday February 1 could reignite the semi-professional outfits season.

The dance coach was exposed after one of the ‘infatuated’ girls’ mother found incriminating images on her daughter’s phone.

The best places to work if you are a member of the LGBT community are announced at the Stonewall Top Employers 2015: The Workplace Equality Index North West awards ceremony in Manchester.

Manchester must ‘bin the blade’ during GMP’s month-long knife surrender campaign, according to Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd.

Business Secretary Vince Cable announced yesterday at the University Of Manchester Government plans to invest £10.3million into their Institute of Biotechnology.

Timothy Edwards, who was captain of the prestigious Saddleworth Golf Club in Greater Manchester, was found to have explicit images of children on his home computer when he was arrested by police.

Fans of the show gathered outside the Lowry Theatre to catch a glimpse of the fab four who arrived at the Salford Quays venue hoping to find a star.

Almost 2,000 angry fans have signed a petition to save Coronation Street’s iconic Rovers Return pub from being demolished.