Both managers named strong sides but it was Real that dominated for much of the match, the 2-1 score line flattering the Europa League champions.

On March 31, at around 5pm, the woman was travelling through Salford into Manchester on the number 8 bus when she was approached by a man who after beginning to speak to her, tried to kiss her.

The event runs from 9 am to 12 noon in Platt Fields Park, but if you miss that one there’s another chance to give some inanimate objects a good shooting from 1 pm to 4 pm at Debdale Park, off Hyde Road.

The Gay Village’s AXM nightclub has closed its door for the last time.

Crolla lost his WBA lightweight title to Jorge Linares in September 2016, and was then beaten again in a rematch that took place in March.

The attack happened around 8:40pm on Saturday, August 5, and left the 75-year-old man with serious injuries.

Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine has shown her support for a new campaign supporting mothers who wish to breastfeed while out in Manchester.

Manchester United’s £36 million bid for midfielder Sergi Roberto has been rejected by Barcelona, reports Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.

A Great British Bake Off contestant has given two thumbs up to a new curry developed in Bolton.

#OldhamLIVE will take place on Saturday, September 9, under the Parliament Square owls with a line-up that includes a headline set from The Farm, best known for their 1990s baggy anthem Altogether No.

Manchester United legend Phil Neville and his wife Julie are encouraging people to join them in raising money for charity.