Labour miss out on 'Burnham bounce'

A WARNING shot has been fired to Labour as the party suffered significant setbacks at the Greater Manchester local elections – despite a positive picture nationally.

'Real Risk' Of Bread, Beer Prices Rising

THE price of bread, beer and biscuits may rise this year as research suggests the unusually wet weather seen over autumn and winter could hit UK harvests by almost a fifth.

Injury boost as duo return to training

JONNY Evans and Anthony Martial are back in training ahead of United's Premier League game away to Crystal Palace on Monday.

Bru must be joking! Fern's an injury doubt

BRUNO Fernandes is a doubt for United's Premier League fixture away to Crystal Palace on Monday.

ETH promises new blood in window as he dismisses fire sale talk as rubbish

ERIK ten Hag has promised United will make 'new improvements' this summer after failing to invest in successive winter windows.

He's Gun but not forgotten-City could use spring in Ilkay's step...

THIS is normally Ilkay Gundogan's time of year.

Salford star Jack really catching the eye for Devils

SALFORD forward Jack Ormondroyd's performances this season are earning him a new level of attention.

O'Sullivan: I could quit British events

RONNIE O'Sullivan has warned he could quit playing tournaments in Britain after his quest for a record-breaking eighth world snooker title was shattered by Stuart Bingham in a major quarter-final upset at the Crucible.

Teen 'didn't hear warnings' neighbour

A NEIGHBOUR who witnessed an alleged sword attack on a 14-year-old boy in east London has said she tried to warn the teenager but he could not hear her because he was wearing headphones.

King and Queen view Coronation Roll

THE King has praised the team behind the official record of his crowning, telling those who created his Coronation Roll \"you deserve a very stiff drink.\"

Tram service back on track

CITY centre commuters will get a boost next week when a Metrolink stop returns to full service - but only after a day of major disruption.

Surprise video star was big hit in garden

EARLY SPRING VISITOR BROUGHT EXPERTS ONTO THE AIRWAVES

I want my children taught that the normal thing in society across the world is a mother, father and a family

MP ACCUSED OF 'BLATANT HOMOPHOBIA' IN INTERVIEW

Students in protest against the war in Gaza

PRO-PALESTINIAN students have occupied the University of Manchester campus to protest against the war in Gaza.

Harassment charge against activist is dismissed by judge

ACCUSER MISSES COURT DATE TO SCATTER MUM'S ASHES IN GREECE

'I always wanted to work with children'

NURSERY WORKER DENIES MANSLAUGHTER

'A global icon in Half Man Half Biscuit hat'

TEARS, LAUGHTER AND MUSIC AT FUNERAL OF BELOVED PUB LANDLORD

Spared jail, bus driver who killed mums in accident

A BUS driver who killed two women in a 'tragic accident' has avoided jail.

Cop sacked over on-duty sex attack on girl aged 6

PC'S ACTIONS SLAMMED AS 'MORALLY REPREHENSIBLE'

Builders working diligently' to get £365m venue ready

THE builders of the new Co-op Live arena say they are 'working diligently' to complete works amid the latest crisis to hit the as-yet-to-open venue.

"We wanted to give our fans as much notice as possible'

TAKE THAT'S CO-OP LIVE GIGS SWITCHED TO THE AO ARENA

Spice to see you again!

AMANDA Holden had fans doing a double take as she was seen enjoying a reunion with some of her Cutting It costars ahead of its 20th anniversary.

Judd: I only have myself to blame!

JUDD Trump’s hopes of landing a second World Snooker Championship title were shattered by qualifier Jak Jones in a major quarter-final upset at the Crucible.

RASHFORD WILL REALISE THAT A YEAR IS A LONG TIME IN FOOTBALL

SO much can change in 12 months and Marcus Rashford is learning that the hard way - not for the first time either.

SWEEPING CHANGES MARK END OF AN ERROR...

LESS than five months ago, Patrick Stewart was introduced to journalists in the Old Trafford press room before the Chelsea game - that was the sum of our interaction with the interim United chief executive.

Blues continue to push up standards in hunt for fourth title on the bounce

IT doesn't feel like City have been quite as good this season.

JILL SCOTTCity legend Steph deserves to go out with a trophy

LIONESSES legend Jill Scott says City can give Steph Houghton the perfect send-off by sealing the Women's Super League title.

Yonder-ful deal on cards for rewarding nights out

CREDIT FIRM LINKS UP WITH CITY'S VIBRANT FOOD AND DRINK SCENE

Blinken tells Israel time right for Gaza ceasefire

US SECRETARY of State Antony Blinken is meeting Israeli leaders in his push for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, saying “the time is now” for an agreement that would free hostages and bring a suspension in the nearly seven months of war in Gaza.

Police name boy killed in sword attack

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy killed by a man who went on a rampage wielding a sword has been named locally as Daniel Anjorin.