Plans to expand Emirates Old Trafford and make it the largest cricket ground outside London are approved.

Dad-of-two Steven McMyler was robbed of his watch and kicked to death in a churchyard in Wigan.

Alex Dragomir, 17, who vlogged reaction to football matches, died following an operation.

E-scooters in three cities will be modified, but there are claims it will not protect blind people.

Salman Abedi's brother has refused to co-operate with the Manchester Arena Inquiry without immunity.

Manchester City's women sign England youth international Ruby Mace from Arsenal on a three-year professional contract.

Will Jacks hits the fastest T20 fifty in English cricket in 11 years - off just 15 balls - as Surrey beat Middlesex at Lord's.

Protesters say they have destroyed property and sprayed red paint across the factory in Runcorn.

The justice secretary says it is critical the lessons of the Hillsborough disaster are learned.

Woodchurch High School created the farm to offer environmental education to its pupils.

Manchester United have a £67m bid for England winger Jadon Sancho turned down by Borussia Dortmund.

A lollipop man of 22 years returns to work after he became seriously ill with Covid in December.

Footage of Benjamin Bridgeman assaulting the 74-year-old fisherman was posted on Snapchat.

Four commissioners are appointed following a damning report into Liverpool City Council's failings.

Large fan zone events will be held in Preston despite concerns about a surge in Covid cases.

Classic Euro 96 images feature in the exhibition at the National Football Museum in Manchester.

Manchester City are confident veteran midfielder Fernandinho will remain at the club for a ninth season.