Officers make arrest after van is driven at group of pedestrians

POLICE arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a van was driven at a group of pedestrians in the early hours of yesterday.

'Forced out' ex-GMP chief's £217k payout

IAN Hopkins was paid £217,000 in 'termination benefits' on top of his wages when he was forced out as chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, accounts show.

‘He’s scary, everyone knows about his goal record’ – Phil on Haa

PHIL Foden has opened up on his first experiences training with Erling Haaland, after missing City’s pre-season tour, predicting that the new number nine will be hard to stop this season.

Etihad to host Super League derby

CITY have announced the Etihad Stadium will host the Barclays Women’s Super League derby against United later this year.

Guardiola is at home in the City

THERE was one obvious question missing from Pep Guardiola’s 30-minute sit-down with City media this week – are you going to sign a new contract?

Goalkeepers' union puts on a United front for final

UNITED goalkeeper David de Gea sent a message of support to fellow United compatriot and goalkeeper Mary Earps ahead of England Women’s Euro 2022 final today.

FERGIE’S STARTER FOR TEN

'YOU don’t get the best out of people by hitting them with an iron rod. You do so by gaining their respect, getting them accustomed to triumphs and convincing them that they are capable of improving their performance.'

£10m boost for plans to develop brownfield

SALFORD is set to benefit from almost £10 million of brownfield development funding.

Bee Network on track for 2024 arrival

Plan to bring buses back under public control take further steps forward

Extra police powers after girl is shot

Stop and search stepped up after ‘drive-by’ incident at party

Leaders hail talks on ‘trailblazing’ devolution plans

NEGOTIATIONS over giving Greater Manchester more powers are going well, but there is ‘some doubt’ about the future of devolution, Andy Burnham has said.

Fire crews meet ‘smoking’ jet after it lands at airport

EMERGENCY services descended on Manchester Airport following reports that a fire had broken out on a TUI aircraft.

It's difficult losing your parents... but they'll be in my heart when we finally play Wembley

WESTLIFE'S SHANE FILAN TELLS MARION MCMULLEN WHY THE BAND'S UPCOMING SHOW WILL HAVE A SPECIAL MEANING TO HIM

Decision time for young Blues stars

MANCHESTER City's squad for the upcoming season has already taken shape. Most of the new signings have arrived while at least most of the big departures have said their goodbyes.

Hamilton to start his 300th race fourth on the grid

LEWIS Hamilton will start his 300th Formula One race today from fourth on the grid after Charles Leclerc secured pole position at the French Grand Prix.

Tracklegend wants newstars to 'scrubout' controversial records

LORD Coe wants to see any controversial world records scrubbed out by athletics' current stars.

King of Clubland

Roy Mozley's autobiography, lifts the lid on Manchester and Salford's clubland in the 70s, 80s, and 90s

'Knock-on' from Covid will be felt 'for months'

THE knock-on effects of the latest coronavirus peak will be felt for 'some months' by NHS hospital and care services, Manchester's public health director has warned.

Hub is at the heart of mission to end youth homelessness RAISE

Centre reopens after £1.8m revamp

Masked robbers target jewellery shop in ram raid

Shocking daylight attack leaves one man injured

Investigation under way after fatal blaze

A MAN has died following a fire at a house.

There's not much to split title rivals

CITY and Liverpool have many things in common.

Matthews wins with peak performance

MICHAEL MATTHEWS POWERED HIS WAY UP THE STEEP CLIMB TO THE AIRFIELD IN MENDE TO WIN HIS FIRST TOUR DE FRANCE STAGE IN FIVE YEARS AND SURELY THE FINEST OF HIS FOUR TO DATE.

'Old Trafford clash could be like away trip'

REECE Topley expects an influx of India fans at Emirates Old Trafford to make today's Royal London Series decider feel "like an away game".

Tea down on the farm

Dianne Bourne visits hidden gem nestled in pretty village that's a hit for families on heritage trail

Cold this winter? Go to a library to keep warm

A GREATER Manchester council has said libraries will be available for residents to keep warm this winter as the cost-of-living crisis bites.

Probe after moor fires started 'deliberately'

A SERIES of fires suspected to have been started deliberately on land near Dovestone Reservoir is being investigated by police and brigade bosses.

Skipper Lawes proud of England fighters

COURTNEY the fighting spirit that enabled England to withstand another Australia Lawes saluted fight back and secure a series-clinching 21-17 victory in Sydney.

'Heartbreaking' tragedy on farm

A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy has died after being hit by a tractor on a farm in Bury.

Special branch: Car chase ends with tree smash

THIS IS the wreckage left behind after a dramatic police chase was brought to a sudden halt - by a tree.