‘Yellow vest’ protester denies assaulting photographer
“Yellow vest” protester James Goddard has told a court “there is no case to answer” over claims he assaulted a news photographer at an organised demonstration.
Manchester
First full-sized bus with driverless technology trialled in UK
The UK’s first full-sized bus with driverless technology is being trialled by one of the UK’s biggest transport firms.
Commuters amused as missing pygmy goat found at tram platform in Manchester
Metrolink passengers were left confused after a wandering pygmy goat named Belle found her way on to a tram platform in Manchester.
Officer assaulted as police car given parking ticket in Manchester city centre
A police officer was assaulted as their colleague spoke to a traffic warden who put a parking ticket on their car while they attended an emergency call.
Tommy Robinson urges supporters to cancel TV licences in protest against BBC
Controversial activist Tommy Robinson called on supporters to cancel their TV licences as thousands gathered outside BBC headquarters for a demonstration.
Man admits writing ‘No Blacks’ on home of African family
A man has admitted daubing “No Blacks” on the home of a family from Africa.
PSG fans in party mode in Manchester city centre ahead of Champions League tie
Anyone in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon would have found it difficult to ignore Paris St-Germain supporters ahead of their team’s game against Manchester United.
Labour’s northern leaders demand £70bn post-Brexit investment plan for region
Labour’s leaders in the north of England are demanding the parties at Westminster agree to a £70 billion post-Brexit investment plan for the region.
Pilot arrested at Manchester Airport on suspicion of being drunk
An American Airlines pilot has been arrested at Manchester Airport on suspicion of being drunk just minutes before he was due to operate a transatlantic flight.
Male volunteers wanted for ‘groundbreaking’ trial of contraceptive gel
A contraceptive treatment for men is being put to the test and researchers are seeking couples in Edinburgh and Manchester to take part in a groundbreaking study.
Commuters turn to skis as Manchester is blanketed in snow
With snow falling across the UK, at least two people from Manchester took the weather warnings as seriously as possible, setting out on skis for their morning travel.
Aberdeen flights cancelled as snow and ice affect airports across Europe
Snow and ice have caused a number of flights to be cancelled this morning.
Manchester woman with links to Aberdeen reported missing
A missing Manchester woman is believed to have links to Aberdeen.
‘Loving and caring’ boy killed in hit-and-run crash
An 11-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run collision was an “intelligent, loving and caring kid”, his family has said.
Manchester canal turns bright blue
An investigation has been launched after a Manchester canal turned an unusual colour.
Fire tackled at The Ivy restaurant in Manchester
Fire crews have tackled a blaze at The Ivy restaurant in Manchester.
Couple stabbed in New Year’s Eve station attack thank their rescuers
A couple who were injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Victoria Station on New Year’s Eve have thanked their rescuers, and said they hope the incident does not “divide communities”.
‘Pure fear’ as knifeman stabs three at Manchester station sparking terror probe
Counter terrorism police are leading an investigation after a knifeman stabbed three people at Victoria Station in Manchester.
Three treated for injuries after ‘knife attack’ at railway station
A knifeman shouted “Allah” after attacking and stabbing innocent commuters at a train station, an eye-witness said.
Noel Gallagher: Liam’s calls to reform Oasis are about his ego
Noel Gallagher has claimed his brother acts for his ego and does not care about Oasis fans who he abandoned “25 times in his career”.
Ariana Grande praised for Manchester support during BBC special
Ariana Grande said she still finds it difficult to talk about the Manchester Arena bombing at her concert last year, as she was thanked by city residents for her support after the attack.
Idris Elba and Yoko Ono among artists for Manchester International Festival
Actor Idris Elba will premiere a musical theatre production about life in South Africa after Nelson Mandela at a festival next year.
Ariana Grande announces Sweetener world tour
Ariana Grande has announced a world tour based on her latest album Sweetener.
Grime rapper Bugzy Malone: I was waiting for the fans to come to me
Grime artist Bugzy Malone has said it took a decade to release his debut album because he was waiting for “the right audience”.
Anna Friel: I would struggle if my daughter wanted to become a boy
Anna Friel has said that she would struggle if her daughter told her she wanted to become a boy.
Maxine Peake wins award for her contribution to British theatre
Maxine Peake has hailed the importance of regional theatres in her career as it was announced she will receive a top industry award for her outstanding contribution to British theatre.
Two men charged after police seize ‘crack’ cocaine in Aberdeen
Two men have been charged after drugs worth £1,600 were seized in Aberdeen.
Hancock: NHS is world’s biggest opportunity for saving lives through technology
The NHS represents “the world’s biggest opportunity” for saving lives through technology, the Health Secretary has said.
Manchester man in court charged over £4,950 Aberdeen drugs find
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with a drugs seizure of almost £5,000.
Two for court after almost £5,000 of heroin and cocaine seized in Aberdeen
Crack cocaine and heroin worth around £5,000 have been recovered from a property in Aberdeen.