‘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.
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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.
Men with rucksack and suitcase barge through top deck and assault pair at Dundee Bus Station
Police are seeking information about an incident that happened at Dundee Bus Station yesterday.
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.
‘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.