The Latest Breaking News from Manchester

A Royal Mail driver has transformed the once litter-strewn alleyway that runs behind his house in Manchester into a plant-filled haven. When Patrick Smikle, 63, moved to the area four decades ago, the “ginnel” was used for fly-tipping. Sixteen years ago, however, he began turning it into a garden, helped…

Australia captain Pat Cummins remains unfazed by criticism over his captaincy following two tight victories at Edgbaston and Lord’s, a defeat at Leeds, and a draw in Manchester. Read further on Dynamite News:

The bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, has been fought for by the mother of Manchester bombing victim Martyn Hett

City mayors are pushing for new funding deals that would devolve more responsibility for infrastructure and social services to local communities. Jonathan Milne reports from the Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch.

Manchester United are not the only club interested in Sofyan Amrabat, the midfielder’s agent has claimed.

Manchester City are showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market

Manchester United have agreed terms for a breakout star of the 2022 World Cup, trumping Liverpool to the transfer, while they're at it

Former Chelsea midfielder Poyet believes Mount was wrong to force Chelsea into selling him to Manchester United this summer

Erik ten Hag is looking for more new recruits before the window shuts

Father-of-two Liam Smith was shot and had acid poured on him after a one-night stand, Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester heard.

Arsenal and Manchester United are no strangers to going after the same targets – now the Gunners might trounce the Red Devils for a defender that both sides want