‘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.
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.