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The club's stadium CEO Collette Roche says the proposed 100,000-seater, 350 metres from the current ground, offers a "once-in-a-generation opportunity" at the heart of a new district creating 48,000 jobs and 15,000 homes.
The club's proposed new ground will sit at the heart of a "Stadium District" 350 metres from Old Trafford, as part of an ambitious 150-hectare regeneration creating 48,000 jobs, 15,000 homes and a potential £7.3 billion annual boost to the UK economy.
Ann Teague, a woman in her 60s, was pronounced dead at a house on Ivylea Road following reports of an assault on Wednesday morning. Police say they believe it is an isolated incident.
Manchester City Council wants to install automatic number plate recognition cameras on designated "school streets" to fine drivers breaking traffic restrictions during drop-off and pick-up times. A consultation is open until September 6.
The 35-year-old left Leeds at the end of June after finishing last season as Daniel Farke's first choice. His arrival is likely to trigger the departure of Altay Bayindir.
The trio "worked together to distract, charm and steal from lone women" across Manchester, using hugs, compliments and kisses as cover to snatch jewellery. They have been sentenced to a combined eight years in prison.
The £100 million CyanLines project to build 100 miles of walking and cycling routes across Manchester is moving from idea to reality, with 15 miles already plotted and a partnership board now in place.
The Norway right-back, who kept Vinicius Junior quiet despite a calf injury, could be available for as little as £26 million. Dortmund teammate Felix Nmecha is United's top midfield target but is valued at £103 million.
Michael Carrick and Enzo Maresca will face off at Old Trafford on Sunday 13 September at 4.30pm in the first Manchester derby without Pep Guardiola in a decade.
The Athletic reports that United continue to maintain their interest in the France midfielder and are willing to submit an offer if he is made available, with talks held to find out Real Madrid's stance.
Diario AS reports that United executives will travel to Spain to discuss the Real Madrid midfielder, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million. Meanwhile, Carrick has reportedly rejected the chance to sign Rafael Leao despite his agent offering him to the club.
Bradley Belhomme suffered catastrophic head injuries after a collision with a coach and is now in a coma in Athens. Doctors have twice tried to wake him without success, and his family say they are "like a fish out of water."
United are considering the Brazilian midfielder after missing out on several top midfield targets this summer, while Ederson's move has been delayed because the club want him to have two separate medicals.
The Duke of Sussex will learn the result of his High Court case against Associated Newspapers on Tuesday afternoon, after his spokesman called the withdrawal of a Palace stay "disappointing."
Travellers with insulin pumps or Continuous Glucose Monitors are told to let staff know before entering the body scanner, with an "alternative search process" available to protect their devices.
The body of a woman in her 30s was discovered inside stables at Higher Tunshill Farm in Milnrow. A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and bailed.
A new generation of social media influencers is thriving in Manchester, drawn by its walkable centre, young population and "Mancunian swagger." But economists warn the city's growth miracle may be overstated.
A resident discovered the device just under the surface while gardening on Chapel Street, with the Army's bomb disposal team called to the scene and a 100-metre cordon put in place across the town centre.
The MEN can confirm the £35 million plus £3.8 million in add-ons deal remains in place, with a four-year contract agreed. The only delay is a medical that could not be completed while the midfielder was at the World Cup.
Real Madrid want €90 million (£77m) for the French midfielder, while Rio Ferdinand says United are "holding the money back for one man" after refusing to overpay for Mateus Fernandes.
Temperatures will climb day by day from 21C on Sunday to 28C by Friday, potentially meeting heatwave criteria for the region. The Met Office says it will be less extreme than last week's record-breaker but warns the warm spell may last longer.
More than 100 companies across the region have entered administration so far this year, with experts warning that rising costs, political uncertainty and a lack of affordable finance are driving firms into distress.
The Manchester Digital Campus opposite New Islington Marina will house nearly 9,000 civil servants, but locals are split on whether the new Downing Street of the North will transform or destroy the character of their neighbourhood.
The France midfielder will miss the World Cup last 16 and any quarter-final, while Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to compete for his signature. Brighton want £77 million for Baleba and Lille's president says "very few clubs can afford" Bouaddi.
A blue Kia Picanto and a police van were left with severe damage after a collision at the junction of Queens Road and Rochdale Road on Friday evening. All occupants self-rescued.
Sky Sports reports that United are assessing their options after losing Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham, with Bouaddi, Nmecha and Berge also on the list. Crysencio Summerville is the number one left-wing target but Spurs are circling again.
Paul Sharpe, 56, from Stockport, admitted six offences at Minshull Street Crown Court after police found the teenager in his car in a Knutsford hotel car park following extensive CCTV enquiries.
Paul Gascoigne chose Tottenham over Sir Alex Ferguson's United in 1988 and still calls it his biggest regret. Thirty-eight years later, Mateus Fernandes has made the same choice for the same reasons.
The 23-year-old led the Premier League in touches, duels won and possessions regained last season. He will become Man City's first major signing of the post-Guardiola era and the most expensive British player in history.
The Chinese artist and activist said he "never dreamed" he would come to Manchester but praised the city's "openness and ambition" as he launched Button Up!, featuring a giant inflatable refugee dinghy, flags made from four million buttons and a mural built from 3.5 million Lego bricks.
The 19-year-old is available on a free transfer after contract talks with the Championship club broke down. He is expected to go into United's Under-21s setup.
Tottenham have completed an £85 million move for Mateus Fernandes and agreed up to £100 million for Sandro Tonali, forcing United to pivot. Talks have opened with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville, while AC Milan have made Rafael Leao available.
The cheapest petrol is 140.9p per litre at Valero in Stalybridge and Costco in Oldham, while the most expensive station in the region charges 155.9p, a difference of up to £10 per fill.
With Manchester City and Tottenham pipping United to their midfield targets and the World Cup delaying business, the free transfer market could offer solutions for Michael Carrick's squad.
Temperatures are set to climb back into the 30s from this weekend, but forecasters say the extreme humidity and record-breaking highs of last week are unlikely to return. New yellow health alerts have been issued from July 4.
Working-class Mancunians are more likely to say "happeh" while the middle classes say "happee," but researchers say local speech is "not just being washed away" by the city's rapid transformation.