Manchester News & Breaking Stories

A retired consultant paediatrician is calling for an investigation into the "grossly negligent" bosses at the Countess of Chester Hospital who failed to act on concerns about nurse Lucy Letby, who was recently convicted of murdering seven babies. Consultants had raised concerns as early as 2015, but hospital management did not involve the police until 2017. The former chair of the hospital trust has claimed that the board was "misled" by executives, while another former chief executive has called for a full public inquiry.

Manchester City face a tough test against Newcastle United with several key players injured. Newcastle will be confident after a strong start to the season.

Newcastle United face Premier League champions Man City at the Etihad Stadium. Eddie Howe may stick with the same starting XI.

Thousands are expected to gather at Piccadilly Gardens to watch the Women's World Cup final between England and Spain on a big screen.

Manchester United secured a victory against Wolves in their Premier League opener, with Raphael Varane scoring the winning goal. Other winners included Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Rasmus Hojlund, Andre Onana, and Jadon Sancho. Losers included Diogo Dalot, Alejandro Garnacho, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez, and Mason Mount.

Protests took place at Old Trafford as Manchester United supporters expressed their anger towards the Glazer family's ownership of the club. Supporters groups demanded the sale of the club and criticized the lack of progress in negotiations for new ownership. Protests will continue until there is a resolution.

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness is confident that Harry Kane will switch to the club from Tottenham this summer.

David de Gea leaves Manchester United after 12 seasons as a free agent.