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Matheus Cunha will bee key for Manchester United over the Christmas and New Year period
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Matheus Cunha pulled out of Altrincham's Christmas lights switch-on tonight (Saturday) after suffering an 'accident' in training. The Manchester United striker had been due to be the star guest at the event, alongside Coronation Street star Sam Aston, but was forced to withdraw just a few hours before it was due to start.
Young people from Traveller communities all over the country will come to Manchester's Christmas markets tomorrow. The visit will go ahead despite fears among some members of the community about how GMP will react following the controversy over their treatment by police last year, a community leader told the Manchester Evening News.
Irish airline Aer Lingus is moving to close its operating base at Manchester Airport, the company has confirmed. It's understood the move would potentially affect around 200 jobs, with a statement confirming the company has entered into a consultation process with unions. Read more
A man was seriously injured after a car he was driving hit a parked vehicle then flipped over, police have said. The driver, 60, was said by police on Saturday to remain in hospital in a 'critical but stable condition' following the smash in Heywood.
Drivers in Greater Manchester have been warned of possible disruption this weekend as 21 major roadworks are taking place. Work is affecting two motorways, nearly a dozen major A-roads, and plenty of important neighbourhood roads. More here