As the countdown continues to Sunday's Manchester derby, BBC Radio Manchester's Total Sport team bring you a live preview show. Tap on the video below to stream

A major cordon is in place on a busy Manchester city centre street after a bag was left unattended. Emergency services are in attendance on Bridge Street this morning (Friday, September 12). Police and firefighters are in attendance, with a cordon in place close to Spinningfields.

BBC Radio Manchester's Total Sport team will be discussing team news, tactics and talking points in a special preview programme from 18:00 BST.

Manchester voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast ballots in the 2025 municipal primary election. There are primary contests for two citywide alderman-at-large seats and for alderman in four wards: 1,

Women's Super League result, final score and reaction - Follow all the action from Leigh Sports Village Stadium

The Women's Super League returns today, and the opener will be between Chelsea FC Women vs Manchester City Women FC. The match will be played at Stamford Bridge, and the champions, Chelsea, made a huge announcement on the first day of the new season.

Manchester is one of 100 semi-finalists for a Levitt AMP Grant, a multi-year matching grant opportunity involving funds used to bring free, live music to small and mid-sized towns and cities across the U.

Fans attending Sunday’s Manchester Derby can enjoy a brand-new fan zone being trialled at Co-op Live’s new Canalside space.