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Closures on road and rail networks continue after 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

'Lamp-posts were swaying, we watched trees topple like dominoes' says resident as 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

Inspired by the stunning, raw images of the late Tish Murtha, British people have been photographing their own remarkable neighbourhoods

The year has been dominated by the Israel-Gaza and Ukraine wars, and protests around the world. But there have been moments of joy, too – from Elton John’s Glastonbury show to Vanilla the chimp’s first taste of freedom. Photographers reflect on the moments behind the pictures

Emergency landing made after 11 passengers were injured, leading to a three-day stay over Christmas

There was soothing minimalism and bowel-quaking low end as Neil Gaiman got some wonderfully quizzical accompaniments and Manchester’s answer to Sun Ra freaked out

As the billionaire takes control of football operations we assess key decisions he faces – and how he could win over a disgruntled fanbase

Expect protests against the Glazer family to remain commonplace despite a new face at the club

Red Devils hope off-pitch change can herald turnaround on it