:00:10. > :00:13.Hundreds of people have gathered in Flixton to protest against plans
:00:14. > :00:16.to build on green belt land in Greater Manchester.
:00:17. > :00:20.The plan's part of a programme to fulfill a growing need for homes,
:00:21. > :00:23.as the population of the city is expected to grow by 300,000
:00:24. > :00:31.This is the heart of a local community.
:00:32. > :00:35.Women, men, children and dogs came out in force today in Flixton
:00:36. > :00:39.to give a loud and clear message to Conservative-led
:00:40. > :00:43.The aim of our group is to ensure that Flixton
:00:44. > :00:53.It was given to the people by the Council in 1935.
:00:54. > :00:57.The plan to build 750 houses on a golf course here is part
:00:58. > :01:00.of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, a scheme to build 225,000
:01:01. > :01:12.Protesters say they're prepared to make a lot of noise to keep
:01:13. > :01:14.this land as green belt, and believe the Council
:01:15. > :01:17.underestimate the importance of this area.
:01:18. > :01:21.I know they said that Flixton House, part of it is going to be saved,
:01:22. > :01:27.Unfortunately, you lose faith and the trust is not there,
:01:28. > :01:30.so you know, eventually, it's all going to be taken.
:01:31. > :01:33.There are football teams on here, especially the cricket teams,
:01:34. > :01:35.they shouldn't be taking this away from us.
:01:36. > :01:39.To take green belt status away from any land put it under
:01:40. > :01:41.threat of development, there's no doubt about that.
:01:42. > :01:43.Conservative councillors on Trafford Council told me
:01:44. > :01:46.they weren't able to be here today, but they do say they are sympathetic
:01:47. > :01:53.They say the consultation will run until the 16th of January,
:01:54. > :01:59.If the feeling here from young and old is anything to go by,
:02:00. > :02:03.the response to the consultation could be into many thousands.
:02:04. > :02:16.A man appeared in court today charged with the murder of
:02:17. > :02:20.Mr Hillman was found with gunshot wounds on Lloyd Close
:02:21. > :02:27.22-year-old John-Paul Johns - from Willow Way, Croxteth -
:02:28. > :02:30.has been remanded in custody and will appear via videolink before
:02:31. > :02:36.Police are becoming increasingly concerned about a woman
:02:37. > :02:39.and her four-year-old son, who are missing from Manchester.
:02:40. > :02:42.Amy Shorrock, who's 34, and her son Andrew were last seen
:02:43. > :02:47.Amy is 5' 6" with long dark hair and may be
:02:48. > :02:52.Andrew has short brown hair and is tall for his age.
:02:53. > :02:58.Anyone with information should contact police or Crimestoppers.
:02:59. > :03:00.Labour's Andy Burnham today launched his campaign to become
:03:01. > :03:04.mayor of Manchester with a pledge to donate 15% of his mayoral salary
:03:05. > :03:07.to a new homelessness fund if he's elected.
:03:08. > :03:10.Andy Burnham is currently MP for Leigh.
:03:11. > :03:13.The election takes place on May the 4th and we'll be hearing
:03:14. > :03:17.from the other candidates in coming weeks.
:03:18. > :03:19.Sport now, and in football, it's the
:03:20. > :03:25.Wayne Rooney became Manchester United's joint all-time
:03:26. > :03:27.leading scorer as the holders cruised into the
:03:28. > :03:31.fourth round with victory over Reading.
:03:32. > :03:38.As do Blackburn Rovers, who beat QPR 2-1.
:03:39. > :03:41.And Wigan Athletic, who beat Nottngham Forest 2-0,
:03:42. > :03:46.while Rochdale avoided an upset with victory over Barrow.
:03:47. > :03:51.There'll be replays for Blackpool, Bolton, Fleetwood Town and Burnley.
:03:52. > :03:54.Massive disappointment though for Everton, who lost 2-1
:03:55. > :03:59.A few moments ago, Preston North End kicked off
:04:00. > :04:05.Rugby Union, and in the Premiership this afternoon, Sale Sharks
:04:06. > :04:09.extended their losing streak, falling 29-26 to Harlequins.
:04:10. > :04:13.Let's get a quick look at the weather with Lucy.
:04:14. > :04:17.A generally grey and foggy day today.
:04:18. > :04:19.As we move through this evening and overnight,
:04:20. > :04:27.It could be enough to see a spot of rain and some hill fog around.
:04:28. > :04:34.Tomorrow, plenty of cloud around, producing the odd spot
:04:35. > :04:38.The chance of seeing a bit more brightness tomorrow,
:04:39. > :04:41.temperatures at a maximum of 10 Celsius.
:04:42. > :04:46.A cloudy day tomorrow, but as we move into Monday,
:04:47. > :04:49.rain coming down from the north, with the potential to become heavy,
:04:50. > :04:53.behind it, something a little brighter and fresher.
:04:54. > :05:11.That's all from us for now, have a very good evening.
:05:12. > :05:18.Good evening. Our weather can be exciting, just not today. A
:05:19. > :05:21.predominantly grey day and a murky night to come. If you're on the moon
:05:22. > :05:25.on the roads, through tonight into the morning, it could be misty and
:05:26. > :05:29.foggy again in places, especially over the hills, but really just
:05:30. > :05:33.about anywhere. The cloud is the enough to produce patchy rain or
:05:34. > :05:36.drizzle, quite a damp night. Clear skies to the Easterling and
:05:37. > :05:44.anti-stall Scotland and it's here the greatest chance of a touch of
:05:45. > :05:46.frost, but for most, mild great, dismal start to Sunday morning. The
:05:47. > :05:51.mist and fog will lift. There will be a few breaks in the cloud, east
:05:52. > :05:55.of Wales, eastern parts of England and Scotland. A bit of sunshine
:05:56. > :05:58.here. There should be patchy rain in Northern Ireland and damper to
:05:59. > :05:59.finish the Dayne