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Council's £200 Christmas gift for pensioners

AROUND 3,300 pensioners in Bolton stripped of their winter fuel payment are to be handed £200 each from the council before Christmas.

Pitch attack will always stay with me, says referee

ABUSE DURING MATCH INSPIRED MAN TO CREATE APP FOR FOOTBALL OFFICIALS IN TROUBLE

Town hall 'doesn't need bail out'

A TOWN hall with budget gap of £3.4m insists it is 'nowhere near' in need of a government bailout.

Woman held after grenade and firearm discovery

A WOMAN was arrested after police found a hand grenade and a firearm during a raid on a flat.

Ex-Corrie star: My reputation was ruined in just 8 minutes

ACTOR REVEALS HIS SOAP COMEBACK WAS AXED AFTER 'UNFOUNDED HISTORIC SEX ASSAULT' CLAIM

Chilly outlook for week ahead

AFTER a mild weekend where temperatures hit the mid teens, it's set to get colder in Greater Manchester.

I KNEW I WAS GOING TO WIN

MYSTIC MUM HAD PREDICTED LOTTERY SUCCESS ONLY TWO WEEKS BEFORE

'Respectful' end to row over preacher

A SITUATION involving a preacher on Market Street \"ended respectfully\", Greater Manchester Police have said.

Flight makes 'emergency' diversion

A FLIGHT to Manchester was forced to make an 'emergency' diversion in the Middle East yesterday.

'Kimberley's daughter is asking questions we just can't answer

FAMILY REVEALS TORMENT AFTER INQUEST OF TRAGIC MUM

Goth-gran Erika 'one of the most caring nurses'

TRANCE-LOVING HEALTH WORKER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN JOB

POLICE WARNING AS THIEVES TARGET CHRISTMAS SHOPPERS

AN urgent warning has been issued by police amid a rise in distraction thefts in the run up to Christmas.

Ricky and Claire 'call time on their romance'

BOXING legend Ricky Hatton and Corrie stare Claire Sweeney have reportedly split.

Prison slammed in report after death of inmate

STRANGEWAYS has been slammed in an report arising from the death of a prisoner.

Amazing items of Reds history are Best yet...

IT was a night on which Manchester United's reputation as one of the greatest clubs in the world was sealed. At the old Wembley Stadium on May 29th 1968 they beat a talented Benfica 4-1 in extra time to become the first English team to lift the European Cup.

'UNITED WE STAND ON TICKETS DISGRACE'

ANGRY PARENTS SAY THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO TAKE KIDS TO REDS MATCHES AFTER LATEST PRICE RISES

ANT AND TY ARE 'READY TO COPE' WITH DEMANDS

RUBEN Amorim believes Antony and Tyrell Malacia are 'ready to cope' with the demands after starting for United against Bodo/Glimt.

Irwin would surely approve of United's new unsung hero at heart of defence

DENIS Irwin sat behind Sir Alex Ferguson on Thursday night.

VIK HAPPY TO STICK WITH RU AT UNITED

SUPERSTAR striker Viktor Gyokeres would be happy to join United and work with Ruben Amorim once again.

Title not over if we lose at Anfield, says City manager

PEP Guardiola has backtracked on his assertion that City's title chances could be over this weekend.

State ban blow for City’s ownership

A LABOUR peer has called for football clubs to be banned from being owned by states - which if passed would force City's Sheikh Mansour to sell.

BOWLER ANDERSON RETURNS TO LANCS

LANCASHIRE Cricket have announced the return of Anderson Phillip on an overseas contract for the 2025 Rothesay County Championship.

Pope's top form is down to Stew!

OLLIE Pope revealed a heart to heart with his mentor Alec Stewart helped pave the way for his timely return to form against New Zealand.

Thieves raid supermarket parcel locker

AN investigation is underway after a number of parcel lockers outside supermarket were ransacked and left empty.

Food banks should never be the norm

BUT FOR NOW, THEY REMAIN VITAL TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN BRITAIN

Finance adviser conned pensioner out of £50k

A FINANCIAL adviser who stole more than £50,000 from a vulnerable, elderly woman has been jailed.

Park disco party set to light up New year’s Eve

AN 'ULTIMATE' New Year's Eve disco party featuring a festive light trail, fireworks, DJ sets, and good vibes is coming to the city centre.

Children’s care chief in better service vow

NEW BOSS CHARGED WITH TASK OF TURNING ROUND FAILING DEPARTMENT

Murder suspects released on bail

TWO suspects who were arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was found dead at a house have been released on bail, police have confirmed in an update.

Probe into police 'dispersal' conduct

INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS MADE BY TRAVELLERS GROUPS AFTER OFFICERS TURNED AWAY YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE CITY CENTRE - FORCING MANY TO BOARD TRAINS.