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Drug-boozer homes plans go up in smoke

A PUB where a cannabis farm was found will not be transformed into a house of multiple occupation (HMO). The Bulls Head, in Stalybridge, closed its doors for the last time in June 2022.

Marmoush is the real deal - just ask Vinny

IF Pep Guardiola and City had any doubts over whether to sign Omar Marmoush, they only needed to drop a call to former captain Vincent Kompany.

Amorim impressed with United's kids

RUBEN Amorim has watched some of United's Under-18 fixtures and is impressed with the commitment on show as the kids aim to progress in the FA Youth Cup this evening.

Biden warns of a US 'oligarchy'

PRESIDENT Joe Biden seized what may be his final opportunity to reshape Americans' grim views on his term as he delivered a farewell address to the US people.

Sinner through in Aussie Open

Defending champion Jannik Sinner lost his first set since October but recovered to beat Tristan Schoolkate and reach the third round of the Australian Open. Sinner has been untouchable in recent months and headed into this contest on a 15-match winning streak.

OMAR'S NOT FAR

BLUES AGREE FEE TO SIGN EGYPTIAN STAR MARMOUSH

Pie's the limit

THERE'S nothing more Northern than sitting in an historic corner pub, next to a roaring fire, tucking into a plate of pie and mash that's been slathered with gravy on a cold, wet January afternoon.

Brothers in court over airport melee

BRAWL VIDEO SPARKED PUBLIC PROTESTS

Rodri gap can still be filled in this window

IF a reminder was needed of why City are looking at a January transfer outlay that could yet creep towards £200m, the final eight minutes and injury time at the Gtech Community Stadium provided it.

Tongue's taste for return to England

ENGLAND seamer Josh Tongue has got Australia in his sights as he looks to put an end to 18 months of injury woe with a long-awaited comeback in Sydney.

It Saint pretty, but Amad is treble hero

\"HOW s**t must you be?\" enquired the Southampton fans, \"we're winning away'\". But they didn't win. Defeat for United might have signalled their most humiliating result in the Premier League era. A draw would have been ignominious enough. They got the victory.

Eateries will be out to curry favour at awards

A takeaway known as the 'home' of the 'rice and three', a family-run Nepalese restaurant and an Indian sports bar are amongst the Greater Manchester venues to be named as finalists at a top curry awards.

'Alarm' after bids to abduct young girls

A COUNCILLOR has said there is 'alarm in the community' following reports of strangers approaching two young schoolgirls on the same day.

'Dishonest' reviews hard to swallow...

CHEF BLASTS ONLINE RESTAURANT CRITICS

EX-CITY ACE JOEY BARTON IN COURT OVER 'OFFENSIVE MESSAGES'

EX-CITY player Joey Barton has appeared in court charged with sending offensive messages on social media site X to commentator Lucy Ward and TV presenter Jeremy Vine.

Plans for 500 new houses in town green belt

A DEVELOPER has submitted plans to build more than 500 new homes in a Stockport village.

Labour MP quits the party after admitting taxi rank assault

LABOUR MP Mike Amesbury has resigned from the party after pleading guilty to assault following an incident in Cheshire last year.

THE RED, WHITE & G.I. BLUES

Elvis Presley would have been 90 this month. To mark this landmark anniversary, SPENCER LEIGH looks back at how the King of Rock'n'Roll suffered heartbreak and found love when he signed up for the US Army

A GREAT DAY OUT DOWN TO A TEE!

AN indoor golf and shuffleboard space will be opening in Manchester later this year - having already proved to be popular in London.

Israel waiting on truce

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that a \"last-minute crisis\" with Hamas was holding up approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages.

Ouch! Docs bring a TV kids' favourite to town

A NEW world premiere exhibition from the hit children's TV show Operation Ouch! is coming to Manchester.

Union's call over reform to Ofsted

OFSTED inspection reforms do not go \"far enough\", a school leaders' union has warned.

Tributes to karaoke legend who made 'everyone smile'

TRIBUTES have flooded in following the tragic death of a 'hilarious' Stockport 'icon' and 'local celebrity' famed for her karaoke antics.

Government's £5m for grooming inquiry

THE government has announced plans to help Oldham council hold a new inquiry into grooming gangs. Home secretary Yvette Cooper has said £5m will be put towards the plan for new reviews in up to five areas, including Oldham.

Fears aired town losing its identity

FEARS Bolton is being 'Manchesterised' could be 'damaging to the borough', councillors have heard.

Tom's 'no-brainer' to sign new deal at Sharks

TOM Roebuck made it two resignings in two days for Sale Sharks after it was announced yesterday that he has committed to the club until 2027.

Pervert jailed over attack on child

A PERVERT has been jailed after sexually assaulting a young girl 'in broad daylight'.

Nev: Walker form could be why he wants to go

GARY Neville believes Kyle Walker's request to leave City might have come because is struggling to keep up with the mental and physical demands of Premier League football.

Matt hails United

DEFENDER Matthijs de Ligt praised United's fighting spirit and the impact of their substitutes following last night's 3-1 win over Southampton at Old Trafford.

PASTEL'S POETRY IN MOTION

DIANNE BOURNE TALKS TO INDIE BAND AHEAD OF RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM 'SOULS OF MOTION'