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Fish bounce back as river recovers from historic pollution

Species thriving in Mersey but anglers say sewage still dumped

Fans queue to meet superstar rapper

FANS queued up for hours to meet superstar rapper Aitch in Trafford Park.

Stockport fire five as Smith hits three in Salford's win

SKY Bet League Two leaders Stockport showed their title credentials as they swept aside Doncaster in a thoroughly dominant 5-1 win.

Bobb, KDB caution and no Klopp fears

MANCHESTER City booked their spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a hard-fought win against Tottenham on Friday night. Nathan Ake scored the winner to gun down the north Londoners.

ETH: We need to 'reconstruct' club

ERIK ten Hag insists Manchester United must keep working behind the scenes to “reconstruct” the club to be able to take advantage of the end of an era at Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s surprise decision to leave at the end of the season.

No fresh blood likely

NO NEW ARRIVALS AT UNITED

City 'alive and fighting' to defend their treble trophies

PEP Guardiola banged his hand on the table to emphasise his point for him.

Sharks ready to battle for victory

SANDERSON: TOUGH TEST TO END WINLESS RUN

Thanks for getting my business afloat again

IT was just last year when the canal record boat shop, Rubber Ducky Records, became filled with water. Around 1,000 vinyl records were destroyed as the 28ft boat slowly sank on the Rochdale Canal.

A fitting farewell for Margo

IN life and in death, Margo Vaughan was different. When she was taken to her final resting place this week it was not in a black hearse, but a Salford Van Hire vehicle.

Appy way to explore

Walking trails can be followed by phone

Mobile phone shame of death crash prison officer

HGV driver killed after ex-pro rugby player took string of calls

'Just trying to make ends meat'

Vegan restaurant says no choice but to add meat & dairy to menu

Fears for the JET PETS

Ex-worker's concern over welfare of animals carried through airport as cargo

It's Grim Reaper up North...

Life expectancy in Manchester now lower than almost anywhere else

Flower fest will put SPRING in your step...

THIS spring, Manchester city centre will once again be transformed into a floral paradise as a much-loved annual festival returns.

Councillor will resign after 160-mile move

A SALFORD councillor who sparked controversy and calls for his resignation after winning a seat 160 miles away in the Cotswolds has finally revealed when he will give up his seat on the city council.

Fit for purpose: Attention to detail keeps Dalot injury free

THERE must be something in the Portuguese water. In a season where 21 Manchester United players have succumbed to injury, Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes have stayed injury-free.

Uncertainty still over Phillips' City future

KALVIN Phillips has barely played 90 Premier League minutes this season with the midfielder still on Pep Guardiola’s back-burner.

Berba: United need to find new enforcer

DIMITAR Berbatov says Manchester United have become ‘too soft’ and need to find another character like Roy Keane to turn their fortunes around.

Strife of BRIAN

Another Ajax player linked with Ten Hag... but Dutch masters Koeman, De Boer and Van Basten are critical of striker's ability

I'll be better than KEV-ER now I'm back

De Bruyne says five months out of the game gave him time to recharge batteries after years at top level

'I believe that City's name will be cleared'

Football finance and legal expert says Premier League will have mammoth task to prove club have broken regulations

'Skip school and you pay the price'

HEADTEACHER Andy Byers had a harsh message for parents of students at Durham's Framwellgate School this week, on what he described as an \"unremarkable Wednesday\" where 10% of the young people - and 17% of Year 11s - simply did not turn up.

Mum's pride at impact made by brave Faizan

Social media star inspired others by overcoming stammer

How can we make our NHS fit to face the challenges of the future?

Health bosses face scrutiny as pressure increases

Assault cop quit before bosses could sack her

A POLICE officer resigned before she could be sacked after being convicted of assault and criminal damage.

Stalker ignored judge's order to leave ex alone

Man jailed after he parked outside former partner's home

Fears over 'creepy' videos of women on nights out

Social media accounts slammed for filming revellers walking through city

'Stupid' drug dealer hit 100mph in police chase

AN “utterly stupid” drug dealer drove at 100mph in a 30mph zone while trying to escape from police.