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Lowdown on levelling up for new MP

SHE was swept into Parliament in 2019 as a Northern 'red wall' MP while still in her 20s on a wave of enthusiasm for Boris Johnson as he promised his levelling up agenda would finally revitalise the region's forgotten towns.

Fair wage is letting me plan for future

Security firm's policy is good for staff- and the business

5G upgrade for eco-heaters

HUNDREDS of homes across Greater Manchester will have their eco-heaters upgraded with 5G technology to help monitor energy usage - and hopefully bring bills down. The Government is putting £3m towards the scheme.

Cruel cat owner left pet to suffer

A CRUEL cat owner was hauled before the courts after failing to get veterinary help for the 'largest wound' a RSPCA officer had ever seen.

Plan rejected for 4th time

CONTROVERSIAL plans for student housing in Hulme have been rejected for a fourth time in 18 months. Manchester council's planning committee has knocked back the development at the former Gamecock pub in Boundary Lane.

Shock as last orders called at 200-year-old pub

A 200-year-old pub described as being of 'exceptional, national, historic importance' will close next week after being unexpectedly sold.

Cancer will not stop me living life

WHEN Lee Young began experiencing back pain, he assumed he had just pulled a muscle while playing golf.

Devils may be forced out

Rugby league club says its future is at risk' as row over stadium rumbles on

Police move in as Palestine protesters scale cathedral

Demonstrators also target city centre food outlets with banners

Neighbours left in shock over stabbing

Paramedics can't save stricken 49-year-old found inside flat

Our cat Lenny is very well-trained indeed

Station-loving moggy boards commuter service to Piccadilly

Shopkeepers left in fear after meat cleaver robbery

Traders decide to keep shop doors locked after incident

Affordable housing towers will top other schemes, say leaders

THREE new towers have topped out in Manchester. And while that might sound like nothing new in the evergrowing city centre, there's a twist.

Manager insists he has no beef with Varane

ERIK ten Hag insists there is no issue between him and United defender Raphael Varane amid the centre-half's curious lack of playing time.

County win again despite going behind twice

LEADERS Stockport twice went behind before they scored late on through Odin Bailey and Callum Camps to confirm a 4-2 win over Swindon.

Versatile Silva showing why keeping him was key for Pep

IT is clear to everyone why Pep Guardiola was so keen to keep Bernardo Silva this summer.

Impressive Ford drives Sharks to win at Bristol

ENGLAND fly-half George Ford was the difference as the playmaking maestro inspired Sale to a 27-13 win over Bristol at Ashton Gate.

Public inquiry into imam murder

A PUBLIC inquiry will be held to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of a murdered imam.

Pub brute battered pensioner twice his age

Thug jailed for attack that left 78-year-old victim bloodied and bruised

Man saved from river near pub

A MAN was rescued from the River Irwell after police, fire engines and an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene.

Food hampers to help families in need

VOLUNTEERS came together to unite in a 'message of hope, happiness and giving' to provide hundreds of hampers of food for families in need across Manchester to mark Diwali today.

Hot air balloon landing drama

A HOT air balloon made an impromptu landing on an industrial estate-sparking a large emergency services response.

Lecturer's £8,000 payout after years of tooth agony

'I wouldn't wish the pain on my worst enemy'

Man, 29, charged after death of grandad

A MAN has been charged following the death of a grandad.

And Derrick's special prize...

Dad-of-five who won £20k from 50p bet plans to treat himself to Bullseye classic speedboat

Mum's the biggest fan of Lego on her block!

A MUM who has spent thousands on Lego and even met her partner through her hobby says she doesn't care if people find it weird.

Stairs plunge terror of lift battle family HELE

A DAD has spoken of his horror after his disabled daughter fell being carried upstairs following years of fighting to have a home lift installed.

Northern Care Alliance faces fight to save £88m

ONE of the largest NHS trusts operating some of the biggest hospitals in Greater Manchester is being forced to make huge savings amid a multi-million pound deficit.

Blues must be wary of old boys as they seek capital gains

RINSE and repeat Manchester City headed down to London for a tough game before the international break and things didn't go so well.

Defender bails out misfiring strikeforce again

GOALS are so scarce at Manchester United that the defence has done as much attacking as the attackers.