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PLANS FOR 5,000 HOMES SET TO BE GIVEN GO-AHEAD

PLANS for new neighbourhoods with thousands of homes, a school and a health centre in north Manchester are set to be approved next week.

Owner banned after pups left in filthy cage

A DOG and a puppy had to be put down to end their suffering after six other 'filthy' puppies were found trapped in a metal pen and covered in waste at a home.

Return of pit bull 'like giving criminal a gun'

VICTIM OF DOG ATTACK CRITICAL OF MOVE TO GIVE ANIMAL BACK TO OWNER

'Eton of the north to give OF kids a chance

THE new Eton Star College will remove barriers' for youngsters previously unlikely to have the opportunity of a university education, the borough's council leader has said.

'Chilling threats' sisters jailed over £1.2m fraud plot

SIBLINGS TOLD VICTIM THEY WOULD 'FINISH' FIRM

'Vigilante justice' couple murdered devoted dad JULIDA

PAIR PLOTTED TO KILL ELECTRICIAN WHO WENT ON DATE WITH WOMAN

Tragedy of dad, 27, hooked on pills from Counterfeit Street

A YOUNG dad whose life spiralled following a break-up died after becoming 'addicted' to drugs bought on Manchester's 'Counterfeit Street.

Rootftop park takes shape in £1bn town centre makeover

THE multi-million pound transformation of Stockport's bus station has reached a new milestone with the planting of the first trees in the rooftop park.

NOW PEP'S OUT

BLUES BOSS TO MISS AT LEAST TWO MATCHES AFTER EMERGENCY SURGERY ON BACK PROBLEM

Youngster ready to call time on stay at United

UNITED have agreed a deal to sell Noam Emeran to Dutch side FC Groningen.

'Give this kid a chance, not move away...'

UNITED should be strengthening their attacking options with the time they've got left in the transfer window, not weakening them further.

Gus out to make up for lost time

GUS Atkinson endured multiple false starts to his career, but battling back on each occasion has given him extra satisfaction in the wake of his World Cup selection.

Relative hits out over pub bombs ruling

A relative of a victim of the Birmingham pub bombings has said that the decision not to bring charges following a re-investigation is \"ethical, moral and legal turpitude\".

My old self returned as I stepped on catwalk

DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER AT 32, MUM-OF-TWO DESCRIBES HOW SHE REGAINED HER CONFIDENCE ON RUNWAY

Rampaging attacker hurt four victims

MAN, 28, SPARED JAIL OVER RANDOM ASSAULTS DURING 15-MINUTE SPREE

Bike tribute to 'gentle giant' in lorry tragedy

HEARTFELT tributes have been left for a much-loved 'gentle giant' who died following a crash on his bike.

'They started fighting in the aisle...'

AN IBIZA reveller brawled with Ryanair passengers for calling her drunk before police boarded and escorted her off the jet.

Boozy jet mum swore at cops and claimed: I've only had three drinks'

RYANAIR passengers burst into applause as two drunken business owners were escorted off a flight by police.

Regulate execs says top doc who exposed killer

A HOSPITAL consultant who blew the whistle on killer nurse Lucy Letby said he believes hospital executives should face regulation.

Chief started job with trust months after he quit Letby hospital

THE former CEO at the hospital where Lucy Letby murdered seven babies went to become a director of one Greater Manchester's biggest hospital trusts just months after resigning during the police investigation into the killer nurse.

Arena families appalled by murderer's no-show in court

FAMILIES who lost loved ones in the Manchester Arena bombing have joined growing calls for the most serious criminals to be forced to attend sentencing hearings.

WE'RE READY TO GO

MINISTER CONFIRMS WORK WILL START ON NORTH MANCHESTER GENERAL REBUILD

High Flying Birds set to land in park

THE first photos of Wythenshawe Park as it prepares for a huge gig this weekend have been unveiled.

It's going to be a busy one

TRAVEL WARNING AHEAD OF ACTION-PACKED BANK HOLIDAY SATURDAY

Urban gardening show to take root in city centre

THE Royal Horticultural Society has announced its plans to hold a new Urban Show in Central Manchester.

Riley slams United chief over Greenwood probe

TV STAR United fan Rachel Riley has hit out at the club's handling of the Mason Greenwood situation and suggested chief executive Richard Arnold should consider his position.

Chief executive's open letter to fans over striker

NOW that we have concluded and announced the outcome of the club's investigation into Mason Greenwood, I want to be direct and transparent with our fans about the process and the reasons for our decision.

United agree club exit with Greenwood

UNITED have announced Mason Greenwood is to leave the club.

Striker makes plea to build on Lionesses' legacy

ENGLAND forward Bethany England has called for stakeholders to invest in the next generation of Lionesses to ensure her side's historic World Cup run does not amount to a one-off.

Laporte was vital part of Blues success

AYMERIC Laporte may not be replaced at City but he will always be fondly remembered.