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Bru masterclass after another 90 minutes

BRUNO Fernandes claimed an assist as Portugal beat Poland 3-1 in their first Nations League fixture of the month.

Bevan reserves praise for team after heroic show

BEVAN French deflected the praise on to his team-mates after his stunning solo try set up Wigan's Betfred Super League Grand Final victory over Hull KR.

Ooh la la! Bakery delights sell out within few hours

POPULAR bakery La Chouquette opened the doors to its new sandwich spot Piqniq in Didsbury earlier this week with queues running down the street.

Swinney in warm tribute to Salmond

SCOTTISH First Minster John Swinney said Alex Salmond \"left a fundamental footprint on Scottish politics\" as he paid tribute to his late former party leader.

Family 'killed in strike'

AN ISRAELI strike on the central Gaza Strip has killed a family of eight, Palestinian medical officials said.

WHAT LIES BENEATH...

URBAN EXPLORERS UNCOVER THE HISTORY INSIDE SOME OF THE CITY'S SPECTACULAR HIDDEN SEWERS AND DRAINS

Jailed surgeon putting families 'through hell'

DISGRACED MEDIC ACCUSED OF ATTEMPTING TO DELAY INQUESTS INTO DEATHS

Road rage terror captured on film

VIDEO footage has revealed the shocking moment a road rage incident unfolded near a Tesco Extra in Tameside.

LUXURY 'PARTY FLAT' IS HALTED

SKYSCRAPER APARTMENT A MAGNET FOR LOUD MUSIC AND DRUG TAKING

Club's 120 years of making history

CITY VENUE HAS INSPIRED AND TOUCHED GENERATIONS

'Another much loved part of the soul of the city is in need'

I WAS dispatched to Salford in 1988 as the district reporter for the MEN.

This light should never go out

SALFORD LADS CLUB IS IN FINANCIAL CRISIS - HELP US RAISE £250K TO ENSURE THIS VITAL INSTITUTION IS THERE FOR MORE YOUNGSTERS

Going the distance!

THE Manchester Half marathon has returned to the streets of Manchester as 24,000 runners attempt to tackle the 13.1 mile route in support of charities and organisations.

Mayor's devolved benefits shake-up

BURNHAM SEEKS CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT CASH IN NEW PLAN

Pensioner dies in taxi crash tragedy

AN ELDERLY woman has died after being struck by a taxi in Middleton.

Eriksen confirms no talks with Reds over new contract

CHRISTIAN Eriksen has confirmed he has not held talks with United over a new deal.

ONE OF CLUB'S BEST SIGNINGS

ONE of the best signings of the City era is leaving.

SALE SET PACE FOR DERBY WIN

SALE'S league-leading set piece earned them a ruthless 43-10 win over Newcastle Falcons in the Northern derby.

PM keen to harness identities of regions

THE Council of the Nations and Regions has moved the UK \"a long way down the road\" towards more jobs and investment, the Prime Minister has said.

Peacekeepers hit again

THE United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon has said new explosions hit its headquarters yesterday morning, injuring two peacekeepers, a day after Israeli forces struck the same position.

Life for killer who hid her dead parents

AN \"INTELLIGENT manipulator\" who murdered her parents then lived alongside their bodies for four years while spending their money has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 36 years.

No cash to fix 'decrepit' Strangeways

PRISON GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION SAYS JAIL STAFF NEED 'MASSIVE INVESTMENT' TO TACKLE FAILING INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISED CRIME GROUPS

First new buzz route restores missing link

BUSES between Wigan and the Trafford Centre will double to run every 30 minutes instead of an hour later this month, it's been revealed.

Council's £200k winter fuel boost for pensioners

THE creation of a new fund of £200,000 to support local pensioners hit by the winter fuel payment cuts has been passed by Bolton council.

Rivals rubbish £45 charge for collecting garden waste

PLANS SLAMMED AS 'TAX ON POOR AND VULNERABLE'

'Dangerous' teen is jailed after guns found at home

THREE 'viable' guns have been taken off the streets of Manchester and a 'dangerous offender' jailed after a police raid.

Drug dealer had 800 parrots and a BULL in 'The Pen'

TO OUTSIDE eyes, it was a ramshackle plot of land on the outskirts of Rochdale.

Eurovision party time

MANCHESTER is set to get into the huge Eurovision spirit next year with a host of celebrations including a show set to feature some of the artists taking part in the 2025 contest.

Thief robbed mum he knew was pregnant

A YOUNG boy screamed at a thug as they robbed his pregnant mother in the street.

'For children's services to achieve excellence it has to be done with a new leader'

TOP COUNCILLOR FOLLOWS CHIEF EXECUTIVE WITH RESIGNATION