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Recycling centre 'will pass sniff test'

A HUGE new recycling centre at the site of a notorious landfill will not smell, its operator says.

Drunk passenger caused chaos on city-bound flight

A DRUNK holidaymaker behaved 'belligerently' on a flight bound for Manchester Airport after downing five double vodkas and two pints of beer.

CCTV clue in hunt for gang after watch theft

NEW CCTV images have been issued after a couple were injured and had a £15k Rolex watch stolen after being attacked and mugged in Manchester city centre.

'People would be right to hate me'

ICE HOCKEY PLAYER ADMITS SOME SEX OFFENCES

Vile rapist plied girl, 14, with cocaine and alcohol

A RAPIST plied a vulnerable teenager he'd met on Facebook with alcohol and cocaine before sexually abusing her.

Community grieves after baby's remains are found

'IT'S SUCH A TRAGIC CASE... THE MOTHER COULD NEED HELP'

Don't call the police or I will shoot you...

A ROBBER pointed a gun at a Tesco sales assistant and shouted 'don't call the police or I'll shoot you' during a terrifying ordeal.

'This is the right place to put down our roots'

ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA REVEALS NEW LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH REGION'S VENUES AND ORGANISATIONS

Hojlund needs to prove his worth to Ruben - Brown

EX-Manchester United defender Wes Brown has suggested that Rasmus Hojlund needs to prove his worth to new head coach Ruben Amorim, thereby negating the need for a potential investment in Viktor Gyokeres.

Ipswich boss McKenna relishing United reunion

IPSWICH Town manager Kieran McKenna is relishing Sunday's reunion with Manchester United at Portman Road, insisting his side will be ready to give their visitors 'a helluva game'.

Duo may be CENTRAL to Amorim plan

UGARTE AND MAINOO MAY PROVIDE PLATFORM

Raducanu takes heart from cup

EMMA Raducanu will start preparations for 2025 while Katie Boulter takes a wellearned rest after Great Britain's Billie Jean King Cup loss to Slovakia brought their seasons to a close.

Berry'd treasure

EVERGREENS WITH BRIGHT BERRIES GIVE A COLOURFUL LIFT TO THE WINTER GARDEN

Final farewell to Liam Payne

CHERYL Tweedy and members of One Direction were among the friends and family to pay their final respects to Liam Payne at his funeral.

Land mines go-ahead

THE Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use Americananti-personnel land supplied mines to help fight off Russian forces, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said.

Social media ban for teens 'on table'

A BAN on social media for under-16s is \"on the table\" if companies do not take action to protect children, the Technology Secretary has said.

100,000 forced into poverty by winter fuel cuts

THE squeeze on winter fuel payments will force 100,000 pensioners into poverty in 2026, according to the UK Government's own estimates.

'Boring Victoria' on mission to improve water quality

A TUNNEL boring machine, named after the late comedian Victoria Wood, is going underground at United Utilities' wastewater the number of times that storm overflows operate into the watercourses during heavy rainfall.

I need a new home, but they've said it could take years

MUM SLEEPING IN LIVING ROOM AS SHE CAN NO LONGER GET UPSTAIRS

Village of hope for homeless

WORK STARTS ON NEW ACCOMMODATION PROJECT

Smuggler made plan to 'rip up Thailand'

A DRUG runner boasted he was going to 'rip up Thailand' and 'get a Porsche' before trying to smuggle nearly £100,000-worth of cannabis through Manchester Airport.

'TIGERS' CAGED

16 MEMBERS OF MULTI-MILLION POUND DRUGS GANG ARE JAILED AFTER UNDERCOVER POLICE OPERATION BRINGS THEM TO JUSTICE

Gun used in shooting found in plastic bag

A GUN used in a shooting was later discovered in a Sainsbury's bag stored within a sofa, a jury heard.

Hero Jude saves I LOVE YOU choking boy... then finishes his dinner

A 10-YEAR-OLD boy saved a fellow pupil from choking on their school dinner - then carried on eating his lunch.

SANDWICH SHOP CALLED BACK BY CITY TO MAKE BUTTIES FOR STARS

SANDWICH makers Ad Maiora are celebrating a SECOND callback to Manchester City - to feed the hungry squad with their huge artisan butties.

Police chief vows to 'find answers' for tragic baby

DETECTIVES LAUNCH INVESTIGATION AFTER TOT'S REMAINS DISCOVERED BY CHRIS SLATER & STEPHEN TOPPING POLICE

Suranne's back home for new TV show

SURANNE Jones has been seen back in Manchester this week as she films scenes for a new rom-com.

Noel's guitar raises notes for club fund

OASIS STAR'S HOFNER SALE MAKES £3K FOR CAMPAIGN

Ugarte is learning from Reds coach Fletcher

MANUEL Ugarte has praised Darren Fletcher for his role in helping players understand the significance of playing for United, following confirmation that he will remain at the club.

Agonising defeat for Great Britain

GREAT Britain suffered Billie Jean King Cup heartbreak as Slovakia fought back to claim a 2-1 victory in the semi-finals in Malaga.