He was a gentle man ... he'd never hurt anyone

Ex-wife of dad killed by neighbour tells of horror at his death

Bangers roasting on an open fire...

Meet the family who go CAMPING for Christmas

Restaurant curries favour with TV stars

AN INDIAN restaurant in the city centre received two celebrity visits in the space of 24 hours - including one from Emmy-award winning actor Kiefer Sutherland.

Crystal meth gang's stash house bossed by 'Grandma'

BEHIND the door of an unremarkable flat in Ashton, a family-led drugs empire was booming.

Rapist millionaire led toxic culture at firm that made his fortune

UKFast founder Lawrence Jones faces years behind bars following convictions for two rapes and one sexual assault. John Scheerhout and Amy Walker delve into the grimy environment at a company commanded by a predator - and how Jones lost his kingdom when his web of lies unravelled and his dark secrets were exposed

Ear we go... but a freezing cold game never caught fire

THERE was a little over 20 minutes to go when Pep Guardiola turned to the Manchester City fans behind him and put his hands in his ears. He wasn't shutting out the noise, but wondering where it was.

Dropped points could yet prove costly in final title run-in

A MANCHESTER City win in this game at such an early stage of the season was never going to be decisive in the title race, but if anything it was a result that was expected.

Follow the rules or it's not fair any more

United boss on financial regulations after Everton hit with sanctions

Bayindir stands by for now and in the new year

WHEN Andre Onana decided to come out of international retirement, Manchester United had January circled in the calendar as a month that would present them with a headache, with the Africa Cup of Nations robbing them of their No. 1 goalkeeper.

Haaland out to 'get back soon' after injury strikes

MANCHESTER City striker Erling Haaland has pledged he will be working hard to be back as soon as possible after suffering an injury blow last week.

I always want more for myself - Foden on his goals and aims

PHIL Foden has backed himself to add goals and assists to Gareth Southgate's England side in the build-up to Euro 2024.

Southgate targets unbeaten run ahead of finals

GARETH Southgate wants England to go into next summer's Euros with momentum and is targeting an unbeaten run all the way through to Germany.

Ten Hag knows a plan key in transfer market

MANAGER Erik ten Hag has already highlighted the importance of Manchester United coming up with a coherent strategy ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's impending arrival at the club.

Pep and City are unchanged as Everton points deduction puts pressure on Premier League

AFTER being dealt their 10-point deduction by the Premier League, Everton seemed to give the side-eye to Manchester City.

United stay calm ahead of massive Old Trafford derby clash

MANCHESTER United host local rivals City today at Old Trafford in the first Women's Super League derby of the season.

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.