'We've become a fourth emergency service in many ways'

Foodbanks are busier than ever and health is suffering as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. Helena Vesty reports

Carnival celebration

MUSIC, colour and celebration lit up the streets of south Manchester as the Caribbean Carnival returned.

Saudis 'withdraw interest' in KDB as Wright makes move

CITY remain the favourites to win the Premier League ahead of another new campaign.

Peaty hopes to make a big splash despite Covid

ADAM Peaty has promised to ‘give his best effort’ in his heats at the Olympic Games in Paris today, despite being ill with Covid.

BACK PAIN LEAVING REDS A LITTLE LIGHT

UNITED will start this season with at least the best part of £150 million worth of players unavailable for selection.

United trying to turn £59m Yoro injury into positive

UNITED are attempting to frame defender Leny Yoro’s three-month absence through injury as a positive.

If Casemiro is staying he must restore his reputation

PRE-SEASON often acts as an opportunity for players to prove their worth - a fact that won't be lost on certain members of the United squad.

The Waite goes on as United target sits out pre-season

UNITED have been handed a fresh blow in their pursuit of Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.

United seal record deal for Sweden star Anna

UNITED have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Sweden international Anna Sandberg on three-year deal, with the option of a further year.

It's all Diego for striker as Spanish giants 'enter talks'

THE future of City star Julian Alvarez continues to be subject of speculation after hinting he was unhappy for missing out in big games.

City part ways with defender in £25m deal

CITY have confirmed the departure of defender Yan Couto to German side Borussia Dortmund.

CLAUDIO GOMES - I learned so much from Guardiola. He is a true teacher of life and soccer

CITY need to sign a holding midfielder but as the transfer window goes on it looks increasingly unlikely.

Heat is on as Keely breezes into semis

Favourite for gold glad to get heats out of the way

Salford hold firm for hard-fought victory

SALFORD made it back-to-back wins in the Betfred Super League after they came from behind to earn a 22-16 victory over Leeds.

Rayner homes in on housing need

THERE'S plenty to digest in Angela Rayner's overhaul of the planning system unveiled this week not least a shake-up of local targets that looks like putting a much greater onus on the North to build homes.

We want to keep Lila's light bright

THE inconsolable mother of a five-year-old died who unexpectedly has spoken of her “horrendous” nightmare.

Joshua tees off for challenge in uncle's memory

72 holes of golf help Parkinson's charity

'Confusing medical role putting patients at risk'

Coroner issues warning after grandmother died following procedure at hospital

RADIO TA-TA...

Fans stunned as four of station's hosts have regular shows axed

Any chance of reunion? No way-sis!

Noel issues brutal message to brother Liam during gig

Love Island star misses her own birthday bash

Fans and guests disappointed at Maya's no-show

Police clash with mobs a violence hit city streets

Fighting and vandalism brings Manchester to standstill as rival groups hold demonstrations

Fatal blaze was like 'something from the Blitz'

FLOWERS have been left on the roof of a vehicle parked on a driveway.

United boss fires a warning about 'survival of fittest'

ERIK ten Hag has warned that United could incur more injury issues this season with the change in format of the European competitions.

Ten Hag claims United playing 'catch up' in bid to build squad

ERIK ten Hag admits United need to 'catch up' to improve their squad depth in the summer transfer window.

Heaton on why ETH is a keeper and how Ineos are making gains

Goalie on right decisions at club

'When I am leaving, I will say I'm leaving. But I didn't say'

THIS was the clearest insight into Pep Guardiola's mindset yet.

HAALAND - It's difficult to be sharp when you play 70 games

ERLING Haaland is thrown in front of the cameras on what feels like a weekly basis.

Salford win keeps play-off hopes alive

SALFORD came from behind in the final 20 minutes to maintain their Betfred Super League play-off push with a 30-22 victory over Castleford.

Gold hopeful Keely shrugs off pressure

KEELY Hodgkinson wouldn't be human if she didn't feel the weight of an entire nation pressing down on her.