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UEFA opens one door to City but closes another....

THE GOOD news is that City have been cleared to play in the Champions League next season, after UEFA were satisfied with changes to Girona's ownership structure made over the summer.

How City fought bitter battle to sign teen who never delivered

AT just 16-years-old, with the prospect of a life-changing move to the Premier League, Karim Karim Rekik instead found himself at the centre of a bitter legal battle between boyhood club Feyenoord and future club City.

Landmark ruling in sewage battle

WE'VE heard plenty of promises from politicians about how they'll end the crisis of sewage being pumped into our lakes, rivers and seas. But could a 'landmark' legal case in the North of England be a turning point in the war on sewage?

Toy cars, plants, clothes... and jumbo sausages

We check out what's on offer at town's big car boot sale

They just make you feel so empowered

Gran-of-five tells Paige Oldfield why she is still taking part in beauty pageants in her 50s

This evil predator is still haunting me 37 years on

One of serial rapist's 13 victims speaks out after latest appeal is turned down

PM must be bold 'pushing power... out of Whitehall'

NEW Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gave an apparent nod to further devolution of government powers out of London as he revealed he'll be meeting with Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, next week.

Hero saves boy 'chopped in face' by machete gang

A MAN has described the terrifying moment he ran to save a 'young boy's' life during a machete attack on an estate in broad daylight.

'Massive spike' in dealers delivering drugs via the post

CRIMINALS are using international postal services and courier companies to deliver drugs across Greater Manchester.

Cheer we go!

MANCHESTER'S AO Arena was a scene of chaos after England beat Switzerland on penalties to make it to the semi-finals of the Euros.

Matthijs may be the man to strengthen centre back at

MANCHESTER United continue to be linked with players as the transfer window starts to gain momentum and Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.

Clarity over De Bruyne key in three main transfer jobs Pr

MANCHESTER City's summer transfer activity has yet to get going as the Blues bide their time in the market.

North left behind in levelling up shortfall

RISHI Sunak was greeted with an unwelcome front page on Friday as he travelled to Teesside on the campaign trail. The Northern Echo's splash tells readers the North East is \"still left behind\".

Life has stopped since my Kennie was killed

As killers are found guilty, mum tells of family's agony after 16-year-old's death

Killer left mum's ex-partner to die in a pool of blood

Murderer is told he could spend rest of his life in prison

'The Eiffel Tower of cuisine!'

National newspaper critic lavishes praise on restaurant

Tragic mums in call to get tough on knife crime

Families of young victims say they feel let down' by Government's failure to act

Ex-cop who tried to kill girlfriend in prison move

Probe after claims prisoner and guard had an ‘inappropriate relationship’

Family's joy as missing teenager is found safe

A TEENAGER who went missing has been found safe and well and was set to return home to Oldham, his mum confirmed.

Appeal as dog is abandoned tied to railings

THE RSPCA is investigating after a 'starved and skeletal' dog was found abandoned tied to railings at a park.

Mayor sure he can work with Starmer as PM

ANDY Burnham said Sir Keir Starmer will not 'bulldoze' local government if he wins the General Election, after telling a Glastonbury crowd he will continue to 'assert' Manchester's devolved status.

'We can't grieve properly until we know how our Lila died'

Tragic girl passed away while sharing bed with mum

Cyber hackers holding shop owner to ransom

Criminals demand cash after hijacking Instagram account of clothing boutique

Armed cops forced to kill XL Bully after woman is attacked

Banned 'out-of-control' dog is shot dead in street

'I PUT A SPELL ON YOU'

Real-life 'witch' has been asked to curse cheating husbands

Shaw looks like a gamble that won't pay off for Southgate

WHEN the England medical team decided Luke Shaw was worth a spot in the 26-man squad for Euro 2024 it was Thursday, June 20, that was circled in pencil.

Smith steals show in 'smart' England win

MARCUS Smith shone as England inflicted a crushing defeat on their former head coach Eddie Jones to give their summer tour lift off in Tokyo's National Stadium.

Salford's Ryan out of summit meeting

SALFORD will once again be without Ryan Brierley as they look to back up last weekend's superb victory against Warrington when league leaders St Helens arrive at the Salford Stadium.

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MUTED APPLAUSE FOR VAUXHALL ASTRA TOURER PHEV

'A special place' ... sun finally sets on Owens Park

Former residents share their memories as bulldozers move in at famous student halls