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Keeper's the hero as Poland edge out Saudi

WOJCIECH Szczesny was Poland's hero with a crucial penalty save as they kept their hopes of World Cup progress alive with a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.

Smash biker fights for life

A MOTORCYCLIST was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a horror road smash.

Forensics teams still at scene of body discovery

FORENSIC teams continued to work on a residential road where a body covered in 'potentially hazardous' substances was discovered dumped.

Can you make life smoother for Rocky?

A 12-YEAR-OLD dog found wandering the streets is looking for a new home before Christmas.

Rabbi's mixed emotions over synagogue closure

MANCHESTER city centre's only synagogue will close this weekend after 70 years, making way for a 41-storey tower and hotel backed by Gary Neville.

'We've got to get this man off the streets'

Detectives hunt driver following three attempted abductions

Restaurant's offer to pair in Facebook love story

A RESTAURANT has offered a free meal for two if a lovestruck commuter - who appealed for a man who travels on her tram every day to ask her out manages to bag her mystery hunk.

It took a child's death for country to listen

IT'S NOT every day you open the door to a politician, not least a government minister. Such is the enormity of the scandal that has unfolded on Rochdale's Freehold estate.

Ben out to make memories

BEN White admits he has few memories of watching England as he approaches his first World Cup in the same relaxed fashion which has seen him move up through the leagues.

'He should have quit before he had to be sacked'

Awaab's family speak out as housing chief ousted in U-turn following two-year-old's tragic death

Drug raid cops find undie-cover crook

Semi-naked heroin dealer found in another man's flat after hiding stash

Train managers' anger over Avanti duty schedules

Union says staff work-life balance ruined by roster changes

Lost puppy 'looked after' by fox during month away

FROM dogs to cats, lizards to birds - any animal owner will tell you their beloved pet going missing is among their biggest fears.

Lifeguard Emma takes plunge into civic history

At just 25 she is the city's youngest ever mayoress

Urgent call for action on child poverty

IT was nearly a year ago when a major report emerged which painted a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country.

Wizards of Oz put spell on Samoa in final win

CAPTAIN James Tedesco scored a try in each half to help Australia maintain their global domination with a 30-10 victory over Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup final at Old Trafford.

Midfielder was almost gym and chronic...

Kalvin's lucky injury escape

WE'RE RON THE SAME PAGE

City star Bernardo says Cristiano's explosive TV interview has not affected mood in Portugal camp

Tough start to season was a wake-up call, says Eriksen

Following defeats to Brighton and Brentford, United fans across the country were left scratching their heads over where all the pre-season optimism and form had suddenly disappeared to.

Buttler: I've had dreams about World Cup glory

England captain eyes trophy in final against Pakistan

Late drop agony for England

SAMOA completed one of the great sporting comebacks of all time to knock England out of the World Cup and earn a final showdown with Australia at Old Trafford next Saturday.

Grants boost for projects across North

IT'S not often communities in the North of England get to read good news about our region coming out on top when decision-makers in London open up the purse strings.

Home treats from the east

Ben Arnold visits a Korean and Filipino cafe

Old haunts

Phoebe Barton looks at the creepy buildings left abandoned and now visited by urban explorers’

Hall's well at one of City's most luxurious Hotels

JON ROBINSON talks to the general manager of The Edwardian Manchester about competition and the cost of living crisis

Disposable packages

THIS is the shocking moment a delivery driver was shown casually hurling people's valuable packages into the back of his van.

Walker explores rudest places on cheeky hike

A MAN visited some of Manchester's rudest places while completing a trek of the UK's naughtiest-named locations.

Police uncover danger’ drug farm

SHOCKING pictures show the aftermath of a 'dangerous' cannabis farm raided by police.

Thousands in market for festive cheer

THERE may be six weeks still to go before the big day, but it hasn't stopped thousands of people getting in the spirit at Manchester's Christmas Markets.

Tower block residents live in fear

Tower block residents reveal catalogue of problems, including machete gangs and people selling and using drugs on their streets