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Sport report calls for North funding

\"IT is probably legitimate for Northerners to claim that the North is the spiritual home of British sport,\" says the foreword of a new report launched in Parliament this week.

Beating art of the city is honoured

Awards night celebrates our leading cultural lights

Buying ahome more affordable

OVER the last year, buying a home has become slightly more affordable in comparison to the average income - says Halifax.

Thousands back hospital rebuild

THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition calling for the urgent rebuild of a Manchester hospital.

Chance to live on 'hidden gem

A RARE opportunity has come up to live on an iconic Manchester street that has been named one of the UK's top hidden gems.

Revealed: Car crime hotspots

THE chances of your car being stolen in Greater Manchester varies greatly depending on where you live.

The hidden team with a watching brief on all of us Sality and Security

Control room keeps transport the move

Pioneering doc who delivered joy to millions

New TV drama turns spotlight on unsung heroine of IVF

It's like a dream has come true

A 10-YEAR-OLD girl is living her dream after landing a leading role in one of the biggest movies of the year.

Plea to bulldoze 'monstrosity' landmark

Councillor and residents call for 'eyesore' building to go in regeneration plan

I think I possibly did some things out of loneliness

Chilling confession of ice hockey gold medallist who led sick double life grooming and raping girls and young women. Andrew Bardsley reports

Unforgettable hire - U2 lookalikes cause a stir in city

SHOPPERS and people heading for a night out in Manchester city centre did a doubletake.

£2m cannabis haul crooks smoked out

A DRUGS gang was rumbled after Force officers seized Border £2 million worth of cannabis bound for a garage.

Tour de force

How homeless Andy was guided into a new life

Police stand down scene where baby's body found

THE POLICE scene at a playing fields where the body of a baby girl was found 10 days ago has been stood down, officers have said.

о Ijoined high rollers for £217 Trafford Centre car clean

THE Trafford Centre's first pay-for-car park opened for business this week, and yes, I was among the first through the barriers to give it a try.

GMP £2million probe into lab staff is shelved after 7 YEARS

A SEVEN-YEAR investigation into claims lab technicians manipulated data at a Manchester forensic lab has been shelved by Greater Manchester Police.

We are fragile but we cannot overreact-Pep

PEP Guardiola says that City cannot afford to overreact to their worst ever run under his management as they look to stay in touch with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

IT’S TOO EASY TO SCORE AGAINST US’

PEP Guardiola says City have multiple problems as opponents find it too easy to score against them.

Spurs man on the hole’ in City middle

JAMES Maddison has explained that he was able to exploit the lack of presence in City's midfield to score a goal that he has been working on all season.

Rubet! Amorim up for United challenge

RUBEN Amorim is relishing the 'huge responsibility' of taking United back to the top as the new head coach prepares to take charge for the first time at Ipswich.

'Ruthless' Ruben won't be all smiles as he gears up for first game at helm

\"I CAN be ruthless when I have to be,\" said Ruben Amorim on Friday afternoon.

Teenage star Chido on target once again

CHIDO Obi-Martin was again among the goals as United's Under-18s continued their stunning form and a new star emerged.

Tourist traps top visitor spend table

SEPARATED by the Pennines and nearly 100 miles, the historic city of York and the seaside resort of Blackpool are worlds apart in their appeal to tourists.

Wind farm expansion plan set to create new turbulence

Proposals would create biggest turbine development in England

Rail services may take 'three years to improve'

THE largest rail company in the North of England has warned that it will take up to three years before its services are up to scratch.

Thug forced kids to help in drug deals

A MAN who used 'vulnerable' children to help him deal drugs has been jailed.

Endometriosis pain made me feel suicidal

Woman shares experiences of living with condition

Chef suffers horror injuries in bus collision

Man was trapped in crash

Markets go on, but weather pulls the plug on Christmas lights switch-ons

THE Christmas markets in Manchester city centre went ahead yesterday despite Storm Bert bringing high winds and driving rain to the region.