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The former mining town with the fastest rising house prices in Greater Manchester - as figures for every borough are revealed

Wigan is now emerging as a property hotspot.

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The empty and unassuming Bolton building that was once a legendary northern soul club

The Twisted Wheel in Manchester and slightly further afield, The Golden Torch in Stoke-on-Trent. However for a short moment in time, a small Bolton venue became the place to be to hear the exciting sounds of rare American soul music.

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Manchester United fans mock Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara with Paul Pogba comparison

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans have mocked Thiago Alcantara following Liverpool's defeat against Burnley, by claiming Paul Pogba is superior to the Spaniard in every way.Thiago lifted the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season but joined Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in the summer after months of speculation over his future.An injury in the Merseyside derby in October sidelined him until December 30, but Thiago hasn't enjoyed an easy start to life in England.The 29-year-old has won only one league game since joining United's rivals which came in his debut against ten-men Chelsea.Thiago was part of the team which drew against Everton, Newcastle and United as well as losing to Southampton and Burnley.On the

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The dream homes a drive away from Manchester on the market now

direct to your inboxWith so much time spent indoors this past year, many homeowners have taken to DIY to spruce up their properties.On the other hand, you may be thinking it's time to move on, and up sticks to somewhere new - particularly as house moves are allowed under current lockdown restrictions.But have you thought about what your dream home would look like?Maybe there's plenty of garden space for children to play in, a luxurious master ensuite bathroom fit for a fancy hotel, or perhaps your own summerhouse or pergola?For househunters shopping at the top end of the market there's a world of choice.

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A huge new theme park is opening an hour's drive from Manchester - and it's inspired by a book that says aliens have visited earth

herePhase one of the development is expected to feature an indoor adventure sports centre, the flying theatre, arcades, laser tag, bumper cars, a virtual reality experience, an exhibition exploring theories that aliens influenced ancient civilisations and an alien-themed diner, as well as a hotel and an events square.Residential property, food and drinks outlets, another hotel and car parking is expected to follow.Blackpool Council said of the compulsory purchase plan: "To date, it has not been possible to acquire all these interests and the council is satisfied that there is a compelling cases in the public interest for resorting to powers of compulsory acquisition."Otherwise the comprehensive redevelopment will not be able to be

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5 Man Utd stars with point to prove in FA Cup showdown with Liverpool

23.01 / 11:22

Manchester United face Liverpool in the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Sunday, just seven days after the Premier League title rivals clashed at Anfield.

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Each of these people caught Covid months ago - this is what has happened to them since

23.01 / 11:06

direct to your inbox In June the Manchester Evening News spoke to five patients who had suffered from 'mild Covid'. Months after their initial illness, they continued to report a range of ailments including brain fog, anxiety, breathlessness, muscle pain and fatigue.Other symptoms included headaches, intermittent fever and 'pounding heart'.

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Liverpool struggles show Jurgen Klopp hasn't followed Sir Alex Ferguson's golden rule

23.01 / 10:54

The fact Jurgen Klopp is aiming to become just the fourth manager to retain the Premier League title, shows just how difficult a feat it is.

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Michael Duff targets 'biggest ever' FA Cup upset with Pep talk before Man City visit Cheltenham

23.01 / 10:54

It was in the wet and cold of a Manchester night that Michael Duff saw for himself the genius of Pep Guardiola.

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'They're both proper Mancs!': Cheltenham manager prepares for a second chance against Man City - but will both his sons be supporting him?

23.01 / 10:27

straight to your inboxMichael Duff is hoping he can at least count on the full support of his family as he attempts to mastermind an FA Cup shock against Manchester City.The Cheltenham manager's decision to let his two sons decide which team to support while living in Manchester for more than a decade as a Burnley player has left him with one Blue and one Red - but everyone is expected to be on the same page come Saturday at 5.30pm."I'll be honest, I'd like to think they both want Cheltenham to win - if they don't then we are screwed!" laughed Duff."I lived in Manchester for 15 years when I was at Burnley so the two boys are two Mancs. The oldest is a City fan and the youngest is United.

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Mendy and Laporte start in Man City predicted team vs Cheltenham in FA Cup

23.01 / 10:27

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola could call two academy players up for Manchester City's FA Cup trip to Cheltenham, and use the opportunity to bring back a number of players from injury or the fringes.With Kyle Walker, Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne out, Guardiola might have to alter some of his plans against the League Two minnows. City's forward and midfield areas have logical solutions, but right-back might need some imagination.Joao Cancelo would be the obvious choice, but he has played a lot recently and this would be an ideal game to rest him.

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Jamie Carragher echoes Alan Shearer concern as Jurgen Klopp faces defining Liverpool decision

23.01 / 10:21

Jurgen Klopp faces a career-defining decision over his fabled Liverpool front line as Liverpool face Manchester United for the second time in eight days.

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'Why don’t you shut the f*** up?': The Roy Keane interview that no one is allowed to see... and had to be 'destroyed'

straight to your inbox every day for free"There was always a chance it was going to come to this," Gary Neville said, recently reflecting on the dark day Manchester United's stars gathered with Sir Alex Ferguson and his staff to watch Roy Keane's "destroyed" interview in 2005.It was an attempt to clear the air. It didn't work."This moment... was sort of coming," Neville admits, referring to a seemingly inevitable confrontation between his captain and his manager that proved fatal for the relationship between two men who are, at the end of the day, mirrors of one another. Stubborn. Hungry. Born winners."That meeting was horrific, by the way... it was horrific, let's be clear. It's not funny. Honestly, it was horrific. You could not say

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"I didn't cry... I only told the truth": The strange and confused day Manchester City signed 'the new Pele'

straight to your inboxWhether or not Manchester City sign Lionel Messi this summer, they can reflect on a much more professional approach than they managed when they bid for him in the frantic hours after they were taken over in 2008.As manager at the time Mark Hughes tells it, while he and his staff were on the golf course so frenzied were the bids for a marquee signing that when one club director remarked to a colleague about how messy the situation was it was misinterpreted as an instruction to sign the Barcelona forward and a bid was duly sent off and rejected.Dimitar Berbatov and Franck Ribery were also considered before an incredulous Real Madrid president picked up the phone on the evening of a momentous day for football on September

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From late training excuses to WhatsApp ridicule: The inside story of how Luke Shaw turned his Manchester United career around

straight to your inbox every day for freeLuke Shaw arrived at Carrington late and Jose Mourinho demanded an explanation. Shaw explained his mother had overslept and had forgotten to wake him up.Mourinho was dumbstruck.

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Liverpool FC owners are aiding Manchester United's title challenge

straight to your inbox every day for free"A massive, massive punch in the face."That was Jurgen Klopp's assessment of Liverpool's defeat to Burnley at Anfield on Thursday that may have dashed their hopes of retaining the Premier League title.Their poor run of form continued against the Clarets, dominating the ball, but failing to create clear-cut chances. Divock Origi's gifted 1v1 was their only real chance of the game with Ashley Barnes' second-half penalty securing a huge win for Sean Dyche, ending Liverpool's unbeaten home record in the process.Much has been made of Liverpool's recent injury problems.

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Horror as neglected dog left to starve and eat his own tail in dirty kennel

23.01 / 09:53

A starving dog neglected in a wet and dirty kennel was so hungry he attempted to eat his own tail.

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Man Utd transfer round-up: Upamecano race on despite Bayern vow, winger set for loan

23.01 / 09:37

Manchester United continue to be players in the January transfer window - although outgoings are more likely.

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Evil thug raped woman as she walked to the supermarket

court has heard how a woman was raped in a terrifying attack while she walked to a supermarket.Jake Casey, 23, has received a lengthy jail sentence after attacking the woman - who had been walking to a 24 hour supermarket in the early hours.Casey told her she was 'beautiful', asked her for a 'hug' and blocked her path before the attack which happened in Rochdale, Minshull Street Crown Court heard.At first she thought Casey was a 'troublesome drunk', but he persisted and she gave him a hug to 'placate' him, Manchester Evening News reports.He put his arm around her neck which caused her to have trouble breathing before Casey, said to be under the influence of drink and drugs, bit her nose and told her 'do what you are told you f******

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23.01 / 09:06

Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool for putting Jurgen Klopp in 'preposterous' position

Liverpool's decision to not sign a centre-back in the summer and believes it could yet cost them a place in the top-four.The Liverpool legend was an outspoken critic of Jurgen Klopp's decision not to sign a central defender after releasing Dejan Lovren at the end of last season.That frustration only grew, when injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez left the champions threadbare at the back.And after coping admirably during the opening months of the season, the Reds have now gone five without a win and find themselves six points off league leaders Manchester United.Klopp was forced to start midfielders Fabinho and Jordan Henderson against United, a situation Carragher described as 'preposterous'.“I said then I did not think Liverpool

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Aaron Wan-Bissaka has given Manchester United a transfer dilemma

23.01 / 07:01

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United fans might be hoping for a signing in the January transfer window - but Aaron Wan-Bissaka will probably be glad if they don't.The young defender has endured a mixed start to the new season and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to signing another right-back this month, should the right opportunity arise.United's midweek win over Fulham represented another of those mixed bags for the 23-year-old, who appeared to be in a weird alternative universe in which his strengths and weaknesses had been reversed, as the English full-back struggled to defend, but impressed with his crosses into the box.A lapse in concentration saw Wan-Bissaka play Ademola Lookman onside as Fulham took an early lead at

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23.01 / 02:17

Starving dog tried to eat his own tail after being locked and abandoned in dirty kennel

dog who was so hungry he tried to eat his own tail is desperate for a new home.Rodney, a lurcher cross, was found locked inside a wet and dirty kennel in a back garden.The discovery was made after an estate agent went to the house to carry out an eviction and contacted the RSPCA, the Liverpool Echo reports.He had also chewed part of his tail.The emaciated dog was taken from the property in Huyton, Liverpool to the RSPCA’s Greater Manchester Animal Hospital.His bones were protruding, his tail had been badly damaged and he had sores on his legs from the damp kennel.The three-year-old’s tail was so damaged it had to be amputated halfway.Despite all he has been through he still has the capacity to wag it after being nursed back to full health,

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Pep Guardiola tells Man City players how to win trophies without Kevin De Bruyne

23.01 / 01:55

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City players to find another irreplaceable quality to make up for losing Kevin De Bruyne.City's talented playmaker could be missing for up to six weeks with the hamstring injury he picked up against Aston Villa in midweek in what has been the biggest setback to their season since the major Covid outbreak in the squad last month.However, the Blues found a way to win without him on Wednesday and are in excellent form in the Premier League, two points off leaders United with a game in hand and three inviting fixtures to come in the next fortnight.

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