Smoked out: Illegal cigs 'chute' at shop

AN ELABORATE remote-controlled hydraulic ‘chute’ system to deliver illegal cigarettes from an upstairs flat to a fake plug socket behind a shop counter was found by trading standards officers, councillors heard.

Cafe will be a tribute to my 'Gran T'

Coffee house aims to recreate a visit to grandparents' home

GMP 'improves training' amid 9,000 stop and searches in year

GREATER Manchester Police bosses say they have improved training in the wake of a critical national report into the use of stop and search.

Kids who have fallen into a nasty trap

Almost 10 per cent of children living in poverty in Greater Manchester can't get free school meals

Two bailed over tragic teenager

TWO men arrested following the death of a teenage boy in a ‘workplace accident’ in Bury have been bailed, police have said.

Dragon set to awaken

THOUSANDS of people flocked into Manchester to begin celebrations for the Chinese New Year, to mark the year of the dragon.

It's like taking someone's heart

John Healy, grandson of Harry McEvoy, speaks out after Trafford Park site could close with the loss of 360 jobs

The returning Haaland looking to set the record straight at Bees

CITY head to Brentford tomorrow night looking to win their ninth straight game.

Leisure centre junk food under scrutiny

WHY does my leisure centre smell like chips? That's the question asked by young people in Sheffield as they pointed out the amount of junk food on offer in buildings supposedly dedicated to getting us healthier.

Off on yet another holiday funded by ATM raids

Armed robbers' £160k crime haul

Dating app predator wept over diagnosis

A PREDATORY paedophile wept behind bars when he learned a cancer diagnosis was terminal, a report has revealed.

Charity run tribute for 'gentle giant'

Talented photographer died in his sleep

Judge: Killer had no 'true remorse'

Murderer who dragged fiance under car may never be released from prison

Disturbing video trend targeting women on city streets

IT'S the latest disturbing twist in a 'creepy' viral video trend targeting Manchester's women.

Jail fireworks 'something we've come to expect'

Neighbours describe loud celebrations at all hours

Fish bounce back as river recovers from historic pollution

Species thriving in Mersey but anglers say sewage still dumped

Fans queue to meet superstar rapper

FANS queued up for hours to meet superstar rapper Aitch in Trafford Park.

Stockport fire five as Smith hits three in Salford's win

SKY Bet League Two leaders Stockport showed their title credentials as they swept aside Doncaster in a thoroughly dominant 5-1 win.

Bobb, KDB caution and no Klopp fears

MANCHESTER City booked their spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a hard-fought win against Tottenham on Friday night. Nathan Ake scored the winner to gun down the north Londoners.

ETH: We need to 'reconstruct' club

ERIK ten Hag insists Manchester United must keep working behind the scenes to “reconstruct” the club to be able to take advantage of the end of an era at Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s surprise decision to leave at the end of the season.

No fresh blood likely

NO NEW ARRIVALS AT UNITED

City 'alive and fighting' to defend their treble trophies

PEP Guardiola banged his hand on the table to emphasise his point for him.

Sharks ready to battle for victory

SANDERSON: TOUGH TEST TO END WINLESS RUN

Thanks for getting my business afloat again

IT was just last year when the canal record boat shop, Rubber Ducky Records, became filled with water. Around 1,000 vinyl records were destroyed as the 28ft boat slowly sank on the Rochdale Canal.

A fitting farewell for Margo

IN life and in death, Margo Vaughan was different. When she was taken to her final resting place this week it was not in a black hearse, but a Salford Van Hire vehicle.

Appy way to explore

Walking trails can be followed by phone

Mobile phone shame of death crash prison officer

HGV driver killed after ex-pro rugby player took string of calls

'Just trying to make ends meat'

Vegan restaurant says no choice but to add meat & dairy to menu

Fears for the JET PETS

Ex-worker's concern over welfare of animals carried through airport as cargo

It's Grim Reaper up North...

Life expectancy in Manchester now lower than almost anywhere else