Talented maverick lit up 70s football

STANLEY Bowles raised his arms into the air and took the acclaim of the Loftus Road crowd.

Maguire: I could have stopped Traore

But Ten Hag says Champions League hopes are still alive despite setback

Last-gasp drama as Wigan equal record

WIGAN clinched the World Club Challenge for a record-equalling fifth time after surviving last-gasp video drama to confirm a 16-12 victory over triple-defending NRL champions Penrith Panthers at a sold-out DW Stadium last night.

Train firm's in doghouse over delays

\"FOR customers who count on reliability, precision and first-class service\": Swiss railway manufacturer Stadler isn't afraid to blow its own trumpet on its corporate website.

Family fights to keep allotment in Neil's memory

'It's been a beacon of hope and solace'

Homeless ... and about to give birth

Young woman was walking streets before son was born

I was told I had cancer by email

A GRANDAD whose back pain turned out to be cancer has revealed the moment he was given the news over an email.

Park life explored in project

THEY are oases for rest, escape and play in the very heart of the inner-city.

Ex-United ace and pal cleared in rape trial

EX-UNITED footballer John Cofie and his friend have been cleared of raping a woman after meeting her on a night out.

Family feel 'vindicated' by unlawful death verdict

Coroner refers Scouts Association to police over attempts to evade blame

I ate 'world's hottest curry'

Thomas George faces scary spice dish laced with Carolina Reaper chillies

Mayor slams rail operator Avanti

Andy Burnham questions if West Coast service is 'acceptable'

Reds boss is keeping feet on the ground

ERIK ten Hag is pleased with United's recent run of form but has played down the suggestion that they have now turned a corner.

Ten Hag not surprised by duo's impact

United manager also reveals there's more to come from Reds conveyor belt

Drama over comment on North city

ALREADY an award-winning star of stage and screen, London-born actor Cynthia Erivo this week landed another major role as she was named vice president of the world-leading and influential RADA drama school in the capital.

I wouldn't allow a stroke aged 32 to wreck my life

Dad fighting back after brain bleed

Soft toy 'stopped driver seeing woman in road'

Pedestrian, 85, died after being struck by car

WALKIE TALKIE!

Ella's group for women to make pals is a big hit

Free pest control solution to 'who owns rats' row

COUNCIL pest control visits are to be made free in a borough as councillors heard the introduction of fees left neighbours 'not speaking' after rows about 'who owns the rats!

I love it here but it's like a ghost town

Cafe boss tells JAMES HOLT of his concerns as hospitality businesses close in West Didsbury

Lottery winner's dream job plan in twins' memory

AN NHS support worker whose twin sons died six years ago has won more than £405,000.

Cabbie 'told to hand over keys' by knifeman after stolen car smash

A STOLEN car raced through a major roundabout causing a massive smash - before a taxi driver was forced to hand his keys over at knifepoint as a suspect made their getaway.

Ref admits being 'petrified' of Roy Keane

MARK Clattenburg once admitted that he was so scared of Roy Keane that he changed his mind about a decision.

Ole-Rash must take responsibility for form

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer has sided with Erik ten Hag and urged United star Marcus Rashford to use recent off-the-field headlines as a wake-up call to recapture his very best form.

Dalot hits 'best form' since joining United

UNITED defender Diogo Dalot believes he’s in the best form of his career after regaining his starting role at right-back.

GUARDIOLA: These are the type of games I love to win

PEP Guardiola praised the efforts of his City side this season after seeing them briefly return to the top of the Premier League table with victory against Everton.

ETH knows race for Euro spot is as much about cash as prestige

ERIK ten Hag admits he doesn’t know how significant the impact will be on his transfer budget if United fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League – but said the club will have more ‘financial power’ if they do secure a return to the top table of European football.

Men in the middle strike up solid bond

In Casemiro, Mainoo has the perfect role model to study and learn from

Mayors opposed to green U-turn

THE North's political leaders have been saying for years that the region stands ready to deliver a green industrial revolution, with tidal energy on Merseyside, offshore wind in the Humber and electric vehicles in the North East.

Bohemia rhapsody

Damon Wilkinson discovers colourful history among cottages on cobbled hill