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straight to your inbox every day for freeMino Raiola has had plenty to say about Paul Pogba and his future at Manchester United in the past. But it seems Pogba's agent has opted for a change of approach when it comes to talking publicly about his client - for the time being at least.

direct to your inboxMajor plans to overhaul the rail network in the North which could see train services reduced in parts of Greater Manchester are ‘deeply regressive’, leaders say.The government is consulting on changes to pre-Covid timetables aimed at easing congestion in and around Manchester, spacing services more evenly, and reducing delays from May 2022.A task force has been working towards improving services on the network since the disastrous introduction of new timetables in May 2018

direct to your inboxA "highly intelligent" man who ran half marathons was killed after being hit by a train in Urmston, an inquest heard.Kevin Costello, 43, an economics graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, had been suffering with his mental health in the run up to his tragic death, Stockport Coroner's Court heard.The keen sportsman, who married his wife Ruth Costello in 2013, had contacted his GP in March 2020, complaining of neck and shoulder pain, and anxiety states.On March 24,

direct to your inbox Andy Burnham has hired external consultants to review Greater Manchester Police’s response to last year’s damning inspection report.

strike this week amid a new threat from new cost-cutting plans, union bosses have warned.The former public utility has started consultation on further job losses after 5,000 roles were axed last summer, the GMB union has said.Administration grades in Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leicester and Leeds are under threat with the reason being given as cutting costs.

Sign up for our What's On newsletter - for all the latest whether you're staying in or heading out and aboutOnline retailer Boohoo has bought Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton out of administration.The Manchester-based fashion brand snapped up the businesses in a deal worth £25.2 million.But the deal only includes the inventory, e-commerce and digital aspects of the businesses, meaning hundreds of high street shops will close.The closure of the 214 remaining shops is expected to see around

direct to your inboxA boy has been taken to hospital and another arrested after reports of a stabbing at the Edge Lane Metrolink stop in Droylsden.Greater Manchester Police were called to the incident at the tram station at around 8pm on Saturday evening.On arrival they found a juvenile male with injuries.

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe Football Association has overturned Jan Bednarek's red card against Manchester United upon appeal.The Southampton defender was sent off after referee Mike Dean consulted his on-field monitor, judging the centre-back deliberately brought down Anthony Martial in the area for a penalty kick.The Saints were already trailing by seven goals after being reduced to ten men since the second minute before Dean gave Bednarek his marching orders and Bruno

straight to your inbox every day for freeThe worst captain in modern Manchester United history still left a void - not one, but two. Antonio Valencia had all the leadership of the captain of the Titanic but his decade with United was enriched by superb seasons at right-back and on the right wing.Valencia was signed to offset Cristiano Ronaldo's world record £80million sale to Real Madrid in 2009 and the Ecuadorian's shift-run-cross strategy was reminiscent of Andrei Kanchelskis.

direct to your inboxWork is set to begin on a £68m new hospital to expand Salford Royal.The new six-storey development - named the James Potter Building in honour of the hospital's recently retired long-standing chairman - will take until Summer 2023 to complete.It will make Salford Royal a central hub for 90 percent of major trauma operations across Greater Manchester, providing support for people involved in serious incidents such as car crashes or life-changing falls.Planning permission for

direct to your inboxA fire engine had to reverse its way back down a street after newly-installed street filters in south Manchester blocked access towards an ongoing incident. Earlier this month, a series of street filters were installed across Levenshulme as part of a six-month trial by Manchester Council to ease road traffic and improve air quality in the area.

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.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United's hierarchy are growing more confident that Paul Pogba will have a change of heart and stay at the club this coming summer, according to reports.United reclaimed top spot in the Premier League on Wednesday with a hard fought 2-1 win against Fulham and it was Pogba who grabbed the winner with a stunning strike.

direct to your inboxTrain services were disrupted following two separate landslips in Stockport and Tameside.Services were temporarily suspended between Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield following the incident near Mossley.Rose Hill station in Stockport was also shut due to a landslip.The incidents came after Storm Christoph brought 24 hours of heavy rainfall to the region.

direct to your inboxMajor plans to carry out urgent repairs at Manchester Velodrome have been approved after concerns were expressed about its long-term future.Numerous structural, mechanical and electrical failures have been identified at the 26-year-old building which forms part of the HSBC UK National Cycling Centre.A report submitted with the planning application warned that if ‘catastrophic' failings forced the complex to close, investment in Manchester would dry up and renowned cycling