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direct to your inboxHomebuyers appear to be looking to relocate to a seaside town an hour's drive from Manchester after watching The Bay. The ITV police drama, set in Morecambe, could be the cause of a surge in searches for homes in the area, according to a property website.

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straight to your inbox every day for freeThe games are still coming thick and fast and Manchester United are back in action on Wednesday as Sheffield United visit Old Trafford.United go into the game full of confidence after beating Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday and having not lost in the Premier League in 13 matches.The players were back in training at the start of the week ahead of the Blades' visit.

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United take a break from the Premier League this weekend but face familiar opponents in the FA Cup.United go head-to-head with Liverpool in the fourth round of the competition at Old Trafford on Sunday, with kick-off coming at 5pm.

Salford. He is wanted in connection with a serious assault.No further details of the alleged crime have been released.

direct to your inboxTributes are being paid to an inspirational community worker who dedicated her life and career to helping others, after her tragic death.Nahla Eljack, a mother-of-two, was 50.She passed away in hospital from Covid-19 earlier this month.Nahla worked for Manchester city council as a neighbourhood officer in Chorlton and was a passionate women's rights activist.She was also heavily involved in the creation of the Manchester Refugee Charter, which has been endorsed by more than

direct to your inboxA hilarious video CV made by a jobseeker has gone viral online, after he uploaded it in desperation following ‘at least 1,500’ unsuccessful job applications.Aidan Draper, who is currently living in Sandbach but is looking to move and start a career in Manchester, put the video together after getting frustrated with the process of making so many applications.“I was going through the soul-destroying process of making applications and going on Indeed and applying for thousands

direct to your inboxThe fatal stabbing of 17-year-old in Moss Side last summer was part of the same gang feud which ended in a deadly knife attack in the same part of south Manchester in 2016, a murder trial has heard.Four accused teenagers, said to be members of AO, a street gang based in Moss Side, deny murdering Mohamoud Mohamed, 17, who was said to be a member of the rival Rusholme Crips outfit.Greater Manchester Police's anti-gang team, XCalibre Taskforce, had tried to reach out to Mohamoud

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United have got what they were 'looking for' in a centre forward with Edinson Cavani.Cavani, 33, scored his fifth goal for the club and his first as a Premier League starter to help United return to the summit at the halfway stage.Solskjaer recalled Cavani and kept the number nine Anthony Martial on the left wing, while Marcus Rashford started on the bench.

direct to your inboxBusinesses in Rochdale have been forced to put their own flood defences as the River Roch is reaching some of the 'highest levels in a long time.'Torrential rain which has been falling across Greater Manchester for more than 24 hours has meant many rivers are close to bursting.An 'immediate action' flood warning is in place for the River Roch in Rochdale for affected properties.The Environment Agency believe there is a possibility of flooding for the area from Roch Valley Way

straight to your inbox every day for freeThere is no relenting in the Manchester United schedule as they must refocus following their draw at Liverpool on Sunday.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side travel to Craven Cottage on Wednesday to take on Fulham in another vital Premier League clash. United can reclaim top spot in the Premier League with a win, after Leicester beat Chelsea on Tuesday night to go top.

direct to your inboxA major incident has been declared in South Yorkshire as Storm Christoph is set to bring widespread flooding, gales and snow to parts of the UK.An amber weather warning for heavy rain is in place from Tuesday to Thursday for central northern England, affecting an area around Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield and stretching down to Peterborough.

direct to your inboxAli Raza is stood behind the counter of his pharmacy on Princess Road. Pausing to wipe his glasses he describes the terrible impact coronavirus has had on Moss Side.

straight to your inboxJohn Stones has opened up about his Manchester City transformation - and revealed how Micah Richards helped him.Stones has come in from the cold to form a blossoming central defensive partnership with Ruben Dias in Pep Guardiola's side. The pair kept another clean sheet as City beat Crystal Palace 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday night.

direct to your inboxIt's the heartwarming dating show that's been keeping us entertained since 2013.From awkward dates to love at first sight, First Dates has got it all.The BAFTA award-winning series is back for another run next week and, for the very first time, maître d' Fred Sirieix and his restaurant team have moved to Manchester. The upcoming 16th series, set to begin on Tuesday January 19 on Channel 4, has been moved to Spinningfields restaurant The Refinery.

straight to your inboxRoy Hodgson says Manchester City's recent form is daunting for his Crystal Palace side as they prepare to visit the Etihad on Sunday.City beat Brighton on Wednesday to make it seven wins in succession in all competitions, and 14 unbeaten since defeat at Tottenham in November.

straight to your inbox every day for freeAmad Diallo trained with the Manchester United first team on Thursday ahead of making his debut for the Reds.Diallo's transfer to United was announced in October and the 18-year-old made his move to Old Trafford official earlier this month after gaining a work permit.United agreed to pay an initial £18million to Atalanta for the youngster although the fee could reach £37m depending on a number of add-ons.

direct to your inboxA young man from Manchester lured to Merseyside to buy a car was 'ruthlessly' gunned down following an alleged armed robbery, a murder trial has heard.Miguel Reynolds, 21, formerly of Whalley Range and Moss Side, was fatally shot in Netherton, prosecutors allege. He later died in hospital.A witness described it as a 'merciless execution', jurors have been told.