Angela Rayner, Labour’s shadow education secretary, has defended her crown in Ashton-under-Lyne and says she will continue to fight with every breath in her lungs against cuts to local services.

One victory separates Salford City from achieving a club milestone when they host Bradford Park Avenue in the third round of FA Cup qualifying on Saturday.

FC United of Manchester, Salford City and Droylsden have been handed home draws in the third round of FA Cup qualifying after Monday’s midday-draw.

United fans could soon return to the club’s board if Labour win next year’s general election after promising to revolutionise English football today by promising supporters seats on every club’s board

Hyde FC boasted an uncannily star-studded side for last night’s home friendly against Burnley – with George Michael, Tom Hanks and even a pornstar donning their shinpads and having a kickabout.

Huge cheers erupted as Labour retained seats in 17 of the 19 wards, but lost Ashton Hurst which the Conservatives managed to snatch back by just 18 votes.

Eight men have been jailed for supplying drugs in the Manchester area during a large scale operation to combat organised crime gangs.

Dale Cregan is currently serving a whole life sentence for the murders of two female police officers and a father and son

Floodlight failure caused November game to be abandoned

Hyde remain winless in conference all season

Curzon away to Prescot Cables this weekend