Dogs poisoned at Crufts ‘many times before’, claim Greater Manchester breeders
Jagger, an award-winning Irish Setter, died at his Belgium home just hours after he had come second in his class at the world-renowned dog competition.
Comment: Man Utd paying full £43m for floundering Falcao would be folly
With Falcao having turned 29 last month, anything near the quoted £43 million price that Manchester United could pay in the summer for his permanent services would undeniably represent a monumental gamble on the club’s part.
Clough break for Bolton as club’s top scorer ruled out for rest of season
The Manchester-born striker, who only turns 20 on Sunday, sustained the injury in the 1-1 draw with Reading at the Macron Stadium in midweek having scored six goals in 10 games since his debut.
‘Nothing short of appalling’: Bolton’s Lennon tears into ref after Reading draw
Eidur Gudjohnsen’s fourth goal since rejoining Wanderers gave them a second-half lead, but Jamie Mackie netted an injury-time equaliser to cost the home side two points.
Comment: Sick Man Utd need prescription of width from Van Gaal to cure headache
With a manager as confident in his own abilities as he is in his team’s potential, everything seems rosy at Old Trafford though in reality Man Utd are close to boring people to tears.
Qatar World Cup 2022: FIFA told ‘re-run bidding process’ by Manchester MP
FIFA should re-run the World Cup 2022 bidding process rather than allowing a winter tournament to be held in Qatar, according to South Manchester MP John Leech.
Get the girls to France: Gorton football team need £6k or members stay home
Gorton-based West End AFC girls’ team are appealing for the public’s help to raise £6,000 to get their team to France to defend their Challenge Des Etoiles tournament title.
Stockport charity chief’s refreshing take on disability: ‘Live long enough and we all end up disabled’
Scope’s Kiss the awkward Goodbye campaign uses tongue-in-cheek Valentine’s Day cards to highlight that there is no need to be awkward around someone just because they have a disability.
Debrett’s 500 most influential people: See which Manchester icons make list
Manchester icons are being recognised as some of Britain’s 500 most influential people with the likes of MP Simon Danczuk, architect Lord Norman Foster and cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins, among others, making the list.
Olympic star Beth Tweddle wants ‘every child to have a go at gymnastics’
The 29-year-old, who announced her retirement in 2013, provides gymnastic classes around the UK in partnership with local schools and leisure centres, which are dedicated to providing children with opportunities to take part in the sport.
Bolton Hungary for FA Cup replay success after battling Anfield draw, says Bogdan
A superb defensive and goalkeeping display ensured Wanderers will host the Premier League big boys next month after they denied the Reds a heavily-tipped home win.