Sale Sharks’ Andy Powell to ditch union and join league-leaders Wigan Warriors, says director of rugby
Welshman Powell could play in summer World Cup
They’ll never recognise me! Duo who thought sunglasses would hide identity jailed over Newton Heath robbery
Pair jailed for raid on a Newton Heath off-license
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Hundreds of police swoop on north Manchester homes in dawn drugs raids, making 36 arrests
Police executed 40 warrants
Lancashire head coach Peter Moores urges Red Rose to adopt winning habit as promotion bid begins
Lancashire host Worcestershire at Old Trafford in season opener
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‘Give it everything’: Bolton Wanderers boss Dougie Freedman refusing to give up Premier League ambitions
Trotters sit two points outside play-off places
‘Big blow’: David Silva sweats over fitness as Manchester City gear up for Chelsea FA Cup semi-final
Spaniard injured hamstring in Manchester derby win
ITV weather presenter Fred Talbot bailed over alleged historic sex abuse at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
The 63-year-old was arrested on suspicion of three counts of indecent assault
Danny the champion? Welbeck believes Euro wonder goal inspired successful Manchester United season
Longsight-born striker pleased with consistency
Marple flood protection scheme given go-ahead to delight of region’s MP
More than 70 homes to be protected