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Wednesday 10th March, 2010

  • Fergie warns beware of AC Milan kill or be haunted by Seedrof's ghost forever

    Manchester News.Net

    Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his team to beware AC Milan charge or be haunted by the ghost of Clarence Seedorf forever.

  • Ferguson wary of Beckham's fairytale return against Man U

    Manchester News.Net

    Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is fearful of AC Milan's striker David Beckham's performance at Old Trafford, as he knows the capabilities of the ace midfielder very well.

  • Owen told his England career is not over

    Manchester News.Net

    Manchester United striker Michael Owen has been told that his England career is not over, despite being ruled out of the World Cup with injury.

  • Champions League preview - Manchester United v Milan

    World Soccer News

    Sir Alex Ferguson said Manchester United are not "very good at defending leads" and will therefore go on the attack as they look to protect a 3-2 advantage against Milan at Old Trafford on W...

  • Two thirds of Manchester United supporters may not renew season tickets

    Times Online

    END: Module - M24 Article Headline with landscape image (d) --> BEGIN: Module - Main Article --> Manchester United could be facing a fresh backlash from their supporters as it was re...

  • Salford stadium gets green light

    Salford Advertiser

    Council chiefs have finally given the scheme the green light, dramatically enhancing the club's chances of retaining their Engage Super League status.

  • Hats off to Keith

    Macclesfield Express

    A week of heartfelt tributes for Macc Town’s popular manager Keith Alexander is set to reach an emotional climax this weekend. Fans will bid farewell to the club’s boss at the Moss Rose on Satur...

  • Hook’s concert tribute to death of iconic singer

    Macclesfield Express

    THE anniversary of Ian Curtis’s death will be marked with a special concert organised by Manchester music legend Peter Hook. A showcase of tracks by Joy Division and New Order, the hugely exciting ...

  • Man on attempted murder charge

    Macclesfield Express

    A Macclesfield man appeared at Chester Crown Court for the first time yesterday (March 9) charged with attempted murder. David Scott, 20, of Green Meadows, who has not been granted bail, attended the...

  • Astronomers hope plans will inspire

    Macclesfield Express

    Jodrell Bank has released its plans of the proposed new ‘live science’ centre it wants to build next to the Lovell telescope. Scientists at Macclesfield’s iconic eye to the skies believe the cu...

  • Girlfriend ‘disgusted’ at decision over killer

    Macclesfield Express

    Defiant Joanne Foster has hit out at the Government after Baroness Scotland told her the prison sentence imposed on her boyfriend’s killer was ‘appropriate’. Joanne Foster, 35, said she was ‘...

  • Flats paving way for green future

    Macclesfield Express

    Pioneering plans for a block of eco-friendly flats are set to pave the way for greener and cheaper living in Macclesfield. Cheshire Peaks and Plains Housing Trust is footing the £850,000 bill for th...

  • Salford stadium gets green light

    Manchester Online

    Council chiefs have finally given the scheme the green light, dramatically enhancing the club's chances of retaining their Engage Super League status.

  • Sharks hit by Thomas blow

    Manchester Online

    Sale Sharks will have to launch their Guinness Premiership survival special next week without the bulldozing services of Welsh powerhouse centre Lee Thomas.

  • Bypass discussed at meeting

    Wilmslow Express

    Bosses for the Nether Alderley and Alderley Edge bypass are holding a drop-in clinic on Thursday (March 11) to discuss traffic flow issues when the road is finished. But the village's parish council...

  • Eleven arrests in ‘crash for cash’ investigation

    The Asian News

    Police have today arrested 11 people in connection with an investigation into so called ‘crash for cash’ insurance fraud. The 10 men and one woman were arrested when officers visited a number of ...

  • Thousands in call to free kidnapped Sahil

    The Asian News

    Thousands of people across the country have joined internet campaigns demanding the release of Oldham youngster Sahil Saeed. The five-year-old was snatched by armed robbers from his grandmother’s h...

  • United fans 'conned in cup final ticket scam'

    The Asian News

    A conman who was jailed for selling big-match football tickets that didn’t exist has been accused of cheating United supporters out of hundreds of pounds in a new scam. Amrik Gill, 23, from Chorlto...

  • Top employee award for Faruk

    The Asian News

    Bolton at Home employee Faruk Adam is celebrating after scooping the best new employee award at the organisation’s annual Employee Awards. A special presentation took place at Mere Hall where em...

  • Shahid Malik meets Somalian president

    The Asian News

    The President is visiting the UK as a guest of the government. He met with Mr Malik at the Houses of Parliament where the minister underlined the UK’s support for Somalia.

  • Teen charged for sexual offences

    The Asian News

    Junaid Bhuta, aged 18 of Manchester Road, Frenchwood, is charged with grooming a girl under the age of 16, rape of a girl under 13, and two counts of sexual activity with a girl under 13.

  • County ready for crunch time

    Stockport Express

    The Hatters – who sit bottom of League One and 10 points from safety – face three home games in the space of seven days that could potentially decide their fate at the end of the season. Gillingh...

  • Parachute conman says he’s sorry

    Stockport Express

    A Serial conman who was jailed FOUR times for ripping off hundreds of kind-hearted people has finally apologised – from his prison cell. Mark Maskell repeatedly pretended he was doing a fund-raisin...

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