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LIVE updates amid reports of major canal search in Manchester city centre

People living nearby reported seeing divers in the water

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Police issue update after six people injured in attack outside hospital as people urged to speak to officers

The attack took place outside Newton Community Hospital on Tuesday 30 December

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Celebrity Apprentice fans ask 'what's the point' in major demand as winners revealed

The Lord Alan Sugar BBC series madre its return for the first time in six years

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Eurostar passengers warned of more delays as Channel Tunnel reopens

All services were stopped on Tuesday due to a power outage in the Channel Tunnel

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Girl Taken release date, cast and trailer for dark psychological thriller

The upcoming Paramount Plus series Girl Taken follows twin sisters whose lives are turned upside down when one of them is abducted by a local teacher

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UK households warned that energy bills set to rise again as -5C cold snap forecast

Ofgem's price cap is rising again from Thursday

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Full New Year's Eve weather forecast for Greater Manchester as -5C cold snap hits UK

An amber cold health alert has been issued

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'Prankster' schoolboy, 12, dies suddenly after Squid Game stunt goes wrong

Sebastian Cizman was found unresponsive at home

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The astonishing number of wildfires in Greater Manchester in 2025

Greater Manchester saw an astonishing rise in wildfires in 2025 from previous years

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M56 LIVE: All traffic stopped on motorway due to 'people in the road' - updates

Traffic is stopped in both directions

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Manchester woman 'loses teeth after staying on contraceptive jabs too long'

Alexandra Hale says she now needs a full set of implants and is forced to cover her mouth when out in public

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LIVE: One person dies as road closed off amid serious crash with huge emergency services presence - updates

Police and ambulance vehicles are on the scene

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ITV confirms Midsomer Murders show replacement after Neil Dudgeon update

Midsomer Murders has aired the first two episodes of series 24, but fans will have to wait a little longer for more as ITV has confirmed which shows will fill the void in the schedule

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BBC The Traitors: What time is it on, episode schedule and how to watch

Series 4 introduces 22 new contestants all prepared to do what it takes to win the jackpot

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Why you should ditch the New Year's diet to transform your health in 2026

Here's the truth about New Year's diets - and the alternative changes you can make this January

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Everything going up or down in price in 2026 - from households bills, to transport costs and holidays

Price hikes are inevitable - but some costs have been frozen for 2026

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The major changes for pensioners in 2026 including rate and age increases

Pensioners will see many money changes start to be implemented from the start of 2026

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Chandeliers, anniversaries and new routes: What the New Year holds for Manchester Airport

'I'm definitely looking to get to 40 million passengers per year over the next five years'

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The biggest breaking news stories from Greater Manchester in 2025

Take a look back at some of the most read and talked-about incidents and events from our region this year

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'Macabre' murder, disgracing of MP and downfall of Salford gangster - the court cases which shocked readers in 2025

Court reporter Andrew Bardsley looks back at some of the most high-profile cases over the past 12 months