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Tragic death of 'determined' teacher 'under stress ahead of Ofsted inspection'

'What is very clear is that to be a teacher in this day and age is a really tough job'

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Andy Burnham's views on education, training and university tuition fees as he's set to be Prime Minister

The Makerfield MP has pledged a 'path for everybody' into the career they want

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Dovestone and Tintwistle moor fires LIVE as firefighters now tackling yet another blaze on moorland

The moorland fires are continuing to rage on after woman appeared in court in connection with the fire near Dovestone Reservoir

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Roman's £19 summer cardigan that 'twinkles in the light' can be worn from day to night

"I love this cardigan, it looks and feels so expensive. It twinkles when the light catches it"

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Andy Burnham on the brink of becoming Labour leader and Prime Minister - what happens now

The former mayor of Greater Manchester will replace Sir Keir Starmer and walk through the doors of No 10 on Monday

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Why did no other MPs stand against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership?

Several contenders had been rumoured to take him on but the new Makerfield MP has emerged unrivalled

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Two men stabbed in Bury as air ambulance lands and arrest made

A 31-year-old man has been arrested

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'Controlling' husband 'curb-crawled' as wife walked to work before fatal attack, trial hears

Syed Ahmad denies murder

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The Mancunian Way: Who’s eaten the most coal?

Chippy Mancs, a base for Number 10 North and a year on from Oasis

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Warning to households in this Greater Manchester borough named among 'UK's worst' for invasive plants

Japanese knotweed has been spotted 4,071 times across Greater Manchester

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Reform and Labour accused of being 'in cahoots' in Oldham row

One councillor pleaded for his colleagues to come together because people are ‘laughing at us’.

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The Chase Around The World on ITV: What are the rules, full line-up of Chasers and how to win

Fans of the ITV quiz show are ready for the globetrotting adventure

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The plan that will shape Salford's future - full details of changes in each neighbourhood

Almost 35,000 extra homes are planned for the city

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'It took me two hours and 40 minutes to get home, the next few weeks are going to be a nightmare'

It's embarrassing

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The new 'adult ASBOs' in force from October this year

Breaching the order will carry an unlimited fine or a potential prison sentence

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‘Toxic waste’ build-up in the brain may be driving dementia and ALS

University of Manchester scientists have uncovered evidence that a build-up of a common body waste product in the brain could be helping to drive two of our most devastating neurological diseases

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New research addressing the paramilitary-organised crime nexus in war-to-peace transitions

In this new series of publications, Dr Patrick Meehan (HCRI, University of Manchester) and Professor Jonathan Goodhand (SOAS) explore policy approaches and responses to paramilitaries and organised crime in war-to-peace transitions. The research offers policymakers, practitioners and others working ...

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Yet another moorland fire breaks out as car bursts into flames after crash

Woodhead Pass is closed in both directions

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NHS urged to roll out vaccination programme to teenagers after deadly meningitis outbreak

The jab should be offered to those around the age of 15, government advisers have said

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Claire Sweeney makes Coronation Street exit admission as she's seen enjoying new role

Actress Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap, has been seen enjoying the role she left to take on