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Dramatic images show raging fire next to property in Middleton
Fire crews were called to The Heath in Alkrington
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Six wildfires so far this year in Greater Manchester prompt urgent warnings
Recent incidents have prompted major evacuations and left large areas of moorland scorched
Investigation launched after Metrolink tram derails and driver doesn't notice
The double-carriage tram came off the tracks on approach to Manchester Piccadilly
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Thousands could receive DWP benefit payment on different day next week
Payments will be affected for thousands of people across this country next week
I found the perfect handbag-sized gadget to stop makeup from sweating off in the heat
"I’ve been using this for the past few weeks now and really impressed"
'I furnished my dream home from Facebook Marketplace and it saved me thousands'
The skilled thrifter was able to fund her "dream home" through second-hand sales
PS5 owners race to pre-order Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls for £38 instead of £55
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls will throw some of the most iconic superheroes and villains from across the Marvel multiverse into a fighting tournament
Dunelm shoppers snap up heavily reduced hanging egg chair that 'stands out' against others
"A little bit different in style to the usual egg chairs, which is why I purchased it and would definitely recommend."
Calls to reinstate hard shoulder on smart motorways after deadly crash
Faulty technology turns smart motorways into dangerous motorways
Melania Trump first to recognise gunshots at White House Correspondents' Dinner, President says
Donald Trump has spoken about the harrowing moment a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
The Greater Manchester firms forced to call in administrators
Almost 100 companies have been forced to call in administrators so far this year
Man arrested at Manchester Airport trying to flee country after Salford bookies held up in armed raid
No-one was hurt but the suspect made off with a 'quantity of cash'
Dramatic images show the moment Donald Trump is rushed off stage as gunman targets event
Vice president JD Vance was also led away from the stage
Man jailed for 17 years for crime he did not commit does not blame woman who wrongly identified him
Andrew Malkinson was wrongly convicted
'I worked on a major BBC show and there was one weird challenge'
BAFTA Craft Awards nominee Ben Hardy has opened up about the three-day filming process and 38-camera setup behind hit comedy series Last One Laughing
The cheapest place to get petrol and diesel in Greater Manchester today - Sunday, 26 April
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Million-selling Ford, Vauxhall and Austin cars 'tax free' in 2026 April change
A number of cars will no longer have to pay Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) road tax – but drivers must take action to reclassify their vehicle with the DVLA
Gunman who targeted dinner attended by Donald Trump was 'lone wolf whack job', president says
An officer was shot but protected by his bulletproof vest
Donald Trump and First Lady rushed off stage after gunman opens fire
A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby
Coffee lovers race to buy 'professional' machine reduced from £498 to £190
Shoppers can get their hands on a professional-style coffee machine at a 67% discount