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Ash falls over Greater Manchester and smoke clouds smother region as moorland fire rages on for 24 hours

Helicopters were drafted in to pour water over the blaze as residents were warned to stay indoors

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Nursery worker Roksana Lecka who abused 21 babies 'freed from jail after serving just 14 months'

Roksana Lecka, who abused babies at two nurseries in the UK, has been living as a free woman since landing back in Poland following a deportation error

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Moorland fire LIVE as ash falls across Manchester and Jet2 plane image shows scale of blaze

The major fire on Tintwistle Moor first broke out last night with reports of smoke being smelt as far as Middleton and Oldham

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What happened to Stacey Hyde, was she released from prison and was she cleared?

The story of Stacey Hyde features on Channel 4 documentary The Accused: Beyond Reasonable Doubt, on Thursday night

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Coronation Street fans say Jodie Ramsey has 'committed her worst crime' yet

Fans of the ITV soap were left fuming over her latest move in Weatherfield

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Second man arrested on suspicion of murder after man, 26, dies at Summer Solstice event

'A young man's life has been taken in the most brutal way'

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Amazon shoppers race to buy £50 Ring cameras for just £9.44 in double deal stack

"We bought 4 of these to keep an eye on our house and pets whilst we are away and they are fantastic."

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Andy Burnham departs Mayoralty with massive 65% approval as race to replace him begins

Exclusive: As the Prime Minister-in-waiting prepares for a mid-July coronation, exclusive polling shows the departing Mayor leaves Greater Manchester with a powerful personal mandate. Rob Williams reports.

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Concrete waste from nuclear sites could help lock away radioactive strontium for the long term

New research shows concrete can react and become a long‑term sink for strontium-90, particularly when exposed to air or treated with phosphate. This means crushed concrete from legacy nuclear facilities could play a far greater role in safely managing radioactive land than previously underst...

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Jet2 speaks out as dad dies after being restrained by passengers on chaotic Manchester flight

Father-of-three Callum Kerr died after he became unresponsive on the plane

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Ninja heavily reduces Woodfire BBQ that 'has 7 different settings' and 'cooks better than charcoal'

"We’ve BBQed more in the month since we’ve bought this than we did in the last four years combined."

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Police launch murder investigation over man last seen in Chester four months ago

Cheshire Police believe Martin Conway 'may have come to harm'

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Woman given weeks to live after Turkey holiday - 'I'm fighting'

Clare Adams was given a life expectancy of a few weeks or months at best

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Sorry Donald Trump, you've just shown you haven't got a clue

A TOWN Mr President? Manchester is a thriving metropolis whose people have shaped the world in so many meaningful ways, writes a miffed Dianne Bourne

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Major search underway at Systen lake for missing boy thought to have entered water

Emergency services are currently carrying out searches at Meynell Lake in Syston, Leicestershire, to locate a missing teenage boy who was reported to have entered the water

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I found a £24 dress that's 'stylish but comfortable' even in sweltering heat

"Nice light summer dress. Nice floaty style skirt."

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The shameless Facebook post that landed Taylor Swift concert scammer in court

Jordan Moore appeared to be flogging the tickets and claiming they were being re-sold due to a break up in a relationship

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Sir Richard Leese defends Andy Burnham against critics who accuse him of 'flip-flopping'

Writing exclusively for the MEN, he says: “Andy is often credited for what others have done, but he doesn't claim credit for what others have done.” Iram Ramzan reports.

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Vile paedophile, 73, who molested girl then threatened to share images of her dies in prison

A new report has been published

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Agatha Christie's mysterious disappearance takes centre stage in new star-packed film

New film Eleven Missing Days is currently in development, exploring the Agatha Christie disappearance of 1926 with a star-studded cast including Felicity Jones and Vincent Cassel