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What are 'tropical nights' as phenomenon to hit UK amid third heatwave
The once extremely-rare weather event is becoming increasingly common
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Police tape off area with blue tent erected following Piccadilly Gardens incident
A tent was put up close to Portland Street with the pavement also sealed off
Third heatwave of year declared with days of hot weather forecast and 'tropical nights' to hit UK
Temperatures are expected to climb as high as 35C in some areas with amber heat health alerts issued
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Police reveal results of breath tests as drivers pulled over after early morning World Cup celebrations
Officers were out on the roads throughout the morning carrying out stop-checks as punters headed to work
41 of the best summer sandals from £12 from Clarks, M&S, Skechers, Next and more
These are 34 of the best sandals from the high-street - with prices starting from £12
Salford man, 20, fighting for life after horror quad bike crash on lads' holiday to Zante
Bradley had flown out to the Greek island with friends the day before disaster struck, his mum said
Sexual predator who targeted five victims told he will die behind bars
Thomas O’Rourke was found guilty of 31 historical sex offences that started when many of his victims were children
Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse confirm final Ted appearance in new series
The BBC series will air later this year
Why George Galloway isn't standing to replace Andy Burnham in the Greater Manchester Mayoral by-election
The Workers Party leader declared he would throw his hat in the ring to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor last month
Emmerdale fans cast verdict over Dr Todd’s killer with telling clue
After her reign of terror, there are many suspects who could be responsible
I found an easy to throw on £31 summer dress so pretty 'I wore it to afternoon tea'
"This goes anywhere and everywhere. Doesn't really crease; hides a multitude of sins. A wardrobe essential."
Probe launched into care of man accused of 'throwing boy into crocodile pit'
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old suffered serious injuries after ending up in a crocodile enclosure
Man turns up at hospital with stab wounds after 'disturbance' on Bolton street
Two men have been arrested
Luxury apartment block to be built with views overlooking Strangeways prison
The plans are being decided this week.
The Mancunian Way: ‘Tell them you’re not coming in’
“Kids stay off school, parents don’t go to work, enjoy your day, have the day off if you can, these nights don’t come often.”
Bodybuilder mum from Bolton looks unrecognisable after doing the same thing at 4am every day
“At first it was agony, but after a couple of weeks you get into it and it becomes routine."
Clarks' £70 sandals reduced to £35 are 'both stylish and comfortable'
"These flat sandals are both stylish and comfortable.. The price is excellent"
Ricky Gervais revisits The Office in 25th anniversary special
It's exciting news for fans of the BBC sitcom
Ashton couple stuck in Belgium after birth of miracle baby
"I feel like as soon as we step foot in Manchester we're both going to burst into tears."
Young man, 18, dies with two others injured after car ploughs into tree
A front seat passenger of the car sustained critical injuries and died at the scene