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Man accused of allowing abuse of Preston Davey says he would have fled with adopted son if he perceived risk

Mr McGowan-Fazakerley told the jury his co-defendant partner 'doted on' Preston

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Makerfield by-election LIVE as area's residents weigh in on Burnham-Farage clash

Andy Burnham is one of 14 candidates hoping to become MP in the upcoming by-election

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Preston Davey trial LIVE as man accused of abuse tells jury videos taken by murder-accused partner are 'shocking'

Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death

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Sainsbury's 'no iron' £21 bedding set reduced to £15 'feels like sleeping in a hotel'

"It looks so nice, like you are in a hotel. No ironing required"

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Almost one in 10 people in high-risk groups may have had a hidden heart attack, study suggests

A “shocking” proportion of over-50s with common health problems like high blood pressure are having undetected heart attacks, based on a snapshot of a study funded by British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Innovate UK and presented at the British Cardiovascular Society annual conference in Mancheste...

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M66 traffic LIVE as motorway remains shut more than six hours after lorry crash - latest updates

Drivers are continuing to face disruption on Tuesday afternoon

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Government issues update ahead of new rules for all schools in September

Schools must ensure they have new safety measures in place from this autumn

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Coronation Street schedule shake-up confirmed for next two weeks - here's when ITV soap is on

There are set to be some changes to when fans of the ITV soap can get their dose of Weatherfield action

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Home Secretary says misinformation around Henry Nowak murder 'making dreadful situation worse'

Mr Nowak was stabbed to death by Vickrum Digwa who had told police attending the scene that he had been the victim of a racist attack

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Ryan Thomas takes fans inside first family holiday with brother Adam months on from TV drama

The famous siblings headed on a sun-soaked trip with their families

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Angry Ginge shares heartbreak as mum's house 'burns down'

He shared a video from inside his mum's house, which he says 'burned down' before he made another impressive appearance at Soccer Aid

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Armed police storm Post Office after worker threatened with weapon

No arrests have been made

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Teen charged with Peter Kay gig 'bomb hoax' removed from court after undressing

The 19-year-old is due to return to court in July

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Pierre-Richard Agénor delivers joint Arthur Lewis and Vital Topics lecture on gender equality and economic growth

Professor Pierre-Richard Agénor recently delivered a joint lecture hosted by the School of Social Sciences and Alliance Manchester Business School, sharing insights from more than 15 years of research behind his upcoming book on gender equality and economic growth. Focusing on developing economies,...

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Emmerdale star reveals she cancelled original Manchester wedding in moving family decision

Actress Isabel Hodgins shared the story with fans as she marked a year since she discovered she was pregnant with her first child

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Bobby Davro issues warning after prostate cancer diagnosis

The impressionist and TV star has opened up about his diagnosis on This Morning

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Joe Swash makes plan for Stacey Solomon and children after family discovery

It comes as Joe has discovered details about his past on the new series of the BBC's Who Do You Think You Are?

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Blackpool burger man reveals how he's kept price at £1 for 20 years

He says there are two secrets behind his low prices