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Oldham fire LIVE updates as smoke over M60 visible for miles

Smoke can be seen from as far as the city centre

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Mum dies on first day of Lanzarote holiday

'You'll be missed every day, but you'll never be forgotten'

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Tranquility a few miles from the centre of a political storm

Drama has gripped the Makerfield constituency, but over at Orrell Water Park, there's a moment for quiet reflection

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'Moon rocks', Lamborghinis, Monaco and piles of cash - drugs and money laundering gang smashed

The criminal enterprise has come crashing down

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Makerfield by-election LIVE as Reform's Robert Kenyon branded 'little coward' by Carol Vorderman

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

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Marks and Spencer shoppers can get £40 spring bedding for £5 that's 'very pretty'

"It is a very pretty, light and fresh design. I am thrilled with it. The fabric is soft and luxurious and it is very well made"

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Man charged following Manchester Airport incident

He is due to appear in court

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Spider warning as households with climbing plants told to take action after heatwave

Hot temperatures have led to a breeding spike amongst the arachnids

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Gardeners told to follow 'before 10am' rule during summer months

There is a very simple task gardeners can do to keep their lawn thriving from May to September

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Knife attack investigation on Wigan street as forensics comb scene

An investigation is underway

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Dad killed in crash yards from his home

'Such an amazing man has had his life ripped away from him so early'

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Dunelm's £29 garden chair is so comfortable shoppers in their 70s love it for 'snoozing'

"It’s very comfortable and looks quite stylish. I’m in my 70s so this is really important. Great for relaxing in the garden, reading or snoozing."

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Cabin crew 'treated man like a criminal because of his accent'

An Echo reporter found himself on the receiving end of 'tired insults' on a Manchester-bound flight

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'Go home': Balloon-sucking yobs were given a warning before innocent man was killed in horror crash

EXCLUSIVE: A friend of Uways Hussain and Usmon Mahmood spoke to them before Sylvester Abayomi was killed in Burnage

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Thunderstorms and hail could hit north west England this weekend, Met Office says

North west England could be hit with hail and thunderstorms over the weekend

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Britain's Got Talent Final 2026: How to vote for the winner

Here are all the details on how to vote in the Britain's Got Talent final

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Every act taking part in the Britain's Got Talent final 2026

Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and KSI will see who viewers crown the ITV series' winner

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Britain's Got Talent final 2026: When is it on, full list of acts and what does the winner get?

The ITV series is preparing to crown another winner after a lengthy 19th series

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Heartbroken at losing her daughter, she made a choice that will change lives

After suffering the devastating loss of her baby daughter, Lauren Caulfield became decided to train in midwifery at the University of Manchester

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Shark heavily reduces hair styling multi-tool by £100 some call 'better than Dyson'

"Totally in love with my Shark. It's so much more cost effective than the Dyson and is just as good if not better"