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Makerfield by-election LIVE as new poll puts Andy Burnham ahead of Reform after heated hustings
The Makerfield by-election is taking place a week today
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Police investigation into 1996 IRA bombing of Manchester 'no longer active'
Police say all lines of enquiry have been exhausted - nobody has ever been charged for the attack
Councillor offers support to Bolton family targeted in 'firebomb' attack
An investigation is underway
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Salford man jailed for sexually assaulting two women on Warrington nights out
The 35-year-old man admitted two sexual assault charges and has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years
World Cup chaos as 'violent clashes erupt' at Azteca Stadium for Mexico vs South Africa
The World Cup 2026 opening game tonight in Mexico City has reportedly seen violent outbursts around the stadium as the team faces off against South Africa
Iconic longest-running sitcom to return to screens after 16 years
Last of the Summer Wine first aired on BBC in 1973
Emmerdale's Amy Walsh reveals baby name in sweet family update
Amy left the ITV soap this year to go on maternity leave
Nearly 250 banks are set to close this year - including eight in Greater Manchester
The closures are blamed on customers 'shifting towards mobile services'
Major rail disruption LIVE as bridge collapse impacts train services between Manchester and London
Commuters have been warned of cancellations, delays and diversions
Mum's 'nightmare' after grandad picks up wrong child from nursery and drives off
Jody Riley, 37, described the call as "every parent's worst nightmare"
Hero teacher knifed in triple stabbing at Manchester high school named as counter terror cops take lead on investigation
Maysum Abdullah rushed to protect pupils. The investigation into the incident is now being led by counter terrorism police, GMP said.
I found the 'dreamiest' £30 dress to hide arms and tummies in the summer
"It's beautiful and so unusual. Also cotton!"
Reform councillor says council responsibilities impacted by death threats
The threat was posted as a comment on Facebook
Inside suburban Salford home that has had a stunning George Clarke 'Beautiful Builds' transformation
Viewers will see the spectacular transformation of this Worsley home on the Channel 4 home show George Clarke's Beautiful Builds tonight. Here's how it all happened for the family of four.
Nearly 3,000 NHS patients a day receive 'corridor care' - check figures where you are
The extent of the NHS' 'corridor care' crisis has been laid bare in shocking new figures
Family's terror as Audi 'torched by hooded yobs'
'This could have escalated really, really badly'
Preston Davey trial RECAP as jury retires to consider verdicts
Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazakerley, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death
Greater Manchester hit with red 'very high' Met Office warning
The North West of England has been hit with a red 'very high' alert over the coming days
Loose Women's Kaye Adams offers congratulations to co-star after baby news
Former Strictly star Oti Mabuse announced her second pregnancy with husband Marius
Tragedy as missing pregnant mum found dead by side of the road with 'blunt force injury'
Makala Pendley was reported missing with her seven children back in February but has been found dead by the side of a dirt road