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Makerfield by-election LIVE as Andy Burnham logo revealed after Nigel Farage clash

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

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May 2026 Open Research Digest

The May 2026 issue of the Open Research Digest is now available, bringing together the latest news, insights and opportunities for Open Research at The University of Manchester.This month’s issue includes:The latest Open Research Spotlight on our Open Research Fellows, featuring Dr. Georgia Vesmaâ...

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Two UK residents claim Premium Bond £1m jackpot in June prize draw

Two savers from Leeds and Chester have won £1m with the Premium Bond draw this month

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M66 and M60 traffic RECAP after vehicles stopped following crash

Vehicles were held near Simister Island

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Strictly's Karen Hauer confirms real reason for exit which she kept secret from co-stars

The professional dancer confirmed her exit from the BBC One dance show after 14 years

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Coronation Street's Maria Windass star confirms 'life-changing' storyline

Samia Longchambon has revealed a new storyline is on the way in the ITV soap that will have 'life-changing' consequences

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Stacey Solomon shares emotional moment with dad after 22 years at Arsenal bus parade

The Loose Women star shared an emotional moment with her dad after she and her family were among the crowds gathered for Arsenal's Premier League celebrations

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Warrington bride seen sprinting after bus at depot before driver grants their request

"The driver was lovely and said yes... but I don't think we really gave him a choice!"

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Toddler dies after 'choking on foodstuffs at nursery'

Two-year-old James William Paterson died at Ormskirk District General Hospital after an incident at nursery

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Police issue update after man left fighting for life in stabbing

A 20-year-old man was arrested

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Manchester travel warning issued as two major Metrolink tram stops now shut for nine DAYS

Services are being diverted while works take place

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Body found in seaside village after desperate search for missing man

Lee Butler had been missing since May 26

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River Wharfe tragedy as girl, 13, dies after being pulled from water

Emergency services were called yesterday after the girl was reported missing in the river

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Corrie's Tracy Shaw shares struggle with first chemo treatment as she sends message to former co-star

The 52-year-old actress, who is famed for having played Maxine Peacock in the ITV soap, has started treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer

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Breightmet's ‘running sore’ arson hit pub where kids use power tools to break in

Anti-social activity at the Withins pub in Breightmet has blighted a community for years

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Manchester mum earning £2,300 a month on DWP benefits 'is still struggling to live'

Nicola says she is having to return to work as she can't afford to live on her current benefits

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DWP confirms full list of 86 musculoskeletal and arthritis conditions that qualify for £114 weekly payment

PIP is a disability benefit paid to those with long-term physical or mental health conditions to help them with daily living tasks

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How the World Gravy Wrestling Championships became the UK's biggest laughing stock

For the first time this year, the event will take place away from its spiritual home in a pub garden on the Greater Manchester border

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Broken bones and people '30 feet in the air' on the road where locals are 'scared even going to the shops'

Oldham residents have spoken out about the road

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Roman's bestselling £50 dress reduced to £37 is a 'dream' for summer wedding guests

"Great summer dress in beautiful colours. Fits well and nice light material"