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Dusk's prettiest £50 summer bedding set reduced to £30 'looks great without ironing'
"Very soft and breathable. It looks great without having to iron."
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'Soulmate' grandad dies after nine-year delayed prostate cancer diagnosis
Terry Adams, 68, first went to his GP aged 55 with symptoms in 2012 – but his prostate cancer was not diagnosed for another nine years
Group of teenagers swept out by 'rough' waters after entering sea near Blackpool
Rescue teams were called to reports of up to 20 teenagers in the water
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The remarkable journey of Aunty Locita
She arrived in Manchester expecting opportunity but found prejudice instead. Rather than accept it, Locita Brandy spent the next seven decades fighting for children, championing her community and helping shape the city's cultural life
Inside Manchester's new hospital cinema where young patients escape the ward for movie magic
The new cinema will provide "moments of joy, connection and escapism when they are needed most"
How the iconic ‘Two Lads’ stone monuments will look after they’re pulled down and rebuilt
The ancient cairns will be rebuilt in traditional beehive shapes and will be surrounded with a dry stone wall
55-year-old Amanda Holden shares her salmon 'shortcut' to 'ageing backwards'
"I never thought I’d say this but apparently salmon is the hottest thing in skincare right now. But forget the salmon sperm injectable hype at the moment – pour me a glass of wine and hand me the bottle version instead."
'Instant classic' Glen Powell thriller added to UK streaming months after flopping in cinemas
The intense action film also stars Josh Brolin, Lee Pace and Michael Cera
Manchester major rail disruption RECAP as person hit by train - latest updates
Emergency services are at the scene
Seven healthcare organisations rated good and one needs improvement in this week’s inspection round-up
One service planned skydiving and ice skating trips
I found a £21 summer dress that's 'flattering for any age' even without ironing
"Nice dress for hot summer days or nights. I bought 2. They wash well and don't lose their shape and need no ironing. Just roll up for packing."
Hollyoaks legend shares disappointment after being snubbed by Strictly
The actress who left the Channel 4 soap in 2021 has spent months campaigning to be on the BBC series
'Bickering' as Labour, Reform and an alliance locked in Oldham power battle
Councillors in the borough are to meet for the third time on July 1 but things are not looking promising.
'Masterpiece' documentary series set in Chester fans say is the 'best thing on TV' added to Netflix
The Channel 4 Olivia Colman series sadly came to an end back in 2021
'Do not approach' warning with man, 25, on the run after escaping custody
"If you see him, do not approach him and call the police immediately"
I found a £31 summer dress alternative designed to hide 'wobbly bits' - shoppers agree
"The extra band/ruching round the waist is very flattering for those of us carrying too much weight around the middle. It hides a lot."
Clifton Country Park incident RECAP as divers join huge police search after boy enters water
A drone is being used in a search operation in the Salford beauty spot
Boy dies with another missing in two Greater Manchester water incidents
A 15-year-old boy was recovered from a reservoir in Tameside while a major search continues for another teenager in Clifton Country Park
Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper shares wedding plans four years after proposing to long-term partner
Kaleb has been in a relationship with his fiancée, Taya Wilkinson, for over a decade
'Gripping' thriller viewers have called a 'masterpiece' can be watched free on ITVX
An 'outstanding' series starring Kelly Macdonald and John Hannah is now available to stream free