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Veteran broadcaster Jon Snow 'bowled over' by support after Alzheimer's diagnosis
The 78-year-old is looking to raise awareness
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Roman's £24 summer cardigan in 'perfect colour' pairs beautifully with skirts and jeans
Thanks to its lightweight construction, the layer is ideal for wearing on colder summer days and milder autumn evenings too
Government announces new measures to protect children from dangerous dog breeds
The measures will come into force on November 1, 2026
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Mum of teen killed in school stabbing 'horrified' by Manchester school attack
Caroline Willgoose, 51, said the school stabbings 'prove knife crime is a pandemic' - a year after her son Harvey's death
Defence in Preston Davey trial calls prosecution case 'one big innuendo'
A jury at Preston Crown Court was urged 'not to fill gaps with emotion'
Who's running Greater Manchester while Andy Burnham is on the campaign trail?
It's a question that has been raised with the mayor out and about in Makerfield.
Johannes Radebe responds to how Strictly Come Dancing will work with three hosts
The professional dancer is preparing to take the helm of the BBC One dance show alongside Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe
Marks & Spencer announces 1,000 new training places for young people with 'no degree requirement'
The scheme will specifically target 18 to 24-year-olds
Netflix new true crime watch dubbed 'gut wrenching' by viewers
The Murder of Rachel Nickell has left viewers feeling heartbroken
Issue of small boat crossings needs to be 'gripped properly' says Andy Burnham
He said 'people want it to be be dealt with'
Manchester school stabbings RECAP as girl, 14, arrested after two students and staff member attacked
The Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester, has been put on lockdown
Woman 'ashamed and disgusted with herself' as she's told 'you knew full well he was a child'
Emma Hurley, 44, has been jailed
Child seriously injured in abandoned pub near Carrington as police issue warning
Police say there has been a 'sharp rise' in abandoned building break-ins
Keir Starmer urges doctors to 'think again' ahead of planned strikes
The strike action is set to take place between Monday and Friday next week
Emmerdale fans say same thing in aftermath of Charity Dingle horror
Charity Dingle was subjected to an attack that left viewers feeling uncomfortable
The Mancunian Way: Who ate all the pies?
PLUS How many plumbers does it take to change Parliament? AND Hulme’s DIY culture
The 'surprising' south-west London home on sale for £550k
The home is barely wider than a London Tube carriage
Does Andy Burnham's public transport record hold up with Makerfield voters?
We travelled to Ashton-in-Makerfield from Manchester by public transport to see what commuters really think
Police issue CCTV appeal after assault and robbery at Manchester tram stop
Officers want to speak to these people
Millions of Brits to get free £100 tomorrow as part of Nationwide payout
The bank is handing out payments to millions of eligible members