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Makerfield by-election LIVE as polls open in Wigan and thousands head out to cast votes
The latest updates and news as polling stations open across the constituency
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Girl, 12, fighting for her life after being knocked down by e-bike in hit-and-run
Police have issued an appeal for any witnesses to come forward
MPs back calls to tackle 'utterly vile abuse' and violence faced by NHS staff
"Every day in this country, staff in Emergency Departments are on the receiving end of utterly vile abuse, intimidation and – all too often – physical violence"
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Urgent warning as medicine shortages reach 'most severe' levels ever seen by pharmacists and GPs
For some patients, health leaders warn that missing even a single dose can have "life-threatening consequences"
The picture of Manchester Airport passenger loading suitcases into his car that landed him 15 years in jail
Dale Hosker became the last member of two crime gangs to be sentenced over a plot at Manchester Airport
I found a 'heavenly' £26 perfume that 'got so many compliments in one day'
"From the very first spray, it feels warm, sweet, luxurious, and comforting all at once."
Makerfield by-election run-up build-up as Keir Starmer issues warning to Andy Burnham with one day until polls open
Voters will go to the polls in Makerfield on Thursday
'Why would I do that to the man I love?': Tearful wife accused of murdering husband gives evidence on her birthday
Daryl Berman denies murdering David Berman
I found a £32 everyday top that's the perfect length to cover bloated tummies
"This is such a beautiful top, the colour is lovely and it fits beautifully. Perfect for summer in a cool and loose fabric"
Homeowners race to buy £119 'no subscription' Alexa security cameras for just £25
"Small, easy to install, good quality video, reasonably priced cloud plan, set up with Alexa notifications"
Argos portable vacuum perfect for cars drops to 33p from £20 in clever deal stack
One neat track can let you grab a portable vacuum cleaner for the equivalent of pocket change
One dead and another injured in Guayaquil airport attack as two teenagers detained
One man has been killed and another injured in a targeted attack at Ecuador's Guayaquil airport, with two teenagers aged 15 and 16 detained by security officials in connection with the incident
Suspect named after police pursuit in Wythenshawe
The 39 year-old from Wythenshawe has been charged with nine offences
England fans react after Mr Brightside played during hydration break in World Cup opener against Croatia
"Playing The Killers at full volume in the middle of a game during the hydration break. Games never been more gone man"
Chaos erupts in Manchester fanzone as Harry Kane scores England's first goal of World Cup
The Three Lions are taking on Croatia in their opening game of the tournament stateside
England fans boo hydration break during World Cup 2026 match with Croatia
The first half of the game has been dramatic - but one thing has left fans unhappy
Dunelm chair heavily reduced by £100 'has enough room for me and the kids to snuggle and watch TV'
'Great size, bigger than a normal chair yet smaller than a snuggle chair'
Man arrested over 'white death' graffiti which appeared in Rochdale
The Manchester Evening News understands a similar message was seen at other spots
'Aggressive' man arrested following Bolton town centre incident
Police responded and a man was detained
Man fighting for life after 'fall from height' at Salford tower block
An investigation into the cause is underway with two people having been arrested