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Coronation Street fans ponder who else is involved in Theo Silverton murder

It comes after Sarah Platt was finally revealed as the one responsible for Theo's death in the ITV soap

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Andy Burnham speech LIVE as he unveils 'Number 10 North' in Manchester and 'biggest post-war council housing plans'

Andy Burnham, the new Makerfield MP, has unveiled major council housing plans and a 'Number 10 in the North'

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'Fewer massive tower blocks, more affordable housing - that's what I want from the new mayor'

We take the pulse of the electorate in Prestwich ahead of the region's mayoral poll

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Cause of huge Widnes fire revealed after smoke seen for miles

A major incident was declared after the blaze ripped through a recycling facility in Widness

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Clifton Country Park LIVE as body of boy found in water after huge police search

The search operation involving specialist police divers began on Saturday evening

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Body of 15-year-old boy pulled from water at Clifton Country Park

A huge police search operation was carried out in the Salford beauty spot

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Burnham pledges 'biggest post-war council housing programme' in Manchesterism pitch for No 10

The newly elected Makerfield MP and Labour leadership frontrunner outlines a radical 10-year plan to bypass the Whitehall machine, shift power to the regions, and completely overhaul technical education.

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Andy Burnham promises 'biggest change in our lifetimes' in Manchester speech – video

In his first major policy speech since becoming the likely successor to Keir Starmer as prime minister, the Makerfield MP confirmed his plan to create a No 10 North in Manchester to 'make power flow' into the rest of the country. Burnham said he would bring 'clearer purpose to power up all parts of ...

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Tipper truck explosion leaves man and child critically injured

A man and a child are fighting for their lives after a tipper truck exploded in Yorkshire

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Stalybridge's new multi-storey car park to spark town centre transformation

The plan is one part of a wider redevelopment in Stalybridge

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Andy Burnham's speech in full as he promises to give UK 'new direction'

The former Greater Manchester mayor spoke from the People's History Museum on Monday morning

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He lied from the start, but when she ended it he carried out twisted acts to ruin her life

Asad Hussain has been jailed for his twisted acts via his fake Tinder account

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'I ditched UK life and now pay £190 rent compared to £1,300 in London'

Alysha Nij swapped her busy London lifestyle for a more relaxed life

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Armed police descend on house after tracking bike across Trafford

Demario Griffiths and Cullen Hinds have now been jailed to a combined 10 years in prison

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Argos shoppers race to bag outdoor garden bar set worth £500 with whopping reduction

"Smart looking, sturdy and very comfortable. Love that you can adjust the height of the chair legs for uneven flooring, too. Money well spent."

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Coronation Street star quits soap after six years as final scenes filmed

Mollie Gallagher has quit after more than six years in the role of Corie's Nina Lucas

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Andy Burnham speech: 10 key announcements made by Labour leadership hopeful

Andy Burnham promised to give the UK a "new direction"

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Coronation Street's Idris Nazir actor confirms 'secrets and violence' ahead weeks after debut

Actor Junade Khan has teased what's ahead as Idris Nazir's true colours start to show on the cobbles

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Reimagining opera in Greater Manchester: human–AI collaboration and the future of performance

As ENO establishes a second base in the region, this project brings together stakeholders to explore what opera could – and should – become in Greater Manchester.Running from 2025 to 2027, Tuning into Opera is exploring four research themes:Opera in Greater Manchester: History, perceptions and ...

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Strictly's leaving stars reunited for romantic weekend ahead of 2026 series

The professional dancers were seen having been reunited in another country as they celebrated the love of their friends