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Greater Manchester GP surgeries could be transformed by major announcement benefitting patients
Greater Manchester GPs will offer almost half a million more appointments this year, says the government

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Boy, 16, seriously injured after being thrown from bike in horror hit and run crash
An investigation has been launched into the incident


Counter-terrorism cops continue to quiz suspects for third day after Greater Manchester arrests
Four Iranian nationals held on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism remain in custody

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Brits urged to look out for these 15 DVDs that could sell for a fortune
Here is a list of 15 valuable DVDs


Minister issues statement on alleged Iran-backed terror plot after Greater Manchester arrests
Home Office minister Dan Jarvis has urged MPs “not to speculate” on the location targeted by a suspected terror plot


Appeal after 'racial abuse' incident in Manchester city centre
A man was subjected to racial abuse on Princess Street at around 12pm on March 29


The 'senseless vandalism' plaguing a Greater Manchester park
"A community space has been ripped"


Killer fungus could infect millions in Europe due to climate change, experts warn
A Manchester scientist has warned that rising global temperatures could drive the spread of killer fungal infections


The sexual predator who attacked young woman who 'thought he was trying to help her'
Liam Brodrick has been jailed


The expansion it is hoped could solve Greater Manchester town's 'parking problem'
Locals hope it could be the end of 'existing parking pressures'


Retail park with KFC and McDonald's could be demolished and turned into neighbourhood with hundreds of homes
A planning application is set to be submitted this summer.


Bank of England confirms change to interest rates announcement this week
The rare divergence from the Bank's traditional announcement was last seen in 2022 when the Queen died


Major energy company announces tariff £300 cheaper than price cap
The tariff is available to new and existing customers and there is no smart meter required to sign up


Police issue update after murder arrest following death on cruise ship
A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in his 60s on the MSC Virtuosa


Pedestrian dies after being hit by reversing Ford Transit van in horror crash
Police have issued an update


Tragic racer's girlfriend lost previous boyfriend in separate motorcycle crash
Shane Richardson's partner, Hannah James, has been left devastated after he was tragically killed in the 11-bike collision at Oulton Park


Doomed Soviet spacecraft is due to crash back to Earth this week after 53 years in space
The failed Kosmos 482 is set to crash (or splash) back down to Earth in just a few days time


Emmerdale fans 'glad' to see popular star confirmed as returning to the Dales
The actor will be arriving back at some point this year


Former Mayor of Whitehaven sentenced for stalking two women
He used his position as a councillor to access address information from the electoral role


Dermatologist shares 'worst source' of hair damage to hair - and it's not heat
Everyone wants strong, healthy hair but there are many factors that can have a negative impact. Heat is commonly thought of as the worst source of damage but a top dermatologist says otherwise
