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The historic Lancashire church that's on the market for just £25k

The 19th century building is being marketed as a "unique development/restoration opportunity"

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Emirates issues update on flight bookings as disruption due to Iran war continues

The airline continues to operate a reduced flight schedule

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He was once called Britain's naughtiest kid - now he runs a six-figure Thailand business

Tom Roberts, 24, appeared on Channel 4's Mr Drew's School For Boys in 2014 and now earns £360k a year running a personal development school in Thailand

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The major rule changes that will affect sick pay from April 2026

The government is making changes to Statutory Sick Pay from next month

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All the Manchester Airport flights cancelled today - Sunday, March 15

Flights between the Middle East and Manchester continue to be disrupted

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UK government could scrap fuel duty hike as prices rise due to Iran war

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hinted the government would review the situation closer to September

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Oscars 2026: What time they are on, how to watch in UK and who is hosting the Academy Awards

The favourites heading into the biggest night of the year in Hollywood is Sinners and One Battle After Another

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The 'horrific' crimes of London's Burning star John Alford who was found dead in prison

The former star saw a dramatic fall from fame after he was jailed for sexually abusing two underage girls

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Qatar Airways issues major update as 'limited' flight schedule announced - full list

The airline has confirmed it will be operating a limited flight schedule to and from Doha

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Council to decide next steps in £250m project in Stockport after bat roosts discovered

Councillors will vote on the situation.

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New city-centre neighbourhood amongst latest planning, licensing and road closure notices across Greater Manchester

These are all the most significant developments tabled with councils across Greater Manchester recently

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Kelvin Fletcher opens up on 'letting go' of farm one day 'it's the hardest thing'

Fletcher's Family Farm stars Kelvin and Liz Fletcher shared their hopes that their children would one day take over the farm as they discussed their future plans

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Donald Trump rejects Iran ceasefire request, declares Supreme Leader dead

He rejected Iranian plea's to arrange ceasefire talks, before claiming the embattled nation's leader is actually dead.era as expected on Thursday

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Inside £2.5m dream home in Greater Manchester with pool, huge garden and putting green

Our Property of the Week has the ultimate outdoor entertaining space

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Hannah Spencer: 'I've already done more in the last two weeks than some MPs will do in a year'

Less than two weeks after her by-election win, Green MP Hannah Spencer is balancing life in Westminster with visits across her constituency - hearing first-hand about the cost-of-living pressures facing families in Gorton and Denton

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Disabled woman left hundreds of pounds in debt after DWP's 'breath-taking incompetence'

Sabena Khan was left in crisis by the government department that was supposed to help her.

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Masked men, helicopters and fast-roping: Inside Manchester's SAS training exercise

Two military helicopters were spotted over Manchester city centre performing dramatic fast-roping exercises. The rare sight sparked curiosity across the city as troops carried out routine SAS training. Stephen Topping reports.

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They were both just 19 - their killer has never been found

Rhona Schofield and Vikki Preston were best friends whose lives were tragically cut short in a suspicious house fire in Salford 20 years ago. Despite multiple arrests and a £50,000 reward, no one has ever been charged. Today, their families continue to fight for justice. Neal Keeling reports.

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The truth about ‘Sharia Patrols’ on the streets of Manchester

SPECIAL REPORT: Videos and social media posts claimed that masked men on horseback were enforcing “Sharia law” during a demonstration in Manchester. We examine the footage, speak to eyewitnesses and police, and separate viral misinformation from what actually happened on the streets.

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Gardeners race to buy reduced robot lawnmower that 'saves backache, time and effort'

"An a amazing bit of kit that saves backache, time and effort"