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Andy Burnham leadership bid LIVE as Farage claims Burnham has 'no mandate'

Sir Keir Starmer resigned on Monday with the prospect of Andy Burnham replacing him in just a matter of weeks without a leadership contest looking increasingly likely

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Callous words of killer driver who repeatedly ran man over before calling him a 'smackhead'

Megan Murphy failed to defrost her windscreen properly before driving the wrong way down a one-way road and killing Darryl Tomlinson

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Update issued on Alan Turing Way road works as drivers endure major delays

Drivers have suffered from weeks of disruption that looks set to continue

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Strictly Come Dancing star's message after new role sparked fear among fans

Johannes Radebe preparing to take the helm of the BBC One dance show

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Police called after massive brawl outside Manchester mosque

Police say that no crime was reported to them

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Dunelm shoppers snap up 'luxurious' rug reduced by £225 that 'brightens' any room up

"We are delighted with our rug. It has made such a difference to our lounge, it has pulled everything together and added that finished touch."

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Schools and nurseries forced to shut as Newton Heath hit by water outage

Temperatures are set to climb to 31C this afternoon

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The cost of running an electric fan all night during the UK heatwave

It's not as much as you think

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Coronation Street fans spot star in America as he supports Scotland in World Cup

Actor Sam Robertson has ditched the cobbles for America as he joins the Tartan Army at the World Cup

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When temperatures will peak in Manchester during UK heatwave

The Met Office said temperatures are expected to reach the mid-30s in Manchester

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Woman GUILTY of murdering husband after claiming he 'fell onto knife'

Daryl Berman will be sentenced for the murder of David Berman next month having been found guilty by jurors at a re-trial

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Train disruption LIVE as line between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport blocked amid emergency incident

Trains are being cancelled or delayed this afternoon

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Major incident declared after Wales bus crash leaves 'at least 26 people' injured

A major incident has been declared following the crash at a roundabout in Carmarthenshire, south Wales

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Coronation Street fans sure of twist as Tina O'Brien issues fresh update on Sarah Platt murder reveal

The actress has issued a message to fans as they fear she's leaving the ITV soap as Sarah Platt

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RSPCA warn 40C heatwave weather could be 'silent killer' for pets

'All animals are at risk'

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The 136-home estate in Standish residents fear will make 'horrendous' traffic even worse

The plans are the third phase of development at a fromer golf couse

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Brits urged to freeze bottles of water to get good night sleep during heatwave

Households are being advised to put bottled water into freezers in a desperate bid to beat the heat

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A New Chapter for Collaboration: The 2026 Civic Universities Annual Report

Greater Manchester's universities contribute more than £4bn to the regional economy every year, educate 125,000+ students and employ more than 20,000 staff. But figures only tell part of the story.

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Children’s mental health crisis risks fuelling ‘lost generation’

Health experts warn that children’s mental health in England has reached crisis levels, as a new report reveals children in the North are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than those in the South.