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Bedford train crash LIVE as two trains collide on railway and major disruption reported

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I found a £31 summer dress that's 'flattering' even 'if you don't have the perfect figure'

"Stunning, very flattering dress in a beautiful colour. I can't wait to wear it out"

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EuroMillions results: Winning lottery numbers for tonight's £33m draw - Friday, June 19

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Makerfield by-election results LIVE as Labour announces selection process for mayoral candidate

The latest updates and news after Andy Burnham's huge win in Makerfield

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Labour reveals candidate selection timetable for 'two horse race' Manchester mayoral election

The winning candidate is expected to be unveiled a week today

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I found a pretty £26 summer skirt that's 'very comfortable' for bloated days

"Good quality. Very comfortable and fits well. Love the bright colours."

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Argos shoppers race to buy £25 LEGO Batman Batmobile sets for £4 each ahead of Father's Day

Coming with extra authentic details, the bonnet of the Batmobile can be removed and is paired with a detailed cockpit and graphics stickers

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Teen on Sur-Ron bike with machete down his trousers arrested in Chorlton police swoop

Drugs and cash were also seized

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The Mancunian Way: The Makerfield circus is leaving town

The good folk of the Makerfield constituency can now - mostly - walk to the shops without being asked for their opinion

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Andy Burnham allies 'want Sir Keir Starmer to hand over power in September'

Prime Minister says he hasn't yet spoken to the new Makerfield MP

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Soap actor and his wife die after devastating house fire

As well as an actor, Paul Avery worked as a journalist, a pilot and served in Vietnam

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The pitfalls of dating on a school night | Brief letters

Ducking out early | Closing time for McSweeney | Soap solutions | Cool cities | Two-day marathonI have realised that a repeating problem in the Blind date columns is the phrase “it’s a school night” or “it’s a weekday”. Multiple questions are often answered with the same excuse, that the...

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Dog owners could be handed £500 fine as major law change comes into force this month

The change comes into force on June 29

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Reform councillors apologise after posing for ‘incredibly stupid’ snap with ‘disgusting’ Jimmy Savile banner

Wigan councillor Gemma Painter said 'I’d like to claim that it’s fabricated, but that would be untrue'

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Doctor from Salford charged with sexually assaulting woman

He's due in court next month, police said

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Baby 'snatched from pram' in Germany as police say they 'have no leads'

Police said the baby was left alone "for a short time" before being taken at around 11.30pm

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A 5am party, 'a kip', and a run from reporters - Andy Burnham's first day as Makerfield MP

With Sir Keir Starmer promising to fight any challenge, the gloves might be about to come off as Burnham allies warn of 'chaotic' and 'brutal' fight

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Chilling CCTV shows trio of murderers, including 'The Iceman', laughing before storming child killer's prison cell and stabbing him to death

Mark Fellows, David Taylor and Lee Newell murdered Kyle Bevan at HMP Wakefield

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Police update as girl, 12, in serious condition after being hit by e-bike in Orford

A 16 year-old boy has been arrested

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Dunelm's heavily reduced dining chairs are not only 'beautiful' but are 'sturdy and hard-wearing'

"Not only beautiful to look at but also very comfortable and hard wearing."