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Mum's home invaded by swarm of rats which glare at her in the night

'I had to buy new things to replace everything they destroyed'

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Girl band B*Witched in 2026 — where they are now after record label axe and marriage woes

This will seriously take you back.

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Two lanes closed on M62 after flooding havoc

Two lanes of the M62 were closed yesterday afternoon, and remain closed today

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Mandelson urged to give back ‘golden goodbye’ payment or donate it to charity

A Minister has called on Peter Mandelson to give back the severance payment he received - believed to be a five-figure sum - or give it to charity as anger grows

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'Heartbroken' Mum describes moment she learned daughter had been shot dead in US

An inquest into Lucy's death will be held this week

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LIVE: Trains suspended between Manchester and Liverpool - latest updates

"Due to a police incident Northern trains are currently suspended between Manchester and Liverpool"

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North of England could host Olympic and Paralympic Games as leaders urge government to agree on bid

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said 'hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games would be a defining moment for the north and we are confident our bid would make for a compelling proposition'

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UK on flood watch as rain and river levels reach biblical proportions

The record-breaking weather statistic has many wondering if it is now time to build an ark.

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‘I fell into it’: ex-criminal hackers urge Manchester pupils to use web skills for good

Initiative aims to identify proficient gamers and coders who can help companies identify flaws in their cybersecurity Cybercriminals, the shadowy online figures often depicted in Hollywood movies as hooded villains capable of wiping millions of pounds off the value of businesses at a keystroke, are ...

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Why BBC’s Lord of the Flies decided to cast newcomers over child stars for new series

The new four-part drama is based onWilliam Golding’s classic 1954 novel

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Adolescence writer reveals how BBC's Lord of the Flies reboot addresses teenage 'isolation'

The book being adapted for a TV mini series is one of the most popular novels of all time

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Tom Ford fans try Lost Cherry perfume for £8.25 as five bestsellers reduced

Perfume fans can snap up eight of Tom Ford's bestselling fragrances for £8.25 each - including Molly Mae Hague's favourite

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Betrayal on ITV: What it's about, full cast and where you've seen them before

The series boasts stars from Endeavour, Luther and House of the Dragon

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Lord of the Flies on BBC: What's it about, when's it on and full cast

The new BBC series is giving another young stars their big break

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Dusk shoppers snap up 'perfect' accent corner chair while reduced in the sale

"Very easy to assemble. Look incredibly smart. And super comfortable."

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There were 'massive alarm bells', but he still waited months for treatment he needed

An inquest heard doctors took 'no ownership' of James Poot's case in the months leading up to his death

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A political pantomime is playing out before our eyes, but it all started with that notorious group chat

Trigger Me Timbers sent shockwaves across Greater Manchester - and the ripple effect is still being felt

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Inside the complicated, frustrating world of mums 'fighting for every single thing' for their kids

Multiple parents have come forward to hit out at Manchester council's handling of special educational needs children's lives, claiming they need to go to tribunals for 'basic rights'. The authority says it's invested in provision to meet demand, but experts believe the wider SEN system 'lacks accoun...

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Inside £1.7m penthouse in one of Manchester's tallest towers with 'breathtaking views'

Our Property of the Week is 'the final penthouse remaining' in the luxury 51-storey skyscraper

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The dangerous trend of inhaling burning wheelie bins

Wheelie bins stolen, torched, and left to burn in parks and nature reserves - what seems like mindless vandalism may be linked to dangerous attempts to get high. Experts warn the fumes are toxic, and authorities are urging vigilance