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Andy Burnham names historic Blackpool site in 13 latest asylum hotels closures
The new Prime Minister's government has continued the policy of closing asylum seeker hotels, and has named a historic landmark in Blackpool
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Major gaps in follow-up care after acute kidney injury, study finds
Despite national efforts to improve acute kidney injury (AKI) care, thousands of patients in England are missing vital follow-up care after leaving hospital, according to new research by The University of Manchester
Homes near new pylon projects will get cheaper bills, government says
43 new projects were announced on Wednesday
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Woman, 27, arrested in Oldham following joint raid by two police forces
Cash and bladed articles were recovered at the address
Terry Lewis obituary
Dissident leftwing Labour MP who served in the Commons for 22 years and was known as a member of the ‘awkward squad’Terry Lewis, the former Labour MP for Worsley, Greater Manchester, who has died aged 90, spent 22 years in the House of Commons. During this time he chalked up a remarkable record ...
Solar eclipse warning for energy customers as company urges 'switch off'
The UK’s biggest household energy supplier has warned that solar power will 'plummet'
M56 traffic RECAP as carriageway towards Manchester blocked by 'vehicle on fire'
Emergency services are at the scene
Coronation Street fans work out how Richie Parkinson's wife really died
Tim Metcalfe was left in horror after discovering Rachel's body
The Greater Manchester constituency with the most PIP claimants - see how your area compares
Psychiatric disorders are now the 'main reason' for claims in England and Wales
Perseid meteor shower 2026 to light up UK skies after solar eclipse
The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky this week after a solar eclipse, providing a stunning display for UK stargazing events fans - here's the best times to watch
Police probe 'unexplained' death as woman found unresponsive in tent at music festival
It is thought her death is not suspicious but police are investigating
New night buses, extra journeys and timetable improvements amid 36 major Bee Network changes - full list for every borough
Mayor Bev Craig has announced huge changes to the network.
'I don't like showing my arms' - but Roman's £21 top 'gets me many compliments'
"I got compliments on a night out, wearing the long sleeve kimono. It's flattering and flowing. Ideal cover up."
Major incident declared as fire crews battle 'significant' number of wildfires in Wales
Residents across the affected areas have been advised to keep all windows and doors closed due to the smoke
Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'funny, loving' woman, 23, killed in Gorton crash
"We will never recover from her sudden passing at such a young age"
Millions born before 1992 in UK set for up to £70 payment as Mastercard update issued
It has now been revealed when millions can expect to see their compensation paid
Emmerdale's Chris Coghill and Will Ash recall history in new bombshell plot
The Greater Manchester born actors have worked together four times
Former Salford pub to be turned into 19-bed HMO
A pub in Patricroft could soon be turned into a shared house.
Emergency services swarm Eccles street after fire breaks out at property
Three fire engines were at the scene
Inside the grand Bolton building being sold as ‘unlike almost anything available in Greater Manchester’
The Assembly Rooms is one of Bolton’s most recognisable historic buildings