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Makerfield by-election LIVE as campaigning continues for vote Andy Burnham says could 'change Labour'
Andy Burnham is bidding to become Makerfield MP
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Supermarket conversion of Leigh cash-and-carry warehouse approved
Planning documents in support of the application did not specify which supermarket chain will occupy the building
Households urged to pour boiling water in wheelie bins this weekend
A waste expert is advising households to follow this advice amid the bank holiday heatwave
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Gardeners told to leave this one food on bird tables during 30C heatwave
As the UK sizzles in its first heatwave of the year, it's important to do what we can to help the wildlife in our gardens
Common prescription drug that needs 'particular care' during heatwave as UK temperatures set to soar
A pharmacist has warned hot weather can affect both how our bodies respond to medicines and how medicines themselves perform if they are not stored correctly
A new life for an Urmston car park
Local drivers have been 'left stranded', opponents claimed
Andy Burnham's plan to stop anti-social behaviour in Ashton-in-Makerfield
“It's already on my radar,” he said.
New estate planned for Belle Vue bingo hall site
Plans have been submitted to the council.
Dog owners urged to follow one important rule during UK heatwave this bank holiday weekend
The RSCPA has issued a warning for dog owners over the heatwave this weekend
DVLA confirms full list of number plate rules for UK drivers or risk £1,000 fine
Failure to comply could result in a big fine
There were massive TVs for a tenner, but still it 'brought out the worst' in Manchester
"It was nothing short of madness"
In the era of the skyscraper, Manchester is 'turning the tide' on a very different problem
"The challenge for local leaders in Manchester is to ensure the outer areas benefit, while keeping inner-city Manchester on its current path"
China coal mine explosion: At least 82 dead and 38 trapped miners in Shanxi gas blast
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's Shanxi province has killed at least eight people and trapped 38 miners underground, according to official news agency Xinhua
Wigan fire RECAP as emergency services scrambled and residents told to keep doors and windows closed
Residents have been advised to keep windows and doors shut
Shock on the streets of Bury as armed cops descend and suspect shot
A 20-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs
EuroMillions results LIVE: Winning lottery numbers for tonight's £91m draw - Friday, May 22
Live results checker for tonight's EuroMillions draw
Oldham Road pub on fire as emergency services tackle blaze
Emergency services are on the scene after the fire erupted at a landmark former pub in Oldham
Paris Fury issues plea to fans over Netflix series At Home With The Furys
The Netflix series followed the lives of Paris, Tyson and their seven children
Today, we remembered them and felt the pain all over again
Manchester paid its respects to the 22
Strictly presenters Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe make first public appearance
The trio are preparing to replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on the BBC dancing competition