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'An insult to residents' - Salford councillors approve increase to allowances

Salford councillors have voted to increase their allowances.

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Stockport council's new leader makes key pledge at town-hall meeting

Coun Mark Roberts has been appointed the new council leader.

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Oldham elects first independent deputy mayor - but not everyone is pleased

'Those with no honour are breaking their word.'

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Warning issued to anyone taking antidepressants for more than two years

A new study has sounded the alarm over the risks of taking antidepressants for more than two years

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Common medication taken by millions could 'fight and kill cancer cells'

Widely used drugs could help the immune system ward off cancer by 'fighting tumours', new research suggests

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BBC announce Sophie Willan's next project and Rob Brydon sitcom in major shake-up

The broadcaster emphasised the importance of creating comedy programmes for the public

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Boots £24 perfume reduced from £74 smells so expensive 'it's popular in Paris'

"For the price this is a great fragrance. Wore it on a trip to Paris and got loads of compliments. Smells more expensive than it is."

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Brits urged to 'protect yourself' as deadly virus detected in UK mosquitoes

Health bosses have revealed five ways to stay safe from vector-borne diseases like dengue and West Nile virus

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These common foods could be linked to 'spoonful' of microplastics lurking in human brain

Microplastics in human brain have been linked to depression, anxiety, and dementia in shock research

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Boden's £52 dress reduced to £39 until Monday is so 'flattering' shoppers want all 6 patterns

"I absolutely love this dress. The colour is very bright and pretty and the style is quite flattering. I'm a larger lady and often have bad luck ordering online but this will be one of my staples this summer."

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Jay Slater inquest: Who are the three key witnesses police have been unable to find?

A court heard how some of them may be out of the country

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Victoria Beckham insists she's 'not trying to be perfect' amid 'family feud' rumours

The pop-star's son Brooklyn was missing from the family's birthday celebrations for David

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Where tornadoes are most common in the UK as Met Office issues alert

The Met Office has said a 'brief tornado' could hit parts of England – but how rare are twisters in the UK?

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Chris Brown greeted by fans as he leaves Forest Bank prison after being released on £5m bail

A small crowd gathered outside the Salford jail

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Encrochat dealers 'BUTTERMOON' and 'WAVETROOPER' who led drug gang ordered to pay £1.5m

The pair have been given three months to hand back the cash or face six years jail time

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Skechers shoppers say 'no more aching feet' thanks to £35 padded trainers

"These are the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned and I'm going to order another pair now as I'm simply in love. No more aching or tired feet"

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"Vinted made me a homeowner - now I buy furniture on Facebook and have saved £10k"

Becky Chorlton, 27, says that she was able to buy her “dream” house largely down to the money she made from Depop and Vinted

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Nine Perfect Strangers season two: What Amazon Prime Video drama is about, episodes, new cast and where you've seen them

Fans have been waiting to see more of the series for four years

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Jay Slater inquest: Five key points as family of late teen attend 'dramatic' hearing

An inquest into the 19-year-old's death got underway at Preston Crown Court today, almost a year on

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Oldham council leader clings to power as independents attempt takeover

The leadership challenge failed