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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.
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
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
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
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."
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
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
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."
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
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
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?
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
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
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"
"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
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
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
Oldham council leader clings to power as independents attempt takeover
The leadership challenge failed