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• Amorim refuses to explain cryptic transfer comment

  03-01-2026 23:30 via bbc.com
  Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim refuses to explain a cryptic comment about the club's transfer plans - hinting at friction behind the scenes.
  
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• Search launched as prisoner absconds from jail

  07-01-2026 21:54 via bbc.com
  Kieran Cameron is serving a 23-year-prison sentence for an attempted murder in 2016.
  
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• Three children fall from window of double-decker bus

  07-01-2026 20:41 via bbc.com
  The children have "potentially serious injuries" but they not thought to be life-threatening.
  
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• Former England boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

  07-01-2026 20:37 via bbc.com
  Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment.
  
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• Carrick and Solskjaer frontrunners for caretaker role

  07-01-2026 20:09 via bbc.com
  Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerge as frontrunners to become Manchester United's caretaker manager until the end of the season.
  
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• Altrincham sign winger Khan and midfielder Grant

  07-01-2026 19:28 via bbc.com
  Altrincham sign winger Otis Khan on a permanent deal and Carlisle United midfielder Josh Grant on loan for the rest of the season.
  
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• Wife accused of murdering husband to face retrial

  07-01-2026 18:34 via bbc.com
  David Berman, 84, was found dead at a house in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, in March.
  
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• Paedophile who abused children for two decades jailed

  07-01-2026 17:30 via bbc.com
  Leslie Smith, 70, was found guilty of a range of offences against six children.
  
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• Coroner criticises police forces over man's death

  07-01-2026 16:59 via bbc.com
  An inquest into the death of Roger Leadbeater, who was killed in Sheffield in 2023, has resumed.
  
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• 'No opportunity' for responses to warehouses plan

  07-01-2026 16:37 via bbc.com
  An independent audit finds residents were not given enough chance to respond to the plans.
  
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• Mum accused of daughter's house fire murder in court

  07-01-2026 13:45 via bbc.com
  Lesma-Rose Wibier, aged four, was described as "the most beautiful girl" and died in hospital.
  
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• PC sacked for sexual messages to vulnerable woman

  07-01-2026 13:32 via bbc.com
  A misconduct panel hears of the Greater Manchester Police officer's "grossly inappropriate" behaviour.
  
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• Stockport sign Bristol City midfielder Stokes

  07-01-2026 10:40 via bbc.com
  Stockport County sign Bristol City midfielder Josh Stokes on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• More than 750 people arrested in crime crackdown

  07-01-2026 10:35 via bbc.com
  About a third of the arrests have been for suspected anti-social behaviour, Greater Manchester Police say.
  
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• Extraordinary meeting called over PCSO cuts plan

  07-01-2026 09:04 via bbc.com
  Commissioner to be quizzed on safeguarding roles after a chief constable’s decision to axe 60 posts.
  
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• 'Why Fletcher could be what Man Utd fans have been waiting for'

  07-01-2026 07:28 via bbc.com
  In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains why Manchester United's interim manager Darren Fletcher would be the perfect choice to take the job on a longer-term basis.
  
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• Taxi driver denied licence after 'harassment texts'

  07-01-2026 07:23 via bbc.com
  Bolton Council heard the driver had texted a female passenger to ask if she was single.
  
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• Shopfronts get 'glow up' in town's £6m makeover

  07-01-2026 07:22 via bbc.com
  The works are part of plans to regenerate Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan.
  
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• Why Kim Kardashian Deactivated North West's Instagram Account - International Business Times UK

  06-01-2026 23:45 via news.google.com
  Why Kim Kardashian Deactivated North West's Instagram Account  International Business Times UK
  
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• Semenyo to Man City deal done pending medical

  06-01-2026 19:22 via bbc.com
  Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo is set to have a medical after his side's game against Tottenham on Wednesday before he makes a move to Manchester City.
  
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• Fletcher welcomes return of 'familiar face' Evans

  06-01-2026 18:50 via bbc.com
  Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher says Jonny Evans' inclusion as a member of his backroom staff will see the return of a club stalwart who is familiar with the club and the players.
  
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• Man Utd hold talks with trio over caretaker role

  06-01-2026 18:12 via bbc.com
  Manchester United hold talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager.
  
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• 'McQueen attributed dementia to heading ball'

  06-01-2026 15:32 via bbc.com
  Former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds United defender Gordon McQueen attributed his dementia to heading a ball, his daughter tells an inquest.
  
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• Aspinall set for surgery on 'nightmare' eye injury

  06-01-2026 13:40 via bbc.com
  UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall says he will have surgery on the "nightmare" eye injury he suffered against Ciryl Gane.
  
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• Howe 'very happy' at Newcastle amid Man Utd link

  06-01-2026 12:28 via bbc.com
  Head coach Eddie Howe says he is "very happy" at Newcastle United as he dismisses speculation linking with him the Manchester United job.
  
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• Manchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups

  05-01-2026 23:00 via bbc.com
  The law follows campaigning by families affected by the 1989 Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 lives.
  
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• Stop experiments and get manager who fits Man Utd DNA - Neville

  05-01-2026 22:23 via bbc.com
  Gary Neville urges Manchester United to 'stop experimenting' and appoint a manager who fits the club's DNA after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday.
  
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• Man City's Gvardiol to have surgery on broken shinbone

  05-01-2026 21:48 via bbc.com
  Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol will have surgery later this week after breaking his shinbone during Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea.
  
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• Teacher who had sex with two pupils struck off

  05-01-2026 19:08 via bbc.com
  Rebecca Joynes groomed a second boy while on bail for abusing her first victim.
  
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• Salford appoint Grady as boss ahead of 2026 season

  05-01-2026 16:35 via bbc.com
  Salford RLFC appoint Mike Grady as their head coach shortly before the start of the 2026 Championship season.
  
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