North West news

• Canada striker Bair joins Bolton on loan

  01-09-2026 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Canada striker Theo Bair moves to Bolton Wanderers on loan from French club Auxerre for the season.
  
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• Four arrested over woman's murder 32 years ago

  02-09-2026 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police said advances in forensic science and a review of evidence had led to the development.
  
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• Woman died of heatstroke climbing Yr Wyddfa, inquest hears

  02-09-2026 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sophie Goodyer-Bird, 35, died while climbing Yr Wyddfa in July, an inquest opening hears.
  
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• Man Utd and their calculated left-back gamble

  02-09-2026 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite a widespread expectation they would sign a left-back this summer, Manchester United decided against - what does it mean?
  
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• Film about enigmatic aristocrat up for six Bafta Cymru awards

  02-09-2026 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Bafta Cymru awards nominations include Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, Mr Burton and Cleddau.
  
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• Garry Bridges is new Manchester City Council boss

  02-09-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Garry Bridges is chosen as the new council leader after Bev Craig became mayor of Greater Manchester.
  
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• How charity is preparing children about to start reception

  02-09-2026 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Research found over a third of children entering reception in the North West last year were not ready.
  
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• Mural artist aims to comfort grieving families

  02-09-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Allie Pottinger painted a mural for a hospital maternity unit's bereavement room.
  
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• Deadlines, acrimony and a record as Man City back Maresca for Fernandez deal

  02-09-2026 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The summer's longest-running transfer saga ends with Manchester City paying a joint-British record fee to bring in midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea.
  
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• Fernandez joins Man City for joint-British record £125m

  02-09-2026 00:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City pay a joint-British transfer record fee of £125m for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
  
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• Man Utd fail in attempt to sign Ait-Nouri from Man City

  01-09-2026 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United approached Manchester City in the final hours of the transfer window in an attempt to sign Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan
  
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• Ndiaye's journey from non-league football to £65m Man City move

  01-09-2026 22:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to £65m.
  
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• Everton agree to re-sign Grealish on loan as Beto leaves

  01-09-2026 22:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton agree a deal for Jack Grealish to return to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester City and Beto leaves for Fiorentina.
  
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• Transgender patients told surgery was cancelled while already in hospital

  01-09-2026 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One patient said they were "heartbroken" after being told their surgery was called off 24 hours before.
  
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• 'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says

  01-09-2026 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".
  
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• Rochdale complete deals for Middleton and Tasker

  01-09-2026 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two side Rochdale have completed the permanent signing of Glenn Middleton and a loan deal for Charlie Tasker
  
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• Wigan sign Palace keeper Whitworth and Villa's Burrowes

  01-09-2026 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan sign Crystal Palace goalkeeper Joe Whitworth on a three-year deal and Aston Villa midfielder Brad Burrowes on loan.
  
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• Psychiatric nurse neglected patient who took own life

  01-09-2026 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laurence Tchapong failed to carry out required observations and falsified records.
  
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• Four more people face arson charge over wildfire

  01-09-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The wildfire at Dove Stone reservoir near Greenfield, Oldham, took more than three weeks to put out.
  
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• Inquest to be held nearly nine years after arson murders

  01-09-2026 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michelle Pearson and her four children were all killed following a petrol bomb attack at their home.
  
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• Warehouse firm acts after noise complaints

  01-09-2026 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Whistl will stop nighttime transport operations at PLP Astley from 7 September.
  
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• Free buses for school children in temporary housing

  01-09-2026 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move is another new policy announced by Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig.
  
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• 'A real privilege' - Casualty star to lead drama's 40th anniversary special

  01-09-2026 13:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC medical drama will celebrate the milestone in September with a two-part story.
  
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• Campers urged not to feed horses dangerous foods

  01-09-2026 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Horses in Rochdale have been given chicken bones, red onions, and lemons.
  
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• About 230 jobs at risk at cash-strapped council

  01-09-2026 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Around 100 jobs could be lost in adult social care as the council looks to save an extra £50m.
  
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• Hundreds remember synagogue attack victims

  31-08-2026 23:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief rabbi and Angela Rayner are among speakers at the event, nearly a year on from the attack.
  
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• Man City's £80m move for Gakpo close to collapse

  31-08-2026 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City's proposed £80m move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is close to collapsing.
  
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• Four more arrests over stabbing of boy, 13

  31-08-2026 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 13-year-old boy is being treated for serious injuries following the stabbing in Rochdale.
  
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• Hoskonen departs Stockport by mutual consent

  31-08-2026 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Arttu Hoskonen leaves Stockport County by mutual agreement after only one appearance for the club.
  
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• Jewish community in harder position than immediately after synagogue attack, says rabbi

  31-08-2026 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rabbi Daniel Walker says members of the Jewish community are feeling increasingly vulnerable.
  
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