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• Kompany recovery will take 'weeks' as tests continue

  24-10-2026 12:03 via BBC News
  
  Vincent Kompany remains stable in hospital as doctors run tests following his collapse on Friday, says Bayern Munich director Max Eberl.
  
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• City e-scooter trial could begin in summer 2027

  28-10-2026 10:22 via BBC News
  
  The scheme could be up and running by summer 2027 if approved, the council says.
  
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• Boy, 13, stabbed as youths aged 14 and 16 arrested

  28-10-2026 10:13 via BBC News
  
  The boy has sustained potentially life-changing injuries, police say.
  
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• Children at council-run home illegally tattooed each other

  28-10-2026 08:39 via BBC News
  
  The children had tattooed themselves and others using illegally bought kit, Ofsted found.
  
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• Blackpool beat Villa and Vale thrash Man City in Trophy

  27-10-2026 23:31 via BBC News
  
  Blackpool beat Aston Villa and Port Vale put five past Manchester City's youngsters, plus Tuesday's EFL Trophy round-up.
  
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• Man Utd stick with Carrick - inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford

  27-10-2026 19:56 via BBC News
  
  BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
  
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• Driver who hit headteacher not a murderer, jury told

  27-10-2026 19:42 via BBC News
  
  Simon Richardson was responsible for Michael Mullins's death in April, his barrister tells jurors.
  
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• Adventurer completes 400-mile expedition after losing contact with team

  27-10-2026 19:31 via BBC News
  
  Ash Dykes is trying to complete six back-to-back expeditions in a variety of extreme environments.
  
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• Police failings in friends' death on mountain ridge could risk lives, coroner warns

  27-10-2026 18:25 via BBC News
  
  Jayden Long and Eddie Hill died after police failed to adequately escalate a dropped 999 call.
  
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• Man City players can block out 'noise' of away fans - Maresca

  27-10-2026 16:27 via BBC News
  
  Manchester City suffered a first Premier League defeat of the season at a boisterous Aston Villa, amid persistent reminders of their financial charges.
  
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• Five injured in M6 van and car crash

  27-10-2026 14:45 via BBC News
  
  Traffic England says queues stretched eight miles (13km) following the crash at about 03:30 GMT.
  
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• Ex-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation

  27-10-2026 13:47 via BBC News
  
  Ashlea Simon says she was arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with her identifying HMOs.
  
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• Carrick to stay in charge of Man Utd for Chelsea game

  27-10-2026 13:10 via BBC News
  
  Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their trip to Chelsea this weekend.
  
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• New ID rules at tips spark fly-tipping fears

  27-10-2026 10:17 via BBC News
  
  The new system is set to be rolled out from January, Greater Manchester Combined Authority says.
  
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• Will the Budget pass Burnham's Makerfield test?

  27-10-2026 07:17 via BBC News
  
  People in the prime minister's constituency say rising costs are squeezing household finances.
  
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• Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked

  26-10-2026 16:34 via BBC News
  
  BBC Sport looks at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach is sacked.
  
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• Campaigners warn Welsh island could be target for nuclear attack

  26-10-2026 13:18 via BBC News
  
  They say plans for the UK's first small modular reactor power station could make it a target.
  
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• Funding set to double for plan to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas

  26-10-2026 12:21 via BBC News
  
  Burnham made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street in July.
  
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• Legally Blonde 'inspired the kind of lawyer I wanted to be'

  26-10-2026 07:25 via BBC News
  
  Twenty five years after the release of Legally Blonde in the UK, lawyers discuss how the film inspired them
  
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• Free things to do in the North West this half-term

  26-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  From Halloween trails to crafting and swimming, a lot of free activities are on offer this half-term.
  
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• Coercive control victim unaware of crime until boyfriend's arrest

  26-10-2026 07:17 via BBC News
  
  Shannon Byrne is speaking about her ordeal because she wants to help others in a similar situation.
  
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• End approaching for Carrick but Man Utd fans make clear who they blame

  25-10-2026 22:24 via BBC News
  
  Manchester United's fans sang their support for Michael Carrick during the 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, but voiced their opposition to virtually everything else.
  
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• 'Storm Boelo had £50k impact on our farm'

  25-10-2026 21:15 via BBC News
  
  Ali and Fiona Wilshaw have estimated a loss of £50k as they shut to clear up after the storm.
  
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• Travel disruption and power cuts after back-to-back storms

  25-10-2026 19:50 via BBC News
  
  Authorities said they were dealing with flooding and fallen trees as Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen.
  
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• 'Bolton need to stick to their guns in crucial run'

  25-10-2026 18:31 via BBC News
  
  Fan writer Kasey Smith reflects on Bolton's heavy home defeat to Middlesbrough and whether they need to adapt their philosophy.
  
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• 'It wasn't a farewell from me' - but horror start leaves Carrick on brink

  25-10-2026 17:51 via BBC News
  
  Michael Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is under major threat following the home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday.
  
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• 'Our final chance at parenthood' – why couple filmed One Born Every Minute

  25-10-2026 15:44 via BBC News
  
  Kate, 41, and Matt, 44, agreed to let the cameras film the birth of their daughter Matilda.
  
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• Health board still paying for research despite criticism over patient benefit

  25-10-2026 14:31 via BBC News
  
  Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was due to pay Bangor University £110,686 for two researchers.
  
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• Storm leaves homes without power and cars wrecked

  25-10-2026 14:07 via BBC News
  
  Thousands are without power in the North West and events have been cancelled.
  
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• Anderson stops short of retiring after Lancs exit

  25-10-2026 13:03 via BBC News
  
  James Anderson expresses sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.
  
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