North West news

• Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate

  22-05-2026 12:58 via bbc.com
  Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June.
  
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• Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream prices

  23-05-2026 12:32 via bbc.com
  Temperatures are rising across the country, and so is the price of ice cream - but by how much?
  
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• Racist killers sentences referred to Court of Appeal and drug dealer attacked in French jail

  23-05-2026 00:02 via bbc.com
  A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
  
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• Guardiola to leave Man City after 10 years as boss

  22-05-2026 12:53 via bbc.com
  Manchester City confirm that Pep Guardiola will leave at the end of the season after a decade of unparalleled success.
  
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• Every Makerfield by-election candidate announced so far

  22-05-2026 12:49 via bbc.com
  Who is standing for Parliament in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield?
  
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• Why genius Guardiola is the greatest coach of all time

  22-05-2026 12:46 via bbc.com
  BBC pundit Micah Richards explains why English football is going to miss Pep Guardiola after his exit from Manchester City.
  
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• Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come

  22-05-2026 12:38 via bbc.com
  As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.
  
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• How Guardiola transformed the Premier League tactically

  22-05-2026 12:31 via bbc.com
  Pep Guardiola has changed the tactical landscape in the Premier League, but he has also adapted to its challenges.
  
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• Carrick confirmed as Man Utd permanent boss

  22-05-2026 12:20 via bbc.com
  Manchester United confirm the appointment of Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract.
  
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• Man charged with kidnapping and assaulting teen

  22-05-2026 12:08 via bbc.com
  Paul Sharpe, 56, from Stockport, is charged after a girl was allegedly abducted in Altrincham.
  
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• Former Green Party by-election candidate apologises for sharing 'false flag' post

  22-05-2026 11:40 via bbc.com
  The Green Party had announced Chris Kennedy withdrew as candidate for "personal and family reasons".
  
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• Anglesey prepares to host Europe's largest travelling youth festival

  22-05-2026 11:29 via bbc.com
  The Urdd's National Eisteddfod will be held on the island between 23 and 29 May.
  
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• Foden, Palmer, Alexander-Arnold to miss World Cup

  22-05-2026 11:24 via bbc.com
  Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup.
  
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• We swapped city life for a tiny island with more sheep than people

  22-05-2026 07:13 via bbc.com
  Lois Roberts and Aron Llwyd, the new wardens of Bardsey Island, said they were craving a "different challenge".
  
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• 'I feel pity for boys who killed my son'

  22-05-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  Amaley Ahmed says she hopes her son's killers see his face for the rest of their lives.
  
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• Cloud Gardener to transform school's roof playground

  22-05-2026 07:08 via bbc.com
  Jason Williams plans to create a rooftop green space for Crown Street Primary School pupils to enjoy.
  
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• North West bank holiday travel: What you need to know

  22-05-2026 07:07 via bbc.com
  Rail services change due to engineering works, while millions are expected to be on the roads.
  
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• How Palmer and Foden lost ruthless Tuchel's battle for number 10 roles

  22-05-2026 00:48 via bbc.com
  Two years ago Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were England's future. Now, they cannot even get into the squad amid fierce rivalry for the number 10 role.
  
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• Weakened Wigan thrashed by Hull KR in final tune-up

  21-05-2026 22:58 via bbc.com
  A Wigan Warriors side including 10 debutants are thrashed by champions Hull KR before their Challenge Cup final meeting on 30 May.
  
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• Haaland and Odegaard head Norway World Cup squad

  21-05-2026 22:28 via bbc.com
  Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is named captain of Norway's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
  
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• Race Across the World series six winners crowned

  21-05-2026 22:03 via bbc.com
  The latest series culminated on Thursday with a dash through snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia.
  
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• Five held in Tameside election fraud investigation

  21-05-2026 19:54 via bbc.com
  Four men and a woman, aged between 23 and 47, were held at addresses in Tameside earlier, police say.
  
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• Warrington sign Leeds half-back Croft

  21-05-2026 19:34 via bbc.com
  Warrington Wolves sign Leeds Rhinos half-back Brodie Croft on a three-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Ministers want new voting system in place for possible Manchester mayor race

  21-05-2026 19:29 via bbc.com
  The switch from First Past The Post to the Supplementary Vote had been expected to come into force by May 2027.
  
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• Starmer says he will campaign for Burnham in Makerfield

  21-05-2026 19:07 via bbc.com
  The prime minister says Labour needs to "all pull together and fight", after a revolt against his leadership.
  
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• Cinema ban on unaccompanied under-16s after damaged seats and bad behaviour

  21-05-2026 13:28 via bbc.com
  Galeri says there are increasing complaints about anti-social behaviour at its cinema.
  
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• Man Utd-Forest referee not selected for final day

  20-05-2026 13:20 via bbc.com
  The referee for Manchester United's win over Nottingham Forest last Sunday has not been selected for any match in the final round of Premier League fixtures.
  
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• Sale sign Kiwi scrum-half Roe from Chiefs

  20-05-2026 12:55 via bbc.com
  Sale Sharks sign scrum-half Xavier Roe on a two-year deal from New Zealand side Chiefs.
  
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• 'Disease-carrying mosquitoes and heat deaths if temperatures soar'

  20-05-2026 07:33 via bbc.com
  Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.
  
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• Wales football stars join campaign to preserve minority languages

  19-05-2026 14:43 via bbc.com
  The Urdd youth organisation launches its 2026 peace message at Barcelona's Camp Nou in 75 languages.
  
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