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• Oasis tease tour announcement with drone display

  11-09-2026 09:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The band illuminated the sky over the Etihad's Joie Stadium, home to Manchester City Woman.
  
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• Joint-worst start since 1992 and fan protests - Man Utd's day to forget

  13-09-2026 21:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United fans protested inside and outside Old Trafford before Sunday's derby, then saw their team lose to 10-man Manchester City
  
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• Mass trespass staged in PM Andy Burnham's constituency

  13-09-2026 20:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Protestors walked on to a private estate in Wigan as part of their calls for the right to roam.
  
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• York stun Wigan to secure semi-final place

  13-09-2026 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Valkyrie stun unbeaten Wigan Warriors to set up a Women's Super League semi-final against Leeds.
  
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• Firefighters complete 9/11 memorial stair climb in US

  13-09-2026 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire firefighter Jamie Oldfield said the trip was both emotional and inspiring.
  
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• Prime Minister Andy Burnham among Great North Run finishers

  13-09-2026 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  This year's event sees 63,000 people take on the half marathon - including the prime minister.
  
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• Black pudding throwers battle for World title

  13-09-2026 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Contestants battled it out to see who could knock as many Yorkshire puddings by lobbing black puddings at them.
  
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• Wigan and Leigh players named in Dream Team

  13-09-2026 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos have six selections in the 2026 Super League Dream Team - more than any other side.
  
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• Direct Birmingham-to-Manchester Airport trains due

  13-09-2026 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham to Crewe services will begin in December with the extension to the airport in May 2027.
  
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• Manchester Christmas Markets: What you need to know

  13-09-2026 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As Manchester welcomes the 28th year of its Christmas Markets, here is everything you need to know.
  
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• Record mountain callouts not sustainable, rescuers warn

  13-09-2026 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rescuers say they want people enjoying mountains, but they must have "personal responsibility".
  
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• Teenage boy badly hurt in unknown substance attack

  13-09-2026 09:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after the incident in Manchester.
  
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• 'Choosing sobriety meant walking away from fame'

  13-09-2026 08:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Elbow's drummer Richard Jupp had everything... but still knew he was heading in the wrong direction.
  
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• Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn

  13-09-2026 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible.
  
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• Burnage priest lands unexpected role in Oasis film

  13-09-2026 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Father Luke Bradbury says he was stunned to be invited to attend the Oasis film's London premiere.
  
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• Noel Gallagher says Johnny Marr has 'always been gung-ho' with his guitars

  12-09-2026 21:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The band borrowed one of Marr's instruments which was used on the cover of Oasis' 1994 debut single Supersonic.
  
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• Council's car park plan could be knocked back by own councillors

  12-09-2026 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Planning officers say the proposal is "unacceptable in terms of flood risk".
  
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• 'A legacy' at 26 - how Hemp has grown at Man City

  12-09-2026 09:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City forward Lauren Hemp has already achieved more than most footballers at the age of 26.
  
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• Why museum's last mummy has been taken off display

  12-09-2026 08:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Asru's mummified body has been on view in Manchester almost continuously for more than 200 years.
  
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• Abuse charity saved my life, says survivor

  12-09-2026 08:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A survivor says Manchester charity Saheli helped her escape abuse and find hope.
  
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• The cafe where veterans 'can be listened to and understood'

  12-09-2026 08:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The19th Century, Denehurst House in Rochdale has been transformed into a café, run solely by ex-military personnel.
  
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• Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK

  12-09-2026 08:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales.
  
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• New Man City signings desperate to win - Dias

  12-09-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City have brought in summer signings who are "desperate to win" and the whole squad is "buying into the idea" of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias.
  
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• Warrington pass feisty Toulouse test to seal third place

  11-09-2026 23:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves edge out Toulouse in a pulsating final game of the regular season to clinch third spot in the Super League table and a home eliminator against Hull KR.
  
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• Wigan beat Catalans to lift sixth League Leaders' Shield

  11-09-2026 23:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.
  
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• Mum's pride as daughter lands role in Practical Magic sequel

  11-09-2026 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emma said she was "overwhelmingly proud" after her daughter was cast in the sequel of the 1998 film.
  
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• Community 'devastated' as Grade II-listed Ugly House put up for auction

  11-09-2026 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The manager of the cafe at the historic cottage says she is heartbroken as their final day looms.
  
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• Rail users back £1bn TransPennine train plan

  11-09-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rail users react to £1bn TransPennine train plan as watchdog welcomes investment.
  
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• Faster journeys promised across the north in £1bn rail plan

  11-09-2026 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the work will support thousands of jobs across the UK.
  
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• Labour hold council seat after by-election

  11-09-2026 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carl Austin-Behan is elected with 1,365 votes, ahead of Green candidate Daoud Nawaz on 1,037.
  
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