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• Leigh sign Towse from York for 2025

  16-10-2024 13:35 via bbc.com
  
  Leigh Leopards sign winger AJ Towse from Championship side York Knights ahead of the 2025 season.
  
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• Inside the crackdown on illegal vapes and illicit tobacco

  06-09-2026 08:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 30 stores have been closed over their links to the sale of illegal vapes and cigarettes.
  
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• Schoolfriends set to reunite after 60 years

  06-09-2026 08:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two friends have spent the past two years tracking down former classmates from a Bolton high school.
  
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• The skull of a saint that was discovered during renovations

  06-09-2026 08:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ambrose Barlow was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death in 1641.
  
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• F1 Academy driver hopes to inspire next generation

  06-09-2026 08:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alisha Palmowski, 19, who competes across the world, is urging more girls to take up motorsport.
  
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• Wigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield

  05-09-2026 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• Women's Super League: Wigan thrash Leeds to storm on

  05-09-2026 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors are in ominous form as they make it 12 Women's Super League wins from 12 against nearest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
  
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• Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts

  05-09-2026 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.
  
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• Wakefield stay in top-four hunt with win over Wire

  05-09-2026 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Isaiah Vagana's two tries inspire Wakefield Trinity to a comeback win over Warrington Wolves which boosts their top-four hopes.
  
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• Plan for 1,275 homes after new town bid rejected

  05-09-2026 16:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Developers Belport submit fresh plans for Adlington after its new town proposal was refused.
  
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• I'm hoping for my happy ending, says cancer survivor mum

  05-09-2026 08:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Manchester mum living with stage four cancer celebrates after recent scans showed no signs of cancer.
  
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• Dads have to go back to work too soon after babies born, families say

  05-09-2026 08:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Melissa Johns, 36, from Greater Manchester, says two weeks paternity leave is 'not enough' in 2026.
  
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• Man Utd made midfield recruitment summer priority - what happens now?

  05-09-2026 07:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Carrick says Manchester United have balance in their midfield following a £150m summer recruitment campaign - so who plays?
  
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• Ex-world champ Bruno delivers footballs to parks

  05-09-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Non-profit initiative Found Football leaves footballs in parks to encourage children to exercise.
  
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• Leigh seal top-six spot to end Saints' play-off bid

  04-09-2026 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.
  
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• Union calls for new uni leadership after boss sacked

  04-09-2026 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unison members at the University of Greater Manchester are calling for governors to step aside.
  
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• Convicted murderer recorded himself planning to kidnap a teenager

  04-09-2026 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Sharpe, from Stockport, was sentenced to a life with a minimum term of eight years.
  
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• Jury sworn in for trial of husband accused of drugging and raping wife with 12 others

  04-09-2026 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prosecutors allege the Stockport woman was abused for more than 20 years without her knowledge.
  
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• Man skipping length of UK to 'spread joy and kindness'

  04-09-2026 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Krish Patel is doing the equivalent of 40 marathons in 40 days for a charity challenge.
  
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• Wigan thrash Hull KR on night of tributes for Boston

  27-08-2026 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors move top of Super League as they thrash Hull KR on an emotional evening as the Cherry and Whites pay tribute to the late Sir Billy Boston.
  
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• Father and son die after falling into silage tank

  27-08-2026 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alan Ford, 72, and son Rick, 42, were working at the Cheshire farm and fell into the tank on Wednesday.
  
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• MND patient in race to access life-extending drug

  27-08-2026 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marc Powell has rare form of MND and has been waiting months for drug that could slow the effects.
  
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• Hackers steal data from Manchester Airport customers

  27-08-2026 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 8.7 million customers had their data accessed and a ransom was demanded.
  
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• Play rained off for day at Edgbaston, Derby & Worcester

  27-08-2026 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  No play is possible on the first day of the latest round of County Championship matches at Edgbaston, Derby and Worcester.
  
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• Fiorentina in talks with Man United over Zirkzee loan

  27-08-2026 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fiorentina are in talks with Manchester United over an initial loan move for striker Joshua Zirkzee.
  
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• Grealish keen on Everton, Man City look at Ndiaye

  27-08-2026 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Grealish's preference would be to make a return to Everton should he leave Manchester City in the remaining days of the transfer window, sources have told BBC Sport.
  
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• Speed limits and lane closures for M6 viaduct works

  27-08-2026 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Work will begin on replacing the M6 Thelwall Viaduct's joints on 1 September.
  
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• Burst pipe floods restaurant for second time

  27-08-2026 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  United Utilities apologises after a Scarisbrick restaurant, which was flooded in 2023, is deluged again.
  
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• Consultation opens on 700-home golf course plan

  27-08-2026 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents are being asked for views on a scheme including public open space and sports facilities.
  
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• Rail passengers urged to plan ahead for bank holiday

  27-08-2026 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Creamfields, Manchester Pride and football fixtures will see very busy services, Network Rail says.
  
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