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• Mayor hopefuls discuss issues in live debate

  24-07-2026 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six candidates running for Greater Manchester mayor discuss their policies and priorities.
  
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• Police question boy, 14, over aircraft hoax threat

  25-07-2026 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  RAF Typhoons were scrambled on Friday to intercept the Qatar Airways flight in response.
  
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• Letters by pre-Smiths Morrissey set for auction

  25-07-2026 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The letters to a Birmingham pen pal were written by the singer between the ages of 14 and 20.
  
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• Bromley sign Bolton defender Taylor on loan

  25-07-2026 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One newcomers Bromley sign Bolton Wanderers defender Richard Taylor on a season-long loan.
  
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• Could Mount be final piece in Man Utd midfield jigsaw?

  25-07-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mason Mount has been outstanding alongside new arrival Andrey Santos for Manchester United in their first two pre-season games.
  
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• Dole demo site nominated for heritage list

  25-07-2026 11:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Around 10,000 people protested about the means test in 1931 at Bexley Square in Salford.
  
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• 'We might as well not bother growing things'

  25-07-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Farmers in the north-west of England warn extreme weather conditions are causing significant problems.
  
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• What does Manchester think of new Number 10 North?

  25-07-2026 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents have their say on the concept, which will see a new northern base for the prime minister.
  
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• Does one town centre street need seven barbershops?

  25-07-2026 08:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Residents complain there is an insufficient variety of businesses to attract people to their town centre.
  
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• How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?

  25-07-2026 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.
  
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• Wigan earn comfortable win over out-of-form Saints

  24-07-2026 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Warriors earn their third successive derby win against St Helens as their opponents kick off the post-Paul Rowley era with a humbling Super League loss.
  
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• Two men jailed for raping 'intoxicated' woman

  24-07-2026 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A judge tells the men "it is quite clear you both took advantage of her vulnerable state".
  
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• Rodri set to undergo back surgery

  24-07-2026 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World Cup winner Rodri is to have back surgery, says new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca.
  
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• Meta glasses banned by Comic-Con promoter after 'secret filming'

  24-07-2026 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A number of guests said they would be reluctant to appear at conventions again after cases of recordings taking place without their knowledge.
  
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• Metrolink works will be 'worth the inconvenience'

  24-07-2026 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Transport for Greater Manchester says travellers will benefit for years from the 6km track upgrade.
  
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• What can Man Utd fans do amid season ticket row?

  24-07-2026 12:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  United fans' season tickets are being restricted as part of a crackdown on ticket touting
  
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• They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister

  24-07-2026 11:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrea Urmston knew she had a brother who had been adopted by another family, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
  
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• Man Utd mascot, six, hit by club's ticket tout crackdown

  24-07-2026 09:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ruari's mum denies any wrongdoing and says she manages other family members' tickets for them.
  
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• Littler cruises into Matchplay semis with win over Rock

  24-07-2026 00:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  World number one Luke Littler's World Matchplay title defence continues with a 16-7 quarter-final win over Josh Rock in Blackpool, as he averages 109.57.
  
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• 'Committed jihadist' planned attack on UK defence base similar to one at Heaton Park Synagogue, court hears

  22-07-2026 17:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mohammad Bashir drove Al-Shamie to a military base for hostile reconnaissance, a court hears.
  
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• Leigh's Hodgson could miss season after elbow surgery

  22-07-2026 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards full-back Bailey Hodgson is likely to miss the rest of the season following elbow surgery.
  
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• Warrington half-back Leyland leaves club

  22-07-2026 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warrington Wolves half-back Oli Leyland leaves the Super League club after 18 months at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
  
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• Restore mayoral candidate suspended by professional body

  22-07-2026 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Nursing and Midwifery Council issues an interim suspension over social media comments by Marlon West.
  
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• McManaman to combine Wigan player and mentor role

  22-07-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan Athletic winger Callum McManaman signs a new deal to remain with the League One club in a player-mentor role.
  
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• Foden signs new four-year Man City contract

  22-07-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden signs a new four-year contract with the club, extending his stay until 2030.
  
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• Meet the Candidates: Mayoral Election 2026

  22-07-2026 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Each mayoral candidate has given their priorities should they be elected this month.
  
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• Oasis overtake The Beatles in all-time UK album chart

  22-07-2026 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Gallagher brothers surpass their idols on a list published for the 70th anniversary of the album chart.
  
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• Disposable BBQ was likely cause of fire in forest

  22-07-2026 08:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire crews worked through the night to tackle the wildfire in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
  
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• Why Chelsea have signed so many Man City academy graduates

  22-07-2026 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morgan Rogers is the latest ex-Man City academy player to join Chelsea and will be reunited with more former City team-mates.
  
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• 'Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death

  22-07-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alice Webb's family say she would have never had a BBL if she knew about previous bans.
  
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