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Lily from Oxford Road Cafe with the giant Lily at Full Circle Funerals Partners, the Daisy at Waterstones and the Poppy at Lakes Doors

Vibrant floral trail to wind through Altrincham this summer

Adrienne Winder and Richard Jones

Adrienne Winder and Richard Jones

Trafford care homes rejoice over staff award success

Trafford Town Hall

Trafford Town Hall

Planning and development

Residents to get say on town hall housing strategy

Stretford Mall - currently undergoing redevelopment

Stretford Mall - currently undergoing redevelopment

Planning and development

Town hall deal with property developer will see 900 new homes built

News

Urgent travel warning as train services face disruption

A Knight's Tale

A Knight's Tale

Musical to make world premiere at Manchester Opera House

Winter Gardens Blackpool gears up for a bustling August 2024

Winter Gardens Blackpool gears up for a bustling August 2024

Winter Gardens Blackpool gears up for a bustling August 2024

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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Police officer to face criminal investigation after 'kick video' emerges

Paul Waugh, Rochdale MP, has met the family

Paul Waugh, Rochdale MP, has met the family

Family of man struck by police officer appeal for calm after incident

Manchester Comic Con makes a return this weekend

Manchester Comic Con makes a return this weekend

Manchester Comic Con returns this weekend with star guests

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

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Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat

Sainsbury's has removed the listing of the trousers from the Argos website

Sainsbury's has removed the listing of the trousers from the Argos website

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Sainsbury's apologises after accidentally using 'racist' term on trouser label

Police officer suspended after video of man being kicked at Manchester Airport

Police officer suspended after video of man being kicked at Manchester Airport

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Police officer suspended after video of man being kicked at Manchester Airport

MP Paul Waugh will meet the man's family today

MP Paul Waugh will meet the man's family today

MP to meet with family of man struck by police at Manchester Airport

MP Paul Waugh will meet the man's family today

MP Paul Waugh will meet the man's family today

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MP to meet with family of man struck by police at Manchester Airport

Protest at police station after video shows officer 'stamping on head'

Protest at police station after video shows officer 'stamping on head'

Protest at police station after video shows officer 'stamping on head'

Dino Falls Adventure Golf

Dino Falls Adventure Golf

Dino Falls Adventure Golf to welcome top tournament for first time

A Stand Up To Racism demonstration in Manchester after a police officer was suspended after a video which appeared to show a man being kicked as he lay on the floor. Footage shared on social media, said to have been filmed at Manchester Airport's

A Stand Up To Racism demonstration in Manchester after a police officer was suspended after a video which appeared to show a man being kicked as he lay on the floor. Footage shared on social media, said to have been filmed at Manchester Airport's

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Protest in Manchester after a video of a police officer 'kicking a man' emerges

The lawyer, Akhmed Yakoob, commented in a statement outside Rochdale Police Station

The lawyer, Akhmed Yakoob, commented in a statement outside Rochdale Police Station

Manchester Airport

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Man kicked in the head by police officer at Manchester Airport has brain injury

Investigation launched after video emerges

Investigation launched after video emerges

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Calls for calm as investigation launched into level of force used by police officer

Unveiling of Stretford’s new square name

Unveiling of Stretford’s new square name

Stretford town centre square honours Sir Tony Lloyd and exciting new eatery opens

Mancunians will be able to head to the new store to get their coffee (or matcha) fix

Mancunians will be able to head to the new store to get their coffee (or matcha) fix

Popular cafe opening third Manchester store in Trafford Centre

Wythenshawe Hospital

Wythenshawe Hospital

Planning and development

Big plans for 2,500 homes and a hospital tram stop

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation

Wasps can be a nuisance in summer when you're trying to eat outside in your garden

Wasps can be a nuisance in summer when you're trying to eat outside in your garden

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How to keep wasps out of your garden without harming them

Police officer removed from operational duty following 'truly shocking video'

Police officer removed from operational duty following 'truly shocking video'

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

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Police officer removed from operational duty following 'truly shocking video'

A still from the video circulating on social media

A still from the video circulating on social media

Man kicked in head by police officer at Manchester Airport and 3 officers assaulted

Mosquitoes that spread malaria mainly bite in the evening and at night.

Mosquitoes that spread malaria mainly bite in the evening and at night.

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How to prevent mosquito bites amid UK malaria and dengue warning

UK Today

What to expect and who to watch as day 1 of the Olympic Games gets underway

Cat owners urged to look for symptoms of 'serious' disease affecting their pets

I’m a first-time new build buyer – my story isn’t horrifying, it's life changing

English Heritage vs National Trust - which membership is best?

How to watch Team GB at Paris Olympics 2024 on TV - is the BBC showing coverage?

What are the worst Olympic sports? I’d scrap these 9 in a heartbeat

Sport

Adam Peaty will take to the pool in today's swimming events at the Paris Olympic Games

2024 Paris Olympic Games

What to expect and who to watch as day 1 of the Olympic Games gets underway

It goes without saying, I couldn't do any of the following, but that doesn't stop me moaning.

It goes without saying, I couldn't do any of the following, but that doesn't stop me moaning.

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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What are the worst Olympic sports? I’d scrap these 9 in a heartbeat

Joel Bailey was one of a number of youngsters who impressed for Altrincham in their latest pre-season fixtures Picture: Jonathan Moore

Joel Bailey was one of a number of youngsters who impressed for Altrincham in their latest pre-season fixtures Picture: Jonathan Moore

Alty Academy graduates show the future is bright

A care home is opening its doors to host sports days for the community

A care home is opening its doors to host sports days for the community

Sale care home hosting community sport day to celebrate the Olympics

Ray Reardon died at the age of 91

Ray Reardon died at the age of 91

Six-time world snooker champion Ray Reardon dies at the age of 91

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National Sport

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer applauds the Great Britain team during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Mike Egerton/PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer applauds the Great Britain team during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Mike Egerton/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer hails ‘excellent’ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

The Eiffel Tower was part of a groundbreaking opening ceremony (Joel Marklund/PA)

Olympics day one: Spotlight on sport after rain dampens unique opening ceremony

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out a contract extension at Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA)

Pep Guardiola not ruling out signing new Man City contract

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

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Rain puts a dampener on Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Heavy rain falls at the Trocadero during the opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris (Joel Marklund/PA).

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in pictures

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Spectators shelter from the rain at the Trocadero during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA).

Rain puts a dampener on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony down the River Seine

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

Great Britain flag bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover and Team GB team-mates during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony (John Walton/PA).

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Paris welcomes Olympics Games with groundbreaking opening ceremony on the Seine

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LETTER OF THE DAY

Melody Thornton in The Bodyguard (Picture: Paul Coltas)

‘Half-cut harpies’ at Bodyguard reveal problem theatres face

Ukrainian army vehicles drive past the remains of a Russian tank in north Kharkiv, east Ukraine (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue).

Ukrainian army vehicles drive past the remains of a Russian tank in north Kharkiv, east Ukraine (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue).

LETTER OF THE DAY

Letter: Ukraine is effectively defending Europe from Russia

A local election count last week

A local election count last week

LETTER OF THE DAY

National government

Letter: Real winner of local elections was apathy party

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin

LETTER OF THE DAY

Letter: We're dealing with the world’s most dangerous man

Enouygh is enough says one disgruntled resident

Enouygh is enough says one disgruntled resident

LETTER OF THE DAY

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Letter: Time for other areas to 'suffer' Manchester Marathon

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Theatre

Sir Paul McCartney

Director to take reins in world premiere of Sir Paul McCartney opera show

Jack Whittle in Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera)

Jack Whittle in Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera)

'Tony Blair has taken over my life' says star of rock opera spoof heading to Lowry

The cast of Do I Love You? (Pictures: Ian Hodgson)

The cast of Do I Love You? (Pictures: Ian Hodgson)

New show is lifelong fan John Godber’s love letter to Northern Soul

Cultural attractions

Ian McIntosh couldn't resist ultimate rock star role in Jesus Christ Superstar

Cast in rehearsal for Innit (Picture: Mark Waugh)

Cast in rehearsal for Innit (Picture: Mark Waugh)

Cultural attractions

Innit the musical born in prison with message of hope

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Lily from Oxford Road Cafe with the giant Lily at Full Circle Funerals Partners, the Daisy at Waterstones and the Poppy at Lakes Doors

Vibrant floral trail to wind through Altrincham this summer

Adrienne Winder and Richard Jones

Adrienne Winder and Richard Jones

Trafford care homes rejoice over staff award success

Trafford Town Hall

Trafford Town Hall

Planning and development

Residents to get say on town hall housing strategy

Stretford Mall - currently undergoing redevelopment

Stretford Mall - currently undergoing redevelopment

Planning and development

Town hall deal with property developer will see 900 new homes built

Joel Bailey was one of a number of youngsters who impressed for Altrincham in their latest pre-season fixtures Picture: Jonathan Moore

Joel Bailey was one of a number of youngsters who impressed for Altrincham in their latest pre-season fixtures Picture: Jonathan Moore

Alty Academy graduates show the future is bright

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Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Alex Brandon/AP)

Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Alex Brandon/AP)

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Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering optimism on Gaza ceasefire

A vehicle drives past the spreading River Fire (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

A vehicle drives past the spreading River Fire (August Frank/Lewiston Tribune via AP)

Air tanker pilot killed as US wildfires spread

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts following an assassination attempt. (AP Photo/Gene J Puskar, File)

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Trump struck by bullet during assassination attempt, FBI says

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say (PA)

What the papers say – July 27

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Academics said that they have found that a common bacteria can ‘melt’ some cancers (Alamy/PA)

Common mouth bacteria found to ‘melt’ certain cancers in ‘surprising’ discovery

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing criticism after he claimed there would be no austerity under Labour. (Jane Barlow/PA)

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Sarwar’s no austerity under Labour pledge coming back to bite him, SNP warns

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Narcis Titianu, one of the four men who died in a collision on the A436 (Gloucestershire Police/PA)

Families pay tribute to four men killed after their car crashed into a tree

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