18 May 2013 Last updated at 11:57 ET

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Two large Archimedes screws installed to generate renewable energy from the River Goyt in Stockport are officially opened.

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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will this week sign a one-year contract to extend his Old Trafford career. BBC Sport

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