23 May 2013 Last updated at 03:16 ET

Tram line opens three months earlyEast Didsbury tram

An extension to the Greater Manchester's Metrolink system that links the city centre with East Didsbury opens to passengers three months early.

Dale CreganCregan admits father and son murders

Police killer Dale Cregan admits the murders of a father and son in Greater Manchester.

Brian GreenhoffEx-Man Utd player Brian Greenhoff dies

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died suddenly at the age of 60. BBC Sport

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