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Chorlton Ees Manchester

Six major nature recovery schemes unveiled

The projects aims to improve access to nature and boost wildlife habitats.

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Paul Stewart with University of Salford's vice chancellor Prof Helen Marshall

Ex-England star recognised for safeguarding work

Paul Stewart says being awarded an honorary degree "supersedes any of my football achievements".

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Frankie Jules-Hough

Driver who killed pregnant woman in crash jailed

Adil Iqbal filmed himself speeding at 123mph before he ploughed into Frankie Jules-Hough's car.

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Man on knees planting plants

Community groups create joint Tatton Park garden

The Northern Star Garden has been unveiled at the annual RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.

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Emily

McDonald's workers come forward with new abuse claims

Dozens more former and current staff allege facing bullying and harassment at the chain.

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Paul Stewart with University of Salford's vice chancellor Prof Helen Marshall

Ex-England star recognised for safeguarding work

Paul Stewart says being awarded an honorary degree "supersedes any of my football achievements".

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Frankie Jules-Hough

Driver who killed pregnant woman in crash jailed

Adil Iqbal filmed himself speeding at 123mph before he ploughed into Frankie Jules-Hough's car.

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Man on knees planting plants

Community groups create joint Tatton Park garden

The Northern Star Garden has been unveiled at the annual RHS Flower Show Tatton Park.

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  1. Posted at 18:34 19 Jul18:34 19 Jul

    Balderson & Bailey lead Lancs rally against Bears

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    BBC Sport at Edgbaston

    George Balderson hit his eighth first-class half-century - and his fourth of the season

    George Balderson and Tom Bailey share an unbroken stand of 145 to help Lancashire fight back from 150-7 against Warwickshire.

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  2. Posted at 18:15 19 Jul18:15 19 Jul

    County Championship, day two - radio & text

    Liam Dawson of Hampshire Hawks playing a shot towards the off side

    Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the second day of the eleventh round of the 2023 County Championship.

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  3. Posted at 14:44 19 Jul14:44 19 Jul

    Driver who killed pregnant woman in crash jailed

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    Adil Iqbal filmed himself speeding at 123mph before he ploughed into Frankie Jules-Hough's car.

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  4. Posted at 14:43 19 Jul14:43 19 Jul

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  5. Posted at 13:48 19 Jul13:48 19 Jul

    Is Amdouni the latest rabbit out of a hat from Kompany?

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  6. Posted at 9:31 19 Jul9:31 19 Jul

    Amdouni 'really wanted to work' with Kompany

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  7. Posted at 9:08 19 Jul9:08 19 Jul

    Burnley sign Switzerland forward Amdouni from Basel

    Zeki Amdouni scores for Switzerland

    Burnley sign Switzerland forward Zeki Amdouni on a five-year deal from Basel for an undisclosed fee.

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  8. Posted at 8:30 19 Jul8:30 19 Jul

    Amdouni joins the Clarets

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  9. Posted at 5:16 19 Jul5:16 19 Jul

    Community groups create joint Tatton Park garden

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  10. Posted at 18:02 18 Jul18:02 18 Jul

    Relive day one of the County Championship

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    Relive day one of the County Championship as Division One title contenders Surrey and Essex take control.

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  11. Posted at 17:21 18 Jul17:21 18 Jul

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  12. Posted at 16:19 18 Jul16:19 18 Jul

    Manslaughter charges over street altercation death

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    Jack Jermy-Doyle, 25, died two days after being attacked while on a night out in Preston, police say.

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  13. Posted at 16:10 18 Jul16:10 18 Jul

    Worcestershire sign Lancashire batter Jones

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    Worcestershire agree a three-year deal with Lancashire batter Rob Jones, who will join the Pears from next season.

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  14. Posted at 15:59 18 Jul15:59 18 Jul

    Drug smuggler who used balloons and gloves jailed

    Balloon and glove used to smuggle heroin

    Akhlaq Muhammad worked with people in Pakistan and Dubai to smuggle heroin with a value of £1.5m.

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  15. Posted at 15:49 18 Jul15:49 18 Jul

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  16. Posted at 15:04 18 Jul15:04 18 Jul

    Ex-teacher who attacked boy, 15, in 1980s jailed

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    Donald Hunt "engaged in the abhorrent behaviour" for his "own sexual gratification", police say.

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  17. Posted at 13:00 18 Jul13:00 18 Jul

    Nuisance sheep eating prize flowers

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  18. Posted at 12:13 18 Jul12:13 18 Jul

    Councillor faces calls to quit over business debt

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  19. Posted at 7:27 18 Jul7:27 18 Jul

    Transfer news: Burnley keen on Diallo loan

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  20. Posted at 17:44 17 Jul17:44 17 Jul

    Coursework cheat teacher reinstated by watchdog

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    Ex-councillor John Wiseman, who made "extensive modifications" to pupil's coursework, can teach again.

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