Conservatives choose 29-year-old lawyer to succeed Sir Graham Brady at next general election
Tory members have chosen a political newcomer to succeed party veteran Sir Graham Brady at the next election.
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Record profits for Britannia Hotels despite a decade of being UK's 'worst chain'
The chain behind nine Greater Manchester hotels, including a city centre landmark, has reported record profits despite ten consecutive years as the 'worst in the UK'.
Yousef Makki: Coroner says two men convicted should give evidence at new inquest
Two men convicted as teenagers in connection with the fatal stabbing in Hale Barns of 17-year-old Yousef Makki will give evidence in person at a new inquest into his death - unless medical evidence on their behalf is accepted, a coroner has said.
Tributes to 'legend' litter picker who walked 750 miles a year tidying up rubbish
A former school teacher who later became known for his mission to remove rubbish from his local village in Trafford has died at the age of 84.
Tragedy as 14-year-old boy dies in Leeds canal
A 14-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in a canal in Yorkshire, police have sadly announced.
Wythenshawe brothers targeted wealthy couples for Rolex and Patek Philippe watches in upmarket Hale - they've now been jailed, along with three others
Two brothers have been jailed for sickening robberies in which they snatched high-end watches from affluent diners after they left restaurants in upmarket Hale. On two occasions, Dean and Gary Stanway - career criminals from Wythenshawe - followed couples after they left Cibo Italian restaurant after spotting they were wearing luxury watches, including a £40,000 Rolex Daytona and a rare £182,000 Patek Philippe timepiece.
England trump New Zealand to stay alive, Afghanistan exit
MELBOURNE: England survived Glenn Phillips's late onslaught to beat group leaders New Zealand by 20 runs in a major boost to their semi-final hopes at the T20 World Cup in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Cricket-England trump New Zealand to stay alive, Afghanistan exit
MELBOURNE -England survived Glenn Phillips's late onslaught to beat group leaders New Zealand by 20 runs in a crucial Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup to keep alive their semi-final hopes in Brisbane on Tuesday.