LIVE: Day of peaceful protests planned in Manchester city centre
Protests are being held in Manchester city centre today. A number of peaceful demonstrations are planned. Protests are expected across the country this weekend.
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Woman arrested after boy, 13, attacked by 'out of control' dogs on Salford field
A woman has been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was attacked by two "out of control" dogs.
Three Manchester United players could secure squad places vs Liverpool
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How Manchester United are treating Leny Yoro's injury as a positive
Manchester United are attempting to frame defender Leny Yoro's three-month absence through injury as a positive.
New village store can sell booze, but locals fear it could bring trouble
A new off-licence in Rochdale can now serve booze to punters despite concerned locals fearing it could spark a rise in antisocial behaviour and drug use in the area.
You've been chopping watermelon wrong – simple hack makes it easier to serve
To mark National Watermelon Day today (Saturday, August 3) what better way to get in the mood than to learn how best to cut the tropical fruit?
Second phase of huge 830 homes plan set for approval
The second phase of a development of 830 homes in Atherton looks set to get the green light when Wigan’s planning committee convenes on Tuesday (August 6). Bloor Homes North West has submitted an ‘outline application’ for 170 homes on land east of Leigh Road, south-west of Bee Fold Lane and West of Millers Lane.
Sunderland riots: Police issue update following 'shameful scenes' as eight arrested and three cops taken to hospital
Eight people have been arrested and three police officers taken to hospital following rioting in Sunderland. It comes after crowds battled cops following a planned protest linked to the deaths of three children in Southport.