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Sister tells court Shafilea Ahmed drank bleach after being told she would remain in Pakistan

The sister of murdered schoolgirl Shafilea Ahmed told a court how the teenager drank bleach during a trip to Pakistan after her parents tried to make her live there.

Shafilea became seriously ill and her weight dropped to five stone after she swallowed the toxic chemical in a bathroom at her grandparent's house, it was said.

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David Cameron rebuked in Parliament after calling Ed Balls a 'muttering idiot'

David Cameron was rebuked in Parliament after calling shadow chancellor Ed Balls a 'muttering idiot' during angry clashes today.

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Doctor who injected poison into 4-year-old boy at Pendlebury hospital is found guilty of 'serious misconduct'

Dr Gyorgy Rakoczy, a doctor who mistakenly injected poison into a four-year-old boy at the former Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury, has been found guilty of serious misconduct.

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'Deadly combination' killed clubber Julian Webster who died outside Pitcher and Piano on Deansgate Locks

The death of a clubber who collapsed after a bouncer held him in a ‘chin-lock’ was caused by a combination of heart disease and the ‘effects of the restraint’, an inquest was told.

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The unlikely lads: Manchester crime gang included Cuban athlete, university economics student and a 63-year-old villain

A motley gang of villains who staged break-ins and stole nearly £200,000 of cars were brought down by undercover cops.

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You don't half look like someone: Customers do double take after Fallowfield shop girl loses 11 stone

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Pupils 'openly defiant' at inadequate Manchester Creative and Media Academy, say Ofsted inspectors

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I smoked while pregnant and my kids are both fine: Councillor Ann Holland speaks out against 'victimisation' of smokers

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Carjackers target couple in Astley as woman helps disabled husband into his wheelchair

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Man suffers burns injuries while trying to start barbecue in Stockport garden

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Passengers stranded at Manchester Airport as Sweden-based City Airline collapses

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Graffiti, drugs, swearing and vandalism... a snapshot of yob culture in Greater Manchester

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Manchester City season ticket prices to rise by 9 per cent

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Sneer we go: Wayne Rooney takes swipe at Manchester City title win

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Spared jail: Burnage postman who stole presents to get through ‘tight’ times

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GMP will 'struggle to cope' with any more budget cuts, warn police chiefs

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Secret Millionaire gains 'second family' after helping disabled youngster from Ashton-under-Lyne on TV show

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Paul Taylor: I have yet to meet a single person who cares one jot about the Olympic torch relay

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Report: Manchester has more children in care than any other local authority

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Manchester City revamp corporate facilities to offer 'finest hospitality in football'

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Charity offering fresh hope for Greater Manchester's under-threat architectural gems

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WFEL sold to German buyer in £60m-plus deal

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Teenage sister watched parents suffocate 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed, court told

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Manchester hailed as 'Best Sports City' in the world by industry experts

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Pregnant mum-of-five from Salford died after drinking vinegar in DIY abortion horror

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Metrolink services to Eccles hit by delays for second day after overhead lines damaged

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Theresa May launches 'community triggers' to replace Asbos in fight against yob behaviour in Manchester

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Chelsea are Champions League turn-off as TV audience for final slumps by 1.3m

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New major trauma network will save 20 lives per year

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Tom Cleverley: Playing for United, life just cannot get better –now I want that feeling back again

The toughest season of Tom Cleverley’s career will give him strength to face the challenge ahead at Old Trafford.

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James Robson: Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini building for assault on Champions League

Roberto Mancini is determined to channel his focus next season on achieving his ambition of Champions League glory.

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AMEC in talks with Serco over Technical Consulting Services

Engineering and project management firm AMEC is in talks with services company Serco over the potential acquisition of its nuclear Technical Consulting Services business, which has its headquarters in Warrington.

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