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Pictures: Two injured as factory explosions spark huge fire in Littleborough

Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Littleborough, Rochdale, after an explosion was reported at a paint factory on Calderbrook Road.

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Inmates in protest on roof of Buckley Hall prison in Rochdale

Two men are staging a protest on the roof of Buckley Hall prison in Rochdale.

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Couple and three children from Wythenshawe arrested over money laundering as police recover £10k and Manchester United season tickets

A couple and their three children have been charged with money laundering offences after cash and football match tickets were seized by police during a house raid.

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Woman, 52, found dead in caravan at Brinnington

Police are investigating after the body of a 52-year-old woman was found in a caravan in Brinnington. Police were called at midday on Friday to the caravan, which was parked at an address on Brinnington Road, by paramedics who found the body of the woman

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Pass it on: London 2012 Olympic torch relay is coming to Greater Manchester soon - mapped

Thousands of people will line the streets this week as the Olympic torch makes the first of two visits to Greater Manchester. The torch will be carried through Warrington, Bolton and Wigan as it continues to make its journey across Britain on Thursday.

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Pictured: Gordon Ramsay stretchered off as Robbie Williams and friends take to Old Trafford for Soccer Aid

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Spurned ex beat up love rival with frying pan in former girlfriend's Edgeley bedroom

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He was taken from us by cowards: Family's anguish over pub shooting death of young dad Mark Short

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Four injured as hit-run driver ploughs into them on Liverpool Road pavement

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Pictured: Driver's 'miracle' escape as Mercedes is left hanging over edge of 100ft Barton Bridge

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Updated: Trams running again after power line fault halts Metrolink services from Altrincham to Manchester city centre

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Partying like it's 1982: Northern Quarter marks 30th birthday of Afflecks Palace

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Teenage pedestrian injured after VW Polo and taxi crash in Trafford Park

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Man aged 20 left fighting for life after hammer attack in Newton Heath

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Rochdale council still hopes to land £100k ‘Portas Pilot’ cash

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I'm not a pimp, says woman accused of 'selling' 16-year-old girl to a builder for sex

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Drink-fuelled violence is now 'normal' in Greater Manchester's town centres, says police chief

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Huge fire closes Lower Hillgate in Stockport town centre

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Our hero: 14 children flee Swinton house blaze after eight-year-old Amy raises the alarm

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Railways could be taken over by Greater Manchester transport chiefs under devolution plan

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Keeping mum: Manchester mechanic took his nuclear mission secret to the grave

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Coronation Street wins best soap at TV Baftas as Fred West drama scoops three awards

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Step back in time: Backwards runnning winner completes a mile in under 7 minutes in Heaton Park reverse race

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Celebrity Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford raises £4m for Unicef

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Enjoy it while it lasts: Heatwave to last into Monday before cooler weather in Greater Manchester

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Runners raise £100,000 for cancer research in Race for Life at Woodbank Park

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Pedestrian, 55, dies after he is hit by taxi in Ashton-under-Lyne

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Incredible escape of driver, 20, trapped in burning Mercedes hanging over edge of 100ft Barton Bridge

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I did my best, says Engelbert Humperdinck after he finishes second-to-last in Eurovision song contest

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Madlab scientists invited to advise the FBI on DIY biology

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'I made up my mind': Eden Hazard comes to a decision over Manchester United move

Lille midfielder Eden Hazard - who is being pursued by elite teams including Manchester United and Manchester City - today hinted he has reached a decision on which club to join this summer by posting a message on Twitter saying: "good afternoon guys. i made up my mind."

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Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry ruled out of Euro 2012

Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry has been ruled out of Euro 2012 by injury. Phil Jagielka has been called up by Roy Hodgson to take Barry's place in the squad.

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David Cameron: Police commissioner will answer to you, the people of Manchester

The Prime Minister writes exclusively for the M.E.N. about the new role of police commissioner for Greater Manchester ...

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Co-operative Group chooses Delancey to develop NOMA

The Co-operative Group has named its preferred joint venture partner for the £800m NOMA scheme in Manchester city centre.

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