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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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Police investigate after two inmates stage three-hour rooftop protest at Buckley Hall prison in Rochdale

The two inmates got on to the roof at HMP Buckley Hall prison in Rochdale and refused to come down.

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

It was supposed to be a friendly match for charity at Old Trafford but apparently nobody told Teddy Sheringham. The former Manchester United star barged celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay to the floor in a crunching tackle during Soccer Aid 2012.

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Metrolink services suspended after power cable snaps and shatters tram drivers window

Stunned passengers described the moment a live electricity cable snapped and shattered a tram driver’s window. The incident led to widespread Metrolink delays between Manchester city centre and Altrincham.

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Man aged 29 left fighting for life after brawl outside Millstone pub in Northern Quarter

A man who was attacked during a fight outside a city centre pub is fighting for his life in hospital. The 29-year-old was punched once in the face outside the Millstone in the Northern Quarter.

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Police fear over 'community triggers' that will force them to tackle Asbo yobs

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Four bailed after Mark Short fatally shot in Cotton Tree pub, Droylsden

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Find your girl and get her back! Judge orders dad from Rochdale who kidnapped daughter and took her to Pakistan and Iran

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

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Salford shopkeeper caught selling fake Barbour coats faces £15k bill and 250 hours unpaid work

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Woman, 52, found dead in caravan at Brinnington

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

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

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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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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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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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'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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