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1. 1. Primary pupils told to stub it out

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 31 July 2006 CHILDREN as young as four are being targeted by an anti-smoking campaign in east Manchester. The move comes after a shock report found that one in three teenage smokers in Tameside picked up the habit before they left primary school.

2. 2. Penguin lifts Pearson

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 31 July 2006 PENGUIN owner Pearson hailed a record best-selling performance today after a string of authors shot up the book charts.

3. 3. Kelly attacker 'not scared' by jail threat

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 26 July 2006 A FATHERS' rights campaigner who pelted former Education Secretary Ruth Kelly with eggs said he is not afraid of going to jail. Michael Downes pleaded guilty to assault and the case was adjourned for a probation service report.

4. 4. Asbo threat for Kelly egg attacker

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 25 July 2006 A FATHER'S rights campaigner who pelted government minister Ruth Kelly with eggs could be made the subject of an anti social behaviour order today.

5. 5. Schools' packed lunch 'fee' bid rejected

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 22 July 2006 YOUNGSTERS could have been charged for taking packed lunches to school under plans put before a Greater Manchester council.

6. 6. The art of good business

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 18 July 2006 WHAT have Manchester Airport, construction giant Bruntwood and a north west car dealership got in common? Answer: they are all philanthropists, contributing financial support and visibility to artistic projects across the region.

7. 7. School in £17m funding victory

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 17 July 2006 A HEADMASTER who has fought a long campaign for funds was celebrating after being told he will get é17m to rebuild his crumbling but successful school.

8. 8. 90,000 knives - and one rocket launcher

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 14 July 2006 NEARLY 90,000 knives were handed in during the five-week national amnesty, the government said.

9. 9. Double heart risk for home aloners

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 13 July 2006 PEOPLE who live alone double their risk of heart disease, according to new research. It showed that two of the strongest indicators for acute coronary syndrome, which includes severe angina, heart attacks or sudden cardiac death, were age and living alone.

10. 10. Government launches 'brain register'

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 July 2006 A REGISTER of talented pupils in England is being launched by the Government. Head teachers at every secondary school will get letters this week asking them to register their brightest and most talented pupils.

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