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Shower attacker escapes custody
A woman being held in a psychiatric unit after a slashing a former friend in a shower escapes on a dentist visit. Fri, 09 May 2008 13:03:27 GMT
Siege barrister shot five times
A Cheshire barrister was hit at least five times by police weapons during a shoot-out at his home, an inquest hears. Fri, 09 May 2008 12:39:22 GMT
Extra police at last Man Utd game
Extra police will be on duty for Manchester United's final Premier League game of the season in Wigan on Sunday. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:22:49 GMT
House fire treated as suspicious
A fire at a house in Greater Manchester from which six people were rescued is treated as suspicious. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:10:40 GMT
Prisons watchdog attacks closure
The chief prisons inspector criticises the closure of a special unit for teenage offenders. Fri, 09 May 2008 00:20:00 GMT
Two jailed for machine gun attack
Two gang members are jailed for using a sub-machine gun in an attack on a man in a Manchester gym. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:09:53 GMT
Footage plea from police clashes
Clashes between police and the audience of a teenage talent show may have been captured on cameras. Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:08 GMT
Inquest date for siege barrister
The inquest of a Cheshire barrister who died in a five-hour armed stand-off will be held on Friday. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:30:10 GMT
Big screens for ticketless fans
Fans without tickets for the Uefa Cup final in Manchester will be able to watch the game on two big screens. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:51 GMT
Men are guilty of student killing
A jury finds two men guilty of manslaughter after a student died following an assault during a night out. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:02:41 GMT
Tributes paid to Gwyneth Dunwoody
Leading political figures attend the funeral of long-serving Labour MP Gwyneth Dunwoody. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:58:12 GMT
