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Kidnapped boy's father back in UK
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is returning to the UK, against the wishes of the police, the BBC learns. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:59:53 GMT
Botched op doctor can still work
A surgeon who removed a baby's bladder instead of a hernia at a hospital in Greater Manchester is told she can continue to practise. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:04:31 GMT
Man accused of raping schoolgirl
A man from Preston appears in court charged with grooming and raping a 12-year-old girl he met on Facebook. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:21:39 GMT
Man, 23, jailed for racist attack
A man who attacked a 53-year-old man in Oldham, while shouting racist abuse at him, is jailed for 18 months. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:17:42 GMT
New sports stadium approved
A £26m sports complex, which will be home to rugby league club Salford City Reds, is approved by councillors. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:38:01 GMT
Hugging pair break world record
A pair of embracing Salford University students from Greater Manchester break the world record for the longest hug. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:31:09 GMT
Rail-to-tram line will shut down
Millions of pounds of three-year-old track is to be ripped up as part of an upgrade of the Metrolink services in Oldham. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:50:11 GMT
Street actress reveals depression
Coronation Street actress Beverley Callard reveals she has been receiving treatment for a "serious breakdown" and depression. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:03:58 GMT
Beckham excited by return
David Beckham arrives in Manchester ahead of his return to Old Trafford to face his former club, Manchester United. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:43:25 GMT
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One small step
Jodrell Bank plans to revamp its visitor centre Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:13:50 GMT
