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7th November 2016 | By nq_admin

Manchester Christmas lights switch on

By Freya Penson & Meliza Sestito Thousands of people got their umbrellas and gloves at the ready to welcome the seven weeks countdown to Christmas. In...

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7th November 2016 | By nq_admin

A Mancunian-American perspective on the American Presidential election

When the political candidates for the 2016 election first announced their campaigns, it was never anticipated that the United States would wind down to two...

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4th November 2016 | By nq_admin

Manchester Christmas Markets in short list for best in Europe

Manchester, which is regularly named as one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe, is one of only a handful of UK cities to be nominated by...

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4th November 2016 | By nq_admin

Man in Bolton in critical condition after being shot 

Police were called out to Manchester Road in Westhoughton to what was initially reported as a minot failure-to-stop collision.  Upon arrival, however, they discovered a...

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2nd November 2016 | By Thomas Walton

UK’s biggest innovation show arrives in Manchester

The Department for International Trade and Innovation UK will host Innovate UK in Manchester for the first time, at the Manchester Central. The event will offer...

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28th October 2016 | By helen heath

Council approves new Metrolink line to the Trafford Centre

Trafford Council has announced that the proposed Metrolink line to the Trafford Centre will go ahead, with heavy backing from Trafford Council and the Greater...

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24th October 2016 | By Jack Colwell

Discover Guide Dogs returns for second year to help students relieve stress

Following the success of last year’s event, MMU Sport has organised for the Guide Dog Association to hold another day for students to spend 15-minutes in...

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21st October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police appeal for information after man raped in Manchester city centre

A 23-year-old man was approached by another man in the city centre before being raped and robbed. The victim was walking on Brazil Street at...

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21st October 2016 | By nq_admin

Countdown to Christmas in Manchester begins with huge Christmas Lights switch-on party

The headliners for Manchester Christmas Lights Switch-on have been announced, as Manchester's Christmas Party returns. The family friendly show attracts thousands of people to Albert Square,...

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20th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Preview: Manchester’s 15th annual International Tattoo Show

The organisers of the Manchester International Tattoo Show are preparing to celebrate their 15th annual event in the city this October. The International Tattoo Show...

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19th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Manchester woman finds fireworks from the 1980s hidden in her house

The Manchester resident handed the fireworks in after finding out about Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s Firework Amnesty. The Northern Star selection box contains...

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19th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Police appeal after man attempts armed robbery in Leigh

A man armed with a handgun tried to carry out a roberry on  a corner shop in Leigh, according to police. The offender left empty...

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19th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Employee from Bolton jailed after stealing more than £170,000 from employer

An employee who plundered her company's profits for her own personal use has been jailed for two years. Terri Hardman, 30, worked at learning development...

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18th October 2016 | By nq_admin

VIDEO: Northern Quota reports on the Royal Visit

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18th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Murder investigation launched after man dies in Middleton following pub brawl

A 27-year-old man caught up in a pub brawl involving men and women has died after suffering multiple stab wounds. A murder inquiry has been...

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17th October 2016 | By nq_admin

LIVE Olympic Parade Image Slideshow

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17th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Pre-Olympic Parade Image Slideshow

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17th October 2016 | By trainingeditor

Storify: Olympic heroes parade

[View the story “Manchester honours GB Olympic heroes” on Storify]

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17th October 2016 | By dave porter

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17th October 2016 | By nq_admin

Family pay tribute to Dad who died following collision on a Bolton road

Shortly before 2am on Wednesday 12 October 2016, police were called to a single vehicle collision at the junction of Winter Hey Lane and Chorley...