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Killer of Emily Jones hadn't been seen by mental health team for three months - but review found her actions couldn't have been 'forseen'

05.12 / 14:37

For all the latest news from in and around Bolton, sign up for the free MyBolton newsletterA 'rigorous review' into the mental health service's handling of the woman who killed seven-year-old Emily Jones has found that her actions could not have been 'foreseen'.Eltiona Skana suffered from paranoid schizophrenia and had delusional thoughts which could sometimes lead to violence but was not seen by any mental health professional for three months in the run up to her fatal assault on a schoolgirl

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One Manchester United player holds the key to ending West Ham hoodoo

05.12 / 14:37

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United will look to put their midweek Champions League disappointment behind them by securing a win away at West Ham this weekend. The London Stadium hasn’t been the happiest of hunting grounds for United in recent seasons, with each of their previous two fixtures there ending in defeat.

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Innocent dad shot three times in the street after being caught between warring factions as he tried to protect his sons

05.12 / 13:44

direct to your inboxAn innocent dad was shot three times in the street after being caught up in a dispute by warring factions as he tried to protect his sons.The 42-year-old man was blasted to both legs, and has decided to have one leg amputated due to the pain he still suffers.'Talented footballer' Jerome Williams, 24, who played a 'crucial and decisive' role, has been jailed for 21 years.He drove the gunman to and away from the scene of the shooting in Stockport and helped to lure the intended

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Edinson Cavani transfer revelation made by former Manchester United boss

05.12 / 13:44

straight to your inbox every day for freeDavid Moyes has revealed how close he came to signing Edinson Cavani during his time as Manchester United manager.Cavani joined United at the end of the 2020 summer transfer window - but it seems he was a target long before that.

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Christmas Eve Boxes 2020: Best of the budget, personalised and wooden boxes for children and adults

05.12 / 13:18

Christmas an extra sprinkle of magic, boxes filled with everything you'd need for a cosy night in are shared with loved ones. They can include anything from slippers, pyjamas, chocolates, Christmas DVDs, games, books, toys, bath bombs and more.

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22 of the most notorious criminals jailed in the UK in November

direct to your inbox A psychopath who killed 'Britain's worst pedophile' in prison and a kidnapper who drowned his ex-girlfriend and left her body in a tent in the woods were just two of the notorious criminals locked up in the UK last month.

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Manchester United could unleash a new attack vs West Ham

straight to your inbox every day for freeBack three trial?The West Ham team is as unremarkable as their manager but they are fifth in the Premier League table and play in David Moyes' image: selfless workhorses with a target man and any flair is functional.Moyes has settled on a back three for most of this season but West Ham are not a team with the standing that demands United match their formation.

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Mum scared by Boris Johnson's daily coronavirus updates into losing half her body weight

direct to your inbox A mum who was left 'scared' by Boris Johnson daily updates has lost half her body weight to protect herself from coronavirus.

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Residents face bill of thousands for work they didn't want in the block four metres too short for government safety cash

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityLeaseholders in Salford face the prospect of paying thousands of pounds each to cover the cost of fire safety work carried out without their consent in a block of flats which falls just four metres short of qualifying for government support.Timber decking in some of the walkways at Transport House was replaced with a non-combustible material after being identified as a fire risk last year.Irwell Valley

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Doctor's warning over persistent coughs - 'people could die'

05.12 / 12:06

direct to your inboxDoctors fear that symptoms of lung cancer are being mistaken for Covid-19, and that people could die as a consequence.Lung specialists and GPs say cancer referrals dramatically fell across Greater Manchester during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.But unlike other forms of the disease, lung cancer referrals still haven't returned to normal levels.It's become a major area of concern for experts, namely because lung cancer remains the biggest single cause of premature

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B&M is making the same change to every single UK store - and shoppers think it's brilliant

05.12 / 12:05

#NewYearsDay.We hope 2021 is a great year for all of our colleagues, their families and all B&M shoppers.Thank you!" Shoppers are thrilled with B&M's commitment to making sure its staff can enjoy time with their families.The post has been liked over 13,000 times, and has racked up over 2,000 comments - and the same amount of shares.Responding to the news, one person wrote: "That's nice of you."Another said: "Let's hope other shops follow.""Thats great news," wrote a third.Some people aren't so

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The ultimate guide to Christmas events for kids in Manchester

online. Who doesn't want a festive walk through the woods at this time of year.Families can grab an activity sheet and enjoy this Winter Wonderland Walk of Light organised by the Friends of Broad Oak Primary School PTA.The event is running daily in Didsbury's Stenner Woods from December 5 to January 4.Along the trail you'll see a collection of artwork created by pupils from the school.It's a free event, but a donation of £1 towards the PTA's fundraising is suggested.

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The new Salford bakery that's got people queuing down the street

Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the cityA new bakery has opened up in Swinton, and it's got off to a flying start.The Wakey Bakery on Chorley Road is easy to spot, particularly in the mornings at weekends - just follow the queue that snakes all the way down the street.The hugely popular new bakery sells all sorts of sweet treats but specialises in blondies, brownies and cake jar desserts.Founded just two weeks ago by 25-year-old baker Beth

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Drivers charged £100 parking fine for using 'most expensive petrol station ever'

direct to your inboxDrivers have been hit with a parking fine of £100 for using a petrol station and car wash in Wythenshawe - 'for more than 15 minutes'.Local residents who have used the BP garage on Rowlandsway in the town centre say they have been hit with the hefty fine after using the jet wash facility or petrol pumps.A sign - which drivers claim is difficult to spot - states that fines will be given to those who spend more than 15 minutes at the petrol station.But many people say they've

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Greater Manchester's £50k homes - inside the cheapest houses on the market in our region

direct to your inboxThe UK property market enjoyed a mini boom when it reopened following the first national lockdown.House prices increased by 2.4 per cent in July, compared to the period before lockdown, according to Rightmove.But, if you're thinking this surge will mean it's nigh-on impossible to purchase a property at the moment, then don't lose all hope.There are at least a dozen houses in our area, advertised on Rightmove at the moment, that come in at £50,000 and even less.The slashed

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First-time buyer goes viral with ‘stunning’ Christmas garland in Salford home

DIY -lovers. Rachel Laffey, 25, admits she’s become ‘Christmas obsessed’ with it being her and partner Mike Butt’s first festive holiday together in their new home in Irlam, Salford.

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Manchester United change training schedule amid fixture congestion

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United have scheduled more team meetings this month amid the fixture congestion.United have eight games in 24 days, starting with today's Premier League trip to West Ham, in December and the only potential midweek break they could have over the next couple of months is if they fail to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup in January."You might tweak something tactically as we tried to do that against Southampton and that worked well," Ole

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The amazing £60m outdoor surf park planned near the Trafford Centre

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I'm A Celebrity viewers say Jordan North was 'robbed' as Giovanna Fletcher is crowned winner

05.12 / 11:23

direct to your inboxA public vote never appear to run smoothly. So it's no surprise that I'm A Celebrity viewers were left completely divided over this year's winner.

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How the killing of Emily Jones was cruelly hijacked by right wing conspiracy theorists, bringing more pain to her grieving parents

05.12 / 11:23

a paramedic told the court.The defendant, Skana, is from the Balkan country of Albania - rather than the East African nation of Somalia.

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I'm A Celebrity viewers spot series moment Giovanna won - and are left with a major question

05.12 / 11:23

direct to your inboxI'm A Celebrity viewers crowned Giovanna Fletcher as their Queen of the Castle on Friday night.It was between Giovanna, Jordan North and Vernon Kay to be the first ever winner of the UK-set series and after more than 12 million votes were cast, the result was annouced.Bolton's Vernon came in third place and BBC Radio 1 DJ Jordan North just missed out on the top spot and finished in second.

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The first benefits Bolton Wanderers have enjoyed from the five substitutes rule

05.12 / 10:46

The Trotters secured a 3-0 victory at the University of Bolton Stadium against the Shrimpers for their fifth win in a row in all competitions. Nathan Delfouneso opened the scoring just before half-time before a brace from Eoin Doyle, including one from the penalty spot, ensured Wanderers picked up three points.

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'It's a time for sacrifices': How Bolton Wanderers will be spending Christmas in bid for success

05.12 / 09:53

Bolton will be on the road against Carlisle United on Boxing Day, before taking on Morecambe at the University of Bolton Stadium on December 29, and then take on Crawley Town at home for their first game of 2021 on January 2. Having been a professional footballer for nearly 20 years, Evatt is well versed in how the Christmas period is different for players compared to most other professions.

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How Man City should line up vs Fulham in the Premier League

05.12 / 09:52

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola is expected to recall a number of players for the Premier League visit of Fulham today.After resting some of his big hitters in the Champions League this week, Guardiola can call upon the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Kyle Walker again as Manchester City look to build on last week's win over Burnley.With an opportunity for more rotation this week against Marseille, City can afford to go strong against Fulham in order to get three points and also

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I'm A Celebrity fans upset by another exit as Ant and Dec announce news

05.12 / 08:39

direct to your inboxI'm A Celebrity fans have been upset by another exit - and it wasn't any of the celebs.In Thursday night's show, viewers saw Jordan North and Vernon Kay take on the last Castle Coin Challenge of the series all while dressed as Santa's Elves.After correctly guessing and wrapping up Christmas presents the pair, who have made it into the final three, headed off to see Kiosk Cledwyn at his Ye Olde Shoppe, or Yr Hen Siop, as it is known in Welsh.Sadly, Jordan and Vernon didn't

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Bolton Wanderers boss excited for fans' return and making the UniBol a 'horrible' place for League Two opponents

05.12 / 08:39

Wanderers fans must wait for their return to the UniBol, with the last game supporters attended at home being the goalless draw against Accrington Stanley at the end of February. After playing this season behind closed doors, Wanderers are used to playing without fans in attendance and Evatt admits it will be strange to have supporters back in grounds.

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Who won I'm A Celebrity 2020?

05.12 / 02:07

direct to your inboxTwelves famous faces entered I'm A Celebrity, but only three made it to the final.Only Jordan North, Giovanna Fletcher or Vernon Kay could be crowned winner after less than three weeks at Gwrych Castle.And for the very first time in the ITV reality show's 20 series history, the winner was crowned King or Queen of the Castle.More than 12 million votes were cast, so, who was it?Podcaster and author Giovanna became the first ever Queen of the Castle on Friday night.The

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Pep Guardiola explains rotation stance as he confirms Riyad Mahrez decision

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola has full confidence in every Manchester City star but will not hesitate to drop anyone who doesn't perform.The Blues have endured a difficult start to their league campaign where they are yet to win consecutive games.

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How Edinson Cavani is helping Anthony Martial at Manchester United

straight to your inbox every day for freeOle Gunnar Solskjaer does not believe Anthony Martial has had his confidence dented by the arrival of Edinson Cavani.Cavani, 33, replaced Martial as the centre forward in Manchester United's last two Champions League ties and came off the bench to score twice in the 3-2 comeback win at Southampton last weekend.Despite only making two starts this term, Cavani has scored more goals than Martial, who has managed just two strikes - one of them a penalty - in

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Manchester United make Marcus Rashford injury admission

straight to your inbox every day for freeManchester United risk aggravating Marcus Rashford's shoulder injury as they prepare for eight games in 24 days this month.Rashford hurt his shoulder in United's 3-1 win at Everton three weeks ago that ruled him out of England duty and the 23-year-old was forced off in the second-half of the midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.Rashford played on with a back injury into January of last season until he suffered a stress fracture that ruled him out until

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I'm A Celebrity viewers 'not having it' as Vernon Kay lands third place

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I'm A Celebrity viewers 'so sad' as final episode airs

direct to your inboxI'm A Celebrity fans have expressed their sadness as the show comes to end. The final episode of the ITV reality series aired on Friday night after just under three weeks - which is slightly shorter than previous years.

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Pep Guardiola addresses Man City concerns over Sergio Aguero injury

straight to your inboxPep Guardiola remains confident that Sergio Aguero and his "unique" scoring senses can help fire Manchester City to success this season.The Argentine missed the first month of the campaign as he recovered from a knee issue that he suffered in June, and pulled up with a hamstring complaint two games after returning in October.

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I'm A Celebrity's Shane Richie sets record straight on 'rift' with AJ Pritchard

05.12 / 01:23

direct to your inboxShane Richie has set the record straight on reported 'rift' between him and AJ Pritchard in I'm A Celebrity.The former EasteEnders star made it to the final four but just missed out on a place in the final, losing out to Jordan North, Vernon Kay and Giovanna Fletcher. But Shane appeared to be the centre of the tension alongside the former Strictly dancer when viewers watched the campmates at home from the castle on I'm A Celeb.

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'I can never forgive him... he is the devil incarnate': Mother of beautician murdered by ex-cage fighter speaks of heartbreak

05.12 / 01:23

in Wigan. Her terrified daughter witnessed some of the brutal attack.

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Eamonn Holmes says we pronounce Primark wrong and sparks an unexpected debate

direct to your inboxThere are many words people argue about when it comes to pronuciation. And as it turns out, Primark is no different.

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The latest infection rates for Greater Manchester with four boroughs now below national average

direct to your inboxCoronavirus infection rates have fallen in the region for the 26th day in a row.Cases are falling faster in Greater Manchester than they are in England as a whole, as well as in London - where rates are only two per cent down on the previous week.Our overall rate is now 173.2 - down 69 per cent from its peak on November 2, when it was 569.1. Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletterYou can sign up very simply by

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Man grabbed elderly woman and held hand over her mouth in terrifying robbery

in Bolton. The man held his hand over the 70-year-old's mouth as she tried to scream for help in Breightmet on Wednesday (December 3). The woman was walking along a footpath at the end of Honiton Drive when she was approached at around 11.20am. The man pretended to know her by asking if her name was ‘Mavis’. He then grabbed her, put his arm around her neck and demanded she hand over her purse. The petrified victim struggled as he rummaged through her pockets where he found her Samsung mobile

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Man who died after being hit by a car on Upper Brook Street named

direct to your inboxA man who died after being hit by a car near the Royal Manchester Infirmary has been namedThe person fatally struck on Upper Brook Street (A34) was 35-year-old Daniel Kirton, police have confirmed.Mr Kirton was said to have been lying in the road when he was struck by a grey Toyota Verso at 11.35pm last night (December 3).Police say his next of kin have been informed of his death.The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.No arrests

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Manchester United evening headlines as Solskjaer makes Diallo admission, Neville on Henderson

straight to your inbox every day for freeHere are the Manchester United evening headlines on Friday, December 4.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Marcus Rashford is set to travel with the United squad to face West Ham on Saturday evening.Rashford was replaced in the second-half of United's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, but the forward did train with the rest of the group on Friday morning.Solskjaer said: "Marcus has been training this morning.

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I'm A Celebrity's Vernon and Giovanna have met before - when he mocked her on All Star Family Fortunes

direct to your inboxI'm A Celebrity's Vernon Kay and Giovanna have spent almost three weeks together locked in Gwrych Castle. But appearing on the ITV reality series isn't the first time pair have met.

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Corrie star Lisa George explains why she has spent little time on screen

direct to your inboxCoronation Street star Lisa George has opened up about suffering a mini stroke which left her half-blind in one eye.And she also explained why she has spent little time on screen this year. Lisa, who plays Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap, haemorrhaged behind her optic nerve four years ago and the incident left lasting damage to her vision in her right eye.

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Care home worker 'had to live of £90 a week' after self-isolating with Covid-19

04.12 / 22:37

direct to your inboxA care home worker claims he wasn't paid to self-isolate after testing positive with Covid-19.One support worker, who is employed by a care home in south Manchester, alleges he was forced to apply for statutory sick pay when he contracted the virus.This meant he was paid just £90 a week, despite usually working 48 hour weeks and earning a monthly salary of around £1,600.Adult social care providers are expected to pay the full wages of care home staff who are isolating, after

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Students march through Fallowfield in protest at the University of Manchester

04.12 / 22:37

direct to your inboxThis is the moment a group of students marched the length of Oxford Road in protest at the University of Manchester.More than 100 students staged a demonstration on Friday afternoon, walking through Rusholme to the city centre, flanked by police vehicles and a number of officers.The latest protest comes after a tumultuous start to the academic year, which has seen the university heavily criticised for its handling of the pandemic.Get the latest updates from across Greater

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Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson arrested and suspended from Labour Party

04.12 / 22:36

direct to your inbox The Mayor of Liverpool has been suspended from the Labour Party after he was arrested in connection with a fraud probe into building deals in the city, sources have said.

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Medics tell how they went to help man allegedly murdered in 'revenge attack' after knocking boy off bike

04.12 / 22:35

direct to your inboxOff duty medical staff told how they went to help a university graduate who was found unconscious on the ground.David Allan, 23, died after allegedly being attacked on Wythenshawe Road in Northern Moor on June 4.Aiden Matthews, 30, and Joseph Stott, 33, are accused of murder.Prosecutors allege Mr Allan was murdered in a 'revenge attack' after pushing a 13-year-old boy off a bike.The boy was cycling close to him with two others while Mr Allan, a graduate of Plymouth

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Teenager said he 'didn't care' about breaching lockdown rules and told police there was 'nothing they could do'... turns out he was wrong

04.12 / 21:56

direct to your inboxA teenager who told police challenging him over a breach of lockdown rules that there was 'nothing they could do' has been hauled to court and fined. Nariah Ellison, 18, was spotted in Manchester city centre during the first coronavirus lockdown in April.

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