Manchester becomes 'city region'
18/12/2009 16:21:31
Greater Manchester's 10 council leaders sign a deal to give the region more powers from central government.
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Murdered mother failed by police
18/12/2009 08:45:06
Greater Manchester Police failed in its dealings with a woman who was murdered by her jealous ex-partner, an IPCC report finds.
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Woman dragged into park and raped
18/12/2009 11:21:12
A woman is dragged into a park and raped while walking home from a Christmas party in Manchester.
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Whittle's arrest 'not an issue'
18/12/2009 13:46:06
Strictly Come Dancing's Ricky Whittle, who lives in Billinge, says he does not think his arrest has affected his chances.
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Gridlock as snow settles on roads
18/12/2009 15:03:41
Travellers in Bury face delays after snow settles on main routes overnight, prompting gritting complaints.
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Milkman crowned UK best
18/12/2009 09:10:48
A milkman from Greater Manchester who treats his customers as his friends is crowned Milkman of the Year.
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Fujitsu UK staff in strike action
18/12/2009 12:22:46
Workers at Fujitsu in Bolton and Manchester stage the first of a series of one-day strikes in a row over pay, jobs and pensions.
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New charge in river murder probe
18/12/2009 09:55:13
An 18-year-old woman is charged with aiding and abetting the murder of a man who was found dead in a Stockport river.
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Driver cleared over death crash
17/12/2009 16:57:46
A lorry driver from Cheshire is cleared of causing the death of a woman in a motorway pile-up in Leicestershire.
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