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Friday, Mar 6

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Drug dealer points loaded gun at police officer after being tasered

A drug dealer who pointed a loaded gun at police officers and a member of the public in Salford has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.

Tuesday, Mar 3

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Abandoned wine cellar discovered after sinkhole opens up on Manchester golf course

Around 100 wine and port bottles were found in the hidden cellar

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Monday, Mar 2

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Sunday, Mar 1

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Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards, taking artist of the year and song of the year

Olivia Dean has dominated the Brit Awards, winning four trophies, including artist of the year and song of the year

Thursday, Feb 26

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Police arrest second suspect after man ‘armed with axe’ entered Manchester mosque during Ramadan

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Police said a man in his 50s, arrested on Tuesday, remains in police custody

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Mapped: The UK areas most popular with first-time buyers

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Mortgage lender reveals the top spots for those trying to get on the property ladder

Wednesday, Feb 25

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A retired police officer, a GB News presenter and a plumber: Who is running in the Gorton and Denton by-election?

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As voters prepare to cast their ballots on Thursday, The Independent looks at who the options are

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The most-popular UK areas for first-time buyers outside of London

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Lloyds analysed locations where mortgaged first-time buyers snapped up homes in 2025

Britain’s first-time buyer hotspots revealed

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Lloyds analysed locations outside London where mortgaged first-time buyers snapped up homes in 2025.

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New Hampshire resident charged in shooting at Canadian border

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Authorities have charged a New Hampshire resident in connection with a shooting that occurred at the state’s border with Canada

Friday, Feb 20

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Could Labour lose Gorton and Denton? New polling puts Greens ahead for first time

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Pollsters are offering mixed predictions of the final result

Man United's Jim Ratcliffe reminded of his responsibilities but no FA charges for 'colonized' claim

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has been reminded of his “responsibilities as a participant in English football” after he triggered a storm of criticism for claiming Britain had been “colonized” by immigrants

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Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes

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Nearly four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory

Russian-run areas of Ukraine face water, heat and housing woes — and hunts for the disloyal

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Four years into its full-scale invasion, Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, where an estimated 3 million to 5 million people live

Thursday, Feb 19

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Campaign launched for endangered red squirrels to get emoji

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Numbers have declined from an estimated 3.5 million in the UK just 150 years ago to as low as 120,000.

Wednesday, Feb 18

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Jet2 bans two passengers for life after ‘appalling behaviour’ on flight

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The airline will ‘vigorously pursue’ the disruptive flyers to recover diversion costs

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‘My dad died six weeks after his cancer diagnosis. These were the warning signs’

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Andrzej experienced symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed, with doctors initially advising him to take indigestion tablets

Tuesday, Feb 17

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Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch 'Land of Hope and Dreams' US tour next month

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Bruce Springsteen brings his political message back to U.S. arenas with a new run of shows

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A plumber, a GB News presenter and a retired police officer: Who is running in the Gorton and Denton by-election?

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As voters prepare to cast their ballots next Thursday, The Independent looks at who the options are

Monday, Feb 16

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‘My dad died six weeks after his cancer diagnosis. Please don’t ignore the signs’

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Andrzej experienced symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed, with doctors initially advising him to take indigestion tablets

Friday, Feb 13

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Wednesday, Feb 11

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Manchester synagogue attack sparked surge in antisemitism, report says

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The government’s independent adviser on antisemitism said the latest figures were ‘deeply alarming’

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Higher prices and record Christmas gifting bolster sales for PZ Cussons

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The Manchester-based maker of labels including Imperial Leather and Carex reported revenue growth for each of its ten largest brands.