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Can I take antibiotics and painkillers together? NHS advice

The NHS urges caution when taking multiple medications including when taking antibiotics and painkillers.

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WHO reveals English children worst in world for alcohol use

England is “top of the charts” globally for child alcohol use, a major report from WHO has found.

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Appeal to trace next of kin of man who died in Hale Barns

GMP Trafford said Charles Anthony Lowndes died at his home on Chapel Lane on April 1 of this year.

Keith Lemon on why ITV show with Paddy McGuinness was axed

Keith Lemon, aka Leigh Francis, has revealed the real reason The Keith and Paddy Picture Show was axed by ITV nearly five years ago.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Manhunt to find wanted man with Tameside and Trafford link

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers have called on residents to assist in tracking down the 27-year-old

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Wanted Manchester man caught in Benidorm after four years

The 50-year-old was on the run from Greater Manchester Police for four years, before he was tracked down and arrested

09

Radio 2 in the Park to be held at Preston’s Moor Park

This year’s Radio 2 in the Park will be held at a Lancashire park, it has been announced on air by Gaby Roslin.

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BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball reveals death of her mother

BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has revealed her mother, Julia, has died just over a month after announcing she had been diagnosed with cancer.

Urmston charity champion partners up with Home Estate Agents

Ezra McGowan, founder of The Forget Me Not Trust, is partnering up with Home Estate Agents on Flixton Road.

Iconic former Urmston cinema set to be brought back to life

A much-loved former cinema is to be brought back to life. The iconic Curzon Cinema will be reinvented as a mixed-use venue

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Is Twitter down? Is X down? Users report issues with social media site

IS X, formerly Twitter, down? Users report issues with the website, app and comments ...

Inside Manchester Popeyes first drive-thru and menu

A taste of Louisiana is spreading in Manchester this week as a brand new Popeyes drive-thru restaurant opens its doors

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Stretford: Council warns of closures on Chester Road

The road closures are all overnight and are on several nights over the course of two weeks next month.

‘Tebay-style’ M56 service station objectors 'not giving up'

Plans for a ‘Tebay-style’ motorway service station for the M56 to be built on green belt land look to be hanging in the balance

Monday, Apr 22

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Old Trafford: Football fan banned and large fine issued

A football fan has been banned and hit with a large fine following the tragedy chanting

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Faulty smart meter warning issued to millions of homes

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

Clare Balding's Channel 4 election role leaves fans confused

Clare Balding was revealed to be among the presenters for Channel 4's election coverage which has left some people puzzled

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The Chase's Jenny Ryan left 'shaken' after robbery

Star of The Chase Jenny Ryan known as The Vixen has been left 'shaken' as her home was robbed and jewels stolen.

Sunday, Apr 21

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How to stop flies coming into your home as fly season looms

A home expert has revealed 7 top tips for keeping flies out of your home this spring and summer.

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Driver carrying hay taken off the road by GMP on M66

A driver was taken off the road after being caught taking hay over the motorway with no number plates or lights.

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Old school Pokemon games selling for £10,000 - £15,000

The Pokemon series has sold more than 480 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe runs London Marathon in under five hours

The 71-year-old Oldhamer completed the marathon before having to rush to watch his team take on Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

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Simon Cowell on Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden feud

Britain's Got Talent head judge Simon Cowell has shared his thoughts on the feud between former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden.

Does my cat need a collar? Blue Cross on rules and advice

Blue Cross explains that cats don't have to wear collars but they do need to be microchipped from June 10, 2024.

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David Beckham thanked for Spice Girls reunion concert

David Beckham has been widely thanked for seemingly delivering an unofficial Spice Girls reunion.

09

Little Shop of Horrors comes Bolton Octagon for first time

Lotte Wakeham, the Octagon’s artistic director, can’t wait to say it with flowers when audiences head to Bolton from next week for her production of the musical Little Shop of Horrors

Campaign for cancer patients makes its way to Westminster

Michele Solak-Edwards, from Flixton, Trafford, started a petition four years ago which is on the verge of 200,000 signatures.

Saturday, Apr 20

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Britain's Got Talent: Golden buzzer for amazing young girl

Britain's Got Talent returned to our screens tonight and one golden buzzer act blew away the judges.

Britain's Got Talent: Amanda Holden winds up Facebook mums

Acts tried to impress the Britain's Got Talent judges tonight with their unique talents in the 17th series of the show.

Britain's Got Talent: Viewers all make the same complaint

ITV's Britain's Got Talent viewers all had the same complaint as the show returned to our screens tonight.