Talks on town's tram upgrade plan
An £84m investment plan to upgrade Metrolink trams and rail services in Oldham is earmarked for approval by councillors.
Man's body pulled from city canal
A body of a man is found in a canal in Manchester city centre, police say.
Group 'innocent of Corfu damage'
Ten students, including one from Bolton School, are planning legal action against a Greek hotelier in a row over alleged bar damage.
Dress code dentist can practise
A disciplinary panel rules that a dentist who told Muslim patients to dress in Islamic dress can continue to practise.
Saucy painting bought for £5,000
Marmalade and mint sauce are used to depict Manchester's Central Library on canvas to raise money for the children's hospital.
Take That receive coveted award
Pop survivors Take That win the coveted Silver Clef award, recognising their 18-year career.
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