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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.

Prime minister praises hospital
The prime minister visits The Christie and praises its work following the return of funds lost in the Icelandic bank crisis.

Missing paedophile back in prison
A convicted child sex offender is back in prison after being tracked down in Mexico.

Gun charge in fatal pub shooting
A 21-year-old man is charged with possessing the gun allegedly used to kill a 16-year-old outside a pub.

Take That receive coveted award
Pop survivors Take That win the coveted Silver Clef award, recognising their 18-year career.

Officers praised over fire rescue
Two police officers are praised for rescuing a woman from a burning bungalow in Baguley.

Conman's life sentence
A convicted conman from Salford is told he must serve at least 25 years in jail for killing his partner.

Osborne facing expenses inquiry
The Tatton MP's expenses are probed by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner.

Ban for boy with moustache
A 14-year-old boy is banned from a Manchester secondary school until he shaves off his moustache.

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