Manchester

Manchester is a major city in the North West of England. A city with a rich industrial heritage, Manchester was at the forefront of Victorian textile manufacture, evidence of this can still be seen in the mills and canals throughout the city. In more modern times Manchester has developed into a bustling, lively city that is known throughout the world for its sporting teams, its vibrant nightlife, second to none shopping and its universities. Arts and culture play an important part in the city with museums and galleries such as The Lowry, Imperial War Museum North, Urbis and Manchester Art Gallery attracting thousands of visitors every year.


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From BBC News

Second arrest over street murder

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old youth during a disturbance in Greater Manchester make a second arrest.   More details

Elderly man beaten for £10 note

An 81-year-old man is subjected to a "cowardly" attack in his own home by robbers who stole just £10.   More details

Minister's apology to female aide

Bury South MP Ivan Lewis apologises to a civil servant who said she was unhappy with their working relationship.   More details

Nationwide in talks over mergers

The Cheshire Building Society is in merger talks with larger rival, Nationwide.   More details

Road 'tail' leads to stolen boat

A group of Sea Cadets are reunited with their stolen boat - after their leader spots it being driven past him.   More details

Police name head-on crash victim

A man from Wigan dies after a head-on crash on the A75 Grenta road in Scotland, police say.   More details

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