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The Chinese president is in Manchester today to confirm millions of pounds worth of business deals, including the first direct flight from the city to China.

A national ballot has revealed the political issues most important to young people, citing the living wage, tackling racism, and mental health as some of the most prominent problems.

Political figures from Greater Manchester and beyond have responded with sadness to the death of Michael Meacher MP, describing him as a ‘quintessential gentleman’ who made a ‘significant contribution to national and international politics’.

Just 20% of the children adopted in England last year were over four, even though parents said that over-fours are much less demanding to care for, according to a survey by First4Adoption.

Prince Harry presented a prestigious award to a member of staff from Manchester Children’s Hospital, after she was nominated by a child patient.

Oldham Council is planning a number of Remembrance Sunday ceremonies to honour those who have fallen during warfare.

The Printworks will be selling hundreds of jars of Manchester’s finest ‘live from the hive’ honey as they celebrate their second annual harvest to raise money for two Manchester charities.

Local communities have been called upon to work together to prevent burglary, as the Greater Manchester Police go through ‘challenging times’.

In the fight to end modern slavery and human trafficking Greater Manchester Police must ‘be brave’ in their partnerships with other agencies, according to the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

Homeowners in Manchester can now have their house searched for any signs of paranormal activity, thanks to an online estate agent.

The Little Print Shop of Horrors – a ‘bad’ way of helping a good cause – will reopen for a fifth year before this Halloween.