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Oldham MP Debbie Abrahams has given her support for Andy Burnham’s pledge to guarantee either a university place or apprenticeship for school leavers.

The victim, who is believed to be 67-years-old, had suffered a very serious head injury and has been taken to hospital where he is described as being in a life-threatening condition.

Figures released this week show that between 2010 and 2015 public sector employment in the North West fell by 9.4%, whilst over the same period of time in London it fell by a more modest 3%.

Oldham Council has become the first local authority in the UK to sign a European Pledge to Peace declaration.

Nearly 20% more students were caught with drugs in Manchester Metropolitan University’s Halls of Residence this year compared to last, according to new statistics.

A mental health advocacy group has accused Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust of ‘harassing’ its members in an attempt to ‘cut off an avenue for mental health patients and campaigners’.

It is a great day for Manchester’s tree huggers as the city has been named one of the most energy saving in the UK, according to a survey of 1,000 people.

Kids across the city have been given a lesson in picking up their dog’s poo as part of the Dogs Trust’s ‘Big Scoop 2015’.

Preparations are already underway for this year’s event, which takes place at Old Granada Studios from September 24 to 27

A Manchester vet has warned that Britain’s pets are in ‘danger’ unless owners change their attitudes towards their diets.

Workers at the firm’s Salford Quays base have been told the site will be vacated by December 2016 while the bases in Stretford and Albert Square will be relocated to Norwich, giving some employees the chance to relocate.