Medieval genius’ manuscript found at Manchester’s John Rylands Library on eve of author’s 700th birthday
Boccaccio’s works, including the Decameron, are still influential today
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Would you arm yourself against intruders? 66% of Brits say ‘yes’, with baseball bats weapon of choice
Survey revealed almost half of us have weapon at the ready
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Woman fighting for life in hospital after suffering horrific burns in Stockport house blaze
Crews were called to house at around 10am yesterday
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Manchester celebrates Olympic legacy with return of sporting festival Wythenshawe Games
The event will take place from July 27 to August 3
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Cruel bully tells wife to lie still ‘like wood’ as he kicks her in brutal Moss Side beating when she ran out of flour
Farid Faial was jailed for 18 months
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Andy Burnham MP launches scathing attack on Jeremy Hunt following news of Trafford General’s A&E closure
News comes just days after hospital celebrated its 65th birthday
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Violent robber flees empty handed from botched Eccles robbery – leaving security guard unconscious
The thief escaped on a motorbike
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Scaffolding firm fined £100,000 after failing to protect tragic Leigh dad who fell to his death
Tony Causby died at the scene
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Jailed: Dad who accidentally set HIMSELF alight in Rochdale takeaway arson for insurance cash
Rana Kamran, 28, of Briar Street was sentenced to two-and-a-half-years
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Ex-BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall’s sentence reviewed after complaints of ‘lenient’ sex offence jail term
The broadcaster was given a 15-month sentence
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Trafford General’s A&E department WILL close reveals Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt in Commons statement
News comes just days after hospital celebrated its 65th birthday