Stockport-born Tory MP Patrick Mercer quits party whip amid Panorama lobbying scandal allegations
Former minister will step down completely in 2015
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‘Legal highs’ replacing Class A drugs on Manchester streets with 73 new substances appearing in last year
Trends detailed in European drugs report
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Fitter children and reduced carbon footprint: Half of Stockport school’s pupils cycle on daily commute
School have received praise from cycling’s national governing body
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‘He could light up any room’: Distraught family pay tribute to son, 21, who died after Salford stabbing
A man and woman are on bail pending further enquiries
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‘Just a money-making venture’: Campaigners fail to stop opening of Trafford Centre Sea Life aquarium
Controversial centre opens on June 6
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‘We’re here to stay’: Treasury chief tells Manchester business leaders Government is committed to growth
Danny Alexander spoke at Chamber of Commerce dinner
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One of the best connected towns in Europe: Superfast 4G makes Sale attractive area to live and work
EE introduce fastest-ever mobile internet to town
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Six arrested on suspicion of murder after man dies following altercation outside Levenshulme home
Police were called following reports of ‘altercation’ outside house
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‘Really happy’: Antony Cotton overjoyed at Beverley Callard’s return to Coronation Street cobbles
Actor opened city’s new HomeSense store this morning
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By ‘eck: Wigan’s industrial heritage could be set for cosmopolitan twist with audacious city status bid
Campaign launched by Community Action Party
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Woolwich attack: Man charged with murder after Middleton soldier Lee Rigby hacked to death in street
Michael Adebowale referred to Old Bailey