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The best of the BBC from across the North West. Watch North West Tonight live on BBC One 1.30pm, 6.30pm and 10.25pm weekdays. Catch up on @BBCiPlayer.
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Joined August 2009
Three charged after Salford pitch invasion protest
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The game between Salford City and Oldham Athletic was halted during a pitch invasion, say police.
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Match abandoned after brawl with fans and players
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The game between Avro and Kidsgrove Athletic was abandoned in the 84th minute, says the Oldham club.
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Bird flu discovery leads to 10,000 birds culled
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More than 10,000 poultry are to be culled at a commercial site near Penrith, Cumrbia.
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CCTV footage captures baby elephant spooning Mum
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Blackpool Zoo says baby Zaiya and Tara were captured spooning in the "heart warming moment".
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'I'm offering £15k to find my dog - I'm not crazy'
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Dawn Littler is offering a reward to find the dog which has been missing for three years.
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Bishop rides 80 miles across diocese for charity
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"There's no better way of seeing this fabulous county than on a bike," says the Bishop of Blackburn.
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'We wanted to prove people wrong about Walton'
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Jimmy Mulville's new film aims to ensure Walton is not defined by violent scenes witnessed in 2024.
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Footage shows moment officers are stabbed in ambush
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Sgt Tim Ansell has been awarded a King's Commendation for tackling the knifeman with his bare hands.
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Stories from Cumbria you might have missed
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Catch up with some of the stories that made headlines in Cumbria.
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Christmas lights show line-up revealed
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Britain's Got Talent finalist Steve Royle is among those booked to perform at the event in Darwen.
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Mini market closed after illegal cigarettes seized
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A three-month closure order is issued after police seize illegal cigarettes and vapes worth £30,000.
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Beach gas canister mistaken for bomb
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The canister could not be moved so its location is logged to prevent further call-outs.
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Three arrested after bar worker found dead released
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The woman, who worked at Gorilla Bar in Manchester, was found dead at a flat on Thursday evening.
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Manchester Christmas Parade 2025 details released
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The parade will make its way through Manchester's city centre on 7 December.
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'I get a little bit of dad back with every message'
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Philip Fryer taught in schools for decades and since his death his family asked for memories.
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'Growing up in Liverpool I always hid my emotions'
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Comedian Chris McCausland says he was "closed off" before going on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Why people are ignoring heart check invites
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Professor Julia Newton says GP invites are not the best way to get people to take up the free offer.
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Chippy owners sign off after '35 years of laughs'
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Kate and Jeff Armstrong have owned The Chip Pan since 1990 after meeting as childhood sweethearts.
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£58m plans to rebuild school set to be approved
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Councillors have been recommended to approve the major project next week.
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Town's oldest park could fully reopen in two years
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Wyre Council says it wants to make Jubilee Gardens "active, beautiful and nature-rich" for residents.
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