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Outrage Erupts As Afghan National Charged Over Raping Two 14-Year-Old Girls in Manchester

A 28-year-old Afghan national, Sultani Bakatash, has been charged with two counts of rape and other sexual offences involving two 14-year-old girls in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The case has sparked shock and renewed debate over child safety, immigration, and public protection.

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Major bridge closed and heavy traffic as Storm Bram batters UK

The M48 Severn Bridge in South Gloucestershire is currently closed due to strong winds associated with Storm Bram. The major route into Wales is closed between junction 2 and 1, and traffic is being diverted over the Prince of Wales Bridge, where there are also lane closures in place for…

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Regulators open inquiry into University of Greater Manchester amid fraud claims

University is already being investigated by police over ‘allegations of financial irregularities’ and has suspended three of its senior staff

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Phil Taylor obituary

Other lives: Headteacher who made his mark in secondary schools in Greater Manchester

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Bar Owner's 'I Won't Apologise' Stance Defends Controversial Solo Drinkers Ban

Bar owner Carl Peters defends Alibi's solo drinkers ban after 9 pm, citing safety risks, despite backlash tying the policy to Britain's loneliness crisis and sparking debate in Greater Manchester.

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Voices: Readers warn solo-drinker ban would only worsen Britain’s ‘loneliness epidemic’

YOUR VIEWS: Our community said a Greater Manchester bar’s solo-drinker ban sends the wrong message, arguing it unfairly stigmatises people on their own and shuts down a long-standing part of British pub culture

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Urgent police appeal after 13 year-old school girl goes missing in Greater Manchester

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Ramona, a 13-year-old girl in Bolton last seen on Friday

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Man Utd Take £1 Billion-Step Closer to Record-Breaking New Stadium

Local government will commit enormous funding packages for urban regeneration across Manchester.

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Double blow for Starmer as Burnham refuses to rule out leadership challenge and PM popularity hits record low

Most Labour voters see the PM and Chancellor Rachel Reeves negatively (52% and 57% respectively), according to a new YouGov poll

Evening Standard

Burnham refuses to rule out challenging for Labour leadership

The mayor of Greater Manchester suggested questions over his leadership ambitions are part of the problem with Westminster culture.

Evening Standard

Labour MP hints he would give up seat for Andy Burnham to mount Starmer leadership challenge

It comes amid reports that MPs on the left of the party are pushing on with preparations for a potential leadership race

The Independent UK

Labour MP suggests he would give up seat for Andy Burnham Commons return

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to become an MP to launch a leadership bid.

Evening Standard

Facial recognition vans to be rolled out in new areas

The rollout has drawn sharp criticism from civil liberties and anti-racism groups

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New facial recognition vans rolled out for use by seven more police forces

Police have received new facial recognition vans in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Bedfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, Thames Valley and Hampshire.

The Guardian - UK

Baby Ava: could a new clue help trace parents of child found dead in Greater Manchester?

Police hope a distinctive piece of women’s underwear may help them solve the case one year after remains discovered

The Independent UK

Manchester Half Marathon hits record numbers as Joe Wigfield storms to victory in course record

The 13.1-mile race produced 28,000 runners, making it the largest in Greater Manchester’s history, with more than £1.6m raised for charities

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Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bn

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One of victims killed in Manchester synagogue attack was 'shot' by police

A PERSON who died in the Manchester synagogue terror attack suffered a gunshot wound, Greater Manchester Police said, as armed officers attempted to…

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Friday briefing: Manchester mourns one of the worst acts of antisemitic terrorism in modern UK history

In today’s newsletter: Yom Kippur was marred by violence after a man armed with explosives sought to enter Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue. Here’s what we know so far

Evening Standard

Two men killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack named by police

Adrian Daulby, 53 and Melvin Cravitz, 66, both from Crumpsall, died in the attack and three other people were injured.

The Independent UK

Manchester attack latest: Jihad Al-Shamie influenced by ‘extremist Islamist ideology’ as three more arrested

Six people arrested in connection with terror attack

Evening Standard

Starmer says Britain ‘must defeat rising anti-Jewish hatred’ after two killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack

Two people were killed and four were injured in an attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall, Greater Manchester

Evening Standard

Starmer vows to protect Jewish community in UK after synagogue terror attack

Greater Manchester Police said two members of the Jewish community were killed and four other people remain in hospital.

The Guardian - UK

Manchester synagogue attack suspect named by police after two people killed and three injured – as it happened

Greater Manchester police name Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen, and say three people are in custody on charges of preparing acts of terrorism

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