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Plans to scrap HS2 ‘will permanently reduce the size of the northern economy,’ says Andy Burnham
We spoke to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and began by asking him how much instability was being caused by the government’s position on HS2.
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HS2 decision overshadows beginning of Conservative Party Conference
The Tories have reached Manchester for their party conference although it’s far from clear if High Speed Rail ever will.
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Theresa May becomes third former PM to oppose scaling back HS2
Theresa May has become the third former prime minister to oppose scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the HS2 rail project. And it’s Manchester where the Conservative party faithful are now gathering for their annual conference. Our senior political correspondent Paul Mcnamara is there with them.
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Lucy Letby to face trial again for attempted murder
The former nurse Lucy Letby will go on trial again – accused of trying to murder a newborn baby girl. Letby was found guilty last month of murdering seven babies – and attempting to murder six others – while she was working at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
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HS2 row: Rishi Sunak says he’s committed to ‘levelling up’
Rishi Sunak has insisted he remains committed to his “levelling up” agenda – amid the growing row over the future of the HS2 high speed rail link to the North of England.
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Boris Johnson warns Rishi Sunak against “mutilating” HS2 railway project
The UK has been building the HS2 high-speed railway line since 2017. Years of delay, billions of pounds over budget and now Rishi Sunak is thought to be considering axing part of the HS2 High Speed rail project linking London with the North. Two former Tory prime ministers in David Cameron and Boris Johnson have…
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‘The last thing you want to see is someone dragged into a courtroom kicking and screaming’, says father of murdered police officer
We spoke to Bryn Hughes. He worked as a prison officer for 25 years – and had to carry defendants into the dock.
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FactCheck: government spends millions on overspill prison cells in police stations, exclusive data reveals
Some police forces told us they received six figure sums for providing cells that weren’t ever occupied.
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Lucy Letby given whole-life jail term after murdering seven babies
The cruelty and calculation of her crimes were “truly horrific”, the judge at Manchester Crown Court declared today as he sentenced Lucy Letby to a whole-life term in jail for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others.
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Andrew Malkinson: Vindicated man says police knew withheld evidence was crucial to case
A man who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit has won another stage of his bid to clear his name.
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A-listers rally in UK in support of striking Hollywood writers
A-list were out to show solidarity with their counterparts in the US who are on strike.
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Ryan Giggs: Prosecutors withdraw charges against ex-Man Utd footballer
Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs no longer faces domestic violence allegations – after prosecutors withdrew the charges.
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Pay offers ‘not good enough’ to stop strikes, says ASLEF’s Andy Hourigan
Andy Hourigan is the ASLEF spokesperson for the North West of England and also a Manchester City fan.
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Luton Town celebrate historic rise to Premier League
After more than three decades out of the top flight of English football, Luton Town have celebrated their return with a massive street party.
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Luton Town celebrate historic rise to Premier League
After more than three decades out of the top flight of English football, Luton Town have celebrated their return with a massive street party.