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Equality commission staff to strike
Staff at the equalities commission, including Manchester-based workers, are set to go on strike in a dispute over spending cuts and jobs.
Judges overturn 'lenient' sentence
The Attorney General has won a Court of Appeal bid for an indefinite jail sentence to be imposed in the case of a violent Cumbrian man who launched a "murderous" stabbing attack on his former partner.
Anfield Iron's medals auctioned
Medals won by veteran Liverpool FC footballer Tommy Smith will go to the highest bidder at an auction in Chester.
Prison suicide rate 'too high'
The Manchester prison where a lodger was found hanged in his cell has a suicide rate which has been "too high for too long", inspectors said.
Mother and daughter given Asbos
A Lancashire mother and daughter have been given two-year Asbos after causing "misery" to their neighbours, police have said.
Grieve to review Hillsborough case
The Attorney General has pledged to review the case for a second inquest into Hillsborough victim Kevin Williams, in an e-petition debate at Westminster.
Teen charged with killing father
A Lancashire teenager has been charged with the murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother.
Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
A teenager was repeatedly raped by members of a Greater Manchester gang who used alcohol and threats of violence to force her to comply with their demands, a court has heard.
Family pays tribute to asthma boy
The family of a rugby-loving nine-year-old boy from Cumbria who died following an asthma attack have said he will be "sorely missed".
Man quizzed after women found dead
A Merseyside man was being questioned by murder squad detectives after two elderly women were found dead in their homes.
Craig 'a real man' - Bond director
James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Cheshire-born Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like original 007 Sean Connery.
Unreported dead man heavy drinker
A Lancashire man, whose son failed to report his death for five months, was a heavy drinker and smoker who died from heart disease, an inquest has heard.
Man in court over widow's death
A man has appeared in court after a Greater Manchester grandmother fell and died fighting to keep hold of her handbag containing her husband's ashes.
Man quizzed after women found dead
A Merseyside man was being questioned by murder squad detectives after two elderly women were found dead in their homes.
Birdcage to host fundraising event
Real women will be taking to the stage at a drag club in Manchester as part of a charity fundraiser supporting victims of domestic abuse.
T in the Park for Florence and Noel
Manchester-born Noel Gallagher will play this year's T in the Park festival with his High Flying Birds.
Second body found after 'burglary'
A second body has been found by police investigating the murder of an elderly woman apparently killed during a burglary in Merseyside.
Judge ponders Giggs damages claim
A High Court judge is considering whether a damages claim made by Manchester United and Wales footballer Ryan Giggs against The Sun newspaper should be thrown out.
'Sex gang plied girls with drink'
A group of 11 men plied girls as young as 13 with drink and drugs in the Rochdale area so they could use them for sex, a court has heard.
Terry Waite to speak at gala dinner
Humanitarian and author Terry Waite will be guest speaker at a gala event in Lancashire raising funds for a charity supporting former homeless people.
Second body found after 'burglary'
A second body has been found by police investigating the murder of an elderly woman apparently killed during a burglary in Merseyside.
New band visit children's hospital
Up-and-coming girl group Fanfair dropped in to visit seriously ill children at a hospital before performing to fans at the Manchester Evening News Arena.
Models needed for fashion showcase
Models are needed for a charity fashion show which will showcase clothes on sale in a bustling town centre on the Isle of Man.
Financial advice for Mersey firms
Around 300 small businesses in Merseyside are being given the chance to benefit from free financial management workshops.
Gang who targeted ATMs jailed
A Merseyside gang who trawled the country doing smash and grab ATM burglaries have been jailed for a total of nearly 20 years.
Father petitions for 'Clare's Law'
The father of a Salford murder victim has handed in a petition at Number 10 demanding a change in the law to help protect women from domestic abuse.
Ex-care workers jailed for thefts
Two former Liverpool care home workers who "fleeced" vulnerable patients of tens of thousands of pounds have been jailed.
Jobseeker skills disparity revealed
Only 8% of Liverpool jobseekers believe strong communication and teamwork are important, despite most employers considering them to be vital, according to new research.
'Ashes-grab' man due in court
A man is due to appear in court in relation to the death of a Greater Manchester grandmother who fell and died fighting to keep hold of her handbag containing her husband's ashes.
Baby joy for Gary Barlow
Mancunian Take That star and X Factor judge Gary Barlow has revealed he is going to be a father for the fourth time.
Boarding chance at 'Waterloo Road'
People are being offered the chance to live in the Rochdale school which hosted the award-winning TV series Waterloo Road.
Coma recovery woman's book released
A Greater Manchester woman who spent three months in a coma is due to see the debut novel she had completely forgotten she was writing appear in print.
Widow reunited with war medals
A widow has been reunited with her husband's seven war medals which were lost in the 2009 Cumbria floods.
Flyover body widow can 'rest easy'
The widow of a man whose remains were found under a motorway flyover in Greater Manchester said the eight years he was missing were the "toughest" of her life.
Ashes-grab man charged over death
A man has been charged in connection with the death of a Greater Manchester grandmother who fell and died fighting to keep hold of her handbag containing her husband's ashes.
Man remanded on bomb hoax charge
A 40-year-old man has been remanded in custody when he appeared in court charged with making a hoax bomb threat at Stansted Airport.
Footballer Rio backs NHS e-petition
Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has tweeted his support for Labour's campaign to stop Government reforms to the NHS.
£21,480... it's finders keepers
A Lancashire couple who found £21,000 on their doorstep and handed it to police have been allowed to keep it.
New role for injured ex-HGV driver
Former HGV driver Trevor Wain, from Warrington, who was forced to quit his job after suffering a severe back injury has been helped back into work thanks to a disability charity.
Student to raise £2k for hospital
Wirral student Matthew Dacombe is hoping to raise more than £2,000 to help upgrade a children and young people's cancer ward.
Grant to help Riverside go green
Energy champions in the North West will be trained to ensure their neighbours remain eco-friendly in a green scheme backed by Government funding.
Ex-obese man to discuss life change
One of the former biggest insulin users in the country is to talk about the surgery that led to him losing more than half his body weight at an event in Liverpool.
Mother's farewell to fire victims
The mother of four children killed in a house fire in Lancashire has told mourners they were "all my heart, my life, my babies".
Man charged over Stansted bomb hoax
A 40-year-old man has been charged over a hoax bomb threat made to Stansted Airport, police have said.
£1bn sub-sea link contract awarded
A £1 billion contract has been awarded for the construction of the first sub-sea electricity link between Scotland and England, which will have a landing point on the Wirral peninsula.
Airport eye scanners to be reviewed
High-tech eye scanners designed to reduce the time taken for passengers to enter the UK have been scrapped at Manchester and Birmingham airports and closed to anyone who has not already registered, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) said.
Put career questions to Power Panel
Female empowerment will be at the heart of the sixth annual Sugar And Spice event in Manchester, organised by The Lesbian And Gay Foundation (LGF).
Couple 'may have been paddling'
A young Merseyside couple may have drowned after being swept into the sea by waves while they were "paddling", an inquest has heard.
Man cleared of 'Facebook riot'
A fourth man, from Nelson in Lancashire, has been cleared of encouraging rioting or looting via Facebook during last August's civil disturbances.
Measles outbreak declared
A measles outbreak has been declared after six people required hospital treatment on Merseyside.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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