Manchester (England)

Far right embraces fatwas | Jason N Parkinson

The English Defence League claims to protest against threats and intimidation – yet one of its organisers has issued a fatwa The English Defence League (EDL) claims it is a non-racist, multicultural organisation engaged in...

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More arrests over fire killings

Mr Mohammed died during the fire at the family home Two more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after an arson attack which killed a father-of-three and his wife at their Lancashire home. Abdullah Mohammed, 41, died...

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Teenage girl hid gun in handbag

A 17-year-old girl who hid an automatic gun in her handbag for a gang member has avoided a custodial sentence. Chanelle Merryweather, originally from Manchester, concealed the Browning pistol when she and co-accused Sammy...

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Coronation street star named mum of the year

CORONATION Street star Kym Marsh hasa been named Celebrity Mum of the Year. The actress and mother-of-two, from Ashton in Makerfield near Wigan, confirmed she is back together with former Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas as she...

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Pub landlords count cost of X Factor mania

PUB landlords have been left cursing X Factor twins John and Edward and the other contestants - because they are stopping drinkers from going out at weekends. One major pub group is so concerned about dwindling numbers it has...

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Manchester Airport Group invites tenders for new passenger information system

Angelica Mari, Computing , Wednesday 4 November 2009 at 12:26:00 Five-year deal will include provision, installation and support of a single platform Manchester Airports Group is seeking IT suppliers for work related to a...

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Mass pub foreign satellite case ruling out

A group of 26 licensees from 19 pubs across the country will now each face magistrates over charges of using foreign satellite systems. Licensees are charged with dushonestly receiving a TV signal District Judge Sanders at...

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Woman claimed £9K in benefit fraud

A WOMAN has escaped jail after cheating taxpayers out of more than £9,000 in benefits. Parminder Singh, formerly of Lauderdale Crescent, Longsight, claimed £9,062.55 in Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support and...

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Bodycare ban staff poppies

A BARMY beauty store has banned its workers from wearing poppies to honour brave British soldiers who died for their country. Employees at Bodycare were left stunned when a staff member was ordered to take off her poppy in...

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Knitwear firm boss 'in deal to launder £100K'

A FACTORY boss has gone on trial accused of agreeing to launder £100,000 of drug money. Irshad Ahmad was arrested when officers from the Serious Organised Crime Agency visited the Ardwick premises of Manchester Knitwear in...

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