6 h. ago 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 discoveredBeneath an ash tree in a snow-covered park, a tiny soiled bundle stood out against the gleaming white. A passing dog stopped in its tracks, sniffing at the dirt-covered fabric. Its owner stepped closer then halted, horrified, and called 999.The first police officers at the scene carefully inspected the unusual object but had identified it within minutes: it was a little baby, frozen and decomposing in the first snow of winter. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Police launch investigation after bar worker, 19, found dead in Manchester flat

Manchester police released three people on bail who were arrested in connection with drug supply

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46 h. ago Lady Annabel Goldsmith dead, aged 91, as tributes paid to friend of Princess Diana

A popular nightclub in Mayfair was named after Lady Annabel

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4 d. ago Ricky Hatton's final days before tragic death as last sighting emerges

The British boxing icon was found dead aged just 46 at his home in Greater Manchester last month, with an inquest into his death opening on Thursday

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4 d. ago Ricky Hatton ‘appeared well’ days before he died, inquest hears

46-year-old former boxing champion was found dead at his home in Manchester last month

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4 d. ago Ricky Hatton's cause of death officially announced by coroner

The British boxing legend was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, last month

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4 d. ago Ricky Hatton's cause of death announced days after boxing legend's funeral

Former two-weight boxing wold champion Ricky Hatton was laid to rest last week having been found dead at his Manchester home in September

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4 d. ago Tragedy as 'super fit' Manchester university student, 20, found dead hours after complaining of upset stomach

"The night before, everything was perfectly fine"

Society

5 d. ago The Ricky Hatton details being made public as circumstances of death emerge

The British boxing legend was found dead at his home in Hyde, Greater Manchester, on September 14, with an inquest opening into his death taking place this week

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6 d. ago Son of woman shot dead on her doorstep says he had fight with drug dealers days before, murder trial hears

Peter Rutter claimed he and his brother had a violent altercation with three men from the JJ line about a week before their mum was murdered

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6 d. ago Man, 20, found dead in Ibiza hotel room after night out with friend

Stan-Lee Connor flew to Ibiza with his friend for a six-night holiday

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6 d. ago 'Dead flower' sent to Jewish day centre opposite Manchester terror attack site sparks evacuation

Emergency services descended on The Nicky, directly opposite the Manchester synagogue attack scene

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7 d. ago Girl and boy found dead in house named as woman arrested on suspicion of murder

The children, aged two and three, were found unresponsive and injured

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9 d. ago Ricky Hatton's manager wants 'truth out' about cause of death after finding his body

Ricky Hatton was laid to rest today, nearly a month after he was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester, with his manager Paul Speak among the mourners

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9 d. ago Lisa Knapp dead: Reality TV star dies suddenly as husband pays tribute

Lisa Knapp, who was known for her appearances on Swedish reality show Robinson, has died at the age of 52

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1 week ago Ricky Hatton's son's heartbreaking final words after his dad's tragic death aged 46

Ricky Hatton's son Campbell admitted he was "heartbroken" after the former two-weight world champion was found dead at his home in Manchester last month

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1 week ago 'He was the hero of Hyde' Ricky Hatton's coach's poignant tribute ahead of funeral

Dancing on Ice star Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde in Manchester in September

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1 week ago Nan shot dead on her own doorstep 'for what sons did', court hears

Jackie Rutter died aged 53 after being shot on the doorstep of her own home

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1 week ago Kemi Badenoch has put her stamp on the Tory leadership with big tax reveal – but will it be enough to save her?

After the Tories looked dead and buried in Manchester and Jenrick looked ready to take over as leader, Kemi Badenoch produced a speech which has breathed life into her party and leadership, says David Maddox

Politics

1 week ago Manchester synagogue attacker claimed allegiance to Islamic State group, police say

Counter terrorism police in Britain say that the assailant in last week's attack on a synagogue in the city of Manchester that left two people dead had claimed allegiance to Islamic State

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