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RSPCA reveals shocking statistics, launching foster career appeal for pets in Greater Manchester.
RSPCA launches urgent appeal for foster carers in Greater Manchester, after statistics reveal 700 rescued animals are waiting for a space.

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Oct 19, 2022
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Cost of Living: Warm banks and the cities they are opening in?
As the cost of living continues to bite, councils are looking into ways that they can help residents with rising energy bills.

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Aug 31, 2022
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Hosepipe ban comes into force for parts of England amid dry conditions and predicted heatwave.
Parched areas of England are facing a hosepipe ban amid very dry conditions and ahead of another predicted heatwave. Southern water...

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Aug 10, 2022
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Vietnamese nationals missing after Oldham mill fire named by Greater Manchester Police
Four Vietnamese nationals who are believed to have been in a mill when it caught fire have been named by police.

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Aug 8, 2022
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The Sims 4: Major issues to be resolved soon
The Sims 4 base game *and* High School Years are currently going through a rocky launch.

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Aug 5, 2022
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The Sims 4: New Update (July 26th, 2022)
The Sims Team has released a brand new update for The Sims 4 on PC, Mac, Xbox One and PS4! (26th July 2022)

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Aug 3, 2022
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Team England's Georgia Taylor-Brown wins silver in commonwealth games triathlon
Georgia Taylor Brown crossed the finish line during the Women's individual (Sprint Distance) final at Sutton Park.

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Aug 1, 2022
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The Sims 4 High school Years: The new expansion pack coming on July 28th.
Learn more about The Sims 4 High School Years Expansion Pack, set to release on July 28th, 2022, on PC, Mac, Xbox and PlayStation.

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Jul 6, 2022
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Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit Boris Johnson's cabinet
The chancellor and health secretary have resigned from government, saying they no longer have confidence in Boris Johnson to lead the...

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Jul 5, 2022
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Roe vs wade: What happens next?
On Friday 24th June, the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe vs Wade abortion case.

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Jun 27, 2022
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Primark finally goes online in new click-and-collect trial
Primark is to finally sell its clothes online through a news click and collect service for children's products.

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Jun 22, 2022
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Rail Strike: Reduced services to cause problems for travellers.
Travellers are facing reduced train services across England, Scotland and Wales ahead of the biggest rail strike in 30 years.

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Jun 20, 2022
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Bishop of Manchester 'deeply concerned' about Rwanda deportation plan.
Bishop of Manchester David Walker has added his support to a letter written by the two Archbishops

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Jun 17, 2022
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Pixar's buzz Lightyear Banned in UAE over same-sex kiss
'Lightyear' will follow the origin story of the astronaut who inspired the action figure in Toy Story.

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Jun 15, 2022
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Rwanda plan: Number of people on first flight close to single figures.
The number of asylum seekers due to be removed from the UK on the first deportation flight to Rwanda has fallen close to single figures.

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Jun 13, 2022
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Ukrainian refugee thanks host family as she is taken in and given new job in Worcestershire.
A Ukrainian refugee says her host family in Worcestershire are her 'heroes' for supporting her to get to work in the UK.

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Jun 1, 2022
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MP Rachel Maclean says people struggling with cost of living should get a better job.
The MP has said people struggling during the cost-of-living crisis should take on more hours at work or move to a better paid job.

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May 31, 2022
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Roe Vs Wade: Could the US be about to ban safe, legal abortions?
Abortion Rights are a contentious and divisive issue in the US, with protesters taking to the Supreme Court after the document was leaked

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May 30, 2022
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Fire Emblem: Three Hopes. The newest game coming on June 24th 2022.
Set in the same universe as the previous game, the newest game in the franchise focuses exclusively on the characters and world of Fire...

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May 27, 2022
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Another scaled-back timetable comes into force for ScotRail.
ScotRail's new timetable, which will see almost 700 fewer train services a day, begins on Monday as the deadlock over driver pay continues.

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May 27, 2022
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