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SABINA AKHTAR: She had warned police her husband planned to kill her

Murdered Sabina Akhtar was failed by police, CPS and social services, says coroner

Systematic failures by police, prosecutors and social services may have contributed to the death of a woman murdered by her husband, a coroner has ruled.

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Video: Daniel Rigby jailed for life for murdering Rio Smedley, 2, in 'sustained and violent attack'

A man has been jailed for life after being convicted of beating a two-year-old child to death in a "wicked attack". Rio Smedley had 91 separate injuries on his body and died from a ruptured liver, a trial at Manchester Crown Court heard.

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Spared prison: Fraudster's moll who enjoyed lavish lifestyle funded by jailed husband's scams

A fraudster's moll who enjoyed sunshine breaks funded by her husband’s scams has been blasted by a judge.

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Thieves strip bike shop bare before it even opens as cycle thefts continue to rise

Two young entrepreneurs have been left devastated after thieves stole their entire stock from their new bike shop – before they had even had chance to open.

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Woman on mobility scooter hit by reversing van in Wythenshawe

A woman riding a mobility scooter was hit by a reversing box van in Wythenshawe. The woman suffered minor head injuries in the crash, which happened at the junction of Hall Lane and Hilditch Lane, shortly after 1pm.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in Farnworth house

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At the double: Veterans draw up battleplans for even bigger Fusilier protest

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Greater Manchester Fire Service posts live online updates of every incident on Bonfire weekend

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Comet officially enters administration

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Wok a disaster: Student sparks blaze after frying chicken nuggets for first time

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Ed Miliband visits 'gold medal factory' at National Cycling Centre

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Mapped: Manchester set for 'biggest and best ever' Christmas markets

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Man, 34, from Stockport admits handling terrorist documents

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Greater Manchester hospitals raise £47m by charging patients and staff to park

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Huge fire at China town bakery in Manchester city centre

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Review: Muse at Manchester Arena

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Tributes to Didsbury-born student found dead in his Liverpool flat

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High speed rail link on track for 'quick decision'

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Police release CCTV image after student sexually assaulted in broad daylight outside Labour Party Conference

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Backing for Salford mayor Ian Stewart as storm grows over town hall spin doctor

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Teenage girl attacked in Alexandra Park - police appeal for jogger who helped to come forward

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Exam regulator says teachers guilty of 'significantly' over-marking pupils' GCSE English

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Wish 2012: By George - it's St George's Manchester Parade

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Ex-nurse rapped after she writes book about health visitor seducing and killing a dying patient

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Pictured: Fans thrilled as McFly turn on Trafford Centre Christmas lights

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Car-ring scam gang ordered to pay £70k back to their victims

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Ex-Rochdale children's services boss 'too ill' to attend select committee hearing on sex grooming scandal

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Firefighter brings woman back to life following blaze at her Failsworth home

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No comment from Manchester City over reports Roberto Mancini held talks with Monaco

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Boy, 10, 'suffers horrific' facial injuries in Salford when industrial firework explodes in his face

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Man dies after being hit by van in Dukinfield

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Freddie Starr arrested by detectives leading the Jimmy Savile abuse inquiry

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Pair arrested after cocaine given to 'trick or treat' children in Royton

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Grieving mum of Cameron Cash fights to cut East Lancs speed limit to 30 mph

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Raiders smash their way in to a Salford petrol station - to steal two bottles of coke

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Manchester United will 'monitor the situation closely' after fan's alleged 'monkey' gesture towards Danny Welbeck

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Don't miss your chance to quiz Police Commissioner candidates

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Google celebrates L.S Lowry's 125th birthday

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Pet dog sees off attackers armed with machetes in Bridghall

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Designer Nadine Merabi's outfits featured in The Human Mannequin documentary

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Manchester Christmas Markets 2012: A guide to the city's festive stalls

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Jailed gangster Kirk Bradley hires Arran Coghlan to help overturn conviction

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Illegal workers to be deported after UK Border Agency raided Bury restaurant

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Stockport council executive could fall over Solutions SK missing £5m no confidence vote

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Pictured: First glimpse inside Albert Square Chop House

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Greater Manchester councils team up in 'bulk-buy' bid that could slash £200 a year off fuel bills

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Former Paris Angels drummer Simon Worrall died after complications following surgery

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Road deaths in Greater Manchester down by almost 40 per cent

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Wish 2012: Birtle and Rochdale Riding for Special Needs rides to the rescue

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Bonfires - live updates

Greater Manchester Fire Service is posting live updates of every firework-related incident all weekend
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United v Arsenal: Match centre

Follow full coverage of United's big game clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford, with RVP in the spotlight
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West Ham v Man City: Match centre

Follow stats, analysis and commentary from the Blues' Premier League clash with the Hammers at Upton Park
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TipStars - week 12 entry form

Are you the region's greatest football tipster? Here's your chance to find out! The MEN is running an exclusive contest where our readers try to predict the results of 10 key football matches the following weekend.

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Police Commissioner vote

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Sir Alex Ferguson 'convinced' Mark Clattenburg is innocent

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson refuses to believe referee Mark Clattenburg would have directed a racial insult at a player.

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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini close to 'seven or eight' teams last season

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini said he was close to "seven or eight" teams at the end of last season when it looked like the Blues had lost out on the Premier League title race.

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I Love Recycling

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Advertorial - Are you Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model

Auditions taking place for series 9 in Manchester on Tuesday 13th November
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