Three victims of grooming gangs in Rochdale have received “substantial” damages and a personal apology from the chief constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The women met Stephen Watson, the
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A judge has outlined the race against time a woman trying to find a kidney donor for her teenage son might face. William Verden, 17, who suffers from kidney disease
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A man who exploited a vulnerable victim found living in a squalid shed has walked free from court.On Friday, Peter Swailes Jr, 56, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court to
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Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill and detectives have been given more time to question him. The 20-year-old
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Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. The 20-year-old was suspended from playing or training with the club, following allegations
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People living in England’s “left behind” communities were 46% more likely to die from Covid-19 than those in the rest of the country, a new report has found. The study
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Eight men who sued Manchester City after complaining of being abused by paedophile Barry Bennell more than 30 years ago have lost a High Court fight. The men, now in
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Around half of care homes in Greater Manchester are unable to accept new residents due to Covid-19 staffing absences, latest figures show. Outlining the impact of the fresh wave of
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A mother is fighting to free her autistic son who has been kept in a converted hospital filing room for more than four years. Nicola Cassidy says her 24-year-old son
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The mother of a severely disabled boy has been awarded £500,000 after a High Court judge ruled she was given negligent advice by a midwife when pregnant. Callum Best, who
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