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'Mosquitoes' buzz off

CONTROVERSIAL 'Mosquito' devices are set to stay in south Middleton despite calls for them to be scrapped. The Children's Commissioner for England has called for a ban on the hi-tech devices - currently in use in Alkrington and Rhodes - which disperse young people by emitting a high-pitched buzzing that can only be heard by people under the age of 25 on the grounds that it infringes their rights.

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Hundreds back Mike over college row

Hundreds back Mike over college row

A TOP COLLEGE principal from Alkrington has resigned following a dispute with the chairman of governors.

Four jailed after £1.6m drug factory find

Four jailed after £1.6m drug factory find

FOUR people have been jailed after a cocaine factory with the potential to produce £1.6m of the drug was discovered at a flat.


 

Video shows Christmas tree fire danger

Video shows Christmas tree fire danger

GREATER Manchester Fire Service has released dramatic footage showing just what can happen if your Christmas tree was to become involved in fire.

Karen is vowing to fight on after sacking upheld

Karen is vowing to fight on after sacking upheld

MENTAL health workers at North Manchester General Hospital have voted to continue strike action after sacked nurse Karen Reissmann lost her appeal against the decision to dismiss her.


 

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