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People hoping to boost their fitness are being encouraged to join a 10 kilometre walk with a difference, in regions including the North West, to support a charity providing expert care.
Teams to play 24 hours of football
Charity founder Andrew Thorp, from Bolton, is to stage a 24-hour football marathon in an attempt to raise £10,000.
Bunting ready for jubilee party
Craft-loving ladies in Cumbria have been busy at work creating yards of bunting ahead of a village's jubilee celebrations.
MPs 'must highlight BBQ dangers'
An Aintree-based charity is urging MPs to ensure their constituents stay safe over the jubilee weekend by reminding them not to take barbecues indoors.
Obese women may never escape stigma
Overweight women may never escape the stigma of obesity even after they have lost weight, according to a study that involved the University of Manchester.
Go-ahead for 15 technical colleges
Fifteen new University Technical Colleges (UTCs), which includes institutions based in Salford, Birkenhead, Liverpool and Cumbria, are to open within two years, the Government has said.
Rita's jewels locked away on set
Coronation Street star Barbara Knox has revealed her Manchester street is paved with pearls and diamonds after years of collecting jewellery to wear on the show.
Prostate cancer protein identified
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have identified a prostate cancer protein that could lead to new diagnostic tests and treatments.
Couple jailed over bunker boy
A mother and stepfather who forced their 11-year-old son to live in a filthy converted coal bunker in Blackpool have each been jailed for two years.
Four arrested over shooting bailed
Four people arrested over the fatal shooting of a man in a Greater Manchester pub have been released on bail.
Actor takes on pedalo challenge
Former EastEnders actor Don Gilet is preparing to pedal a pedalo five miles across Lake Windermere to highlight a charity's awareness week.
Drowned boy 'very likeable and fun'
A 15-year-old Lancashire boy who drowned in a reservoir was a "very likeable" young man who was full of fun, his headteacher has said.
Two in hospital after factory fire
Two workmen were taken to hospital following a fire at a factory in Greater Manchester.
Engineering firm Rotary faces sale
An engineering firm which is headquartered in Cheshire and has worked on projects for the BBC and the Scottish Parliament is facing an uncertain future after its Australian owner collapsed.
0.2% increase in house prices
House prices increased by 0.2% during this month, but the rise was only driven by London and the South while prices in the North West fell, a study has said.
Take that! Celebs score for charity
Robbie Williams' England side has beaten a team of Hollywood A-listers and football legends 3-1 in the fourth Soccer Aid at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium.
Girl's royal design takes to skies
A 11-year-old schoolgirl has spoken of her pride at having a 747 jumbo jet decorated with her Diamond Jubilee artwork.
'Portas pilots' town centres named
Twelve town centres have been named as the first "Portas pilots", entitling them to funding and expert advice as they seek to regenerate high streets.
Mother killed in road accident
A woman was killed by a lorry while crossing the road with her 20-month-old son in his pushchair in Greater Manchester.
Fulham tops for young professionals
The most popular areas for aspiring young professionals to snap up a home have been named, from Jesmond and Didsbury to Cardiff and Hove.
Couple jailed over bunker boy
A mother and stepfather who forced their 11-year-old son to live in a filthy converted coal bunker in Blackpool have each been jailed for two years.
Couple jailed over bunker boy
A mother and stepfather who forced their 11-year-old son to live in a filthy converted coal bunker in Blackpool have each been jailed for two years.
Couple sentenced over bunker boy
A mother and stepfather who forced their 11-year-old son to live in a filthy converted coal bunker in their Blackpool home are due to be sentenced.
Tory majority tumbles
Tories won this week's only council by-election, in Cumbria, but their majority was slashed by more than 600 votes.
Exchange rate 'lottery' warning
A postcode lottery on currency exchange rates could be leaving some holidaymakers short-changed, with Thomas Cook offering its lowest total of 553.80 euro in Manchester, according to a consumer group.
Four held in pub shooting probe
Detectives investigating the murder of a man who was gunned down in a Greater Manchester pub have arrested four people.
Royal Mail beats delivery targets
Royal Mail has delivered its best quarterly targets for first and second class post for almost two years, with 95% of first class letters delivered the next day in Carlisle and Halifax.
Green heroes win Octavia awards
Six people with a passion for the outdoors, including two men from the North West, have been recognised as green heroes in the National Trust's first Octavia Hill Awards.
Stars play charity football match
Two teams of celebrities, including A-list Hollywood actors and footballing superstars, will be playing in a gala charity match.
Man dies in pub shooting
A man has died and three others wounded after a shooting in a pub, police said.
Cycling champ supports On Yer Bike
Cycling champion Brian Rourke has been sharing expert tips with Stoke City manager Tony Pulis and TV presenter Nick Hancock during their training in Cheshire ahead of their On Yer Bike challenge.
Man 'sorry' for abducting daughter
A former insurance salesman from Greater Manchester jailed after abducting his daughter on her third birthday more than two years ago then refusing to reveal her whereabouts is "sorry" for the "trouble he has caused", a High Court judge heard.
Rally boost for little princesses
Roads across the country will be turned pink next month as drivers get behind the wheel for an annual charity event, which will be stopping in Carlisle.
'Shafilea secret too much to bear'
The sister of Shafilea Ahmed has told a jury it was a "relief" to tell police after seven years that her Warrington-based parents had murdered the teenager.
'Sweet tin' savings thief jailed
A man who stole a pensioner's life savings after finding the cash in a Quality Street tin on the floor of a Blackpool amusement arcade has been jailed for four months.
Killer goalie offered club trial
A goalkeeper jailed for killing two young boys and badly injuring their father from Manchester in a crash while drink-driving has been offered the chance to restart his career after he is released from prison.
Sellafield workers stage walkout
More than 1,000 construction workers have staged an unofficial walkout from the Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria in a row over jobs.
Stone Roses play first comeback gig
Around 1,000 fans saw The Stone Roses play in Warrington - their first gig since the band was resurrected after an absence of 16 years.
Early roll-out for single benefit
The new single welfare benefit is to be introduced six months earlier than planned, with claimants in the North West experiencing it first from April next year.
Link up saved money for equipment
A Prestwich-based health charity has revealed that a five-year sponsorship deal with another good cause has helped it save more than £4,000.
Team get on their bikes for hospice
Architects, property developers, and engineers have cycled from London to Manchester to raise funds for a children's hospice.
Carers open up in Vitalise video
Carers looking after loved ones with dementia have opened up about their experiences in a video made by national disability charity Vitalise, which has a centre in Merseyside.
Landlord tackles tenant debt issues
Tenants in rent arrears will receive financial advice from their social landlord in Merseyside in a bid to stop them descending into further debt.
Teenager accused of girl's murder
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murdering and raping a teenage girl whose body was found in undergrowth near an observatory in Wirral.
Uni bans Muamba tweet student
A student jailed for using Twitter to mock heart attack Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba has been banned from university for the rest of the year.
Woman died after 'vinegar abortion'
A pregnant mother-of-five from Salford died after drinking vinegar during a botched home abortion.
Fundraisers pay tribute to Lillie
A fundraising group set up in memory of a six-year-old girl, from St Helens, is helping children with disabilities to enjoy an extra-special holiday.
May's complaints plan welcomed
A neighbourhood services figure with Manchester City Council has welcomed Home Secretary Theresa May's plan for a community trigger to force police to investigate repeated complaints.
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Wednesday 30 May 2012
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