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Campaigners have demanded reforms after two-year-old Awaab Ishak died from mould exposure at his Rochdale home in 2020.

Awaab Ishak: Plan to force landlords to tackle mouldy homes Housing Secretary Michael Gove unveils more detail of reforms after the death of toddler Awaab Ishak.

People in Stockport have reported heaps of red meat and chicken dumped in the Reddish area, often on an almost weekly basis.

Mystery meat dumped in Stockport baffles residents Random piles of red meat and chicken are being left around Stockport, to the bemusement of families.

Derek Draper, the author and former political adviser, has died aged 56, his wife Kate Garraway has said.

Draper grew up in Chorley and attended the University of Manchester.

Derek Draper: Kate Garraway says husband has died, aged 56 Derek Draper, a former political adviser, had multiple health issues after first being hospitalised with Covid in March 2020.

Parents are told not to send their children to the Dean Trust Ardwick after a fire on Thursday.

Manchester school closed after classroom damaged by fire

Some of the people affected by the tornado that ripped through two villages in Greater Manchester are saying their insurance claims are being turned down.

Storm Gerrit: Tornado-hit residents counting cost of repairs Some families hit by the storm in Greater Manchester say they have had insurance claims turned down.

Royal Mail is issuing a set of 15 stamps celebrating the Spice Girls, as they mark their 30th anniversary.

Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group.

Rogue landlords who refuse to maintain homes will no longer be "untouchable" under plans to drive up housing standards, Andy Burnham has said.

Andy Burnham: Mayor makes pledge to crackdown on rogue landlords Andy Burnham says a consultation on a new Greater Manchester landlords charter will start next week.

Elvis is in the building 🕺

Singer Elvis Presley is set to be brought back to life virtually as part of a new immersive concert experience🪩

They've been telling Mike Sweeney all about it.

Listen on BBC Sounds🎧 https://bbc.in/48lnDKe

Mother of two Sophie Luke has appealed for help finding a lost toy she was given by her father more than 45 years ago.

She lost Daisy at Middlebrook Retail Park in Bolton and is offering £150 for her safe return.

Read more on the BBC News website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-67862208

Storm Henk: The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings over the Lower River Irwell catchment areas around Salford.

There are also warnings around the River Mersey including Stockport and Sale.

Storm Henk: River flood warnings to residents after heavy rain The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside.

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Luke Littler from Warrington has reached the PDC World Championship semi-finals! 🎯

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/67858060

Hello 2024! 🥳

Wishing you a very happy new year from everyone at BBC Radio Manchester 🎆

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This year Manchester had a surprise visitor when Alice Cooper visited a shop to buy Johnny Depp a T-Shirt!😆

Alice Cooper pops into Manchester shop to buy Johnny Depp a T-shirt Jack Partington says the rock legend unexpectedly popped into his shop to buy Johnny Depp a T-shirt.

This year we met the all-female team crewing The Flying Scotsman for International Women's Day 🤩

The iconic steam train stopped off in Bury to mark the occasion🚂

Blackpool Tower 'fire' was fluttering orange netting.

Read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-67835079

Blackpool Tower 'fire' was fluttering orange netting Police say the "fire" was actually "lights on a reflective netting surface at the top of the tower".

A special documentary on BBC 2 celebrates the life of the Mrs Merton and Royle Family star Caroline Aherne.

The comedian, writer and actress who grew up in Wythenshawe died in 2016 at the age of 52, two years after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

The programme features interviews with her friends, and personal and family photos.

Hear her friend and co-writer Phil Mealey talking about her to BBC Radio Manchester

🔈 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h1wtt7

This year we had a blooming wonderful reunion with Corrie's Barbara Knox and Thelma Barlow!

They were captured living their best lives at the RHS Tatton Flower Show 😍 🌺

Around one hundred homes in Tameside have been damaged overnight by tornado-like winds.

Greater Manchester Police has declared a major incident due to the severity of the damage.

Roofs have been torn off houses and some walls have collapsed.

Some residents had to leave their homes and spent the night at Dukinfield Town Hall

Hear more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0h1wkq8

This year the sporting world lost a legend.

Tributes were made to Sir Bobby Charlton and this mural was painted on the side of The Trafford pub ❤️

More here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-67440305

Salford City have parted company with head coach Neil Wood.

The club are 21st in League Two after a 5-1 defeat by Tranmere on Boxing Day.

Read More: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67816050

There's a yellow weather warning for flooding in parts of Greater Manchester

Storm Gerrit: Disruption warning as storm hits on Wednesday The storm is expected to be felt across the country, with yellow wind and rain warnings in place.