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It’s hard not to admire Angela Rayner. Her backstory is almost cinematic – bullied kid growing up poor in Stockport, Manchester, told she would never amount to anything, illiterate mentally ill mother who she cared for from the age of ten. Pregnant at 16, deputy leader of the Labour Party…

Other lives: Determined leader of political and environmental campaigns

The 32-year-old from Stockport emerged victorious in Blackpool with a stunning 18-6 win.

Stolen From Ivor once had many stores across Greater Manchester and beyond

Stop and search powers have been introduced by police after cars were also reportedly damaged

An influx of buyers are flocking to Rochdale as a more affordable alternative to Manchester, Stockport and Trafford

Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 2.20pm on Saturday, establishing a 100m cordon.

Bosses at a former south Manchester business, loved by locals, confirmed they're considering making SK4's famous landmark their new north west home