BBC Manchester | People & Places

Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is offered a "serious" book deal to write his autobiography.

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The photographer tasked with documenting Ordsall Hall's £6.5m restoration has described his involvement as a "great privilege".

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A man Greater Manchester who nearly died from swine flu is urging healthy people to get the flu jab.

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Look back over 2010 with a review of the main events and news stories in Greater Manchester.

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Greater Manchester is to plug in 300 charging points to kick start the use of electric cars.

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Health officials in Manchester are reviewing their policy on fertility treatment after admitting it discriminates against same sex couples.

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Rochdale filmmaker Danny Lomax has put together Explore Falinge, a project which aims to show the positive side of the area.

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How discount and charity shops are taking the place of many well known chains in Greater Manchester's town centres.

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An African football fan has visited Manchester City for the first time since Blues' fans raised money for a team bus.

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Thousands of students march through Manchester city centre in protest at the government's hike in tuition fees.

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Manchester City Council picks the best photos of the inaugural Manchester Day and announces plans for next year's festivities.

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The Northern Quarter has been named Britain's best neighbourhood, a title which has been given a mixed response from the people of Manchester.

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