Jenny Simpson Editor
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Jenny Simpson is the editor of ManchesterWorld and runs a team covering news, sport and culture in Manchester

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445 Articles
over 1 year ago
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World Pie Eating Championships: Barry Rigby claims third victory by gobbling pie in just 35 seconds

Barry Rigby beat rivals for the third time in the World Pie Eating Championships in Harry’s Bar in Wigan.

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Liam Smith murder probe: Sheffield man charged over death of Wigan dad

Michael Hillier, 38, of Sheffield, has been charged with murder and is due in court today.

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over 1 year ago
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Christopher Hughes murder: seven men convicted of killing Wigan man in Skelmersdale

They were all also convicted of kidnapping the 37-year-old, who was snatched off the street in broad daylight.

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over 1 year ago
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Mitchell Gleave: man raped unconscious woman after asking to use the phone at her Manchester home

Mitchell Gleave, 27, attacked the woman in a terrifying ordeal and has now been jailed for 15 years.

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over 1 year ago
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Blackpool strongman proposes to partner in front of thousands at Bowler’s Exhibition Centre in Ma...

Steve Stevens, who stars in the Circus of Horrors at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, popped the question in front of 3,000 ...

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over 1 year ago
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Swinton man jailed for 15 years after cornering man in ginnel in Morecambe and shooting him in th...

The victim, in his 20s, leapt over a garden fence but could not escape the pair.

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over 1 year ago
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King Charles in Manchester: photos as monarch visits GCHQ and Kellogg’s Trafford Factory

King Charles III arrived at Manchester Victoria Station today for his visit to the city region.

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over 1 year ago
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Shaun Armstrong: teacher’s loved ones to walk between Oldham Athletic & Man Utd stadiums in his m...

The charity event will raise money for Papyrus, which helps work to prevent suicide in young people.

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over 1 year ago
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Amy’s Little Cakery: Ramsbottom teacher’s amazing 2D-style cartoon cakes go viral on Instagram

Part-time baker Amy Bicknell from Ramsbottom has amassed over 100,000 Instagram followers for her side hustle, Amy’s ...

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over 1 year ago
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Liam Smith murder: man arrested in Sheffield after death of Wigan man in acid and gun attack

Liam Smith’s body was found on Kilburn Drive in Wigan on the evening of Thursday 24 November 2022.

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Tyson Fury surprises fans on Ryanair flight at Manchester Airport after family holiday with wife ...

Tyson Fury, wife Paris and their kids were spotted at Manchester Airport after enjoying a holiday in Tenerife.

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Man Utd legend Eric Cantona returns to Manchester with Sir Alex Ferguson for new show - where to ...

Cantona was back in the city to unveil a new exhibition, From Moss Side to Marseille, that he has helped curate at th...

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