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Andy Burnham to try to run for Parliament after Labour MP says he'll stand down for him

The mayor of Greater Manchester says "change is needed at a national level" as he confirms he'll try to stand in the Makerfield seat being vacated by Josh Simons.

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King visits victims of Golders Green stabbings
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Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
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Play-off final may be delayed by Spygate hearing
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Richie Anderson's unique guide to Eurovision ahead of second semi-final. Video, 00:11:00
Richie shares the countries battling for a place in Saturday's final, how the voting works, and what to expect from the UK's first live performance.
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Eric Morecambe at 100: Why is he still so funny?
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Madonna, Shakira & BTS to headline World Cup show
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New bypass named Pork Pie Way after public vote
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How to cook one of the UK's 'most hated' vegetables. Video, 00:05:02
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The surprising foods that can cause kidney stones
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Ian Holloway: I had tears in my eyes when I finally got hearing aids
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'Fruit and vegetables are toxic to my child'
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Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers
The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.
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What are the changes to PIP payments? Video, 00:06:13
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Disabled man spied on by bosses wins £300k payout
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'Scotland's oldest bakery' changes hands after 200 years in the same family
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'World's biggest public art sculpture trail' as 150 lions take over county. Audio, 00:05:21
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Why Eurovision's 70th year is facing its biggest boycott yet. Audio, 27 minutes
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