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Tributes pour in for Blackburn mum, 32, killed by falling branch The woman, named locally as Blackburn woman Madia Kauser, was hit by a falling branch at a Blackburn park.

Tributes pour in for Blackburn mum, 32, killed by falling branch

Full list of every Hobbycraft store closing down - See if your local is shutting Hobbycraft has announced that several stores will be closing down across the UK. See the full list to check if your local store is shutting.

Full list of every Hobbycraft store closing down - See if your local is shutting

Christine McGuinness: Paddy McGuinness 'is the only man that I'll ever love' Christine McGuinness has discussed her ex-husband, Paddy, on Channel 4's Celebs Go Dating.

Christine McGuinness: Paddy McGuinness 'is the only man that I'll ever love'

CD reviews : The Outlaws, Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman, Clarence White The Outlaws,”Green Grass and High Tides: Best of the Outlaws” (Floating World/Retroworld)- This tuneful Florida outfit have always tended to be pigeonholed as Southern rockers, but in reality The Outlaws persistent use of three and four part vocal harmonies and strongly country influenced brand of material has always set them apart from most of their contemporaries in the field. This excellent anthology from Floating World focusses attention on the cream of their illustrious back catalogue, showcasing some crisply crafted gems from their 1975 debut album such as “There Goes Another Love Song” and the epic “Green Grass and High Tides” alongside the band’s biggest U.S. singles success, their 1980 cover of Stan Jones’ classic 1948 pop/country hit,”(Ghost) Riders In The Sky.”

CD reviews : The Outlaws, Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman, Clarence White

These 'home wreckers' can devalue your property and even 'collapse a sale' From rats and mice to woodworm, these are three of the common infestations in the UK that can cause a decrease in property value when selling.

These 'home wreckers' can devalue your property and even 'collapse a sale'

Woman suffers 'serious head injury' following crash on motorway roundabout A woman who was a motorbike passenger was hospitalised with a "serious head injury" following a crash at the Bowdon roundabout for the M56

Woman suffers 'serious head injury' following crash on motorway roundabout

Bid to build nursery on site of riding centre in Green Belt going to appeal Bosses of an Urmston stables and riding centre have lodged an appeal with the planning inspectorate

Bid to build nursery on site of riding centre in Green Belt going to appeal

I raced across Manchester but I'm sure Race Across the World must be easier The BBC’s Race Across the World is a popular series and now you can race across Manchester as the new experience launches.

I raced across Manchester but I'm sure Race Across the World must be easier

Summer holiday childcare dilemma? Kellogg's Football Camps have you covered Like a lot of parents, I have a love-hate relationship with the six-week summer holidays.

Summer holiday childcare dilemma? Kellogg's Football Camps have you covered

Millions of Tesco shoppers can earn extra Clubcard points worth up to £50 Millions of Tesco shoppers can get extra Clubcard points worth up to £50 but you need to be quick.

Millions of Tesco shoppers can earn extra Clubcard points worth up to £50

Careers event to uncover next generation of digital marketing professionals LocaliQ is hosting a talent assessment day to identify and recruit skilled digital marketing and sales professionals

Careers event to uncover next generation of digital marketing professionals

Zoo keepers save life of cute baby animal by hand-rearing him with a bottle Heartwarming footage shows how keepers at Blackpool Zoo saved the life of a cute baby porcupine.

Zoo keepers save life of cute baby animal by hand-rearing him with a bottle

Motorway closed after car 'driving wrong way' crashes The M65 was closed earlier this evening after a car, reportedly travelling the wrong way crashed with two more vehicles

Motorway closed after car 'driving wrong way' crashes

Diversion routes after serious crash closes major motorway Details of diversion routes for motorists to use after a serious crash has closed the M65

Diversion routes after serious crash closes major motorway

Major motorway closed with queuing traffic after serious crash The M65 is partly closed after reports of a crash with traffic being turned back.

Major motorway closed with queuing traffic after serious crash

M6: Lanes closed and 25-minute delays due to overturned caravan Two lanes are closed on the M6, between Lancaster and Hampson, due to an overturned caravan.

M6: Lanes closed and 25-minute delays due to overturned caravan

Co-Op apologies to customers after recalling product due to possible ‘health risk’ Co-Op apologies to customers after recalling product due to possible ‘health risk’

Co-Op apologies to customers after recalling product due to possible ‘health risk’

Controversial rappers Kneecap to play huge show next week near Trafford Outspoken Irish rap group Kneecap will be playing a show in a local park next week as part of a huge music event.

Controversial rappers Kneecap to play huge show next week near Trafford

‘Switch-on will be so special’ says Olly Murs ahead of Blackpool Illuminations There are just three weeks to go before one of the North West’s great free spectacles bursts into life attracting millions of visitors from all over the country

‘Switch-on will be so special’ says Olly Murs ahead of Blackpool Illuminations

Everything you need to know as Red Arrows to perform at Blackpool Air Show TODAY Everything you need to know as Red Arrows to perform at Blackpool Air Show TODAY

Everything you need to know as Red Arrows to perform at Blackpool Air Show TODAY

Head chef reveals exciting ambitions for Michelin-starred restaurant Adam Pitfield is the head chef of Northcote in Langho

Head chef reveals exciting ambitions for Michelin-starred restaurant

I rolled back the years at Trafford Centre – and felt like I was in a TV game show As a fully paid-up member of the football mum community, it's fair to say you will usually find me driving to matches or on the sidelines.

I rolled back the years at Trafford Centre – and felt like I was in a TV game show

All-day dance party coming to Stretford later this month - at a secret location Stretford will host an all-day dance event organised by Rainy Heart and Elody

All-day dance party coming to Stretford later this month - at a secret location

The scores are in - the latest food hygiene ratings for Sale and Altrincham The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Sale and Altrincham restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed

The scores are in - the latest food hygiene ratings for Sale and Altrincham

Parents urged to use sunscreen properly as confusion puts children at risk Parents are being warned to improve their understanding of sunscreen labels amid rising concerns over children's sun safety

Parents urged to use sunscreen properly as confusion puts children at risk

Review: Roxy Ballroom offers adults the chance to release their inner child Roxy Ballroom in Deansgate, Manchester, offers a vibrant mix of adult-friendly games

Review: Roxy Ballroom offers adults the chance to release their inner child

Tributes roll in for beloved and 'warm-hearted' Coronation Street actor Tributes have poured in for Coronation Street actor Frank Grimes, who died last week at the age of 78 following a short illness.

Tributes roll in for beloved and 'warm-hearted' Coronation Street actor

Mum wins £4m house in Cheshire's 'Golden Triangle' popular with footballers Emily Ward, a 48-year-old mother of two from Devon, has won a £4 million luxury home in Alderley Edge through the Omaze Prize Draw

Mum wins £4m house in Cheshire's 'Golden Triangle' popular with footballers

What the weather will be like in borough this weekend The Met Office has issued the weekend weather forecast for Trafford and Altrincham

What the weather will be like in borough this weekend

Flat closed down after visitors 'threw dog faeces from balcony' A flat at King Water Apartments in Old Trafford has been shut down after repeated disturbances

Flat closed down after visitors 'threw dog faeces from balcony'