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Ricky Hatton: The 'People's Champion' and his devoted fans
Ricky Hatton, a British boxer known for his accessible personality and all-action style, died at 46; thousands of UK fans, many from Manchester, travelled to Las Vegas to support him during his three fights at the MGM Grand between 2007 and 2009, creating lasting memories.
Ricky Hatton: The 'People's Champion' and his devoted fans
Ricky Hatton, a British boxer known for his accessible personality and all-action style, died at 46; thousands of UK fans, many from Manchester, travelled to Las Vegas to support him during his three fights at the MGM Grand between 2007 and 2009, creating lasting memories.
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36% Bias Score
£9m Cannabis Smuggling Ring Broken: Two Jailed
Two Chinese men, Yudong Ouyang and Gary Hon, were jailed for smuggling £9 million worth of cannabis from Manchester to Northern Ireland concealed in wooden flooring; the operation involved up to 38 deliveries between June 2019 and February 2020.
£9m Cannabis Smuggling Ring Broken: Two Jailed
Two Chinese men, Yudong Ouyang and Gary Hon, were jailed for smuggling £9 million worth of cannabis from Manchester to Northern Ireland concealed in wooden flooring; the operation involved up to 38 deliveries between June 2019 and February 2020.
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36% Bias Score
Manchester Rapist Targeted Drunk Victims
Sid Ali Djelid, 39, was convicted of five counts of rape in Manchester after targeting three intoxicated individuals—two men and one woman—between February and July 2024 in China Town and Canal Street, stealing their phones and credit cards; he will be sentenced on October 6th.
Manchester Rapist Targeted Drunk Victims
Sid Ali Djelid, 39, was convicted of five counts of rape in Manchester after targeting three intoxicated individuals—two men and one woman—between February and July 2024 in China Town and Canal Street, stealing their phones and credit cards; he will be sentenced on October 6th.
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28% Bias Score
Two Manchester Bus Crashes Highlight Recurring Safety Issue
Two buses collided with low bridges in Manchester within hours, leaving a total of 20 people injured in the first crash; the second bus crash resulted in no injuries but significant damage, highlighting a recurring safety issue that resulted in a driver arrest.
Two Manchester Bus Crashes Highlight Recurring Safety Issue
Two buses collided with low bridges in Manchester within hours, leaving a total of 20 people injured in the first crash; the second bus crash resulted in no injuries but significant damage, highlighting a recurring safety issue that resulted in a driver arrest.
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56% Bias Score
Catterall Wins Technical Decision Over Eubank After Head Clash
Jack Catterall defeated Harlem Eubank by technical decision in a welterweight bout at Manchester's AO Arena after a clash of heads in the sixth round resulted in a significant cut above Catterall's eye, halting the fight in the seventh round.
Catterall Wins Technical Decision Over Eubank After Head Clash
Jack Catterall defeated Harlem Eubank by technical decision in a welterweight bout at Manchester's AO Arena after a clash of heads in the sixth round resulted in a significant cut above Catterall's eye, halting the fight in the seventh round.
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44% Bias Score
Manchester Museum Wins European Museum of the Year Award
The 138-year-old Manchester Museum in the UK won the European Museum of the Year award for its community engagement, addressing its colonial past, and the repatriation of 174 objects to the Anindilyakwa people in 2023 after a £15 million revamp.
Manchester Museum Wins European Museum of the Year Award
The 138-year-old Manchester Museum in the UK won the European Museum of the Year award for its community engagement, addressing its colonial past, and the repatriation of 174 objects to the Anindilyakwa people in 2023 after a £15 million revamp.
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40% Bias Score
Ricky Hatton, Former British Boxing Champion, Found Dead at 47
British boxing champion Ricky Hatton, 47, was found dead at his Manchester home on Sunday morning; police stated his death is not considered suspicious.
Ricky Hatton, Former British Boxing Champion, Found Dead at 47
British boxing champion Ricky Hatton, 47, was found dead at his Manchester home on Sunday morning; police stated his death is not considered suspicious.
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12% Bias Score
Manchester Tutor Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Five Young Girls
A Manchester tutor, Umair Iqbal, 38, received a 14-year sentence for sexually assaulting five young Muslim girls aged 8-18 over 10 years during Koran and math tutoring sessions in their homes; a 15-year-old victim's report led to his conviction on 29 out of 30 counts of sexual assault.
Manchester Tutor Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Five Young Girls
A Manchester tutor, Umair Iqbal, 38, received a 14-year sentence for sexually assaulting five young Muslim girls aged 8-18 over 10 years during Koran and math tutoring sessions in their homes; a 15-year-old victim's report led to his conviction on 29 out of 30 counts of sexual assault.
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32% Bias Score
Manchester's Royal Exchange: A History Rooted in Slavery and Colonialism
New research reveals Manchester's Royal Exchange building's deep connections to slavery and colonialism, implicating prominent families like the Gladstones and linking its 19th-century operation to the transatlantic slave trade, opium trade, and exploitation of Indian indentured workers.
Manchester's Royal Exchange: A History Rooted in Slavery and Colonialism
New research reveals Manchester's Royal Exchange building's deep connections to slavery and colonialism, implicating prominent families like the Gladstones and linking its 19th-century operation to the transatlantic slave trade, opium trade, and exploitation of Indian indentured workers.
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32% Bias Score
Oasis Reunion Concerts Generate Significant Economic Boost for Manchester
Oasis's reunion concerts in Manchester are drawing fans from across the globe, boosting local businesses and generating significant economic activity, with tourism revenue increasing by almost 300% in Cardiff during the preceding gigs.
Oasis Reunion Concerts Generate Significant Economic Boost for Manchester
Oasis's reunion concerts in Manchester are drawing fans from across the globe, boosting local businesses and generating significant economic activity, with tourism revenue increasing by almost 300% in Cardiff during the preceding gigs.
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40% Bias Score
Audemars Piguet Opens Manchester House, Signaling Luxury Market Expansion
Audemars Piguet opened its 23rd House in Manchester on King Street in May 2024, a remodeled Georgian residence showcasing local culture and offering an exclusive experience for clients, signaling expansion beyond London into a key luxury market.
Audemars Piguet Opens Manchester House, Signaling Luxury Market Expansion
Audemars Piguet opened its 23rd House in Manchester on King Street in May 2024, a remodeled Georgian residence showcasing local culture and offering an exclusive experience for clients, signaling expansion beyond London into a key luxury market.
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40% Bias Score
Cocaine-Fueled Driver Jailed for 12 Years After Fatal Accident
Rawal Rehman, 36, was jailed for 12 years for causing the death of three-year-old Louisa Palmisano after a cocaine-fueled driving incident in Manchester on February 22nd, fleeing the scene before his arrest two days later.
Cocaine-Fueled Driver Jailed for 12 Years After Fatal Accident
Rawal Rehman, 36, was jailed for 12 years for causing the death of three-year-old Louisa Palmisano after a cocaine-fueled driving incident in Manchester on February 22nd, fleeing the scene before his arrest two days later.
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40% Bias Score
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