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Suspect Remanded After Death Of Bullied Man: An 18-year-old man charged with harassing David Askew, who died after a confrontation outside his home, has been remanded in custody.; Read the full story

BA Passengers Try To Change Travel Plans: Thousands of passengers are trying to change their travel plans ahead of British Airways cabin crew strikes due to start next Saturday.; Read the full story

Bulger Mother's Fury Over Adviser's 'Insult': The mother of James Bulger has called for a senior government adviser to be sacked after she described the toddler's killing as "exceptionally unpleasant".; Read the full story

Two Teens Held Over Have-A-Go Hero Murder: Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man who died confronting robbers in East London.; Read the full story

'Migrant Workers Abused And Exploited': Agency and migrant workers employed by meat and poultry firms are suffering "mistreatment and exploitation", an official inquiry has revealed.; Read the full story

Scare After Pests Found In Microwave Popcorn: Packets of microwave popcorn have been recalled after some were found to contain tiny pests, known as weevils.; Read the full story

Loan Guarantee To Secure Vauxhall's Future: The Government has announced a £270 million loan guarantee to car giant General Motors to help secure its Vauxhall operations in Britain.; Read the full story

F1 Season Starts In Controversy: Jenson Button shrugged off the controversy regarding an innovative aerodynamic concept the new McLaren car is using.; Read the full story

Essex Teen To Represent UK At Eurovision: A 19-year-old from Essex has been chosen to represent the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.; Read the full story

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Monday: Showers; Max: 8°C; Min: 1°C

Tuesday: Cloudy; Max: 10°C; Min: 2°C

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A56 Bury New Road (both ways): Manchester; Road closed due to building fire

A530 Nantwich Road: Occlestone Green; Delays expected due to barrier repairs, bridge maintenance work and temporary traffic lights

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