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A CONCERNED father says a new drugs trial to combat a muscle-wasting disease gives his four-year-old son hope.

Tony Levene's son Joey suffers from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a muscle-wasting condition which can eventually lead to loss of mobility.

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Police spend £100k on story telling sessions

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Police bosses have been slammed for spending £100,000 on ‘storytelling sessions’ for 200 top cops – as hundreds of beat bobbies face the axe.

Big Bro Anna is a tough task maker

A PRODUCTION assistant from Whitefield has been making the lives of the Celebrity Big Brother housemates miserable by creating extreme tasks.

Gemma reveals all about ‘bigger buns’

FORMER Castlebrook High School pupil Gemma Atkinson has spoken out about the row regarding a revealing poster for her forthcoming play.

Bradford 0 Bury 1

A second half strike from Andy Morrell gave Bury the points to keep up their promotion momentum.

Kathy is new health chairman

FORMER social worker Kathy Reade has been named interim chair of NHS Bury.

Cops to wear ID badges to improve service

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Police in Greater Manchester are to be ordered to wear name badges on duty to improve 'customer service'.

Police hunt after girls sprayed with animal semen

A man who throws animal semen on schoolgirls is being hunted by police following the latest attack.

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