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£150k bill for holding Iraqi poll in Salford

£150k bill for holding Iraqi poll in Salford

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The security operation at a polling station set up in Salford for the Iraqi general election cost Greater Manchester Police more than £150,000.

The sum included officers’ overtime and use of the force helicopter. Riot squad officers, police on horseback and officers with evidence-recording cameras were deployed.


Cops slammed over Facebook murderer

Cops slammed over Facebook murderer

Police have been slammed over their handling of the ‘Facebook fugitive’ case where a man brutally murdered his girlfriend.

Robbers slash shopkeeper with machete

Robbers slash shopkeeper with machete

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A shopkeeper's hands were slashed with a machete by brutal robbers.


‘New lease of life’ as Shopping City sold for £40m

‘New lease of life’ as Shopping City sold for £40m

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The sale of Salford Shopping City could spark a massive regeneration of Pendleton, according to councillors.

Tot’s fight against ‘baby Alzheimers’

Tot’s fight against ‘baby Alzheimers’

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The family of a three-year-old with a life-limiting genetic condition are hoping to raise enough money to send him on a dream holiday before his condition worsens.


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