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'I was convinced my wife was having an affair - but the truth turned out to be even more heart breaking'
NHS
Andy Hampton began experiencing personality changes after the birth of his son
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Fears of new Covid variant spark early roll out of flu and coronavirus vaccines
NHS
The government has confirmed the groups of people who can receive their jabs sooner
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Greater Manchester hospital could get huge four-storey extension
Wigan Infirmary
The infirmary wants to create a new endoscopy unit
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The unusual symptom which could signal vitamin B deficiency
In The News
Vitamin B12 helps to keep the body's blood and nerve cells healthy
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Symptoms of the cancer that kills 12,000 men a year
Health
Ethnicity, age and family history can also increase the risk of the cancer
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Footage captures work on Manchester's new state-of-the-art £105m mental health unit
North Manchester General Hospital
The new facility is expected to be open in Autumn 2024
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'I found a lump but doctors said I was too young to have breast cancer - then I was hit with devastating news'
Wigan
Tracey Heslin was one of the stars of Maggie's On the Runway in 2021 after being diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 32
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GP warns of major 'lifestyle habits' which impact on sleep
In The News
He cautioned that modern-day lifestyle routines 'contradict our natural biology'
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The common STI which left a woman unable to speak
NHS
Natalie Thompson is unsure how she caught the virus but it led to a horrific seven year struggle
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The incredible 13-year-old with leukaemia trying to save the place in hospital that gives kids hope
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
'When I went up to the roof top play area it was the first bit of fresh air I’d had in about five or six weeks - now I'm trying to transform it'
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Mum's heartbreak after daughter, 7, dies a day after coming home from school with 'the sniffles'
NHS
The mum quickly took her daughter to hospital at 10am after symptoms began to worsen - by 1pm, the little girl had died
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Government Covid expert issues coronavirus update as cases in the UK continue to rise
Coronavirus
People with symptoms of respiratory infection are being urged to stay at home
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Late-summer hay fever - why it happens and what you need to know from a top allergy doctor
NHS
Different types of pollen are released through the year - and one plant causes a huge problem for hay fever sufferers at this time of summer
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Thirty-stone dad shed almost two-thirds of his weight after doctors said he would die in five years
Dieting and weight loss
Medics told Bryn Penrose he was at risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke when he weighed more than 30 stone
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These three exercises cut the risk of several types of cancer
Cancer
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, saw experts from Sweden track just over a million men for an average of 33 years
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Nurse's devastating diagnosis after recovering from pneumonia
NHS
Her horrendous cancer ordeal included surgery, chemotherapy which left her only able to crawl up her stairs at home, and gruelling treatment which saw her lose four stone in weight
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Dad delivers baby daughter in the middle of night after mum goes into early labour
Lancashire
Naomi Clague was due a c-section, but delivered her daughter naturally after a quick labour
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The government is creating 900 extra beds to help the NHS cope with the winter - but none in Greater Manchester
NHS
No extra beds for Greater Manchester despite immense pressure which saw ambulance chiefs pleading for help because of severe bed shortages last winter
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'Always trust your gut': Brookside star Dean Sullivan issues warning as he opens up on his cancer journey
Cancer
The Jimmy Corkhill actor was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018
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'Is the patient breathing?' The faceless voices that are the difference between life and death
North West Ambulance Service
Helena Vesty looks inside the unassuming operations centre used by North West Ambulance Service – filled with the people whose words we hang off when our worst nightmares become real
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Mum-of-seven's despair as baby born 'with skin like a snake' - and eczema treatments only made swelling worse
NHS
The mum still cannot get answers to what the cause of her little one's painful, peeling skin is
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Greater Manchester doctors go on strike again today - here's what to do if you need medical help
NHS
Disruption because of industrial action is 'unavoidable' warn Greater Manchester health bosses
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New Covid-19 variant spreads across UK as cases and hospitalisations rise
Coronavirus
But the scale of the spread in Greater Manchester is difficult to grasp as the system of testing and reporting results has lapsed, the M.E.N. understands
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Relief after care home threatened with closure receives glowing inspection report
Littleborough
The care home was rated as 'Inadequate' in 2021 - but has now got a rating of 'Good'
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Strictly Come DancingBBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gushes over his 'leading lady' co-star as she says 'see you soon'The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest
Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper back in hospital as she offers update and admits 'grieving'
Kate Garraway
Kate shared the update during an appearance on Loose Women
Coronation Street star 'feels so guilty' after 'important' heartbreaking scenes as famous dad speaks out
Coronation Street
Luca Toolan has said he 'feels so guilty' as viewers were left distraught over the show's latest bullying storyline twist
ITV I'm A Celebrity's Tony Bellew tells of family heartbreak which will see him rush home from jungle
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The retired professional boxer will join the ITV reality show alongside jockey Frankie Dettori as this year's latecomers
Amazon fans snapping up huge 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's
Money saving and offers
A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's
MottramBREAKING: Attempted murder charge after man hurtDavid Timperley will appear in court today
I'm A Celebrity fans 'here for it' as they predict 'kick off' between two campmates during Home and Away challenge
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
It comes as the campmates - including two new arrivals Frankie Dettori and Tony Bellew - were divided into teams
Rochelle Humes reveals last conversation with husband Marvin including warning ahead of I'm A Celebrity stint
Rochelle Humes
The This Morning presenter has been supporting her other half after the JLS star signed up to the 2023 run of the ITV reality show
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Salford
Salford
Police are urging any witnesses to come forward
BBC Breakfast coverage interrupted after 'Salford studios evacuated'
BBC
One of the BBC buildings in MediaCity reportedly had to be evacuated
Strictly Come DancingBBC Strictly Come Dancing's Giovanni Pernice gushes over his 'leading lady' co-star as she says 'see you soon'The pair will officially reunite away from the BBC One dance contest
Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper back in hospital as she offers update and admits 'grieving'
Kate Garraway
Kate shared the update during an appearance on Loose Women
Coronation Street star 'feels so guilty' after 'important' heartbreaking scenes as famous dad speaks out
Coronation Street
Luca Toolan has said he 'feels so guilty' as viewers were left distraught over the show's latest bullying storyline twist
ITV I'm A Celebrity's Tony Bellew tells of family heartbreak which will see him rush home from jungle
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
The retired professional boxer will join the ITV reality show alongside jockey Frankie Dettori as this year's latecomers
Amazon fans snapping up huge 2kg boxes of Cadbury chocolate that are cheaper than Sainsbury's
Money saving and offers
A 750g Cadbury Heroes Chocolates Tin is currently £12 at Sainsbury's
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of HereI'm A Celebrity fans 'here for it' as they predict 'kick off' between two campmates during Home and Away challengeIt comes as the campmates - including two new arrivals Frankie Dettori and Tony Bellew - were divided into teams
Rochelle Humes reveals last conversation with husband Marvin including warning ahead of I'm A Celebrity stint
Rochelle Humes
The This Morning presenter has been supporting her other half after the JLS star signed up to the 2023 run of the ITV reality show
Manchester Christmas Parade - route, times, map and BIG surprise for December return
Christmas
All the details including extended route, map and timings for the magical festive parade returning to Manchester are now confirmed
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Salford
Salford
Police are urging any witnesses to come forward
Manchester United takeover news live Hojlund injury latest as Ten Hag and Varane relationship 'broken'
Manchester United takeover
Keep up to date with the latest Man Utd takeover, transfer and injury news along with all the build-up to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Everton at Goodison Park, which comes hot on the heels of the Toffees' points deduction penalty.