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Covid: 'We've been waiting to see each other for so long'

With restrictions on visits to care homes eased, Michael was able to visit his aunt for the first time in a year.

Marion only found out a few minutes before he arrived at the Lakeside Care Home in Wigan and said it was "lovely".

8 March 2021

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Woman who lost eye due to cancer in sunburn warning

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Care home residents react to robot pets

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What happens when Nana moves into a care home?

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Drakeford gets emotional during Covid inquiry

Wigan Athletic players welcome back Callum Jones

Player gets 'hero's welcome' after cancer all-clear

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Woman catches police watching Netflix in her home

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Artist gives care home residents a makeover

Leeds & West Yorkshire

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Women knit hundreds of poppies for remembrance display

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Tony playing piano

'Amazing to see him play after all this time'

Leeds & West Yorkshire

Bobby Bolton

Heartbroken man revamps van for Oz adventure

dementia patient and care home worker

Care home sets up shop to help people with dementia

CCTV footage outside Liam Smith's home in Shevington

Police release CCTV that helped catch killers

Leigh lifting the Challenge Cup in 1971

Leigh fans recall 1971 cup glory ahead of final

In 2022, the trust had 40 unfillable vacancies but now Visa relaxation has let them hire full-time.

Care home saved by worldwide recruitment

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Police release CCTV of fatal assault outside pub

Roy driving in a classic car

Care resident's classic car ambition ticked off

Care home residents in front of a bike

Donated bike providing fresh air and friendship

Gloucestershire

Care home manager Caroline Bowsted said it was vital to tell them they were "important and empowered".

'Cruise shows care home residents they're still worthy'

Mural of The Smiths bassist Andy Rourke unveiled

The mural of Andy Rourke, who died of cancer in 2023, was crowdfunded with the help of his bandmate.

Joey Swindells, a 28-year-old busker from Bolton, sits at his makeshift drum set. His hand-written "Busking Joe" sign is propped up in front of him, next to his equipment case

Drummer quits office job to busk near gig venues

Joey Swindells says it is "amazing" to earn a living from busking near gig venues and festivals.

A Manchester woman sitting outside at a restaurant wears a grey t-shirt and talks into a BBC microphone

‘Ow much? Oasis fans react to homecoming gig prices

The cheapest ticket for the Manchester gigs next July will be £148.50 – and that is standing only.

Six children stand in front with their karate medals while three teachers stand behind them smiling

Karate kids return home with 100-medal haul

A group of young martial artists from Rochdale are celebrating after a pan-European tournament.

Image from video showing incident at Manchester Airport

BBC Verify analyses Manchester Airport incident footage

BBC Verify's Richard Irvine-Brown analyses the footage from Manchester Airport's Terminal 2.

Rebecca Joynes smiling with folded arms as she watches boy A with the Gucci belt

CCTV shows teacher buying Gucci belt for schoolboy

Teacher Rebecca Joynes is seen paying for a £350 belt for a schoolboy she groomed and had sex with.

Crowd stuck in darkness at airport

'It's utter chaos': Video shows huge crowds stuck in darkness at terminal

One passenger describes seeing people climbing over one another after a major power cut hit the airport.

Jack Grealish standing on a bus during Manchester City's title parade

Grealish almost falls off bus at Manchester City parade

The midfielder appeared to get caught out as the vehicle started to move from a stationary position.

Cindy Ngamba

Boxer's delight at spot on Olympic refugee team

Bolton-based Cindy Ngamba will represent the International Olympic Federation’s Refugee Team in Paris.

Fans at Co-op Live venue

'We thought it was a joke' - Dismay as Co-op Live gig cancelled

Rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's show was postponed just minutes after the doors were supposed to open at the £365m venue.

Cheerleading team

Cheerleading team bring gold medals home

Cheerleaders from a special abilities group in Salford won gold at the World Championship in Florida.

Running club at Salford Quays

The running club that is changing people's lives

Former prisoner Hermen Dange started running in jail and is bringing hope to hundreds.

Jasmine from Swinton

Girl, 7, on mission to clear the streets of litter

Jasmine is on a quest to tidy up her hometown because littering is "bad for the environment".

Hairstylist Callum Walker doing a client's hair

Fashion week 'surreal moment' for young stylist

Callum Walker says he never expected to be styling models after having "so many doors" shut in his face.

Erik ten Hag and Alfie

Man Utd fan who cried at FA Cup win meets heroes

Alfie's tearful reaction to a last-gasp victory over Liverpool was widely shared on social media.

Bob Darlington

Train driver retires after more than forty years

A retirement party has been held at Manchester Victoria for a popular Northern train driver.

Adonis Norouznia

Vegan cafe boss abused online for selling meat

Adonis Norouznia has been threatened since adding meat to menus due to rising costs.

Policeman on horse

Police force recruits its biggest horse

Adjustments have been made for Trooper, who should give his rider an advantage in crowded areas.

Drone footage shows extent of damage by the blast

Drone footage shows extent of house blast damage

The house in Bury, Greater Manchester, was completely destroyed in the explosion on Wednesday.

Fire at house in Bury after explosion

Woman seriously injured after house explosion

Greater Manchester residents have been evacuated from a street after a blast at a house in Bury.