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Honoured by the city - but she still can't stay

Honoured by the city - but she still can't stay

AN ASYLUM seeker, whose supporters say faces certain death if deported, has been recognised for her work among fellow HIV sufferers.

Mahoro Mugabo, a Rwandan national who contracted the illness after being raped and tortured by captors in her homeland, has been given a coveted civic award by Manchester City Council.

The 44-year-old mother fled to Britain in 2003, leaving behind her two grown up children, and settled in Didsbury.


 

Pupil treated for swine flu

Pupil treated for swine flu

A PUPIL at a south Manchester school is being treated for swine flu.

Boost for parish council proposal

RESIDENTS in Northenden have backed plans for a parish council.


 

808 space cadet

808 space cadet

ROLLER-SKATING on Jodrell Bank, playing xylophone with Patrick Moore and sampling pulsar noises from outer space.

Murder hunt to focus on Green

Murder hunt to focus on Green

HUNDREDS of Chorlton residents are set to descend on Chorlton Green in a desperate search for a murderer.


 

 

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