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THE leaders of the world stood on the grass at Camp David, seeking desperately to project a sense of casual calm.

Leigh MP Andy Burnham has called for the return of promotion and relegation to top flight rugby league. The shadow health secretary has launched a campaign to bring back the system which would see clubs from the division below Super League given the opportunity of breaking into what is currently a closed shop.

Professional artists have been working with community groups as they prepare for this year's Manchester Day parade.

Dozens of participants in the June 10 spectacular are benefiting from the advice of experts who are passing on their arts and crafts skills at a series of workshops, organised as part of a project called 'elevate' which aims to leave communities with a lasting legacy as they learn how to create dazzling floats and costumes for the parade.

Metrolink bosses have applied to the government for permission to operate a second route across the city centre.

A formal application to the Department for Transport is the next stage in the new link.

A newsagent is fighting a multi-million pound property developer in a ‘David and Goliath’ court battle to stop a new Tesco opening up next door.

Vivienne Nuttall, who runs West Riverside News, has launched legal action against Bruntwood to try to stop them from leasing the unit next to her shop to Tesco for a new Express store.