Unemployment down in the North West
Unemployment in the North West dropped by 26,000 in the three months to September, official figures have revealed.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that a total of 293,000 people were unemployed in the region between July and September.
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Heavy, thundery showery rain sinks south at first Sunday night. A warm and dry day on Monday with just a few scattered showers
Granada Weather - Next Few Days
Warm sunshine continues over the next few days. Mainly dry on Monday but an increased risk of scattered showers by midweek as winds freshen
Saturday evening NW weather update with Kerrie
Rain moves through Saturday night, heavy in places. A fresher feel to Sunday with more cloud and higher risk of showers