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TRAFFORD PRIMARY CARE TRUST has removed all toys from its clinics. The toys, which are there to entertain children in the waiting rooms, are said to be a health risk and there are fears that they spread infections amongst children. Some doctors are concerned that the trust is being over the top, suggesting that most toys are fine if they are kept clean.

POP STAR Alesha Dixon will be performing her new single The Boy Does Nothing in Albert Square as part of the Christmas lights switch-on show. Joining Alesha will be last year's X-Factor winner Leon Jackson. The lights switch-on event is tonight from 6pm with the main show taking place from 6.30pm-7.30pm. For more information please click here.

FIRE CREWS received over 1,100 emergency calls on Bonfire Night in Greater Manchester. However, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service had extra staff drafted in to deal with 785 bonfires and 71 firework incidents between October 15 and November 6.

MANCHESTER had a 3-2 victory over FC Twente in the UEFA Cup group stages last night.Manager Mark Hughes was pleased to get his first group win. He told mcfc.co.uk: “It was a bit open at times but in fairness that was as a consequence of the way FC Twente played. They are a good team. If we can win our next home game in the group stage more often than not six points is enough. It was important to get the first three on the board today.”