City news in 250 words

A MARRIED DENTIST HAD SEX IN HIS SURGERY after developing a pattern of sexually motivated behavior towards four dental nurses at his practice. The General Medical Council heard how Anthony Barton, 36, would strut around in a leopard print thong while shouting, “Get a load of that!” Barton, who denies misconduct, faces 17 charges in relation to his conduct towards the nurses from 2000 to last year and faces being struck-off if he is found guilty.

BUS DRIVERS STAGED A THIRD STRIKE yesterday in a row over pay. More than 800 First Bus drivers - all members of the Unite union - walked out in Bury, Bolton and Wigan. They are angry at the pay freeze imposed by the firm, despite reassurances they will receive a 2% pay rise from April 2010, and are planning a forth day of action on 28 September.

POLICE HAVE CHARGED A MAN who ran on to the pitch on Sunday’s derby match. Police said a 21-year-old, Jake Joseph Clarke, had been charged in connection with illegally entering the pitch and will appear at Trafford magistrates on 30 September.

A FORMER SOLDIER WHO TURNED FAKE GUNS into real ones has been called a “dealer in death” by police. Paul Alexander, 53, operated a gun factory from his home in Essex, with forensic tests linking his converted firearms to crimes that have taken place in Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool. Alexander, who admitted a number of firearm offences, has been told to expect a lengthy jail term.

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