Headlines for Manchester October 3: Rishi Sunak reportedly on the verge of confirming HS2 plans for Manchester could be scrapped, Man City legend Francis Lee passes away from cancer aged 79 & Giant Manchester sculpture could be making a return in Northern Quarter.
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00:00 Hello, I'm Emma Higgins with your Manchester headlines. Rishi Sunak is reportedly on the
00:07 verge of confirming plans for HS2 to reach Manchester will be scrapped. Reports emerged
00:12 on the 2nd of October at the Conservative Party conference that the Prime Minister was
00:17 ready to confirm he would pull the plug after days of speculation.
00:22 Manchester City legend Francis Lee has passed away at 79 after a long cancer battle. The
00:27 former England striker died in the early hours of Monday 2nd October and tributes have been
00:33 pouring in for the ex-player.
00:35 And finally, a much-loved Manchester landmark could soon be making an unexpected return
00:40 according to a planning application. The Bighorn on Tibb Street was a giant sculpture which
00:46 was taken down in 2017 after almost 20 years in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
00:51 That's your local headlines for now.
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