Workers at Northern have begun another 24 hours of strike action in a row over driver-only operated trains.

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Members of the RMT union argue passenger safety would be put at risk by scrapping the role of guards.

The rail company said driver-only operated trains are widely used elsewhere.

It expects to run almost 1,400 services - about 50% of its usual weekday timetable - with the majority scheduled between 07:00 and 19:00.

• A police officer is recovering at home after being wounded in a sword attack in Whalley Range
• A primary school in Wigan has been closed after fire tore through the main hall on Sunday
• Northern are running reduced rail services during the latest 24-hour strike in a row over driver-only operated trains

A police officer has been slashed with a sword in a Manchester street attack.

He was treated in hospital following what Greater Manchester Police (GMP) called an "incredibly nasty incident" at about 13:50 on Sunday in Whalley Range.

The officer - who sustained wounds to his face and shoulder - is now recovering at home, the force said.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and assaulting a police officer.

BBC Weather

It should be a generally dry day with spells of sunshine, although the sunshine will turn hazy through the afternoon as high cloud pushes in from the west. Highs of 10C.

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